🌟 Congratulations to our May Elementary Pride Award Winners! 🌟 In May, students were recognized for demonstrating the word involved. These students stood out for their willingness to participate, contribute, and engage positively in their classrooms and school community. We are proud of the effort, energy, and commitment they show each day. As we move into June, our new word is perseverance. We look forward to recognizing students who keep going even when things get challenging and who continue to push themselves to grow and improve. Way to go to all of our Elementary Pride Award recipients! 💙📚
📚🌟 Shout out to fourth grade students Alissa Babilonia and Julian Garcia! Both students were excited to receive new books for advancing their reading steps and got to select them from our book vending machine. During this moment, an extra book accidentally came out of the machine. Without hesitation, Alissa and Julian did the right thing and brought the book directly to Principal Dean. We are proud of their thoughtful choices, honesty, and strong character. Great job, Alissa and Julian! 💙📖👏
🎬🎧 Congratulations to Lucas Lahaderne and Jude Johnson for their outstanding achievements at the 20th Annual Genesee Valley Educational Partnership Digital Media Festival, The Digies! Lucas Lahaderne earned 1st Place in the Interactive Media category for his project, "Wake Up." Lucas developed the project independently over the past year, demonstrating exceptional creativity and dedication while earning the top honor in his category. Jude Johnson earned 3rd Place in the Jr. High Audio category for his original electronic music track, "Granv7ar." The piece is part of a larger album titled "Drain Hair" that Jude composed over the past year, demonstrating his creativity, musical talent, and commitment to his craft. These accomplishments highlight the creativity, talent, and hard work of both students. We are proud to see Lucas and Jude representing MMCSD through their digital media projects. Results from the 2026 Digies can be viewed on the Digies website: https://www.digies.org/2026-winners
Congratulations, Lucas and Jude, on your success at The Digies! 🏆👏
🏃♂️🔥 Congratulations to Yasi Malave Perez on being named MMCSD Athlete of the Week! Yasi has been a leader for the track and field program since his very first day on the team. His commitment to excellence, relentless work ethic, and dedication to improving every day have made him a role model for his teammates. Whether in practice or competition, there is never any doubt that Yasi is giving his best effort. This season, Yasi achieved a goal he has been pursuing since he first stepped onto the track, finding success in the 800 meter run while continuing to establish himself as one of the area's top athletes. He is always looking for new challenges, asking for tougher workouts, and pushing himself to improve. What stands out most is that Yasi's focus extends beyond his own success. He is constantly encouraging and supporting his teammates, helping to create a positive and competitive team culture. Congratulations, Yasi, on an outstanding season and this well-deserved recognition! 💙👏
🎶✨ This past weekend, 11 of our music students traveled to Gates Chili High School to participate in the NYSSMA Solo Festival where they performed an individually prepared solo and received feedback from adjudicators. We are proud to recognize the students who participated: Lillian Mallaber, Chloe White, Sam Lonsberry, Daryel Santaella, Ella Zangerle, Aubree Lippens, Evan Privitera, Peyton Smith, Eliana Oddo, Aria Clapp, and Kaylanie Morales. Congratulations to Lillian Mallaber, Chloe White, Sam Lonsberry, Aubree Lippens, and Peyton Smith for earning scores with just 1 or 2 points deducted. An extra special congratulations goes to Aria Clapp for earning a perfect score! 🌟 Miss Foti shared, “I am so proud of these students and their hard work, preparation, and dedication to the music program!”
🎶🎨 Spring Music Concert & Art Show 🎨🎶Join us this Wednesday, June 3rd, as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our students during a special evening of music and visual art! 🖼️ Art Show: 6:00 PM, 🎵 Elementary Concert: 6:30 PM, 🎼 High School Concert: 7:30 PM. Come explore student artwork and enjoy outstanding performances from our talented musicians. We look forward to sharing this wonderful night of student creativity with our community!
🌎🎭 Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind Team Aiosa/Smith on an incredible performance at the 2026 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University! After advancing through regional and state competition, Jonah Clester, Owen Clester, Eli Hall, Madelyn O'Dell, Chase Woodworth, and Anthony Tidd represented MMCSD on the world stage and earned an outstanding 15th place finish! Competing against some of the most creative and talented teams from across the United States and around the globe, this achievement is truly remarkable. Odyssey of the Mind challenges students to use creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving to develop unique solutions to complex challenges. Reaching the World Finals is an accomplishment in itself, and finishing among the top teams in the world is something to celebrate. We are incredibly proud of these students and grateful to Coaches Aiosa and Smith for their dedication and support throughout the season.
Congratulations on representing MMCSD with creativity, innovation, and Blue Devil pride! 💙🤍
🏃♀️🏆 What a day for our Blue Devils at the Class C5 Sectional Championships! Our athletes delivered outstanding performances, earning podium finishes, personal records, and sectional titles while proudly representing MMCSD. 🥇 Sectional Champions • Addyson Barnhardt: Long Jump (14' 9.5"), High Jump (4' 10") • Yasael Malave Perez: 800m (2:05.58) • Robbie Lonsberry: Pentathlon Champion (2402 points) ⭐ Special Recognition: Addyson Barnhardt was named the Class C5 Most Outstanding Female Field Athlete after winning both the high jump and long jump while helping lead the girls team to a third-place finish. 🏅 Team Results • Girls Team: 3rd Place Overall (61 points); • Boys Team: 6th Place Overall (43.5 points). The Blue Devils also recorded 12 personal best performances on the day, highlighted by strong efforts across the track and field events. Among the many standout performances: • Girls 4x100 Relay (Kenna Canry, Addyson Barnhardt, Jayla Mowday, Peyton Tidd) finished 2nd with a personal record time of 53.41. • Girls 4x400 Relay (Kenna Canry, Addyson Barnhardt, Jayla Mowday, Peyton Tidd) placed 3rd. • Yasael Malave Perez added a 2nd place finish in pole vault with a personal record height of 9'. • Scott Lonsberry, Bella Menz, Rylee Lippens, Maya Kleisley, Adriana Mann, David Kelley, Yariel Diaz, and Logan Martin all earned top-six sectional finishes, with several setting new personal bests. Coach Matthew James and Coach Amanda James shared: "The coaching staff is extremely proud of how Mount Morris was represented today at the C5 sectional meet. Fifteen of our 17 athletes placed. Addyson Barnhardt led the girls, scoring 34 points while capturing two titles in the high jump and long jump and earning C5 Most Outstanding Female Field Athlete honors. Yasi Malave led the boys, scoring 22 points and capturing the 800m title. Robbie Lonsberry secured his sectional title, scoring over 1,100 more points than the second-place finisher. There were 12 personal best records for the Blue Devils today." Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on an incredible day at sectionals! 💙❤️👏
🎓👏 Congratulations to our fifth grade students on graduating from the D.A.R.E. Program today! Throughout the program, students learned important lessons about making safe, responsible choices and building the confidence to make positive decisions. We are proud of their hard work and participation. A special thank you to Deputy Mattingly and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office for their time, guidance, and continued support of our students through this valuable program!
🐍 🌎 Our 7th grade students spent the day at Seneca Park Zoo learning about invasive species and the impact they can have on ecosystems and native wildlife. Students explored the zoo, participated in educational activities, and gained a better understanding of how people can help protect the environment. Thank you to the staff at Seneca Park Zoo for providing such a fun and engaging hands-on learning experience for our students!
👏 Elissa Sturm had a standout day, placing 5th in the 400 hurdles with a new personal best time of 1:11.95. She also earned 10th place in the 100 hurdles with a time of 18.32. 👏 Robbie Lonsberry placed 6th overall in the pentathlon with a score of 2352. He also recorded a new personal best in the 110 hurdles with a time of 18.18. 👏 Addyson Barnhardt earned two top 10 finishes, placing 6th in high jump by clearing 4’10” and 7th in long jump with a leap of 15’6.75”. 👏 Yasi Malave continued his strong season with a 7th place finish in the 800 meter run, crossing the line in 2:03.03. 👏 The girls 4x400 meter relay team of Peyton Tidd, Addyson Barnhardt, Kenna Canary, and Elissa Sturm placed 8th overall with a time of 4:33.46. 👏 The girls 4x100 meter relay team of Kenna Canary, Addyson Barnhardt, Jayla Mowday, and Peyton Tidd earned 9th place with a time of 53.96. Coach M. James shared, “We are super proud of how the team performed at a meet this size. The team took advantage of the warmer weather, which led to 9 new personal bests. Our athletes knew they were going to face some really tough competition at Victor, and they used it to push themselves. This week, we are focused on preparing for the LCAA Championship Meet on Thursday and Friday while continuing to build momentum heading into sectionals.” Great work, Blue Devils! 💙🤍
