🏀 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. 💙
🎓 Collegiate Alumni Luncheon 🎓
We are excited to announce the Collegiate Alumni Luncheon!
📅 Date: Thursday, January 9th
🕛 Time: 11:48 AM - 12:29 PM
📍 Location: Auditorium;
We invite all MMCSD alumni from the past 2 years who are currently attending college to join us for this special event!
✨ Reconnect with classmates, share experiences, and inspire our students!
To attend, please register with Principal Hamilton at jhamilton@mtmorriscsd.org.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Chess Club Shines at First Monthly Tournament!
This past Saturday, the Mount Morris Chess Club participated in their first monthly tournament of the year, hosted by Genesee Valley BOCES. These tournaments offer students from area schools the chance to compete across four events held between December and March. Each participant plays five matches, and medals are awarded to the top four players in each division: Elementary Beginner, Elementary Intermediate, Elementary Advanced, and Middle School.
A total of 18 Mount Morris students showcased their chess skills, with twelve junior high players and six sixth graders competing. Each student contributed points to the team’s overall performance, with several players achieving remarkable individual success.
Elementary Achievements:
• Charlie Bump: Claimed first place in the Advanced Division.
• Cooper Woodworth: Finished fourth in the Intermediate Division.
Junior High Achievements:
• Jose Melendez Garcia: Secured a second-place medal, winning all five matches.
• Evan Tellier: Earned a third-place medal after winning four out of five matches.
• Forest Hull: Recognized with an Honorable Mention Award for winning four out of five matches.
Congratulations to all students who participated and represented our school with pride! We eagerly look forward to the next tournament, scheduled for January 11th. Keep up the excellent work, Chess Club!
Winter White Out Spirit Week is happening from Monday, December 16th, through Friday, December 20th! 🎉 All students from Pre-K through 12th grade are invited to join in the fun and show off their school spirit with these dress-up themes:
• Monday: Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Wear Red or Green Day
• Wednesday: Ugly Sweater Day
• Thursday: Holiday Character Day (Santa, Snowman, Reindeer, etc.)
• Friday: Winter White Out (Wear your Winter White-Out shirt or dress in all white)
We can't wait to see everyone participating in this festive and fun week! ❄️
Our Varsity Cheerleaders are excited to present the Snowflake Ball. This semi-formal dance for students in Pre-K through 6th grade and their special person! Here's everything you need to know:
🗓 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. Additional concessions and keepsake pictures will be available for purchase.
👗 Dress Code: Semi-formal attire is encouraged, but we're not strictly enforcing a dress code.
👨👩👧👦 Note: Every student must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a wonderful opportunity to create special memories while supporting the MMCSD Varsity Cheerleaders as they fundraise for stunt and tumbling training!
🎳 Mount Morris-Geneseo Bowling Team Strikes Again! 🎳
The Mount Morris-Geneseo (MM-G) Bowling Team continues to dominate this season, securing another victory, this time against Bishop Kearney. Their consistent teamwork and impressive individual performances earned them a clean sweep, winning all their points!
Matthew Neus led the charge with a standout series, bowling scores of 269, 201, and 211 for a total of 681. Daniel Neus contributed with scores of 182, 178, and an incredible 221 for a series total of 581. Dominic LaPiana delivered an outstanding 246 in game 2 finishing with 574. Riley Mantegna rounded out the top performers with a solid 498 series.
MM-G posted strong game totals of 914, 915, and 906, giving them a total of 2,735 to Bishop Kearney’s 1,910. This victory is yet another testament to the talent and determination of the MM-G bowlers!
Congratulations to the team on their hard work and incredible start to the season!
Congratulations to Kaylee Hadfield, our November Career & Technical Student of the Month Award recipient in Cosmetology! Kaylee was nominated by her instructors for her outstanding performance in class. Keep up the excellent work, Kaylee!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Grandparent's/Special Person's Day! Special guests and students enjoyed a variety of activities together, including watching a picture slideshow, reading, making a fall craft, stopping for a photo, visiting the book fair, and sharing lunch. Your presence made the day truly special for our students! Click the link to watch a video: https://www.facebook.com/MountMorrisCentralSchool/videos/2511448302389298