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Spring Sports!!

Spring Sports!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor March 14, 2023

Even though it is sad to say goodbye to winter sports, we can now look forward to Spring sports! Upcoming in Spring we have Boys and Girls Track and Field, Girls Soccer, Girls Softball and Boys Baseball,...

Snow Day Information

Snow Day Information

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor March 13, 2023

We have had multiple snow days this year and we were excited about all of them! However, the school only has one snow day built into the calendar. Unfortunately, we will have to make this time up. We will...

Important ACT Information

Important ACT Information

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor March 13, 2023

All Juniors will be taking the ACT at Vel Philips Memorial High School on March 7th. Teachers will be making and serving breakfast. They will be making pancakes, eggs, and sausage, so come to the cafeteria...

Parking Updates

Parking Updates

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor March 13, 2023

In the past, many students have been parking in the school lot without a parking pass or with a fake parking pass. It is important that those students using a fake parking pass or parking without a pass...

Get to Know Mr. Jacoby

Get to Know Mr. Jacoby

Sanjay Palta-Hill March 13, 2023

This month I had the opportunity to interview one of the newer members of the Memorial community. Mr. Jacoby joined our school this year and teaches General Physics and AP Physics. Mr. Jacoby is well-known...

Spartan News, Episode 20

February 20, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L8ZyGdy260

Weather Update for 2/16/23

Sophia Y Jiang February 16, 2023

Message from MMSD: "The Madison area will be under a winter storm advisory today and into the evening. As a heavier band of snow tracks south and east of Madison, we expect a total snow accumulation...

Spartan News, Episode 19

February 15, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxTXsCjRvs

Interview with Sodik Gbadamassi: This Years Superintendents Impact Award Winner

Interview with Sodik Gbadamassi: This Year’s Superintendent’s Impact Award Winner

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 6, 2023

This year is the first year MMSD presented the Superintendent’s Impact Award. The award recognizes four members of the MMSD community: an MMSD staff member, a teacher, a student, and a community member...

Black History Month at Memorial

Black History Month at Memorial

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 6, 2023

It is important to Memorial and all MMSD schools to keep a positive and inclusive environment. That is why during the month of February, there will be many events and opportunities run by the Black Student...

How To Start the First Few Weeks of Second Semester Strong

How To Start the First Few Weeks of Second Semester Strong

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 6, 2023

Now that we are a couple of weeks into the second semester, the amount of homework and tests may start to increase. But you don’t need to worry! You can still start this semester off great, here are...

Ways to Make Valentines Day a Little Less Miserable

Ways to Make Valentine’s Day a Little Less Miserable

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 6, 2023

February can be an annoying month for many. It is another very cold dry month filled with homework and not many breaks. For many, February is also hated because Valentine’s day takes place during this...

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