Mount Morris Central School District

⚾ Our Varsity Baseball team earned a thrilling 10 to 9 win over Hinsdale on Tuesday night in a dramatic 7 inning battle. The Bobcats took an early 1 to 0 lead in the 2nd before our Blue Devils responded to tie it in the bottom of the inning and move ahead in the 3rd. Mount Morris held an 8 to 4 lead into the 7th, but Hinsdale rallied to go in front 9 to 8. In the bottom of the 7th, down by one, Junior Iliajah Rowley singled, stole second, and scored on an RBI groundout from Sophomore Tommy Schmieder to even the score. Jeremiah Roberts then walked, stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and came home on a balk to secure the win! 🔥 Our Blue Devils were led by Senior Riley Mantegna on the mound. He struck out 7 over 6 innings while also scoring 2 runs, adding an RBI, and swiping 2 bases. He later made two key putouts at short in the 7th after leaving the mound to shut down a Bobcat rally. Schmieder and Rowley paced the offense, both going 2 for 4 and combining for 4 RBIs, 3 stolen bases, and 2 runs scored. Also contributing were Senior Dominic Lapiana with an RBI single in the 5th, Junior Eli Clester with a run scored, a sac bunt, and an RBI, and 8th grader Brody Rudney, who scored a run and recorded a putout and 4 assists at second base, including a double play to end the 4th inning with help from Junior Ed Colon, Lapiana, and Schmieder. Our Blue Devils look to keep it going as they travel to take on Friendship-Scio this Thursday at 5 PM at Scio Central School. 💙

🏃‍♂️ Our Mount Morris track and field athletes competed at the Attica Invite on Friday and turned in a strong showing to kick off the invitational season! Robbie Lonsberry earned 2nd place in the pentathlon with a score of 2,361, placing him 5th on the Mount Morris boys all-time list. Addyson Barnhardt finished 6th in the pentathlon with a score of 1,960, which ranks 3rd on the Mount Morris girls all-time list. She also set a meet record in the pentathlon long jump with a mark of 4.72 meters. Yasael Malave Perez placed 5th in the 800m with a time of 2:08.49. Bella Menz cleared 6 feet in the pole vault, moving her into 5th on the Mount Morris girls all-time list. On top of these performances, 11 athletes recorded personal bests. “Even with the cold temperatures, this was a great first invitational for our team. The athletes worked extremely hard and we are proud of the results. Addyson and Robbie both competed in the pentathlon for the first time and delivered impressive performances. We are excited to see where this team goes from here,” said Coach M. James. Way to go, Blue Devils! 💙

📊 Our 8th grade Family and Consumer Sciences students recently took a trip to the Junior Achievement Finance Park simulation at the Kodak Center! This hands-on experience gave students the chance to step into the real world of personal finance. Through the JA Finance Park program, they created and managed their own budgets based on real life scenarios, making decisions about careers, savings, spending, and investments. With support from volunteers and interactive activities, students built important financial literacy skills and gained a better understanding of how everyday financial choices impact their future. We are proud of our students for taking on this challenge and making smart decisions along the way! 💙

🏃‍♀️ Athlete of the Week Spotlight. Congratulations to our Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week, Elissa Sturm! “Elissa had a great meet against Keshequa. She not only won both her hurdle events, but she PR’ed in both by more than two seconds each. Elissa works extremely hard in practice and has set the standard of what practice should look like each and every day. She is always willing to share the knowledge she has of hurdles while continuing to learn more about her favorite events herself. Elissa is going to be someone to watch as this season continues to unfold!” — Coach M. James. Outstanding work, Elissa! 💙

📈 Many of our Family and Consumer Sciences students recently put their skills to the test at the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge held at the Kodak Center! Two teams represented our school with focus and strategy. Robert Lonsberry, Jayla Mowday, and Rylee Lippens led the way with an impressive 14th place finish out of 42 teams, spending much of the competition ranked in the top 6. That is a strong showing in a highly competitive field. Our second team of Riley Mantegna, Maia Forbes, Samantha Martin, and Manny Padro demonstrated resilience and growth throughout the event, finishing 32nd overall. Even more exciting, both Mount Morris teams held spots in the top 10 for nearly half of the competition. We are proud of these students for their teamwork, decision making, and real world financial skills. Way to represent Mount Morris! 💙📊

The Mount Morris Chess program wrapped up a successful season marked by growth, individual achievement, and a championship finish. At the elementary level, several students earned top finishes at BOCES tournaments. Mark Shanley led the way with a 1st place finish and multiple additional placements. Brinley D’Agostino earned a 3rd place finish and was also recognized with a Sportsmanship Award, a distinction given to only one participant per division. Oliver Hull and Teddy Burnham each added 3rd place finishes. The High School Chess Club completed its first competitive season, facing Keshequa Belfast, Perry, Warsaw, and Bloomfield across 12 matches. The team earned 15 individual wins, 3 draws, and 182 total points, gaining valuable experience and building a strong foundation for the future. The Middle School Chess Club delivered an outstanding season, earning multiple individual medals and sportsmanship honors while competing against Keshequa, Geneseo, and Dansville. Charlie Bump earned 3rd place earlier in the season and finished with a 2nd place medal at the final tournament. Matthew Rivera earned a Sportsmanship Award and a 3rd place finish, while Sam Lonsberry added a 2nd place finish. Forest Hull earned a 4th place medal at the final tournament, and Sarah Bump was also recognized with a Sportsmanship Award. The season concluded with a championship victory at the final tournament, where Mount Morris had 11 students compete, three of which earned medals. Strong play and excellent sportsmanship were key to the team’s success. These accomplishments reflect the dedication, perseverance, and pride of Mount Morris student competitors and highlight a bright future for the chess program at every level.

Congratulations to our third quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll students! 🎉

We are proud to announce that several of our students have been named recipients of the 2026 Livingston County Teen Recognition Award! Coordinated by the Livingston County Youth Bureau, this award celebrates young individuals who make a meaningful impact through service, volunteerism, and acts of kindness. This year’s honorees are: Addyson Barnhardt, Shawntez Brown, Elijah Clester, Mason Junkermann, Maya Kleisley, Damien Michaels, Bella Oddo, Jeremiah Roberts, Nolan Saunders, and Ashley Thomas. These students have shown an admirable commitment to our community, demonstrating leadership, dedication, and a spirit of giving. Award summaries and photos of all recipients will be available on the Livingston County website: https://www.livingstoncountyny.gov/370/Teen-Recognition. Congratulations to our honorees! Your hard work and service continue to inspire us all.

🥎 Varsity Softball Victory! 🥎 Our Mount Morris / Lima Christian varsity softball team earned a 9-2 win over Aquinas, improving to 5-1 on the season! Brooklyn Coniglio delivered a standout pitching performance in the circle, striking out nine and allowing just two runs on six hits in a complete game effort to earn the win. She also contributed at the plate with a hit, a stolen base, an RBI (runs batted in), and a run scored. Addison DiPasquale had a strong day offensively, recording a hit, drawing three walks, and finishing with an RBI and two runs scored. A total team effort helped power the team to victory. Keep it going! 💙

MasterMinds Teams Shine in Strong Season, Varsity Advances to Playoffs. This has been an exciting year for our MasterMinds program, as we proudly had both a Varsity and JV team competing. Our Varsity MasterMinds team is advancing to the playoffs and is currently placed third in the league and our JV team is also having a strong season and sits in second place. Led by senior captain, Robbie Lonsberry, the Varsity team has seen great success this season. Robbie has earned the second highest point total among all varsity players in the league, a testament to his knowledge, consistency, and leadership. Coach Steffenilla shared that Robbie “sets the tone for the team by leading with encouragement, collaboration, and a true team first mindset.” On the JV side, eighth grade captain, Forest Hull, leads with confidence, decisiveness, and outstanding sportsmanship, while seventh grader, Sam Lonsberry, has made a strong impact, contributing significantly to the team’s success. “The future is bright for our program, with talented underclassmen already stepping up and ready to lead in the seasons ahead. We are incredibly proud of both teams and are excited to see what they accomplish next,” said Coach Steffenilla. We would like to wish the Varsity team the best of luck as they advance to the playoffs on Monday, April 27th, at Wheatland-Chili. This is a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and teamwork.

🎉 The Mount Morris PTSA is hosting a Family Fun Night this Friday, April 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Elementary Gym! Join us for an evening of swimming, open gym, pizza, games, and more. It is a great opportunity for families to spend time together and have some fun. Please note that all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18 years or older) for the duration of the event. We hope to see you there!

Blue Devil Athletes of the Week 💙🥎 This week, we are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our Mount Morris / Lima Christian varsity softball team as our Athletes of the Week! Addison DiPasquale (11th grade) had a big game in the team’s 19 to 0 win over Edison Tech, going 2 for 3 at the plate with 3 RBI, 4 stolen bases, and scoring 3 runs. She made an impact in every aspect of the game. Brooklyn Coniglio (7th grade) delivered an incredible performance in the circle, pitching a no hitter with 11 strikeouts in the same win. She also recorded 5 strikeouts in a win over CG Finney last week, continuing to show her consistency and skill. Congratulations to Addison and Brooklyn on being named Athletes of the Week! 💙

Maker Fair fun! 💡🎨 Students in PreK through 6th grade had an incredible day at our annual Maker Fair, diving into hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation! From coding robots like KaiBots and Ozobots to building with LEGO and designing their own digital creations, students explored a wide range of exciting activities. They also put their problem-solving skills to the test with fun challenges and creative projects that encouraged teamwork and imagination. It was a day full of energy, curiosity, and learning. A big thank you to BOCES for helping make this experience possible each year!
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Thank you, Mr. Bean! 🎶🐰🎤
Our 1st graders had a blast singing, moving, and laughing along with Mr. Bean during his visit! From favorites like Rockin’ Rabbit to other fun, interactive songs, students loved being part of the music every step of the way. 🎵💙

It was also a special treat to have several of Mr. Bean’s education students join us, as they were already on site for their teacher preparation coursework.

We appreciate Mr. Bean sharing his time and talents and making it such a memorable experience for our students!

Miss White’s Kindergarten class had a cracking good time decorating Easter eggs yesterday! 🐣🎨
From bright colors to creative designs, their eggs turned out egg-stra special. Great job, everyone!

📘Reminder! Yearbook orders are due by Wednesday, April 8th. To order online visit buytheyearbook.com and enter code 722471. Seniors will be provided a yearbook for free in recognition of their hard work and dedication.

🎳 Our Bowling Club is always a great part of the school year, giving students in grades 7 through 12 a fun way to spend time together after school. With a strong turnout and lots of smiles, students are really enjoying the experience! The club meets at Mount Morris Lanes 1 to 2 times per week, and bowling and shoe rental are completely free for club participants. Students can join at any time by reaching out to Mr. Stout.

🔧💡 MMCSD Students Compete in Tech Wars! Last week, our students put their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to the test at the annual Tech Wars competition held at Genesee Community College. This hands-on event challenges students to design, build, and think on their feet as they tackle engineering based tasks and timed challenges. We are proud of the effort and enthusiasm our students showed throughout the day! Mrs. Lown shared, “Everyone who participated put forth excellent effort and really brought all they had to the competition. We had fun and are already brainstorming ideas for next year!” Great work, Blue Devils! 👏