MMI Preparatory School recently received a $5,000 contribution from Community Bank, N.A. through the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to go toward need-based scholarships at the school. MMI Director of Advancement Kim McNulty said, “On behalf of everyone at MMI Preparatory School, I’d like to thank Community Bank, N.A. for their generous contribution. Since 2005, MMI students have received nearly $3.8 million in scholarship support thanks to the contributions of many area companies. Support of MMI through the EITC or OSTC programs will help MMI’s efforts to make our educational experience available to the most capable students regardless of...
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MMI senior Marcus Danchision commits to Lehigh University
MMI Preparatory School senior Marcus Danchision (seated center) will continue his baseball and academic career at Division I Lehigh University. Also pictured are, seated, from left: parents Daniel Danchision and Wendy Danchision. Standing: MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider, MMI Head Baseball Coach Ryan Jastremsky, sister Melana Danchision, and MMI Athletic Director Vincent Vella.
Parents and children invited to learn more about an MMI education at Visitation and Entrance Exam Day on Nov. 14
Parents and children are invited to learn more about an MMI education at the Visitation and Entrance Exam Day on Saturday, November 14 beginning at 9 a.m. on the MMI campus at 154 Centre Street in Freeland. Registration is required and is limited to the first 25 students. Visitation and Entrance Exam Day gives parents and students in grades 6 through 12 an opportunity to explore the school’s admissions process and meet other families who are also making an MMI decision.
MMI seniors named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
MMI Preparatory School seniors Darren Zheng and Louis DeAngelo were named as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
MMI Preparatory School will open 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday
MMI Preparatory School will begin the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday, September 8, with in-person instruction in a plan that was approved by the MMI Board of Directors.
MMI Preparatory School announces plans for 2020-2021 school year
MMI Preparatory School will begin the 2020-2021 school year on September 8 at 8 a.m. with in-person instruction while simultaneously offering live-stream and recorded courses in a plan that was approved by the MMI Board of Directors. Faculty will return for the new school year on August 18.
MMI honors Upper School students at virtual 2020 Awards Convocation
MMI honored students in ninth through 12th grades during its annual Upper School Awards Convocation, which was held virtually this year. MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider provided welcoming remarks and presented the awards along with MMI Academic Dean Justin Vincent.
MMI Preparatory School honors the Class of 2020 at 128th commencement ceremony
MMI Preparatory School honored the Class of 2020 during its 128th commencement ceremony on Tuesday, July 7. Seniors received their diplomas from MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider and Chairman of the 2019-2020 Board of Directors John H. Hersker ’76. The ceremony was held in the MMI Gymnasium and was available via a live stream on MMI’s website for anyone to watch. This year’s graduating class of 28 seniors were accepted at more than 79 percent of the colleges they applied to and amassed more than $7.6 million in merit scholarships and awards.
MMI announces 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 school year. Students are as follows:
MMI announces 2019-2020 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
MMI Preparatory School has announced the names of students who achieved Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter of the 2019-2020 school year. Students are as follows:
MMI honors senior baseball players with visits and gifts from coaches and teammates
MMI senior baseball players Brandon Crockford, Carter Frask, Alexander Jordan, and Marcus Kassick were honored with personal visits and gifts to mark their contribution to the team despite the loss of the season due to COVID-19. Senior Christian Yamulla will be honored at a later date.
MMI recognizes student athletes during 2020 Athletic Awards virtual ceremony
MMI Preparatory School recently held a virtual 2020 Athletic Awards ceremony to honor student athletes and their achievements during the 2019-2020 school year. MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider opened the program with welcoming remarks and announced the award winners. During the ceremony, athletes received awards in the MVP, Most Improved, and Coach’s Award categories and varsity letter recipients were recognized. Although the boys’ varsity tennis, varsity baseball and varsity softball seasons were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kleinheider recognized all those athletes and their coaches for their outstanding work in the preseason and congratulated senior Alexander Jordan, who...
MMI honors middle school students during virtual 2020 Mid-School Awards ceremony
MMI Preparatory School honored middle school students for their academic achievements during a virtual 2020 Mid-School Awards ceremony. Students were recognized for their work in subjects, contests, and competitions. Lisa Marie Ferry, Dean of Students, announced the award winners.
MMI receives accreditation from PA Association of Independent Schools and Middle States Association of College and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
MMI Preparatory School recently received accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) and re-accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
MMI inducts 27 students into National Junior Honor Society
MMI Preparatory School inducted 27 eighth grade students into the National Junior Honor Society for the 2019-2020 school year.
MMI inducts 30 students in National Honor Society
MMI Preparatory School inducted 30 students in the Andrew J. Stofan Chapter of the National Honor Society.
MMI inducts students into National Art, Mathematics, and Science Honor societies
MMI Preparatory School announced this year’s inductees into the Art, Mathematics, and Science National Honor societies.
MMI students inducted into National Chinese, German, and Spanish Honor societies
MMI Preparatory School announced the names of students who were inducted into the Chinese, German, and Spanish National Honor societies.
MMI team places third in Pennsylvania Foundation for Free Enterprise Stock Market Game
A team of five MMI Preparatory School eighth grade students placed third in the Foundation for Free Enterprise’s statewide Stock Market Game. Robert Orbin, Nathaniel Neidlinger, Ethan Lloyd, Leo Zvonik, and Corrigan Nolasco finished third in Pennsylvania and first in the east region with a relative return of 23.11 percent above the performance of the S&P 500 index, which measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
MMI students are continuing their education with online classes and capstone assessments
When it was announced that all Pennsylvania schools must close, MMI Preparatory School quickly adapted to an online learning schedule that focused on keeping its students engaged and connected to a sense of normalcy despite the uncertain times. MMI Head of School Justin Kleinheider noted that students are continuing their fourth quarter studies with online course work in core subjects and capstone assessments.