Memorial Middle School

Running Start

The Running Start program is a summer program designed especially for incoming sixth graders. The four-day session will help students gain confidence for the middle school transition.

With the Running Start program, students will:

Find out about the middle school concept - teams
Learn middle school rules and expectations
Meet the office and administrative staff
Learn their way around the building (in a stress-free summer setting)
Tour the cafeteria, and get familiar with lunchtime logistics
Practice opening combination lockers
Enjoy team-building activities and make new friends

There are 6 total session options for parents/guardians to choose from. They may only select one session per student.

Event Registration Details
July 29th - August 1st, 2025
Incoming Grades: 6th Session Time Slots: 8:00am - 10:30am 11:00am - 1:30pm 2:00pm - 4:30pm Cost: $65 per Session
Session #1: 8:00am - 10:30am	REGISTER
Session #2: 11:00am - 1:30pm	REGISTER
Session #3: 2:00pm - 4:30pm	REGISTER

Camp Registration Dates and Information
August 4th - 7th, 2025
Incoming Grades: 6th Session Time Slots: 8:00am - 10:30am 11:00am - 1:30pm 2:00pm - 4:30pm Cost: $65 per Session
Session #4: 8:00am - 10:30am	REGISTER
Session #5: 11:00am - 1:30pm	REGISTER
Session #6: 2:00pm - 4:30pm	REGISTER

Contact:

Rebecca Ideker | Rebecca.Ideker@k12.sd.us with any questions