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Image: MMI Preparatory School hosted its Distinguished Young Alumni Awards on Saturday, August 8 at Edgewood Country Club. Pictured (left to right) are: Director of Advancement Kim McNulty, MMI Preparatory School honored six former students at Edgewood Country Club during its Distinguished Young Alumni Awards, held during the School’s Alumni Weekend on August 8. The awards, which alternate with MMI’s Wall of Fame awards every other year, honor MMI alumni who have made significant contributions in their careers and communities and who are under 30 at the time of their nomination.  This year’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award recipients were Maria...

Mrs. Theresa Long, Head of School at MMI Preparatory School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tammy Chrin as Academic Dean, effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Chrin will continue to serve as Director of College Counseling while taking on the Academic Dean role.

MMI Preparatory School Head of School Mrs. Theresa Long is proud to announce the establishment of the Reverend Ralph E. Whitmer Endowed Scholarship, a permanent fund created through a generous gift from alumnus Mr. Robert A. Gallagher ’72, a retired attorney.

Photo: Ms. Lani Drobnock, MMI’s Director of Admissions & Parent Engagement Mrs. Theresa Long, Head of School at MMI Preparatory School, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Lani Drobnock to the position of Director of Admissions & Parent Engagement, effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Drobnock has been a valued member of the MMI community since joining the School in 2016 as the Coordinator of Parent Programs. Throughout her tenure, she has played an instrumental role in strengthening relationships between the School and its families, leading the MMI Parents Association, recruiting and engaging volunteers, supporting School events, and developing...

Image: Anna Zaroda ’27 earned a perfect score and the Zappa Award for her mathematics project. From May 17-19, 26 MMI Preparatory school student scientists traveled to Penn State University to represent the School at the 2026 Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) State Competition. The event brought together students from across the Commonwealth to present original research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. MMI’s delegation achieved outstanding results, earning 14 first-place awards, 12 second-place awards, and four perseverance awards. Anna Zaroda ’27 earned a perfect score and received the coveted Zappa Award for her mathematics project. This award is...

On Thursday, May 21, MMI Preparatory School held its 134th commencement ceremony, honoring the Class of 2026.

On Thursday, May 14, MMI Preparatory School held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet at Valley Country Club in Sugarloaf to honor all student athletes throughout the ’25-’26 school year.

MMI Preparatory School recognized the achievements of its high school students during the Upper School Awards Ceremony on May 13.

On Tuesday, May 12, MMI Preparatory School held a ceremony to honor middle school students for their academic achievements, induct members into the National Junior Honor Society, and honor the eighth graders with a Rising Up Ceremony as they move into the Upper School next year.

A team of five sophomores from MMI Preparatory School achieved second place at the 2026 Luzerne County Regional Envirothon competition held at Camp Kresge on April 21st.

56 MMI Preparatory students participated in this year’s highly anticipated 75th anniversary celebration of the annual Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, held on April 12-15 in Hershey, PA. 

MMI Preparatory School’s Prepper Playhouse is bringing the classic story of Willy Wonka to the stage on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th.

Photo: Erica Schwear ’26 (right) poses with MMI’s Head of School, Mrs. Theresa Long. Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is honored to announce Erica Schwear ’26 from Luzerne County has earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award, for the 2026 Gold Award class. For her project, Schwear expanded upon work she completed to earn her Silver Award. She had previously restored graves at a local historic cemetery, and she now wanted to teach others how to preserve history. She created a video for YouTube and TikTok, providing a tutorial of the steps required...

The 2025–2026 school year marks the inaugural season of Boys Volleyball at MMI, expanding the Upper School athletics offerings with a program built on development, growth, and competition.