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
The Mount Morris-Geneseo (MM-G) Bowling Team brought their A-game in a triumphant match against Aquinas (AQ), winning all their points and showcasing incredible performances across the board!
Daniel Neus had a fantastic series, scoring 203, 246, and 207 for a total of 656 series. Matthew Neus was equally impressive with bowling scores of 232, 189, and 244 to finish with a total of 665 series. Riley Mantegna added to the team’s success with scores of 234, 209, and a series total of 632, while Dominic LaPiana also performed well with a high score of 198 and a series total of 575.
The team’s strong and consistent scores of 942, 1,011, and 1,009 resulted in a total of 2,962, securing a clear victory over Aquinas, who finished with a total of 2,225.
This match also saw contributions from new bowlers, highlighting the depth and strength of this year’s team. Their energy and teamwork promise an exciting season ahead.
Great job, Team!
MMCSD eighth-grade students Scott Lonsberry, Liam Moses, Sydney O’Grady, Peyton Tidd, Trinity Tidd, and Chloe White participated in the New York State YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany. After three months of preparation, students from across the state attended this three-day experiential learning program, where they served as part of a model state government, debating bills they and their peers had written.
“This conference is a scaffold for leadership. Students travel to the capital and formally debate throughout the morning and into the early evening. This takes place in the State Assembly, State Senate, and committee chambers. It’s a very rewarding experience for those who attend,” said Mr. Gardner, who accompanied the students on the trip.
Congratulations to our November Junior High and Senior High Student of the Month PRIDE Award Winners!
Congratulations to our November Elementary School PRIDE Award winners! Our PRIDE word for December is Trustworthy.
🏒 History in the Making! 🥅
We are thrilled to celebrate Willy Manthey II, who has made history as the first Mount Morris student to play Varsity Hockey for the District! MMCSD is now a part of the Livingston Lakers Varsity Hockey Team. “We are very happy that our students will now be able to play hockey at the Varsity level,” said Athletic Director Swede. Willy, a sophomore in high school, has had a passion for hockey since he was just 3 years old. “I’ve been really looking forward to this opportunity and I’m excited to join this team and see what happens in the future,” said Willy. His dedication and hard work have led him to this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud! Don’t miss Willy and the Livingston Lakers in their first game of the season at SUNY Geneseo on Tuesday, 12/3 at 6 PM. Let’s cheer on Willy and the Lakers as they kick off an exciting season!
🎭 Reminder! Don’t miss the Fall Play "An Absolutely True Story (As Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars)" tonight and tomorrow at 7 PM in the MMCSD Auditorium. Admission is $5 per person, and students get in FREE! Come enjoy a night of comedy with our talented cast! 🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate MMCSD Senior, Eliza Lonsberry for representing our district at the Senior High Area All-State Music Festival in Newark last weekend! “All the kids worked so hard to put on a great concert, and they sounded fantastic. I am so proud of Ellie!” said Ms. Foti. Congratulations, Eliza!
