National Honor Society Induction on April 15

  Brian Bartoz took the photograph and wrote the press release. Twelve students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium.  Students were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership

Morrison School Facility Projects Announced

Superintendent DeBeane presented the proposed facility updates that will be forth coming this summer. The construction projects will consume massive upgrades in all school facilities and summer entrance by non-construction personnel will not be allowed. The following updates will begin upon the end of the normal school year and completed

Morrison April School Board Meeting

The Morrison School Board met on April 20, 2026 with all board members in attendance. The filling of teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year were noted that currently there are five openings and hopes that those positions will be filled from the current list of available applicants. In other

April 25 Grand March Prior to Prom

  Brian Bartoz submitted this press release. Morrison High School’s 2026 Junior/Senior Prom Grand March will begin Saturday, April 25, at 3:30 p.m., at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 2:30 to seat family and friends. When introduced, students will walk through the arch on stage, pause briefly

McDonald’s Benefits Marching Mustangs Color Guard

  On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard.  This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  The Music Boosters received $500 to expand the Color Guard program.

Morrison Marching Color Guard Fundraiser April 15

  The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  This “Good Neighbor Night” event is sponsored by McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Morrison High School Music Department,

Plot and Characters Preview of “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

  Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown:  Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue.  Tickets are available online or in person.  Scan the QR code. Follow us on:  Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical

2025-2026 Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

  Listed are students who earned status on the 2025-26 Morrison Junior High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000):  ELLA CROCKER, KENDALL DUNCAN, LEELA ENGELKENS, COOPER HOUZENGA, GRACYN HUGGINS, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, CORALINE RIDER, JACE THEODORE, TEAGHAN TIPTON, MELODY WIERSEMA, JADAH YOUNG 6TH GRADE HIGH

Key Clubbers and Volunteers Filled 1400 Easter Eggs!

  Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the packing preparation, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, before the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt of Saturday, March 28.  Click the link to a report on the event. Key Club member Cierra Weets (left) and Morrison Kiwanis

McDonald’s Donates $500 to School Theater Department

  On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, student volunteers worked at  McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.  They delivered food to customers and cleaned tables. McDonald’s hosted a “Good Neighbor Night” opportunity, to support the School District Theater Department.  A donation of $500 was made. The

Morrison Sets Team Record in Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl

  Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz submitted this report and photograph. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team won three-of-its-five matches in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bloomington, IL, High School.  Their 3-2 record is the best record any MHS team achieved in

MHS Theater Fundraiser at McDonald’s March 25

  Support School District #6 performing arts in Morrison, IL, with your food purchase, during the McDonald’s “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 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 High

May 1-3 “Hadestown” Productions at Morrison High School

  Editor’s note:  I attended a performance of “Hadestown” while vacationing in New York City, NY, last December.  It was a wondrous, high-energy, rhythmic, series of Greek mythology musical moments!  I was reminded of the MHS production of “Grease” and MMTA’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”  I urge drama/music

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2025 – 2026

  Below are members of Morrison High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll, for 2025-2026. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Emily Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Emma Christin, Elaine Gallegos, Levi Milder, Lexi Walters, Sarah Wetzell, Ross Wiersema, Alayna Zinke. Class of 2027 Zayley Boonstra, Claire DeRycke, Anna Eggemeyer, Joshua McDearmon, Madelyn

Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month Lee and Anderson

  Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the press release honoring two Morrison High School students.  Pictured left-to-right are Morrison High School Principal, Dr. Dusti Markham, Ethan Lee, Brady Anderson, and Morrison Rotary President Ellen Smith. The Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize our March 2026 Morrison High School Students of