MMI Preparatory School is opening its doors to area students who wish to have an educational, yet fun summer experience at the annual MMI Summer Camps planned for June and July. The school has announced the lineup of camps that range from programs such as junior filmmaking, messy arts, electronics, Lego Maniacs, and model airplanes, just to mention a few. A full list of the camps and dates are listed below.
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Alexander Sessock to compete at state-level National Geographic Bee
Alexander Sessock, an eighth-grade student at MMI Preparatory School, will progress to the state-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.
Students place in MATHCOUNTS competition
During a regional mathematics competition, a team of students from MMI Preparatory School placed fourth in the team competition out of 14 teams in the region. Two MMI students placed second and tenth, respectively, in the individual competition, and one of those students will go on to states.
Freeland historical expert to discuss local history
Freeland native and historical expert Charlotte Tancin is returning to her hometown to share her historical knowledge of the borough during a presentation that will be held at MMI Preparatory School on Centre Street in Freeland.
Marci Hosier new director of admissions and marketing
Marcianna (Marci) Hosier was recently appointed to the position of Director of Admissions and Marketing at MMI Preparatory School. Hosier is a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania and has spent time working in media, higher education, and non-profit institutions.
MMI students win writing competition awards
Three students from MMI Preparatory School have earned awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards’ Northeast Writing Region-at-Large competition.
Claire Sheen is 2015 National Merit finalist
Claire Sheen, a senior at MMI Preparatory School, has been notified she is a finalist in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
MMI honors ‘Best of the Best’ for first semester
MMI Preparatory School recognized seven students as the “Best of the Best” during an assembly program held at the school recently.
MMI inducts students into art honor society
MMI Preparatory School held an induction ceremony on February 5, 2015 for students who joined the National Art Honor Society.
Cory Rogers scores 1000 points
Cory Rogers celebrates 1000 points throughout his career at MMI. He is pictured with his parents, Deborah and Robert Rogers (far right), and coach Joe Flanagan.
MMI FBLA excels in competition
Students from the MMI Preparatory School Chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed at the Region 16 Leadership Conference held at the Woodlands Resort in Wilkes-Barre December 18, 2014. Of the 59 students who competed, nearly half received special honors for their performance in various business-related competitive events.
Chiara DeMelfi to compete in regional poetry competition
MMI Preparatory School senior Chiara DeMelfi, daughter of Daniel and Esme DeMelfi, Hazleton, will be competing in the “Poetry Out Loud” Regional Competition. The competition will be held at the WVIA studios in Pittston on February 17 and will be televised in April.
President’s list for first semester
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 first semester.
Honor roll for second quarter
Thomas G. Hood, head of school at MMI Preparatory School, has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the second quarter.
Alexander Sessock wins MMI geography bee
Alexander Sessock, an eighth-grade student at MMI Preparatory School, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.
United Way of Wyoming Valley contributes to MMI through EITC program
MMI Preparatory School in Freeland recently received a $40,000 contribution from the United Way of Wyoming Valley, presented by Nina C. Dei Tos ’01 MPA, Vice President of Resource Development. These funds will be used for scholarship support for MMI students who reside in the Wyoming Valley and meet the criteria for an Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarship.
MMI to hold Entrance Exam January 31
MMI Preparatory School will offer its Entrance Examination on Saturday, January 31, beginning at 9:00 A.M. The exam is for students who will enter grades six through 11 next year and are considering attending MMI Preparatory School.
MMI students selected for district orchestra, band
Five students from MMI Preparatory School have been chosen to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 9 orchestra and band festivals.
MMI celebrates local heritage with ‘Anthracite Folklore’ event January 15
On January 15, visitors came to MMI Preparatory School to explore the difficult and dangerous lives of miners, breaker boys, dumpers, blacksmiths, slaters, and other various mining occupations during a free presentation.
Coke, Bowser, and Doctor Who top MMI Piñata contest
MMI Preparatory School recently held its annual Spanish 2 Piñata contest. The contest continues the Spanish tradition of constructing papier-mâché figures for children’s celebrations, birthdays, holidays and traditional festivals.