On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard. Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist
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Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, announces its 3rd Quarter Honor Roll roster, for the 2024-2025 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): BEAU BRACKEMYER, HAYDEN DRUIEN, BUCK HILL, WYATT HINRICHSEN, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JEG WEETS, AILEY WRIGHT, JHETT WRIGHT, COHEN
Morrison High School Educator Brian Bartoz prepared this press release and photos. Sixteen students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, during an evening ceremony in the high school’s auditorium. Students were selected for membership based on academic credentials
Listed are Morrison High School Honor Roll students, at the third quarter of the 2024 – 2025 School year. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Jett Decker, Allison Ferguson, Dawson Hepner, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklyn Knouse, Lacey Lancaster, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearmon,
Our Rotary Club March 2025 Students of the Month are Morrison High School Seniors Madi Armitage and Alli Ferguson. Well done, ladies! Pictured left-to-right are Madi, Alli, and Rotary Club President-Elect Ellen Smith. Madi is the daughter of Leslie and Andy Harridge and Dan and Jessica Armitage. She has
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Unit School District #6 Board convened on Monday, March 17, 2025, without members Dustin Damhoff and Jim Prombo in attendance. Following the “Good News From Around the District,” offered by the respective school Principals and the Superintendent, the following Actions were offered
Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the Junior High State Wrestling competition. It was a great weekend for Morrison Junior High Colts wrestlers! The sextet made the trip to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, in Dekalb, IL, for their shots at State glory. The IESA State
Morrison High School Senior Austin Boonstra signed a Letter of Intention, to attend Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, and participate in their Football program. The Wednesday, March 6, 2025, signing ceremony was held in the MHS gymnasium. Austin was joined by his mother, Jen Boonstra; brother Zayden and sister
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this Junior High School Sectional press release and photographs, prior to the State Tournament. The MJHS Colts are sending six members to the IESA State Tournament on March 7-8, 2025. Follow the action at the State Tournament on www.trackwrestling.com.
United Way of Whiteside County is proud to announce the launch of its new “Student Board Advisor program,” offering High School Juniors a unique opportunity, to gain leadership experience, while making a meaningful impact in their community. Selected students will serve as non-voting members on the United Way Board
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of the State Wrestling Tournament and photographs. Cael Wright competed at the IHSA State Championships on February 20-22, 2025. Wright entered the tournament ranked #5 in the State, considered a State title contender. On the drive to
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School District Board of Directors convened on Monday, February 24, 2025, with the new, Interim Superintendent, Shannon Baumann present. Baumann will fill the interim position for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. He noted that interviews
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025.
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second,
Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, February 20, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of local students. Erin Morris is the Choir Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman.