Mount Morris Central School District

Today, five student-athletes attended the Section V and RISE Leadership Conference at FLCC. “The event focused on topics such as leadership, conflict resolution, diversity, identity, and strategies for creating meaningful change in our communities and through sports. Our students were paired with peers from Wilson High School for most of the activities, providing a valuable opportunity to interact and learn from students from a different school,” said Coach James.

Congratulations to our first quarter Honor Roll and High Honor Roll students!

Our Elementary Scholastic Book Fair is happening now through Tuesday, 11/26! All students will have the opportunity to visit the fair during school hours. Families are also invited to attend during Grandparents and Special Persons Day on Tuesday, 11/26. Click the following link to preview books available at the fair and explore additional titles for online purchase: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mountmorriselemschool1. For every item sold, MMCSD receives 25% of the proceeds, which will benefit our Student Council! We’ve also set up a Community eWallet for anyone who wishes to make a monetary donation, allowing more students to purchase a book from the fair. If you’d like to donate, click here: https://bit.ly/3CxRS5H. Please note: The donation page says "3rd grade" because a grade had to be selected during setup, but donated funds will be available for students in grades Pre-K through 6.

Earlier this school year, our 4th graders explored the beauty of Letchworth State Park and the Humphrey Nature Center! Students had the opportunity to learn about local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts while engaging in hands-on activities. From identifying animal tracks to understanding the importance of preserving our environment, it was a memorable and educational day for all!

Join us this Friday and/or Saturday at 7 PM for the Drama Club’s performance of "An Absolutely True Story (As Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars)", a hilarious short comedy by Ian McWethy. Admission is $5 per person, and students get in FREE! Come out and support our talented cast for a night of laughs and fun that you won’t want to miss out on. See you there!

Our elementary Student Council members have officially pledged to serve as our morning Safety Patrol! These dedicated students are stationed in hallways before classes begin to promote hallway pride and to be a helping hand for our younger students. We were able to snap a photo of a couple of our Safety Patrol Members while on duty. Thank you, Student Council, for taking on various leadership roles within our district!

Congratulations to our October Career & Technical Student of the Month Award recipients, Alex Gell (Computer Information Systems) and Joseph Swick III (Automotive Technology)! Alex and Joseph were nominated by their instructors for excellent performance in their Career and Technical classes!

Today, we honor Veterans Day and would like to recognize all who have served our country with dedication and courage. To veterans from every branch, we express our deepest gratitude for your service. Please enjoy this tribute video from the staff and students at MMCSD: https://www.facebook.com/MountMorrisCentralSchool/videos/532280056340189

Today, we proudly celebrated Veterans Day! The morning began with refreshments in the Bistro, followed by a Walk of Honor with some of our local veterans, led by Elementary Student Council, recognizing the brave men and women who have served our country. Our presentation included a heartfelt Pledge led by the Elementary Student Council and a powerful rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, sang by Alexis Roberts. A beautifully crafted slideshow paid tribute to veterans, while the Elementary Band, directed by Mr. Irwin, performed My Country, 'Tis of Thee. We were honored to have Yeoman Senior Chief Petty Officer, Darlene R. Croston speak, followed by a special moment introducing our veterans. Principal Dean led a meaningful Q&A session, giving our students a chance to express their gratitude and ask thoughtful questions. The event concluded with our 4th Graders, guided by Miss Foti, singing America the Beautiful, leaving everyone inspired and grateful. Thank you to all who contributed and to our veterans for their service.

Congratulations to Our LCAA All Stars and Exceptional Seniors! We are incredibly proud of our athletes and their commitment to excellence! LCAA All Stars for Girls Soccer: • Adriana Mann (Junior) • Shaniese Brown (Senior) LCAA All Stars for Boys Soccer: • Matt Bacon (Senior) • Ben Canary (Sophomore) LCAA Varsity Cheer All Stars: • Kaylee Ortiz (Senior) • Nikoal Tidd (Junior) LCAA Girls Soccer Exceptional Seniors: • Morgan Luick • Shaniese Brown • Gabrielle Pagano • Holly Lin LCAA Boys Soccer Exceptional Seniors: • Matt Bacon • Cooper Davis ✨ The Exceptional Senior Soccer Games are this Saturday, November 9th, at Dansville High School: • Girls Exceptional Senior Game: 12:00 PM • Boys Exceptional Senior Game: 1:30 PM

Exciting news from our Mountain Biking (MTB) Club! This popular club allows our JH/SH students to explore nature, boost confidence, and get great exercise with rides covering 7.5-10 miles each, riding 2-3 days a week outside school hours. Mr. Sylor, who leads the club, highlights how students benefit both mentally and physically, gaining unique views of the community. We are fortunate to have access to 70 miles of the Greenway Trail and a unique 25-mile section of the Finger Lakes Trail, which is perfect for mountain biking. Our students enjoy quality bikes and helmets, provided by the school to encourage participation. Participants even train on a skills course at Al Lorenz Park, set up on weekends by Mr. Sylor, and cross-train with our Varsity XC Team! Interested students can sign up in Mr. Sylor’s classroom. We look forward to growing this club and including more students on these outdoor adventures!

We’re proud to announce our LCAA Soccer All Stars and Exceptional Seniors! Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of these athletes! 🏆💙⚽ LCAA All Stars for Girls Soccer: • Adriana Mann (Junior) • Shaniese Brown (Senior) LCAA Girls Soccer Exceptional Seniors: • Morgan Luick • Shaniese Brown • Gabrielle Pagano • Holly Lin LCAA All Stars for Boys Soccer: • Matt Bacon (Senior) • Ben Canary (Sophomore) LCAA Boys Soccer Exceptional Seniors: • Matt Bacon • Cooper Davis 🎉 The Exceptional Senior Soccer Games are this Saturday, November 9th, at Dansville High School: • Girls Exceptional Senior Game: 12:00 PM • Boys Exceptional Senior Game: 1:30 PM

Huge congratulations to our very own 8th grader, Lillian Mallaber, who represented Mount Morris this weekend at the Zone 2 Area All State Music Festival! Lillian earned this honor after achieving a qualifying score at the New York State School Music Association Solo Festival in June, standing out among a competitive pool of students. “I am super proud of her hard work and dedication. Way to go, Lillian!” said Ms. Foti.

Congratulations to our October Elementary School PRIDE Award winners! Our PRIDE word for November is Dependable.

Congratulations to our October Junior High and Senior High Student of the Month PRIDE Award Winners!

Picture Make-Up Day is on Thursday, November 7th! If you have specific questions, please contact your child’s teacher. Important: If your child is wearing green, the color will not appear in their photo because of the green screen background.

Yesterday was our annual Elementary School Halloween Parade and it was full of creativity, smiles, and spooky fun! To add to the excitement, high school students joined in the fun and dressed up too! Our students looked amazing in their costumes, from superheroes and princesses to classic ghosts and ghouls. A big thank you to everyone who made this event possible, from our amazing staff to our supportive families. We loved seeing our students full of joy and excitement! 🎃🕸️ Click the link to watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/MountMorrisCentralSchool/videos/961633412463112

Mrs. Thompson’s 5th grade science class explored the concept of surface tension today! Students observed how many drops of colored water could sit on a penny's surface before spilling over, then compared it to soapy colored water. Through the experiment, students discovered how soap disrupts the surface tension, allowing fewer drops to sit on the penny. It was a colorful and hands-on way to see science in action!

📣 Let’s cheer on our Blue Devils this weekend as our teams head to Sectionals! 🏆 🏈 Geneseo/Mount Morris Varsity Football takes on Canisteo-Greenwood this Friday, November 1st, at 7:00 PM at Geneseo High School. Let’s fill the stands and show our support! Tickets are available for purchase at the following link: https://bit.ly/3NJ96zy. 🏃‍♂️ Varsity Cross Country will compete in Class C & D Sectionals this Saturday, November 2nd, at Letchworth State Park. Tickets are available for purchase at the following link: https://bit.ly/3AcKrQP. Order of Events: • 7:30 AM - Course Opens, Packet Pick-Up • 9:00 AM - Boys Class D • 9:45 AM - Boys Class C • 10:30 AM - Girls Class D • 11:05 AM - Class D Awards Ceremony • 11:15 AM - Girls Class C • 11:50 AM - Class C Awards Ceremony 📣 Varsity Cheer will showcase their skills at the Sectionals competition this Saturday, November 2nd, at Gates Chili High School. They take the floor at 5:46 PM—let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! Tickets are available for purchase at the following link: https://bit.ly/4e06VlH. Good luck to all our athletes competing this weekend—Go Blue Devils!

Congratulations to our Cross Country Team for a fantastic performance at the league championship meet on Saturday! Every runner put in a strong effort, with many close to their best times of the season. Special shoutout to Matt Bacon, who placed highest for Mount Morris, finishing 31st out of over 160 runners! With a time of 18:39, Matt also placed 8th in Division III boys. Matt Bacon, Robbie Lonsberry, Tatyana Rodriguez and Adam Torres will compete in Sectionals this Saturday, 11/2, at Letchworth State Park. Great job, everyone!