Shelby Veltrop was selected as All-Tournament Most Valuable Player, during the Erie[, IL,] Warkins Panther Classic Varsity Girls Basketball Tournament, on Friday, December 30. 2022. On Saturday, December 10, the Morrison High School Senior scored her 1000th career point.
December 20, 2022 Dear MCUD Parents/Guardians: Last week, Morrison High School Administration was made aware of an inappropriate social media post, with severe racial undertones. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 vehemently condemns any and all expressions of racial, religious, or sexual intolerance and will investigate to its fullest
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Coach Kerri Grimm submitted the photo. On Saturday, December 10, 2022, Morrison High School Senior Shelby Veltrop scored her 1000th career point, as a Varsity Filly. She is shown with Coach Grimm.
Mick Welding wrote the report. Hannah Zinke (left) Hannah is the daughter of Ryan and Melissa Zinke. She has been involved in B.L.I.N.D., Student Council, FFA, Cheer, Drama, Band, and Choir and is a National Honor Society member. She is a member of 4-H, the 4-H Federation and a JDC
Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the report and photo. Marissa Wadsworth Marissa is the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Wadsworth. She is active in Student Council, B.L.I.N.D., and Pom Pons. She loves to dance, especially at Jennifer’s Dance Studio. She also loves to bake. Marissa’s plans are to attend college to
Congratulations to the following Morrison High School Seniors, on being selected as 2023 Illinois State Scholars. Left-to-right, back row, are Mark Cyphers, Zayden Boonstra, and Shelby Veltrop. In front are Hannah Zinke, Kadence Rice, and Taylor Swanstrom.
“The World of Scuba Diving” will be presented by Victor Selmon, on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00 p.m. This event is being sponsored by The Whiteside Forum and is free and open to the
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance addressed a letter to MCUD #6 Parents and Guardians. I would like to update you on the Southside School Principal situation. The District is happy to announce that Keith Morgan will serve as Interim Principal at Southside Elementary, beginning Thursday,
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Tonight, Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a 5th grade Veterans Day Concert, in the High School auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Music teacher Samantha Scholl invites families, veterans, and the general public to attend this tribute and to acknowledge her students’
Editor’s note: On Thursday, November 3, 2022, this letter announced the resignation of Lisa Tavitas, Southside Principal. Dear Parents of Southside Elementary: It’s with heavy heart I write this letter to all the parents of students here at Southside Elementary. You may have already heard rumors to the effect, but
Morrison High School is hosting a Food Truck Night in the parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. It will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022, the night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We hope with busy schedules, this will make it easier for parents to come
Thursday night, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a 5th grade Veterans Day Concert, in the High School auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Music teacher Samantha Scholl invites families, veterans, and the general public to attend this tribute and acknowledge her students’ beginning
Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in the school’s auditorium. The event will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, Morrison High School’s FFA
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Board of Education meeting of the River Bend School District opened with the annual audit report, from the Benning Group, LLC. The District received a “Clean” audit rating, accompanied with a management letter stating an ‘excellent rating’ emphasizing