Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morison Board of Education convened on Monday, December 16, 2024, without member Jim Prombo in attendance. The following actions summarize the meeting details. ● The Consent Agenda was approved with the inclusion of monthly bills payable totaling $383,434.45. Staff changes include
Morrison Rotary Organization honored two High School students for the month of December 2024: MaKenzie Neas, left, and Bella Duncan. MaKenzie Neas is the daughter of Eric and Stephanie Neas. Her parents own Urban Eats in Morrison, IL, so she is excited to work there.While in school MaKenzie has participated
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this interview. The Morrison Board of Education recently hired Dr. Matthew DeBaene as the incoming Superintendent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Dr. DeBaene is a Moline, IL, native and attended Western Illinois University, where he earned a degree in English Education. Starting as a
Fulton High School won top honors in the 2024 Academic Quiz Bowl hosted by Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The Bellevue Marquette High School team earned second place. Central DeWitt got third place, and Easton Valley rounded out the top four. Consolation winner was
Editor’s note: Leslie Harridge supplied the Softball Team photo and names. Morrison High School Senior Madilyn Armitage has signed to play Division 2, NJCAA Softball, at Sauk Valley Community College, in Dixon, IL. On Saturday, November 16, 2024, she formalized her commitment online. On Tuesday, November 19, her family
Photos taken by MHS Athletic Director Gregg Dolan. Morrison High School Senior Bella Duncan has signed to play Division 1 Softball, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, her family gathered in the gym for a photograph: left-to-right are, front row, father, Dave; Bella;
Morrison High School American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz orchestrated a seventh, meaningful, Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Thursday, November 7, 2023, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Held in the auditorium, the purpose was to provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in
Mick Welding wrote, “Recently Rotary Club members were treated to a presentation from Tonia Prombo, who talked about the prairie garden and the new greenhouse at Morrison High School. She noted that a grant was received for the garden.” MHS Alumni helped raise funds for the greenhouse. As a
Morrison Junior High Special Education Teacher Sue Ligons reported, “The Special Education Department would like to thank the BiCounty Special Education Foundation for their continued support. “This year, we are excited to try these new tools to help increase Executive Functioning Skills. These items help plan and break down
Following are students at Morrison Junior High School who earned Honor Roll Status for the 2024-25 First Quarter. Congratulations to these scholars. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): KAILEE BIELEMA, HAYDEN DRUIEN, CORTLAN HARMON, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT,
Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The assembly in the school’s auditorium will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, students in
Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. The assembly in the school’s auditorium will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, students in
Whiteside Area Career Center selected Madi Armitage as the September 2024 Student of the Month. Armitage is a Senior at Morrison High School. She is studying Early Childhood Education at WACC. The parents are Leslie Harridge and Daniel Armitage.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison School Board convened on Monday, October 21, 2024, with the announcement of the vacant Board position replacement being filled by Jennifer Vander Molen. Shannon Bumann, the Interim Superintendent for the second semester of 2024-2025 Morrison school year, was in attendance.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photos of a popular Homecoming Week event. Morrison High School annually sets the pre-Homecoming environment with a Thursday, October 3, night gathering, that allows students to compete in fun, competitive, events. These take place prior to announcing the elected King and