Mount Morris Central School District

🎶 All-County 1 Festival This Saturday! 🎶 We’re so proud of our talented student musicians who will represent Mount Morris Central School District at the All-County 1 Festival this Saturday, January 25! 📍 Location: Warsaw Central School District 🎤 Concert Time: 1:30 PM 🚪 Doors Open: 1:00 PM The concert is open to the public, so come and support these amazing performers! 🎵 Junior High Chorus: • Owen Clester • Alexis Greet • Sydney O'Grady • Lillian Mallaber • Alexis Straub • Anthony Tidd Jr. • Jordan Willey • Chloe White • Chase Woodworth 🎺 Elementary Band: • Arianna Chase • Jane Hull • Madison Jones • Ashlyn Lenney • Aubree Lippens • Sam Lonsberry • Evan Privitera • Peyton Smith • Ryder Woodworth Good luck to all of our student musicians! We’re so proud of you! 💙🎶

Congratulations to Eli Davis for being named Athlete of the Week! Coach Connolly shared, "In two games this week, 8th grade modified basketball player Eli Davis scored 24 points in both games, leading his team to two wins and a 4-0 undefeated start to the season. Eli also does a fantastic job finding teammates who haven't scored late in the game, giving them an opportunity to get a bucket." Eli’s dedication and teamwork on and off the court are truly commendable! 🎉🏀

🎉 Congratulations to our MMCSD School-Wide Spelling Bee Winners! 🐝 We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our talented spellers from each grade. Special recognition goes to our sixth and seventh grade champions, Sam Lonsberry and Gabe Davis, who will represent us in the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee. The winner of the Regional Spelling Bee will have the honor of advancing to the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.! Here are our grade-level champions and their winning words: • 1st Grade: Vera DiCola - soup • 2nd Grade: Matthew LaPiana - office • 3rd Grade: Emma Winters - mistake • 4th Grade: Roeland Phillips - phantom • 5th Grade: Jonas Palma - altar • 6th Grade: Sam Lonsberry - inferno • 7th Grade: Gabe Davis - mourners We are so proud of all our participants and wish Sam and Gabe the best of luck as they move forward. Keep up the amazing work! 💙📚

Congratulations to the Mount Morris-Geneseo Bowling Team on their victory against Rochester Prep this past Friday! The team continues their undefeated streak this season with another fantastic performance. A special shoutout to Daniel Neus for an impressive series of 705 and Matthew Neus for a strong series of 655. We also want to highlight the following standout games: Dominic LaPiana III rolled a fantastic 202, Jason Kingston delivered a solid 189, and Riley Mantegna bowled a strong 180. These high-scoring games were key to securing the win. Their dedication and hard work as a team is paying off! Go Blue Devils!

Our 15th annual Coaches vs Cancer Fundraising Event is this Saturday, 1/18! 100% of the proceeds from the event sales will go to local families battling cancer and the regional American Cancer Society. This event is a full-day of basketball, Mount Morris versus Perry. Both communities put forth a great deal of heartfelt energy and time into organizing this charitable fundraising event. The on-court action opens with Boys JV at 3:00 PM, followed Girls Varsity at 4:30, and closes with the Boys Varsity game at 6:00. We will be asking for a $2.00 donation upon entry to the event. Thank you for your continued support!

Congratulations to our Varsity and Modified Cheer Teams for an outstanding performance at their first competition of the season in Haverling this past Saturday! Both teams brought home 3rd place! 🎉💙 We're so proud of their hard work and dedication.

🏆 Mount Morris Chess Team Triumphs at Competition! 🏆 We're thrilled to share the achievements of our talented chess players who competed over the weekend at a Chess Competition that took place at Genesee Valley BOCES! Our team faced off against two other schools and we couldn't be more proud of their hard work and sportsmanship. Here are the results: Elementary Division: • Charlie Bump: Advanced - Tied for First Place 🥇 • Finn Krogh: Intermediate - Fourth Place 🏅 Junior High Division: • Sam Lonsberry: Intermediate - Third Place 🥉 • Trevor Pratt: Intermediate - Fourth Place 🏅 • Forest Hull: Advanced - Third Place 🥉 • Evan Tellier: Advanced - Fourth Place 🏅 Congratulations to all our competitors for their outstanding performances and dedication! 🎉♟️

🏀 Athletes of the Week: Anthony Tidd & Lucas Hyde🏆 We are excited to celebrate two outstanding athletes this week: Anthony Tidd and Lucas Hyde! 🎉 Anthony Tidd - 7th Grade Modified Boys Basketball Team Coach James shares: "Anthony has done such an awesome job this season. He is determined to make not only himself, but his teammates better every day in practice and during games. Anthony has led the way for the 7th grade modified boys basketball with his outstanding defense, coachability, and work ethic!" Lucas Hyde - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team Coach Connolly shares: "Lucas is always positive and a great teammate and role model on the boys 8th grade basketball team. He never misses a practice, is punctual, and always ready to play. Lucas makes great contributions to help his team succeed. He plays his role to perfection, due to his preparedness and excellent, well-mannered personality. Lucas is an amazing teammate and his sportsmanship is admirable." Congratulations to both Lucas and Anthony! Your dedication, teamwork, and leadership are an inspiration to all. Keep shining on and off the court! 👏🎉

🏀 Double Victory for the Blue Devils! 🏀 The Mount Morris Blue Devils had an exceptional week on the basketball courts, with both our Varsity Boys and Girls teams securing well-earned victories! Varsity Boys Basketball: On Wednesday night, our Varsity Boys traveled to Dansville and made a statement, defeating the Mustangs 61-50. The team ignited early, sinking six three-pointers in the first quarter, with Luis Crespo-Toledo knocking down three, Edward Colon adding two, and Anthony Hightower contributing one. Hightower led the scoring with a commanding 27 points, followed by Crespo-Toledo with 11. Edward Colon and Ben Canary each scored 8 points, Shawntez Brown added 5, and Braden Lewis, Matt Bacon, and Rowan Clester each contributed 2 points. The Blue Devils' balanced attack and strong defense helped secure the win. Varsity Girls Basketball: On Thursday night, our Varsity Girls team took on Wayland-Cohocton and emerged victorious with a 37-30 win. Freshman Addyson Barnhardt led the charge with 14 points, including four clutch three-pointers. Senior Shaniese Brown played a pivotal role, scoring 7 points and completing a key three-point play in the fourth quarter. Bella Oddo added 6 points, while Gabrielle Pagano and Morgan Luick each contributed 5 points. The girls' resilience and teamwork were on full display as they outscored their opponents 17-10 in the final quarter to secure the win. A huge congratulations to all our athletes for their outstanding performances! Your dedication and hard work continue to make Mount Morris proud. Go Blue Devils! 💙

Congratulations to our December second-year Career & Technical Student of the Month Award recipients, Adiari Camacho and Aidan Shattuck! Adiari is enrolled in the Health Career Academy and Aidan is in Criminal Justice. Adiari and Aidan were nominated by their instructors for excellent performance in their Career and Technical classes!

Congratulations to our December Elementary School PRIDE Award winners! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! As we move into January, our focus shifts to the PRIDE word of the month: Responsible.

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our December Junior High and Senior High Student of the Month PRIDE Award winners! Their hard work, dedication, and exemplary character inspire us all. Keep up the fantastic work!

📅 Save the Date! Snowflake Ball Reminder Our Varsity Cheerleaders are looking forward to hosting the Snowflake Ball! This semi-formal dance is for students in Pre-K through 6th grade and their special person. 📆 Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Location: MMCS High School Gymnasium 💲 Cost: $20 per couple (student + adult), $5 for each additional child The ticket price includes admission, dessert, and a drink. Keepsake pictures will be available to purchase for $5. Additional concessions will also be available for purchase. 👗 Dress Code: Semi-formal attire is encouraged, but not strictly enforced. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Note: Every student must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a night of fun and cherished memories, while supporting our cheerleaders' fundraising efforts for stunt and tumbling training. We can't wait to see you there! 💙❄️

Congratulations to our December first-year Career & Technical Student of the Month Award recipient, Christopher Acevedo! Christopher was nominated by his instructor for excellent performance in the Criminal Justice Career and Technical class!

Congratulations to our Athlete of the Week, Eli Clester! “Eli shows up every morning to the weight room to work out. He works hard and makes positive gains each week. Eli also comes every Thursday morning to play indoor soccer. His commitment to becoming a better athlete and representing his school in a positive light is amazing,” said Coach Connolly.

🏀💙 Blue Devils Shine Again! 💙🏀 Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball Team on their impressive 41-26 road win over Warsaw Friday night! 🌟 Morgan Luick led the team with 11 points and 5 rebounds, while Addyson Barnhardt contributed 10 points. 💪 Shaniese Brown was a force on both ends of the court with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, and 4 blocks, and Gabrielle Pagano added strength on the boards with 6 rebounds. Coach Koronas praised the team’s fast start and relentless defensive effort, saying, “Our girls came out fast and played very hard on both ends of the court. I was very happy how hard they worked on defense.” 👏 Come cheer on the Lady Blue Devils in their next game on Friday, December 20th vs. Pavilion at Mount Morris High School! 🎉 Don’t miss the Mount Morris Little Dribblers halftime performance!

🏀💙 Blue Devils Victory! 💙🏀 Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Basketball Team on their 58-46 win over Letchworth in the home opener! 🎉 Shoutout to Luis Crespo-Toledo for an incredible career-high 29 points (including four 3-pointers!) and Anthony Hightower for an all-around performance with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists! Special recognition to Ed Colon and Shawntez Brown, who each added 4 points to the team’s total, and Matt Bacon for his excellent court vision with 5 assists and 3 steals, alongside his 2 points. Coach Stout praised the team's strong defense and ball movement for securing this win! 💪🏽 Good luck, Blue Devils, as you take on Keshequa this Friday, 12/20 at 7:00 PM at Keshequa Central High School, Tink McVean Gymnasium!

🎅✨ On Friday, we celebrated our 3rd Annual Kindergarten/Senior Elf Day, and it was a day filled with holiday cheer! High school seniors partnered with kindergarteners for a variety of fun and festive activities including fishing for candy canes, building cup towers, playing Duck Duck Goose, snowball toss, crafting ornaments, coloring, and designing gift bags. Santa was with us for the entire event, spreading joy and making the day even more magical! 🎁 Everyone enjoyed cookies, juice, and unforgettable memories. ❤️ We hope you enjoy the picture slide show we put together: https://bit.ly/3VJuusX

Mount Morris Senior, Eliza Lonsberry, Wins D.A.R. Essay Contest. Mount Morris senior Eliza Lonsberry has been named the winner of the Livingston County Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) annual Good Citizen's Essay Contest. Eliza impressed judges with her essay, which reflected deeply on how service fosters a strong sense of community and strengthens our American identity. Her essay will now advance to regional judging, with the potential to compete at state and national levels. In her essay, Eliza eloquently argued that service is not just an act of kindness but the foundation of what it means to be American. She traced the nation’s history, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, to show how sacrifice and commitment to the greater good have united and sustained the country. “It is together that we are free, and it is service that holds us together,” she wrote, calling on citizens to embrace their communities and one another to preserve the nation’s legacy. Students from Livonia, Avon, York, and Mount Morris participated in the contest, representing their schools as Good Citizen nominees. Each nominee will receive a monetary award and be honored during their respective schools’ spring awards ceremonies. Congratulations to Eliza on this remarkable achievement and to all nominees for their dedication and hard work!

"Last week, the Mount Morris Key Club and Jazz Band brought holiday cheer to the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation! 🎶🎄 Students and residents joined together for caroling, and the Jazz Band treated everyone to a wonderful performance. Moments like these highlight the power of music and community. 💙