Glow review day in 8th grade Math Plus! 🌟 This week, students tackled solving equations and systems of equations… in the dark! 🔢 Who says math can't be fun and glowing?
🏀 Lots of basketball action this week! Don't miss out—make sure to catch a game! 🏀
Congratulations to Jamie Cota on being nominated for Teacher of the Year for the Sioux Falls School District! Jamie is a vital member of the George McGovern Middle School staff, making a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike with her dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence in education. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to have her as part of our GMMS family!
Congrats to our 8th grade band members who were selected for the first ever Dakota Wesleyan University Honor Band held this past Wednesday in Mitchell. The students had a full day of rehearsals and then performed a concert on campus. Our Eagles even stopped by to visit the statue of George and Eleanor at the McGovern Library. Way to go, Eagles!
No school on Monday! 🏀 Don’t forget to catch a boys basketball game this week – the season is off to a strong start!
The wrestling season has come to a close, and what a successful one it was! The Eagles racked up plenty of wins, pins, and takedowns. Proud of all the hard work and determination this season! 🦅
🌱 Garden Club members got creative, painting Terra Cotta pots and choosing plant clippings to start their own green collection! 🌿
Big week ahead! Wrestling’s final meet of the year is Monday night and the boy's basketball teams kick off their season this week. 🏀Don’t miss McGovern’s Makes Thursday morning!
🎤💜 Expressions absolutely crushed it at the Jefferson Classic! 🦅 Taking home 3rd Runner-Up, Outstanding Soloist, and the People’s Choice Award—what a performance! 🙌 So proud of these incredible Eagles for giving it their all and making us shine! 💜
🎉 Big week ahead! 💃🕺 Competitive dance kicks off this week and the boys basketball teams are gearing up for their first game next week! 🏀
The 8th graders stepped into the "operating room" to perform some serious math surgery! 🩺🔢 They practiced their order of operations skills and had a great time!
Last Saturday, our 8th grade girls basketball team had an awesome trip to Brookings to visit SDSU! They explored the campus, indulged in some delicious SDSU ice cream, and cheered on the Jacks women's basketball team as they secured the win. Huge thanks to Promising Futures for making this amazing experience possible! 🏀💙
New semester, new opportunities! 🎉 2nd semester kicks off this week, and we've got some exciting things ahead: 🏀 Boys basketball practice starts Monday, and on Tuesday, our 8th grade band members will be joining the Jefferson High School Pep Band for an unforgettable performance! 🎶 Plus, don't forget—Garden Club meets Thursday! 🌱
🚨 Last chance to guarantee your yearbook! 🚨 The final day to order online is January 17. After that, yearbooks will only be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, and we’ll have a limited number available. 📚💫 Yearbooks are just $15 and will be delivered to students on the last day of school. Don't miss out—order now at yearbookforever.com!
New year, new books! 📚 Kickstart your 2025 reading journey with these 5 must-reads from the George McGovern Library!
Last week of the first semester! 🎉 Don’t miss one of the final girls' basketball games of the season! 🏀 Finish strong, Eagles! 🦅
6th, 7th, and 8th grade put on an incredible Winter Concert! ❄️🎶 What a fantastic night filled with amazing music and talent.
Welcome back after winter break! ❄️ Let’s make 2025 the best one yet!
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!