Students may not be on campus until 9:00 am. ONLY students who are registered with All Stars may enter the campus at 7:30, but must walk directly in or be dropped off at the cafeteria doors. 

Parents, if you are dropping off your child, please make sure they walk in to ALL STARS fully before you pull away. 

OCPS requires that wireless communications device(s)* be silenced and put away (in a backpack or purse) during the school day while on campus, including lunchtime and transitioning between classes.

* Wireless communication devices include but are not limited to, cell phones and/or auxiliary/ancillary devices such as watches and ear buds.

The following actions will be taken if a student violates OCPS’ cell phone policy:

• Confiscation (Item returned at the end of the day)

• Detention

• Positive Alternative to School

• Suspension (PASS)

• Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)

Pursuant to the Technology in K-12 Public Schools law that took effect on July 1, 2023 and Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes.

At no time shall OCPS be responsible for theft, loss or damage of cell phones or other electronic devices brought onto district property.

As our families go out and begin to shop for the new school year, please be sure to take into account the OCPS Dress Code as you select outfits to wear to school.

Students should have with them a printed copy of their schedule or a screen shot. All students will go directly to their 1st period class. If your child is not sure of where their 1st period class is, we will have signs with this information and adults to assist.

Once all students get into their 1st period, they will be given a hard, paper copy of their schedule. (At this point in the day, students WILL NOT be allowed to use their phone to look at their schedule.)

After each period a bell will ring and send students to their next period.

Teachers will be sure to escort students to lunch and then at the end of the day we will have dismissal.

As you get ready for the new school year, please be aware of two fun days we have each week. Wednesdays are SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS where we ask students to wear our school colors: red, black and white. Then on Fridays we celebrate ALOHA FRIDAYS, where students and teachers were tropical attire. Join in the fun!

Memorial drumline performing during this past school year.

Please understand that not all Schedule Changes can be accommodated. Some classes are required for students to take based on 504 plans, ESE accommodations, ESOL accommodations or assessment results.

Schedule change are not made because a student wants a different teacher, different period or classes with friends.

Classes have limits as to the number of students in each period. We cannot move students in to classes that are closed due to size.

Students are limited to ONE Schedule Change per year.

Over the first two weeks of school, students may have their schedule changed by the administration to balance class sizes.

If you would like to request a schedule change, you will have to complete the Schedule Change request form at the link below: https://tinyurl.com/MemorialChanges

For every student across OCPS, ALL meals are free this school year.

Find My Bus Information

Visit the following link to find your bus: 

https://orangecounty.tylertech.com/elinkrp/Students/BasicTransBoundarySearch.aspx

If your child rides a bus we suggest you have them save the bus number and their address in their phone.

Welcome back Soldiers!

We have another exciting school year ahead. Before the bells ring on Aug. 12, Dr. Vazquez is taking a look at some important updates you need to know. 

Memorial families, be sure to have your phone number on file with OCPS so you can receive the latest news.

Memorial Middle School teachers all participated in Professional Learning events across the OCPS district on Wednesday. Teachers and administrators in each content area were given great information to bring back to our campus that will help our students excel this year. 

Memorial Middle Reading teachers, Ms. Leister and Ms. Whittaker learning about the Read 180 program.

Dr. Palmer and Mr. Ings planning for 8th Grade Reading. 

Our Memorial ELA Department getting ready for their Professional Learning Day!

The Memorial Social Studies Team enjoying their break out session on new Social Studies content for the new year!

Welcome back Soldiers from our Math Department!!

WISDOM TO LIVE BY

Inspirational quotes just ahead of the first day of school about the power of an education, persistence, effort, and total focus. Prepare yourself for a very successful school year, Soldiers!

Obama On Education

You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because that's the one thing other people can't take away from you is your education. And it is worth the investment.

~ Michelle Obama, first lady

Washington On Satisfaction

Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work.

~ Booker T. Washington, educator 

Puck On Learning

When you have made as many mistakes as I have, then you can be as good as me.

~ Wolfgang Puck, chef

J.K. Rowling On Self-Reliance

We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.

~ J.K. Rowling, author (Harry Potter)

Lucas On Dedication

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.

~ George Lucas, moviemaker (Star Wars)

Johnson On Grit

I'm always asked, 'What's the secret to success?' But there are no secrets. Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.

~ Dwayne Johnson, actor/athlete (The Rock)

Principal Foster speaking to our families during Meet the Teacher. Thank you again to everyone who turned out. We are looking forward to a very successful start to the new school year on Monday, August 12th!