Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A “Meet & Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at
Morrison Special Education Department would like to thank the Bi-County Special Education Foundation, for their continued support. Students are enjoying the new sensory fidgets and healthy snacks to provide energy during afternoon work time. Items were made possible by a $750 mini-grant. Thank you for providing these wonderful tools!
HONORS NIGHT PRESENTATIONS Morrison High School Principal Dr. Dusti Markham welcomed attendees to Honors Night, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and served as Master of Ceremonies. Following is the list of Awards and Scholarships given to students and the Presenters. The specific award, recipient(s), and its presenter follow. E.M.
Hillary Blevins supplied the rehearsal photos. Take a trip to The Underworld of Greek mythology, during the “Hadestown Teen Version” production this weekend. The popular Broadway version has run for several years. Morrison High School Theater Department opens a three-day run. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Superintendent Dr. Matthew DeBaene presented the proposed facility updates that are forthcoming this summer. Construction projects will consist of massive upgrades in all school facilities. Summer entrance by non-construction personnel will not be allowed. The following updates will begin at the end
The report is by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School Board met on Monday, April 20, 2026, with all Board members in attendance. The filling of teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year were noted; there currently are five openings. There are hopes that those positions will be
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
Prom Court photo courtesy of Amy Yonk from Onsite Photography. Brian Bartoz submitted the names to match the photo. follows.} [Updated Royalty report follows.] The King and Queen were announced during Grand March in the Morrison High School auditorium. Morrison High School’s Senior Class Prom Court, left-to-right, consisted of
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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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