A Message from the Principal

Memorial Families,

These past few weeks have reminded me just how talented our young musicians are here at Memorial. I’m always impressed by their concerts, but this year, they truly raised the bar. Our choirs sang their hearts out, our orchestra played beautifully, and just last night our band students put on a fantastic show. One of my favorite parts of every performance is watching students walk onto the stage with nervous smiles, only to have those nerves melt away the moment the music begins. By the time the final note plays, the pride on their faces says it all. These concerts are such a wonderful celebration of our students’ hard work.

We are so fortunate in Mentor to have dedicated staff investing in our students and families who cheer them on every step of the way. As someone without any musical talent, I’m continually amazed by the growth our students make from 6th to 8th grade, it’s truly remarkable to witness.

It’s also hard to believe that we’re already approaching the end of our second semester! Our last day before winter break is December 18th, and we’ll wrap up the year with a festive holiday assembly. This year’s event will include a special performance by our very own Staff Memorial Band and some lively Minute-to-Win-It competitions between grade levels! We are so proud of the academic, social, and personal growth our students have shown this semester. They make Memorial a wonderful place to learn and grow.

In the spirit of giving, our students and staff have gone above and beyond this holiday season. Through our partnership with the Salvation Army, we’ve sponsored several local families. Donations can continue to be dropped off until next week. Our cafeteria team proudly hosted the fourth annual “Sock It to Me” challenge, collecting warm socks for the Sub Zero Mission to help ensure every member of our community is protected during the coldest months.

Our students and staff have once again shown that when Memorial comes together, we can make a powerful impact.

Ericka Blackburn