MMI announces 2019-2020 First Quarter Honor Roll
MMI Preparatory School has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
MMI Visitation Night on November 13 will show parents how an MMI education maximizes their child’s potential
Parents will learn more about how an MMI Preparatory School education maximizes a student’s academic, social, and character potential in preparation for success in college and beyond during Visitation Night on Wednesday at 6 p.m. on MMI’s campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
MMI honors 2019 Harvest Dance king and queen
Harrison Kress and Andrellie Puntiel, pictured at center in the first row, were crowned king and queen at the 2019 MMI Preparatory School Harvest Dance. Also pictured are, first row, from left: Katharine Pinto and Macy Zenier. Second row: Benjamin Putnam; Lesley McDermott, Parents Association Representative; Lisa Marie Ferry, Dean of Students; and Brandon Crockford.
MMI announces Students of the Quarter for first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year
MMI Preparatory School announced its Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
MMI senior Benjamin Putnam advances to Poetry Out Loud regional competition
MMI senior Benjamin Putnam captured the School’s Poetry Out Loud contest and will advance to the regional competition, which will be held in December at the WVIA Studios in Pittston. The regional winner will move on to the state competition in March.
Parents and students can explore all the benefits of an MMI education at Visitation Night on November 13
Parents who are looking for smaller class sizes, personal attention, and co-curricular and extra-curricular options in athletics, the arts, and academics, as well as a well-rounded, college preparatory liberal arts education, for their students in grades 6 through 12 can explore all the benefits MMI Preparatory School offers during Visitation Night on Wednesday, November 13. The event begins at 6 p.m. on MMI’s campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
MMI students complete community service projects on third annual Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service
MMI Preparatory School students completed community service projects throughout Greater Hazleton to commemorate the third annual Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service.
The Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund for Community Service was established in 2017 by members of the MMI Class of 2001 to honor their classmate, who passed away on October 23, 2016. This fund is restricted by MMI to be used solely for expenses needed to establish and perpetuate The Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service.
MMI Parents Association to host annual Harvest Bingo on Sunday, October 20
The MMI Preparatory School Parents Association will host its annual Harvest Bingo on Sunday, October 20 in the MMI Gymnasium on the school’s campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
Eleven MMI students selected to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Eleven MMI Preparatory School students received a scholarship to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), which will be held later this summer on the campuses of Lycoming College or Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week is a weeklong economic education program that offers students an inside look at the private enterprise system and the way the free market functions.
MMI offering 17 fun-filled summer camps for all area students starting June 24
MMI Preparatory School is currently accepting registrations for its 17 fun-filled summer camps open to all area students. The camps will be offered in morning and afternoon sessions from the week of June 24 to the week of July 22 on the MMI campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
MMI announces 2018-2019 second semester Head of School List
MMI Preparatory School has announced the names of students who achieved Head of School list status during the second semester of the 2018-2019 school year.
MMI announces 2018-2019 fourth quarter Honor Roll
MMI Preparatory School has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.
Thirty-four MMI Preparatory School students compete in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition
Nineteen of MMI Preparatory School’s 34 competitors placed first in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition at Penn State’s University Park campus. An additional 15 MMI students placed second in the competition.
MMI selects “Best of the Best” winner for the spring term
Junior Emily Ankiewicz was selected as MMI Preparatory School’s “Best of the Best” for the 2018-2019 spring term for her presentation entitled “Is Your Phone Controlling You?” which she delivered during an all-school assembly.
MMI Preparatory School honors the Class of 2019 at 127th commencement ceremony
MMI Preparatory School in Freeland conducted its 127th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23 as seniors were awarded diplomas by MMI Acting Head of School William A. Shergalis, Ph.D. ’58 and Chairman of the Board of Directors John H. Hersker ’76.
MMI volleyball standout Summer Evancho signs with Marywood University
MMI 2019 graduate Summer Evancho will continue her academic and volleyball careers at Marywood University.
MMI basketball standout Matthew Marchetti signs with Misericordia University
MMI 2019 graduate Matthew Marchetti will continue his academic and basketball careers at Misericordia University.
MMI Preparatory School announces dedication of softball field as Warner Field
MMI Preparatory School announced the dedication of its softball field as Warner Field during a ceremony Friday at the school. The name follows a donation of $250,000 from the Warner Family, a four-generation MMI family.
MMI Preparatory School wins regional Envirothon competition and teams featuring 45 students place in top 26
Forty-five MMI Preparatory School students placed in the top 26 during the regional Envirothon competition, including the team of Alexander Sessock, Kaitlyn McGeehan, Kai Mele, Dominique Kline, and Benjamin Putnam, who captured first place in the event. The winning team will represent MMI and Luzerne County at the Pennsylvania Envirothon state competition on May 21-22 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Johnstown campus.
Andrew Straw ’75 will deliver speech at MMI Preparatory School’s 2019 commencement ceremony
Andrew Krzywicki Straw ’75, the global portfolio manager for fiber optic connectivity product development for Corning Incorporated and a retired Army Reserve Colonel, will serve as the commencement speaker at MMI’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony on May 23.
In his role at Corning, Straw manages a portfolio of more than 50 development projects for fiber-to-the-home, data center, and distributed antenna system products. He has worked in the fiber optic communications industry for more than 30 years in a variety of engineering and management roles, including applications and field engineering, manufacturing, and research and development.
Justin S. Kleinheider chosen as new Head of School at MMI Preparatory School
The MMI Preparatory School Board of Directors announced today that Justin S. Kleinheider has been appointed as MMI’s new Head of School beginning on July 1.
Kleinheider is a New Jersey native with nearly 20 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in independent schools. He comes to MMI from Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School in Joplin, Missouri, where he oversees the liberal arts, college preparatory curricular program in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. In addition to curricular oversight, Kleinheider works directly with faculty on professional development and is an active participant in daily student life. He led the school’s accreditation process and self-study for ISACS (Independent School Association of Central States) and served on accreditation visiting teams for several independent schools, most recently co-chairing a visiting team.
MMI inducts students into National Junior Honor Society and National Latin Honor Society
MMI Preparatory School inducted 17 eighth-grade students into the National Junior Honor Society and 13 students into the National Latin Honor Society during a ceremony at the school.
MMI announces 2018-2019 third quarter Honor Roll
MMI Preparatory School has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.
MMI students perform community service projects in honor of alumna on Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service
MMI Preparatory School students completed community service projects at nine locations throughout Greater Hazleton to honor a late MMI alumna as part of the annual Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service.
Athena Ford was a 2001 MMI graduate who passed away on October 23, 2016, as a result of complications sustained in an automobile collision where she was a seat-belted passenger and suffered a traumatic brain injury. The Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund for Community Service was established in 2017 by members of the MMI Class of 2001 as a way to honor Ford. This fund is restricted by MMI to be used solely for expenses needed to establish and perpetuate The Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service. Each year, on a designated day of service, all MMI students will volunteer in the community to accomplish service projects by grade level in Athena’s memory.
MMI students participate in German Day at Penn State University
Thirteen MMI Preparatory School students in the German Language program participated in German Day at Penn State University’s Main Campus.
Senior Daniel DeMelfi placed first in Level 3 Spelling. The Trivia Team of Anna Hoxha, Paige Matchick, Natalie Graham, Morgan Hosier, Louis DeAngelo, Reiley DeStefano, Daniel DeMelfi, Elias Bachman, Peter Walko, Dustin Paul, Allain Benetiz, Joshua Galbiati, and Althea Stewart tied for first place.
Sophomore Louis DeAngelo was second in Level 2 Spelling and freshman Allain Benitez finished 3rd in Level 1 Poetry.
Five MMI Preparatory School students advance to FBLA National Leadership Conference
Fifty-two MMI Preparatory School students attended the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference, which was held from April 8-9 in Hershey. Seven students placed in the top 10 and five of those students will represent MMI at the National Leadership Conference, which will be held in July in San Antonio, Texas.
Wyoming Valley BMW to serve as event sponsor for MMI Parents Association Designer Bag Bingo
MMI Preparatory School announced that Wyoming Valley BMW will serve as the event sponsor for its Parents Association Designer Bag Bingo, which will be held on Sunday on the MMI campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland. Doors open at noon and bingo games begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door.
MMI students visit Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai on educational trip to China
Twenty MMI Preparatory School students, four faculty and staff members, and two parents visited Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai during a nine-day educational tour of China. The tour, which was coordinated by Education First Tours, was led by T.R. Laputka and chaperoned by MMI faculty members Christina Spencer, Michael Mele, and Christine Lizbinski.
MMI to conduct Entrance Exam on May 18 for limited openings in 6th-10th grades
MMI Preparatory School has limited openings for the next school year in grades 6 though 10 and will conduct an Entrance Exam on Saturday, May 18 on the MMI campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland.
Five MMI students complete community service projects as part of Junior Leadership Hazleton
Five MMI Preparatory School students completed several community service projects across Greater Hazleton as members of the 2018-19 Junior Leadership Hazleton class.
Juniors Carter Frask, Catherine Havrilla, Madyson Hornack, Josiah Pacchioli, and Benjamin Putnam joined other students from schools throughout Greater Hazleton to carry out the projects. The class members are assigned a team who then prepares a project. The project teaches students about delegation of power, how to work together to achieve a goal, and ways they can bring some joy to parts of the community.
MMI students sweep awards categories in 24th annual Israel T. & Mildred Klapper Memorial Holocaust Essay Contest
Four MMI Preparatory School students received awards in the 24th annual Israel T. & Mildred Klapper Memorial Holocaust Essay Contest, marking the first time in the history of the contest that one school won all four awards in the Middle School and High School categories.
Eighth grader Jakob Narrow placed first in the Middle School division and junior Adam Tron won the High School division. Eighth grader Lauren Urosevich was second in the Middle School category and senior Wesley Guarneri was second in the High School category.
Motivational speakers group Be a Hero, LLC, brings a message of Sweethearts and Heroes to MMI
Motivational speakers group Be a Hero, LLC, returned to MMI and gave two presentations to the students about the impact bullying has on our schools, neighborhoods, and individuals.
Lisa Marie Ferry, MMI Dean of Students and art instructor, played an integral role in bringing the program back to MMI. The organization’s unique perspective, action plan for every member of the bullying cycle, and unmatched ignition to make change puts Sweethearts and Heroes at the top of the list when it comes to changing schools’ climates.
MMI holds induction ceremony for Art, Mathematics, and Science National Honor societies
MMI Preparatory School recently inducted students into the Art, Mathematics, and Science National Honor societies during a ceremony at the school.
MMI inducts students into Chinese, German, and Spanish National Honor societies
MMI Preparatory School recently inducted students into the Chinese, German, and Spanish National Honor societies during a ceremony at the school.
Forty-one MMI students inducted into the Andrew J. Stofan Chapter of the National Honor Society
Forty-one MMI Preparatory School students were inducted into the Andrew J. Stofan Chapter of the National Honor Society during MMI’s Honor Societies induction ceremony at the school.
MMI English instructor and National Honor Society advisor Donna Titus presided over the induction ceremony. National Honor Society officers are: Alexander Sessock, president; Keefer Hoover, vice president; Elise Hreha, secretary; Zachary Young, treasurer, and David Antolick, Historian.
MMI Prepper Playhouse will present “The New Mel Brooks Musical, Young Frankenstein” April 5 and 6
MMI Prepper Playhouse will present “The New Mel Brooks Musical, Young Frankenstein” on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the MMI Athletic and Drama Complex.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and $12 for reserved seating. To reserve seats, please call the office (570) 636-1108 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Fifty-nine MMI students present at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Region II competition
Fifty-nine MMI students presented during the 58th annual Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Regional II competition at Wilkes University.
Thirty-six of those students earned first awards and will advance to the PJAS State Competition, which will be held May 19-21 at Penn State’s University Park campus.
Additionally, MMI received 23 second awards and one third award.
MMI seniors place first in Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics contest at Wilkes University
MMI senior Frederick Mejia placed first in the individual competition and joined classmates Brian Payne, Zachary Young, Alexander Sessock, Daniel DeMelfi, Wesley Guarneri, Alexander Kline and Coleman Smith to capture the top prize in the team event at the 71st annual Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics (LCCTM) contest, which was held recently at Wilkes University.
Wister Quartet chamber ensemble returns to MMI on April 1 for annual concert
The Wister Quartet, a nationally renowned and Grammy-nominated chamber ensemble, will perform at MMI Preparatory School for the 16th consecutive year on Monday, April 1 at 7 p.m..
The concert is sponsored by Dr. James W. Feussner ’65 in memory of Elizabeth Feussner and The Sowers & Turri Music and Arts Fund of the Luzerne Foundation.
The performance is free and open to the public and will be held in the Athletics and Drama Complex on the MMI campus at 154 Centre St., Freeland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
MMI will hold annual Open House on Sunday
MMI Preparatory School, located at 154 Centre Street in Freeland, will hold its annual Open House event this Sunday, March 24, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
The annual event, which is free and open to the public, gives MMI students the opportunity to showcase their academic and culinary arts projects. State Street Corporation is the event sponsor for the second year.
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- MMI students receive Honorable Mentions in Scholastic Writing Awards competition
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- MMI receives $1,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit contribution from FNCB Bank
- Heath Williams wins MMI’s National Geographic GeoBee competition
- MMI junior Benjamin Putnam advances to Northeast Region Orchestra Festival
- MMI announces annual Spanish II Piñata contest winners
- Alyssa Sweda and Katherine Lewandowski named MMI’s “Best of the Best” for the first semester
- MMI awarded $500 ExxonMobil grant to enhance its science and technology departments
- Fifty MMI students advance to PA FBLA State Leadership Conference
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