Mrs. Kruse was celebrated as a finalist at this year’s Teacher of the Year Banquet! 🍎 Her dedication, passion, and heart for students make our school community stronger every day. We are so proud of you! ❤️


Some of our 7th & 8th grade band standouts traveled to perform at the Dakota Wesleyan University Honor Band! 🎶
From rehearsals to a fantastic final performance, they represented our school well. We’re so proud of their dedication, effort, and the way they shined on stage! 🎺🥁
From rehearsals to a fantastic final performance, they represented our school well. We’re so proud of their dedication, effort, and the way they shined on stage! 🎺🥁


🏀📚 The end of February is here, and our schedule is packed!
We’ve got LOTS of basketball games this week . Attend a game and cheer on our teams!
Next week kicks off Spring Conferences 🌷 If you have any questions or would like to connect, please reach out to your child’s Protime teacher.
Let’s finish February strong!
We’ve got LOTS of basketball games this week . Attend a game and cheer on our teams!
Next week kicks off Spring Conferences 🌷 If you have any questions or would like to connect, please reach out to your child’s Protime teacher.
Let’s finish February strong!

Who knew math could GLOW like this?!
8th grade Math+ turned off the lights and turned UP the fun with blacklight, neon colors, and glow-in-the-dark math!
8th grade Math+ turned off the lights and turned UP the fun with blacklight, neon colors, and glow-in-the-dark math!








Huge congrats to our 2nd Quarter Musicians of the Quarter! 🎶



No school Monday & Tuesday! But the week isn’t over yet… 🏀Our 7th grade boys basketball team is closing it out strong with two games to finish the week! Let’s show up and cheer them on!

Huge congratulations to our very own Mr. Hutchinson on being named South Dakota Assistant Middle School Principal of the Year! 🎉👏
This incredible honor is a true reflection of his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and families.
Last week, Mr. Hutchinson was recognized at a special luncheon in Pierre alongside other exceptional administrators from across the state. He was also honored on the floors of the House and Senate and received a legislative commemoration — a well-deserved celebration of his impact!
We are so proud to have you leading and inspiring our school community!
This incredible honor is a true reflection of his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and families.
Last week, Mr. Hutchinson was recognized at a special luncheon in Pierre alongside other exceptional administrators from across the state. He was also honored on the floors of the House and Senate and received a legislative commemoration — a well-deserved celebration of his impact!
We are so proud to have you leading and inspiring our school community!
🏀Our 8th grade boys basketball team took a trip up to South Dakota State University. They toured the campus, got some shots up, and cheered on the Jackrabbits to a victory!
Huge thank you to Promising Futures for making this unforgettable experience possible.
Huge thank you to Promising Futures for making this unforgettable experience possible.
Come check out a boys basketball game this week and don’t miss Expressions, the GMMS Show Choir, at their last competition this Friday at Washington High School.

February is here and boys basketball is officially underway 🏀
Check out one of the games this week and catch all the action!
Check out one of the games this week and catch all the action!

Huge congrats to Mrs. Kruse on being a Teacher of the Year finalist! 🍎👏 We are SO proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on—your passion and positivity shine in everything you do!


Congrats to Rylee Shotwell! 🎷 She’s heading to Mitchell this weekend to perform in the Middle School All-State Jazz Band! We’re so proud of you! 🎶

Garden club got a little spicy 🌶️🌿 Students learned how to make fresh salsa from scratch. 🍅




Congratulations to Mrs. Kruse and Mr. Cook on their Teacher of the Year nominations! 🎉🍎 Their passion, dedication, and care for students make our school a better place every single day.

📘 Order your yearbook by Friday, January 30 to guarantee a copy.
After that, only a limited number will be available.
After that, only a limited number will be available.

Big week at McGovern!
Final wrestling meet of the season 🤼♂️, boys basketball tips off 🏀, and show choir hits the stage at the Roosevelt Executive Showcase .🎤
Final wrestling meet of the season 🤼♂️, boys basketball tips off 🏀, and show choir hits the stage at the Roosevelt Executive Showcase .🎤

SINGO was a total success! 🎶 Tons of prizes won, lots of singing and dancing, and amazing energy from everyone. Can’t wait to do it all again next year!










Good luck to Penny Meyer and Pendeza Mastaki as they head to Rapid City to participate in the South Dakota Junior Honor Choir! 🎶

Friday, January 23, 2026, will be a Remote Learning Day in the Sioux Falls School District!
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62

Eighth-grade students took the stage, bringing one of the Bill of Rights to life through their skits.








