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CULTURAL CONNECTIONS 🇹🇼 🇺🇸 Yesterday

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS 🇹🇼 🇺🇸 Yesterday, students from Taiwan, along with the Mayor of Chiayi City, were invited to Syracuse by Mayor Ben Walsh as part of the long-standing sister city relationship between Syracuse and Chiayi, which dates back to the 1990s. This visit celebrated the continued friendship and collaboration between the two cities. Spending the day in Ms. Concepcion’s grade 5 classroom, the students shared stories and even read the same book: This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World! The scholars were accompanied by their principals, school teachers, and officials from Chiayi City, who had the opportunity to meet with Jim Foley. They expressed a strong interest in establishing a friendship with MPH in the coming years, hoping to build connections and cultural exchanges that will benefit both schools. One MPH student remarked, “This is going to be a day I remember for the rest of my life.” ♥️ Thank you to Lily Kuo, international student coordinator and Mandarin Chinese teacher for coordinating the day.

Fire Safety Week in Lower School 🚒🚨 Thank yo

Fire Safety Week in Lower School 🚒🚨 Thank you to our partners at @dewittfireny for spending the day with our youngest students. Your energy and enthusiasm made the experience both fun and informative. Who knows - we have a few future first responders!

Last week, MPH students Owen Reckess ‘26, Owen H

Last week, MPH students Owen Reckess ‘26, Owen Hay ‘26, Darby Gardner ‘26, and India Clarry Sohriakoff ‘26 attended the Girls Rule the Law Youth Conference at Syracuse University College of Law. This annual event aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in law, government, and the judiciary. By connecting students with successful professionals in these fields, the conference provides valuable exposure and mentorship opportunities. The MPH students who participated had the chance to learn from accomplished women, network with peers, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal profession.

OK, just one more photo. ♥️ 📸: @browniesto

OK, just one more photo. ♥️ 📸: @browniestone44

What a weekend! Happy Homecoming, MPH! 📣 We h

What a weekend! Happy Homecoming, MPH! 📣 We had a school-spirited celebration on Friday and Saturday, with great turnouts for both the girls and boys soccer games, the annual pep rally, and family-fun activities to enjoy. Big shout out to the Parents’ Association, Athletic Booster Club, our vendor partners at @gannonsisle, @glazedsyr, and @dgsmacandcheese, the Student Council, Facilities/Physical Plant, and Core Health department to name a few, who made the weekend possible. We appreciate the many volunteers and attendees who came to support our athletic programs and student performers, who sang the National Anthem. Stay tuned for more photos from Homecoming, including Grandparents and Special Friends Day, in an upcoming Snapshot.

Yesterday we offered our first Junior Trojan Play

Yesterday we offered our first Junior Trojan Play Day, with members of the varsity soccer teams sharing in the joy of the sport with our lower school students. In addition to kicks on goal, the older students taught drills, organized scrimmages, and cheered on their younger schoolmates. A great time was had and we can’t wait to do it again! ⚽️

With love from the Zonta Club. 💗 Members of Z

With love from the Zonta Club. 💗 Members of Z Club added words of affirmation and positive sticky notes for fellow classmates to view as they pass through the hallway.

Thank you to the @syracusemets for welcoming MPH t

Thank you to the @syracusemets for welcoming MPH to their last game on Sunday. In addition to a family day for our community, our performers led by Ben Borenstein sang the National Anthem before the start of the game. It was a special day at the ballgame. ⚾️

#optoutside 🌲 Grade 5 took their lesson to Cam

#optoutside 🌲 Grade 5 took their lesson to Camp Talooli, sharing in the fun of a challenge course, fire building safety, s’mores, boating, and rocket making. A spectacular day to explore the outdoors and bolster friendships. Thanks to Camp Talooli for hosting MPH!

Good morning, MPH. 🌄 📸: @chadjaconski

Good morning, MPH. 🌄 📸: @chadjaconski

The return of Buddy Time! 🥰 One of the most tre

The return of Buddy Time! 🥰 One of the most treasured elements of MPH is the ability to have all grades sharing in the educational experience. Today’s Buddy Time included “Get to know your buddy” activities, Buddy Time Bingo, and Would You Rather. Stay tuned for more updates from Buddy Time.

Ms. Abdo had a few cheerful visitors from PreK thi

Ms. Abdo had a few cheerful visitors from PreK this morning. Upon seeing her mug, one asked, “Should we all have coffee?” ☕️ We think they have enough energy without it.

“We often think that school is all about the ‘

“We often think that school is all about the ‘stuff’ we learn, but school is really about the people you learn with, that process of learning together with other people. That’s what makes school, what makes learning so fun.” -Jim Foley, head of school Happy First Day, MPH! Let’s have some fun! 🍎

The MPH Online Store is officially open! Visit h

The MPH Online Store is officially open! Visit https://scholasticsportssales.chipply.com/mph/ to order your school apparel by September 15. [link in bio] Special thanks to Nora, Rosie, and Hazel McGee for modeling their MPH attire.

Welcome back, MPH! 🍎 This year’s Back-to-Sc

Welcome back, MPH! 🍎 This year’s Back-to-School Picnic was both celebratory and frenetic - and how could it not be? After nearly three months apart, students connected with classmates and teachers, parents found joy and comfort in sharing updates with fellow parents, and more than 60 new students and their families were welcomed into the MPH fold. As Head of School Jim Foley said about the start of the school year, “That energy, that excitement, that possibility, it’s there to be released and used and experienced over and over again all school year long.” We cannot wait to see everyone again on Tuesday!

SUMMER BREAK STORIES ☀️ Several of our schola

SUMMER BREAK STORIES ☀️ Several of our scholars participated in fun and engaging summer programs, from art and music to adventure and sports, tech, leadership, and more. Today’s Summer Break Story comes from Evie McGuire-Griffin, class of 2025.
In January 2024, high school students from around the globe submitted their research papers, lab reports, etc. to the Genius Olympiad – an International high school fair. In March, Evie was selected to participate as a finalist. This involved spending a week in June at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), which included activities, culture fairs, new friends and of course, judging. To prepare for the judging sessions at the Olympiad, members of the MPH staff offered Evie opportunities to practice, guidance and encouragement.
The week of the Olympiad was amazing and flew by, according to Evie. At the closing ceremonies, the winners were announced, and Evie earned the Bronze in the event Science: Environmental Quality for her submission entitled, “ORGANIZING STRATEGIC CONIFEROUS PLANTING FOR OPTIMAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION.”
Congratulations to Evie!
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