Mount Morris Central School District

🎉 Congratulations to our Elementary PRIDE Award Winners! 🎉 Each month, MMCSD recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding character. For May, the word of the month was involved. These students stood out for actively participating, showing leadership, and making a positive impact in their classrooms and school community. 👏 We are proud of their efforts and the example they set for others. Looking ahead, the PRIDE word for June is perseverance. We can’t wait to celebrate students who continue to work hard and push through challenges! 💙🖤

🎉 Congratulations to our May High School Students of the Month! 🎉 This month, we’re celebrating students who exemplify what it means to be involved. Whether through academics, clubs, athletics, or community service, these students go above and beyond to participate and make a difference at MMCSD. We’re proud to recognize their dedication and enthusiasm! Keep up the great work, Blue Devils! 💙🖤

This past weekend, eight talented Mount Morris students traveled to Gates-Chili to participate in the NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Solo Festival, a prestigious music event where students perform solo pieces, scales, and sight-reading selections for certified adjudicators. Each student stepped outside their comfort zone to perform for judges from across New York State and receive valuable feedback. Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication: 🎵 Eliana Oddo 🎵 Victoria Ramirez 🎵 Chloe White 🎵 Sydney O'Grady 🎵 Jordan Willey 🎵 Shayla White 🎵 Lillian Mallaber 🎵 Rylee Lippens. A special shout-out to 8th grader Lillian Mallaber, who earned a near-perfect score! We are incredibly proud of these singers for representing MMCSD with excellence and courage!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ MMCSD Track & Field Shines at Section V C4 Championship 🏅 The Mount Morris Track & Field teams capped off their season with strong performances at the Section V C4 Championship, with both the boys and girls teams placing 6th overall, the boys scoring 38 points and the girls scoring 37. Boys Team Highlights (38 points) 🥇 Matthew Bacon – Section V C4 Pentathlon Champion with 2,397 points • 110 Hurdles: 19.3 • High Jump: 5-1.75 • Shot Put: 25-7.5 • Long Jump: 18-4.25 • 1500m: 4:37.1 🥈 Yasael Malave – 2nd in 800m (2:05.43) 🥉 Mason Junkermann – 3rd in High Jump (5-6 PR), 5th in 110 Hurdles (19.93) 🏅 Robbie Lonsberry – 4th in High Jump (5-6) 🏅 Yariel Diaz, Donald Hustings, Eli Davis, Gavin Barnhardt – 4th in 4x100m Relay (48.9) 🏅 Yasael Malave, Yariel Diaz, Gavin Barnhardt, Donald Hustings – 4th in 4x400m Relay (3:52.89) Girls Team Highlights (37 points) 🥇 Morgan Luick – Section V C4 Pentathlon Champion with 1,912 points (PR) • 100 Hurdles: 19.63 PR • High Jump: 4-4 • Shot Put: 21-8.25 • Long Jump: 13-7.5 PR • 800m: 2:46.92 🥈 Abby Provo – 2nd in Discus (94-11), 5th in Shot Put (28-8) 🏅 Holly Lin – 4th in Pentathlon (1509 PR) 🏅 Peyton Tidd – 4th in 100m (13.78) 🏅 Adiari Camacho – 5th in 100m (13.97) 🏅 Elissa Sturm – 6th in 400 Hurdles (1:18.12) 🥉 Elissa Sturm, Jayla Mowday, Adiari Camacho, Peyton Tidd – 3rd in 4x100m Relay (55.09) “We are extremely proud of how the kids performed! Even with unfavorable weather conditions we had many Personal records. They all gave it everything they had after working hard all season. As coaches we couldn't ask for anything more from our athletes. Congratulations to our seniors Morgan Luick and Matthew Bacon on securing their first track championship win,” said Coach James. 👏 Congratulations to all of our Blue Devil athletes on an incredible showing at the Section V C4 Championship and for representing MMCSD with pride and determination!

Mount Morris Odyssey of the Mind Team Shines on World Stage The Mount Morris Central School District is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Odyssey of the Mind team, who recently returned from the 2025 World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Competing in Problem 1, Division 2, also known as “the car problem,” MMCSD’s team placed 20th out of 50 teams from around the globe, finishing ahead of teams from California, Texas, and even Hong Kong. Team members David Kelley, Scott Lonsberry, Trinity Tidd, Lilly Locke, Madelyn O'Dell, Sam Lonsberry, and Henry Tellier dedicated seven months to designing a solution that combined creativity, engineering, and performance. Their Viking-themed presentation followed a team of Vikings racing to Valhalla, believing they were headed to Viking heaven, only to discover they had been tricked by the mischievous Norse god Loki into a trip to Valhalla, New York instead. The clever storyline and innovative vehicle design impressed judges at every level of competition, earning the team first place at Regionals, second at the State Finals, and a strong showing on the world stage. “Odyssey of the Mind is one space where kids are challenged to be creative and problem solve on their own with minimal adult intervention,” said Coach Amanda Lonsberry. “We were able to represent Mount Morris on a world stage with a fun and unique solution, and we learned a ton along the way. These kids worked so hard. I am so proud of the hundreds of hours my team poured into what I thought was a fantastic and creative solution to this year's problem.” In addition to the competition, students participated in the beloved World Finals tradition of pin trading, connecting with students from across the country and around the world. Congratulations to Coach Lonsberry and the entire team for representing Mount Morris with innovation, perseverance, and pride. We can’t wait to see what they create next year! 🔗 See more highlights here: https://bit.ly/4kbE4Pn

Athlete of the Week: Rowan Clester Congratulations to Rowan Clester, our MMCSD Athlete of the Week! Coach Stout shared: “Rowan has been working all year, determined to make sectionals, and he did just that. He placed 7th in LCAA Counties and followed that up with an incredible 3rd place finish at Sectionals. Nobody works on their game more than Rowan. Whether it's on the course, in the gym, or at home with his new indoor driving net in the basement, he puts in the work. I’m very proud of the growth he has shown with his golf game!” 👏⛳ Way to go, Rowan!

📣 Pop Tab Drive Reminder! The Social Justice Club and Environmental Club are still collecting pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House! ♻️❤️ 🗓️ The drive runs through Thursday, May 30th and 🥫 Remember: any aluminum tab counts, not just soda tabs! 🏆 It's a grade-level competition! The elementary grade level with the most tabs wins a movie in the auditorium, and the high school grade level with the most wins ice cream! Let’s keep the momentum going and support a great cause! If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Bacon Wins Pentathlon at LCAA Championship 🏅 Senior Matthew Bacon claimed first place in the boys pentathlon at the LCAA Championship on Thursday and Friday after a whirlwind of five events. After three events (110 hurdles, high jump, and shot put), Matt was ranked sixth overall. Matt then surged ahead on Friday, winning the long jump with a mark of 18’10.25” and the 1500m with an impressive time of 4:39.35. With a final score of 2448 points, he secured the win by 11 points. “Matt showed great resilience and determination down to the very last event,” said Coach James. “All of the boys in pent were great competitors and pushed each other while cheering one another on.” Matt will compete for a sectional title in the pentathlon on Saturday, May 31st. 💪 MMCSD had multiple placing student-athletes: • Yasael Malave, 3rd in the 800m (2:07.62) • Morgan Luick, 3rd in the pentathlon (1810) • Abby Provo, 5th in discus (87-9) • Mason Junkermann, 6th in high jump (5-3) The Mount Morris Blue Devils return to action on Saturday, May 31st for the Class C4 Sectionals at Rush Henrietta High School, starting at 10 AM. 🏃‍♂️💙

🎓👏 Congratulations to our fifth grade students on graduating from the D.A.R.E. Program today! We’re proud of their hard work and dedication to making safe and responsible choices. A special thank you to Deputy Mattingly for leading this important program and supporting our students every step of the way!

🏅 MMCSD Athletes of the Week 🏅 Congratulations to Myla Rosario and Evan Mann for being named this week's Athletes of the Week! 🥎 Myla Rosario (Softball) brings energy and enthusiasm to everything she does. Coach Becker shared, “She shows up for practice every day with a smile, eager to jump into whatever activity we have planned. Her hard work and dedication to the team is an example of all of the things that are good and true about Mount Morris Athletics.” ⚾ Evan Mann (JV Baseball, Indoor Soccer, Weight Room) has shown outstanding commitment across multiple areas. Coach Connolly said, “Evan has been working extraordinarily hard in the weight room… He also plays indoor soccer every Thursday morning before school and is currently on the JV baseball team. He makes time to better himself in every aspect physically.” Great job, Myla and Evan! 💙

Members of our NHS and NJHS spent the afternoon at Bellamy Park helping to clean up trash and beautify the space. 🗑️🌳 We're so proud of their commitment to giving back and making a difference locally! 💙

📚 A big thank you to author and illustrator David Biedrzycki for visiting MMCSD yesterday! Our PreK–6 students had an amazing time. David was engaging, interactive, and kept everyone entertained from start to finish! 🎨📖

🐾 Our 7th graders had a wild time at the Seneca Park Zoo today! They explored exhibits, learned about animal conservation, and had fun connecting classroom learning to the natural world. 🦁🐧🦒

Good Luck at World Finals! 🎉 This morning, we celebrated our Odyssey of the Mind team with a hallway parade before they headed out to Michigan State University for the 2025 World Finals! Special thanks to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for leading the team and their families out in style. 👮‍♂️🚓 Best of luck to Coach Lonsberry and team members David Kelley, Scott Lonsberry, Trinity Tidd, Madelyn O'Dell, Lilly Locke, Samuel Lonsberry, and Henry Tellier! 💙💛🌍

MMCSD Named One of Nation’s Best Communities for Music Education. Mount Morris Central School District has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation. This prestigious designation is awarded to school districts that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in providing music access and education to all students. MMCSD is one of only 935 districts nationwide to earn this honor. “We are honored to receive this award again from the NAMM,” said Carl Irwin, Instrumental Music Teacher at MMCSD. “Recognition like this is due to the strong support that comes from teachers and community members who aren't directly involved in the music department. The Mount Morris community is consistent in its support of the fine and performing arts culture in and around our school.” “It is a privilege to share a passion for music with all of the students at Mount Morris,” said Maria Foti, Vocal and General Music Teacher. “It would not be possible without community members who whole-heartedly support the arts and continue to show up for our students. I am truly lucky to be a part of this school family!” To qualify for the Best Communities designation, districts must meet rigorous criteria in areas such as funding, music participation, instruction time, facilities, graduation requirements, and community music-making support. The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit supported by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 10,400 members worldwide, promotes participation in music-making through research, philanthropy, and public service.

MMCSD 5th Graders Experience JA BizTown! Today, our 5th grade students participated in JA BizTown, sponsored by Junior Achievement of America, at the Kodak Center in Rochester. Leading up to the trip, students studied financial literacy in Social Studies, learning everything from how to write and cash checks to building and running a business. At JA BizTown, students were employed by real Rochester-area businesses such as Monro Inc., GW Lisk, RG&E, and MVP Insurance. They even held a mayoral election. Each student participated in two 20-minute business meetings where they designed and marketed a product for their company. Once their businesses were up and running, students cashed their paychecks and shopped for physical items to take home such as phone charger blocks and piggy banks. It was a fun, hands-on day full of learning and leadership!

♟️ Charlie Bump Named MMCSD Elementary Chess Club Champion! 🏆 Fifth grader, Charlie Bump, is this year’s MMCSD Elementary Chess Club Champion, rising above more than 30 players from grades four, five, and six! 🔥 Coach Provino shared, “His teacher, Mrs. Thompson, said that a goal of his for this school year was to win the annual spring tournament. He worked and played hard this year, competing in all four area tournaments at BOCES against four other local schools. Last year, Charlie was the last fourth grader standing in the tournament and finished third overall, so this year’s victory was extra special.” Charlie medaled at every competition held from December through March. 🥇 Over the past two months, he won all of his tournament matches to claim the MMCSD Elementary Chess Champion title! 👑 👏 Congratulations, Charlie! We are so proud of your focus, dedication, and love for the game! ♟️💙

Congratulations to Rowan Clester for placing 7th at the LCAA County Tournament! His Top 10 finish qualifies him for Class D Sectionals, where he’ll compete this Saturday with a 2:10 PM tee time at Mill Creek Country Club. We’re proud of you, Rowan! Go Blue Devils! 💙⛳️

🥎 Blue Devils Softball Secures 14–10 Victory Over LeRoy! 🔥 The Blue Devils Softball Team earned a hard-fought win (14–10) over LeRoy last night! 💪💙 Coach Becker shared, “Alexis Straub and Lillian Mallaber led the defense through seven solid innings. Alexis struck out 11 batters and fired 77 strikes straight into Lilly’s glove. Paula Garcia held strong at first base with four fielded outs, one assisted by Alexis. Morgan Yencer locked down the final inning with a clutch pop fly catch in center field.🌟 At the plate, Eliana Oddo led the offense with two RBIs, one off a solid hit between first and second in the 2nd inning, and another in the 4th, bringing Morgan Yencer home. Morgan also picked up an RBI of her own, scoring Trinity Tidd.” 🥎 🏃‍♀️ The girls are back in action on Wednesday, May 21st at 4:30 PM for a rematch against Warsaw at Bellamy Park!📍Come cheer them on! 📣💙

🎓 Decision Day at MMCSD! 🎉 Today, our senior class celebrated Decision Day! Students proudly wore shirts representing their next steps, from college and career paths to military service and more. To mark the occasion, they enjoyed a cake and took turns adding their decision before making the first cut. We’re so proud of the Class of 2025 and can’t wait to see what their future holds! 💙💛