Mount Morris Students Gain Real-World Financial Experience at JA Finance Park.
Mount Morris 8th grade students recently took part in Junior Achievement’s JA Finance Park®, a capstone program designed to teach personal financial planning and career exploration. This hands-on experience provided students with a foundation for making intelligent financial decisions that will last a lifetime. Throughout the day, students learned about crucial financial topics such as income, expenses, savings, and credit.
The program immersed students in real-world financial scenarios, allowing them to engage with volunteers from various local businesses. They participated in discussions about taxes, utility expenses, and the different types of insurance they will need as adults. The highlight of the experience was when students had the opportunity to put their learning into practice by developing a personal budget.
After working through their budgets, students had the chance to "shop" for essential life items, including housing, transportation, and leisure activities. This activity gave them insight into the costs associated with independent living and tested their ability to estimate expenses within their assigned income levels.
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Mr. Comstock reflected on the experience, saying, "Students were really engaged throughout the entire day, and it was fun to listen to conversations when they realized how expensive the real world is. Each student was randomly assigned a life scenario with a monthly income, and they worked really hard to fit everything into their personal budget. I thought the trip was a big success, and I cannot wait to go back next year."
JA Finance Park® provided students with a valuable opportunity to apply financial concepts in a meaningful way, helping to prepare them for the financial realities of adulthood. The experience left a lasting impression, and students walked away with a greater appreciation for financial responsibility.
Congratulations to Chantel Lopez! 🎉💙
Mount Morris CSD 11th grader, Chantel Lopez, has been recognized as Student of the Month for February in her Career & Technical Cosmetology program! As a first-year student, Chantel has already demonstrated outstanding dedication and skill in her field.
We are so proud of her hard work and commitment—keep up the great work, Chantel! 👏✂️💄
📚✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Willey’s 4th-grade class for being the top contributor in this year’s Math Week Penny Challenge! 🏆🪙
This annual tradition encourages students to bring in pennies, and this year, our elementary classrooms raised an incredible $480! All proceeds go toward stocking our book vending machine, which rewards students for their achievements in character, reading, and going above and beyond.
Great job, Blue Devils! 💙📖
Mount Morris Central School District Celebrates National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society Inductions.
On Wednesday, March 5th, Mount Morris Central School District proudly welcomed new members into the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The induction ceremony recognized students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character—core pillars of both organizations.
National Honor Society Inductees
This year's NHS inductees include Shawntez Brown, Elijah Clester, Savannah Ebersole, Alex Gell, Dominic Lapiana, Rylee Lippens, Bella Oddo, Manuel Padro, Samuel Padro, Jeremiah Roberts, Dylan Terry, and Nikoal Tidd. These students have shown exceptional dedication to their academics and their community, earning their place among the distinguished ranks of NHS members.
The ceremony was a momentous occasion, celebrating the achievements of these outstanding students while also recognizing the responsibilities that come with NHS membership. Each inductee took the NHS pledge, committing to uphold the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character throughout their high school careers and beyond.
As a lasting tribute to their accomplishment, the NHS inductees' photos will be displayed on the auditorium wall while they remain active NHS members. This honor serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication, inspiring future generations of students to strive for excellence.
National Junior Honor Society Inductees
In addition to the NHS inductees, Mount Morris Central School District also inducted students into the National Junior Honor Society. The NJHS recognizes middle school students who have excelled academically and demonstrated leadership and service within the school community. This year's NJHS inductees include Jonah Clester, Owen Clester, Forest Hull, Allison LaGeorge, Eliana Oddo, Addison Pagano, Sheyla Rodriguez, Brody Rudney, Anthony Tidd Jr., Peyton Tidd, Trinity Tidd, Chloe White, Jordan Willey, and Cameron Zingaro.
These students have exemplified the core values of NJHS and are poised to continue their dedication to excellence in their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Congratulations to all the newest members of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society at Mount Morris Central School District! Their commitment to academic success and service to others exemplifies the values of our school community.
📚✨ In celebration of Read Across America Week, our 8th graders teamed up with our 1st graders for a special reading session in the library! It was a wonderful opportunity for our older students to mentor and inspire a love of reading in our younger Blue Devils. 📖💙
The smiles, stories, and shared moments made for a fantastic experience!
Scott Lonsberry's 'Grill Dads' Shines at Echoes Performance:
Celebrating Student Playwrights;
Throughout the school year, the REV Theater Company collaborates with our students in grades K-8, providing enriching theatrical experiences. In the elementary grades, students explore key concepts, themes, and the importance of audience etiquette. Meanwhile, middle school students in grades 6-8 have the opportunity to craft their own original plays and submit them to Echoes, a creative writing competition where selected pieces are brought to life on stage.
On March 4th, Mount Morris Central School District students gathered for the much-anticipated Echoes performance, where student-written works took center stage. This year, eighth-grader Scott Lonsberry’s Grill Dads was selected for production, delivering a witty and sharp narrative that had the audience laughing and fully immersed in the performance.
In addition to these outstanding achievements, several other Mount Morris students received recognition for their creative writing submissions. Their dedication to storytelling and theater was evident, showcasing the incredible talent within our school community.
Congratulations to all of our young playwrights for their hard work and creativity! We are proud to see our students embrace the arts and share their voices through storytelling. A special thank you to the REV Theater Company for their continued partnership and commitment to inspiring the next generation of writers and performers.
🎉 February High School Students of the Month 🎉
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! This month, we celebrated Friendship, recognizing students who demonstrate kindness, loyalty, and care for others' well-being. Their positive impact makes Mount Morris proud! 💙👏 Keep up the great work, Blue Devils! 💪
🏅 February Elementary Pride Award Winners 🏅
Congratulations to our February Pride Award winners! 🎉 This month, we celebrated Friendship, recognizing students who consistently demonstrate kindness, loyalty, and care for others' safety and well-being. 💙👏
Thank you for making our school a better place through your actions!
🌟 March's Pride Word: Cooperation 🌟
This month, we’re looking for students who work together, support one another, and show great teamwork.
Attention Mount Morris CSD Students (Ages 14+):
Looking for a summer job? The Livingston County Youth Employment Program (LYEP) is accepting applications!
🔹 Eligibility is based on household income & age (14-20).
🔹 Apply by April 17th to get priority scheduling for interviews, which start May 1st.
📍 See Ms. Atwell for an application!
✨ A Magical Weekend in Oz! ✨
A huge congratulations to our incredible cast, crew, and directors for putting on a truly magical performance! From the stunning costumes to the unforgettable music, our students brought this classic story to life in the most amazing way. 🌈👠🎶
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented students. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 💙💛
📸 Photo credit: Amanda Lonsberry
🌟🎭 Our students and staff got a sneak peek of The Wizard of Oz today — and it was amazing!
Don't miss your chance to see the magic for yourself!
📅Fri, 2/28 @ 7p
📅Sat, 3/1 @ 7p
📅Sun, 3/2 @ 2p.
Come support our incredible students and enjoy an unforgettable performance! 🌈👠🎶
🎶 All-County III Music Festival – Tomorrow! 🎶
We’re excited to have our talented student-musicians representing Mount Morris CSD at the All-County III Music Festival tomorrow, Saturday, March 1st, at 1:30 PM at Geneseo Central School!
🚪 Doors Open: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Geneseo Central School.
Join us in cheering on our incredible performers!
🎺 High School Band:
• Elijah Clester
• Alexis Roberts
🎤 Elementary Chorus:
• Arianna Chase
• Lily Krogh
• Aubree Lippens
• Henry Tellier
• Ruby Walker
• Cooper Woodworth
• Lena Zingaro.
Good luck to all of our musically talented students—we’re so proud of you! 💙🎶
🎭✨ The Wizard of Oz opens TOMORROW! ✨🎭
Our cast and crew have been working hard, and you won’t want to miss this magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road! 🌈👠
📅 Friday, February 28 @ 7 PM
📅 Saturday, March 1 @ 7 PM
📅 Sunday, March 2 @ 2 PM
📸 credit: Amanda Lonsberry
🏀 Lady Blue Devils WIN & Advance! 🏀
The #10 seed Mount Morris Varsity Girls Basketball team dominated in a 61-37 victory over #7 seed Lima Christian in the Section V Class D first round! 💙🔥
🔹 Morgan Luick led the charge with a game-high 29 points and 10 rebounds.
🔹 Shaniese Brown added 12 points and 7 steals, making a big impact on defense.
🔹 Addyson Barnhardt also contributed 12 points in the win.
🔹 Gabrielle Pagano had 4 points, 5 steals, and 9 rebounds, helping control the boards.
🔹 Every player stepped up and gave it their all!
📅 Next Game: Saturday, 2/29 at 2 PM
📍 Opponent: #2 Fillmore @ Fillmore Central School.
Coach Koronas: "The girls played hard, and our defense was outstanding. I’m so proud of how we’ve been playing at the end of the season."
🎉💙✨ 100 Days Smarter! ✨💙🎉
Today, we’re celebrating 100 days of learning, laughter, and growth at MMCSD! From counting to crafting, dressing up, and showing off our school spirit, our students and staff had a blast recognizing this milestone. 💯📚✏️
Check out some of the fun in the pictures below! 📸💙
🏀 Blue Devils WIN & Advance! 🏀
The #9 seed Mount Morris Boys Varsity Basketball team battled back from a slow start to defeat #8 seed Keshequa 54-41 in the Section V Class C3 first round! 💪🔥
🔹 Anthony Hightower led the way with a dominant 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals.
🔹 Ed Colon came off the bench with a career-high 14 points, sparking a big second-quarter run.
🔹 Ben Canary added 13 points and 6 rebounds, while also locking down Keshequa’s top scorer on defense.
🔹 Matt Bacon contributed with 4 steals and 4 assists to help secure the win.
📅 Next Game: Friday, 2/28 at 6 PM
📍 Opponent: Honeoye @ Honeoye Central School
💪🔥 Great teamwork and determination, Blue Devils!
✨🌈 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Mount Morris Spring Musical! 🌈✨
Join us for The Wizard of Oz this weekend! 🎭🎶
📅 Friday, 2/28 at 7 PM
📅 Saturday, 3/1 at 7 PM
📅 Sunday, 3/2 at 2 PM
Come support our talented students as they bring this classic story to life on stage. You won’t want to miss it! 💙🎶
🏆 CLASS D SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🎳💙
They did it! Our Mount Morris/Geneseo Bowling Team has won the Class D Sectional Championship! 🏆🎳
This incredible team has worked hard all season, and their dedication has paid off. Join us in celebrating their championship victory and an unforgettable season!
🏒 Mount Morris 7th grader Brody Rudney, a hard-nosed forward for the Livingston Blues 14U Hockey Team, completed an undefeated season this past weekend! 🎉 The team won the championship game on Sunday for the Upper Division Bantam crown 🏆. Brody chipped in 9 goals along with 16 assists this season while also contributing valuable minutes on PK. ✨
Congratulations, Brody, and good luck to you and the rest of the Livingston Blues 14U Team in your two upcoming tournaments! 🌟👏
🏀 Blue Devils Basketball - Sectionals Alert! 🏀
🔥 Boys Varsity Basketball takes on Keshequa tomorrow (2/25) at 6 PM at Keshequa Jr./Sr. High School - Tink McVean Gymnasium. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3XeI4VQ ($7.30 per ticket).
🔥 Girls Varsity Basketball faces Lima Christian this Wednesday (2/28) at 6 PM at Lima Christian School. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bgKuJj ($7.30 per ticket).
Let’s pack the stands and support our Blue Devils! 💙🏀
