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Four MMI juniors selected for Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre

Four MMI Preparatory School juniors were recently selected to participate in Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre for the 2015-2016 school year. Ali Aijaz, Jai-Jacob Hoover, Jessica Smith, and Jonathan Smith will all participate in the program that gives students the opportunity to use their leadership skills in the community.

August 27, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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Mid Penn Bank contributes to MMI EITC program

MMI Preparatory School recently received a $2,000 contribution from Miners Bank, a division of Mid Penn Bank, toward the school’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarship program.

August 26, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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MMI orientation set for August 24; school starts August 25

The new school year is about to begin at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland. Orientation will be held August 24 from 8:15 A.M.-1:00 P.M. A continental breakfast will be served to parents and students with lunch being provided to students before wrapping up the day. The orientation will help new students get acclimated to the...

August 19, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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MMI student earns award at FBLA Nationals

Emily Seratch, a 2015 MMI Preparatory School graduate, placed sixth in the competitive event of Client Service at the 2015 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Seratch, the daughter of Frank and Sarah Seratch of Hazleton, earned national recognition among thousands of other high school students. A total of 11,000 students gathered from all...

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MMI announces annual golf tournament winners

MMI held the seventh annual Jake Kislan ’56 Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, June 19 at the Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf. A record 112 total golfers competed in the event, which was sold out for the second year in a row.

June 25, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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Summer + Art = FUN

By Lisa FerryArt Instructor Ah, it’s finally summer. Time to kick back and enjoy the nice weather, finally. What better way to do that than to grab your tunes, a beverage, and for me, my sketchbook, paints, and canvas. With no pressure from classes, grades, or getting up early (yes, us teachers feel the same...

June 16, 2015January 28, 2022In Blog
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Second Semester President’s List released

Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who have been named to the President’s List during the second semester. The President’s List recognizes sound academic performance each semester. To be included on the list a student must have a cumulative average in all subjects of 85.0,...

June 11, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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Fourth Quarter Honor Roll announced

Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter. The Honor Roll recognizes sound academic performance each quarter. To earn a place on the Honor Roll, a student must have a cumulative average in all core subjects of 85.0,...

June 11, 2015January 28, 2022In News
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School is out for summer, but staying active is in!

By Jason TribbetAthletic Director If you listen closely, kids everywhere are cheering as summer vacation is underway. After a long school year, it’s finally time to sleep in, lie on the couch, play video games, and watch television… right? While everyone needs to relax a little and catch their breath from all the hard work...

June 10, 2015January 28, 2022In Blog
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It’s summertime

By Tim GarveyScience Instructor One of my favorite songs growing up when I was a kid was called Summertime. It’s summertime…summertime…sum…sum…summertime! For me the key word being “time.” As a student and teacher of Physics, we talk a lot about what time is and how it is measured. We have created many different types of...

June 10, 2015January 28, 2022In Blog