Reminder that daylight saving happened this weekend! We sprung forward this time, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour to keep everyone on time for school on Monday! ⏰
about 2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Picture of a clock in the grass
🏃⚽ Spring Sports Sign-Ups Are OPEN! 🏆 Whether you're hitting the track or kicking goals, now’s the time to sign up! Visit the Memorial Bound Website to register or see Mr. Hettinger in H302 for details. Let’s go, Mustangs! 🐎💚 #MMSMustangs #MustangsCARE #SpringSports
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A bold and high-contrast promotional graphic announcing Spring Sports Sign-Ups for Memorial Middle School. The text "SPRING SPORTS SIGN UPS NOW OPEN" is prominently displayed in large white and neon green lettering. Below, sections highlight Track & Field for 7th/8th grade boys & girls and Soccer for 8th grade boys & girls, with the Memorial Mustangs logo in between. A neon green "Sign Up" button directs students to the Memorial Bound Website, and a note at the bottom advises students to see Mr. Hettinger in room H302 for more information.
🚀 Calling all future engineers! iNSPiRE 2025 is a FREE engineering conference for 8th–12th grade girls, featuring hands-on workshops, industry insights, and fun giveaways! 🎉 Join us March 21 in Sioux Falls or April 17 in Rapid City—spots are limited! Register starting Jan. 1! 🔗 inspirebyomnitech-inc.com #STEM #GirlsInEngineering #iNSPiRE2025
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A promotional flyer for iNSPiRE 2025, a free engineering conference for 8th–12th grade girls hosted by Omnitech. The flyer features a large photo of a diverse group of young women posing at the event with a sign that reads "ENGINEERING THE FUTURE." Below, a text box provides event details, emphasizing hands-on workshops, career exploration, and industry professionals. The flyer lists event dates and locations: March 21 in Sioux Falls (USD Admin Building) and April 17 in Rapid City (South Dakota Mines, Surbeck Center). The flyer also includes images of students participating in STEM activities, mentions swag bags and giveaways, and provides contact information.
📢 MMS Feeding SD Food Drive – March 6-12! 🥫💚 Fill your team bin the fastest and win a prize! 📍Bins are by the trophy case. #MustangsCARE #FeedingSD
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Information related to the Feeding South Dakota Food drive themes for the five days of collections
Speak up. Create belonging. Educate yourself & others on inclusion. Every kind word & action against bullying makes a difference. Together, we can build communities that celebrate differences. Take the pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge #ChooseToInclude
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A group of five diverse young people, including individuals with disabilities, smiling together against a light blue background. The text at the top reads: "TAKE ACTION TODAY: www.spreadtheword.global/pledge." Below, bold text states: "BE THE VOICE. STAND FOR CHANGE." The logos for Spread the Word, Best Buddies, and Special Olympics are at the bottom.
🍎🥫 Join us in making a difference! Memorial is hosting a Food Donation Drive from March 6–12 to support Feeding South Dakota. Every contribution helps a family in need—let’s show our Mustang generosity! 💚🐎 #MMSMustangs #MustangsCARE
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A promotional flyer for the Food Donation Drive at Memorial Middle School, taking place from March 6–12. The design has a green background with the Memorial Mustangs logo in the top right corner. Bold white text announces the event, with "FOOD" inside a green rectangular label. The image features illustrations of donation boxes filled with food items like fresh produce, canned goods, bread, and milk. The bottom text reads: "Your kindness restores hope. Benefiting Feeding South Dakota."
Bullying takes many forms—name-calling, rumors, exclusion, and cyberbullying—and the impact is devastating, affecting emotional, social, and even physical health. Practice and teach kindness, empathy, and tough conversations about inclusion. #ChooseToInclude
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A group of smiling students, including a young boy in a yellow shirt and a woman wearing a "Spread the Word" t-shirt. The text overlay in bold blue and gray letters reads: "STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE 2-3 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE BULLIED IN SCHOOLS." The background is light blue with a subtle texture.
Happy Social Worker Week! In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools. This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students. THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
about 2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
School Social Week Graphic
1 in 3 students worldwide reports being a victim of bullying. For students with disabilities, the risk doubles as bullies target differences to alienate and harm. Let’s make inclusion the norm, not the exception: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge #ChooseToInclude
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A group of four middle school students of diverse backgrounds sitting and standing in a school classroom. The text overlay in bold blue and gray letters reads: "1 IN 3 STUDENTS WORLDWIDE REPORTED BEING A VICTIM OF BULLYING." The background features empty blue chairs and desks.
📢 Mustang Activities This Week! 🐴💚 (March 3-7, 2025) Here’s what’s happening at Memorial Middle School this week! Stay engaged and show your Mustang pride! 🏀👏 💬 Drop a 💚 if you're excited for this week's events! #MustangsCARE #InclusionMatters #MMSMustangs
about 2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A digital graphic with a black and green glitter background displaying Mustang Activities This Week for March 3-7, 2025 at Memorial Middle School. The Memorial Mustangs logo is in the top center. The schedule lists basketball games for 7th and 8th-grade teams, Spread the Word Pledge Day on March 5, and Conferences on March 6. Three images accompany the schedule: The Memorial Mustangs mascot dribbling a basketball on the gym floor. A student and parents in a school conference setting. An illustration of a smiling sun and Earth holding hands with the words "Inclusion is a Universal Language."
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
A couple poses in front of the teacher of the year balloon arch
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
teacher of the year finalists
🎤 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎤 The stage is set, the voices are warmed up, and our Signature Show Choir is ready to SHINE! 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and Mustang spirit at the Friends and Family Performance! 📅 TONIGHT – Thursday, February 20, 2025 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Memorial Middle School Auditorium 🎟️ FREE Admission Don’t miss your chance to see these incredible performers in action! Tag a friend, grab your family, and we’ll see you there! 🎶✨
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
Close-up of show choir performers in red sequined tops and black outfits singing with enthusiasm on stage.
📢 It’s Showtime! Get Your Tickets Now! 🎟️ 🎭 Memorial Middle School proudly presents Madagascar Jr.—a wild and fun-filled musical adventure that you won’t want to miss! 📅 Show Dates: 🦁 March 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM 🦓 March 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM 🐧 March 29, 2025 – 1:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $8.00 General Admission 💡 Pre-orders strongly encouraged! Get your tickets now before they’re gone! 🔗 Order here: t.ly/yGoEt #MustangsCARE
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A promotional image for Memorial Middle School’s production of Madagascar Jr.. The left side of the image features characters from Madagascar Jr., including Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, Melman the giraffe, and the penguins, with a bright blue sky background. The right side contains ticket information in bold colors: "General Admission Seating - $8.00," with a note that cash or checks made payable to MMS are accepted. The image states that ticket pre-orders are strongly encouraged, with processing starting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. A QR code and a link (t.ly/yGoEt) are provided for ordering tickets. The show dates and times are listed at the bottom in bold orange font: March 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM | March 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM | March 29, 2025 – 1:00 PM.
🧦💚 Show your kindness in style! Join us for Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and let’s celebrate kindness—one funky sock at a time! #MustangsCARE #CrazySockDay
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A digital flyer promoting "Crazy Sock Day" at Memorial Middle School on Wednesday, February 19, as part of "Crazy About Kindness." The design features a pastel gradient background with a quote from Aesop: "No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." At the bottom, multiple legs are raised in the air, each wearing colorful, patterned socks. The Memorial Mustangs logo is displayed near the event details.
👏 Let’s Give a Round of Applause! 👏 Our Signature Show Choir has been bringing the energy all season long, and now it’s YOUR turn to see them shine! 🌟 Join us for their Friends and Family Performance – one last chance to witness their incredible show before the season wraps up! 📆 Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Memorial Middle School Auditorium 💰 FREE Admission Tag your friends, bring your family, and let’s fill the auditorium with Mustang pride! Who’s coming?! Drop a 🎤 in the comments! 🎶
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A close-up of show choir performers singing on stage, dressed in red sequined tops and black pants. Their faces are expressive as they sing with enthusiasm. The background features a dark stage with a banner that reads 'EXECUTIVE SHOWCASE.' The students in the front row, wearing black and gray outfits, are also singing with energy.
📢 Mustang Activities This Week! 🐴💚 Check out what’s happening at Memorial from Feb 17-21, 2025! Let’s make it another fantastic week at Memorial! Drop a 💚🐴 in the comments if you’re excited! #MMSMustangs #Community #Excellence
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A digital graphic with a black and green glitter background displaying Mustang Activities This Week for February 17-21, 2025 at Memorial Middle School. The Memorial Mustangs logo, a green "M" with a white mustang, is at the top. The schedule lists: No School on Feb 17-18 for President’s Day, Crazy About Kindness Day on Feb 19 encouraging students to wear crazy socks, and 7th-grade boys' basketball games vs. Brandon Valley on Feb 20. The image includes three visuals: a black-and-white statue of Abraham Lincoln, a group of students wearing colorful striped socks forming a circle, and the Mustang mascot wearing a Memorial basketball uniform, dribbling a basketball on the gym floor
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status. State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney. These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families. Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
2 months ago, Sioux Falls School District
Important Information for Families
📢 Memorial Mustangs, mark your calendars! Our Signature Show Choir is ready to dazzle you with their high-energy performance at the Friends and Family Performance! 📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Memorial Middle School Auditorium 🎟️ FREE Admission! Come cheer on these talented performers as they showcase all their hard work from the competition season! You won’t want to miss a night of music, energy, and Mustang spirit! 💚🐎
2 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A large group of show choir performers, dressed in red sequined tops and black pants, stand on a tiered stage mid-performance. Their arms are outstretched in a synchronized motion as they sing and dance under bright stage lights. The backdrop features a banner that reads 'Cavalier Classic - Jefferson High School,' with a blue-lit background. The audience is visible in the foreground, watching the performance.
🏀🎶 Another exciting week ahead for our Mustangs! Basketball matchups against Patrick Henry and Brandon Valley, plus our Show Choir competing for Best of Show on Friday! Let’s bring the energy! 💚🐎 #MMSMustangs #MustangsCARE
3 months ago, Memorial Middle School
A weekly activities schedule for Memorial Middle School, February 10–14, 2025. The title "Mustang Activities This Week" appears in bold white and green text, alongside the school’s Mustang logo. The schedule highlights 8th and 7th grade basketball games against Patrick Henry and Brandon Valley, as well as a Show Choir competition on Friday. The graphic features three images: the Mustang mascot playing basketball, a group of show choir students singing in red sequined outfits, and another image of the mascot on the court. The background includes green glitter accents.