MCUSD #6 School Board Report

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Monday, October 17, 2022, Board of Education meeting of the Morrison Unit #6 School District opened with positive reports from the Principals. Successful activities were offered and well attended, that ranged from a Career Fair at the High School to a Movie

Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School posted the 2022-2023 1st Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): GRACIE BECKER, ELIVIA DECKER, ELLA KELLY, EVELIA MILNES, ELI MODGLIN, IZAAK NEAS, GUNNER NELSON, KINLEE PRINS, AMELIA WETZELL 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): LUX ADOLPH, ELLIOTT JO ARMSTRONG, CHARLEY BREWER, KENADEE

Key Club to Collect for UNICEF

Each Halloween, Morrison High School Key Club members support UNICEF, by seeking door-to-door donations, rather than candy.  You will know the “big kids” who knock on your door are Key Clubbers, by the orange UNICEF collection boxes they present. These youth will visit homes during the regular Morrison, IL, trick-or-treat

On-the-Job Classroom at River Bend

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. Progress and change are a never-ending challenge within the River Bend School District, in Fulton, IL. The Industrial Technologies class is receiving hands-on experience, while aiding the repurposing of the High School facility. The District is in the midst

MHS Honor Roll 1st Quarter 2022-2023

These Morrison High School students achieved 1st Quarter Honor Roll placement. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2023:  Zayden Boonstra, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Andrea Fiedlerova, Landri Harmon, Gina Lee, Kadence Rice, Taylor Swanstrom, Shelby Veltrop Class of 2024: Blake Adams, Alyvia Behrens, Caden Bielema, Carly Boonstra, Campbell Buikema, Cooper Bush,

House Days at Fulton Elementary

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the introduction and took some of the photos. If a parent ever had any reservations about the environment within the educational systems of today, they would have had them all dissolved, if they were witness to the activities at Fulton Elementary School, on Wednesday, October

THUSE 2022 Was a Fun-for-All

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey captured the spirited events. Morrison High School held its annual THUSE Pep Rally, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, starting at 5:30 p.m., on the football field. Admission to the varied student, staff, and adult activities was $2 at the gate, or by showing a pre-purchased THUSE

MCUSD #6 September 19 Board Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education opened the evening of Monday, September 19, 2022, inviting public comments on the proposed Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Hearing none, the Budget will be offered to the Board of Education for final

River Bend Budget Approved September 22

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. River Bend Board President Dan Portz opened the Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Public Hearing, requesting public comments and/or questions on the proposed FY’23 budget. Hearing none, the meeting was adjourned. The September Board of Education meeting followed the Public Hearing at River Bend

Get in the Homecoming Spirit Today

Morrison High School Teacher Brian Bartoz wrote, “The Homecoming festivities are going well at Morrison HS. Students and Teachers have participated in the spirit days organized by Student Council, regarding the “Hollywood Homecoming” theme.” A THUSE Pep Rally takes place tonight, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., behind the

MHS 2022 Homecoming Court

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this feature and photo. The Homecoming Court for the 2022 festivities was announced at an assembly held on Friday, September 16, in the school auditorium. The King and Queen will be announced during the THUSE activities to be held on Thursday evening, September 22, at

New Spirit at Southside Elementary

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this interview and took the photograph. “Education is a reward. The better educated you are, the better chance you have in life.” These words were spoken with conviction by the new Principal at Southside, Lisa Tavitas. Tavitas is quick to share her excitement about the

Band Instructor Pudlas Distributes Uniforms

To begin the second week of classes at Morrison High School, new Junior and Senior High Schools Instructor Kelsey Pudlas arranged for MHS Band students to try on their uniforms. At 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 2022, four of them met in the High School Band room, 643 Genesee

Fulton Board Prepares for New School Year

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photo. The River Bend Board of Education was introduced to eight of the 14 new teachers thatwill lead classrooms during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The estimated enrollmentof 851 will have six new teachers in the elementary school, two in

July 20 River Bend Board Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, July 20, 2022, meeting of the River Bend School Board featured updates on the summer construction and maintenance projects and the budget projection for 2022-23. Summer projects were highlighted by the new, main entrance renovation and the addition of door closures