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

Morrison High School Honor Rolls

Listed are Morrison High School students who qualified for the 4th Quarter and/or 2nd Semester Honor Rolls, for the 2021-2022 School Year. 4TH QUARTER 4.00 and Above Class of 2022 Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Kristen Peters, Samuel Richards, Allison Taylor, Faith VanderVinne, Lillian

MCUSD #6 May 20 Board Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The relationship between the Morrison School District and the City of Morrison, relating to the upgrading of the Morrison Sports Complex, remained on the Board of Education Agenda. Public comments reflected the appreciation, that continued cooperation would be in the best interest of

MJHS Honors and Honor Rolls

The following students were honored at Morrison Junior High for outstanding achievement during the 2021-2022 school year. LANGUAGE ARTS:6th Grade – Johanna Plemons, Logan Peavy7th Grade – Megan Folkers, Zayley Boonstra8th Grade – Harper Buikema, Alayna Zinke HISTORY AWARDS:6th Grade – Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston7th Grade – Madelyn Mertes, Elle

MJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll 2021-2022

The following scholars are listed on three Honor Rolls of Morrison Junior High School, during the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 School Year. 6th Grade 4.0–Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Ava Robbins, Cael Wright.6th Grade High Honors–Mason Banks, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Kylie Rus, Alexander Weston, Natalie Zigler.6th Grade

2022 Junior High Promotion

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 conducted the Sixty-Third Annual Promotional Exercises, on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the Morrison High School Auditorium. The 700-seat venue was nearly filled with family members and friends, of 78 enrolled Eighth Graders. Five of them were not in attendance. Promptly at 7:00 p.m.,

2022 Morrison High School Honors Night

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey compiled this report. On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Morrison High School Administration welcomed families, teachers, and fellow students into the cooler atmosphere of the auditorium.  They gathered to pay tribute to the efforts of students who had earned awards of scholarships and recognition for their

District Improvement Plan Approved

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 School Board of Directors convened in the District Office, without President Jim Ridley, on Monday, May 16, 2022. Members discussed and approved key issues, that effect the future of the District for the near future. A plan

Baccalaureate Service for Area High Schools May 22

A Baccalaureate Service will be held Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Rich Criss wrote, “We are truly excited to bring back Baccalaureate for our area High School graduates! Please spread the word and share this press release. All

Chief Melton Visits American Government Class

Brian Bartoz submitted this feature and photograph. Chief Brian Melton, head of the Morrison, IL, Police Department, discussed his career in Law Enforcement, during a visit to Morrison High School’s Period 4 American Government class, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He provided an overview of various State and Federal Law

Kindy 500 Cardboard Car Race

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the article and took these photos. On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the first KINDY 500 was held at Fulton Elementary School, 1301 Seventh Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The question arises as to, “What is the Kindy 500?”  The answer is found in the kindergarten classrooms of

Spring Art Show May 14-15 at Junior High

Tony Wright submitted this press release and the artwork. The return of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 and CAPA Art Show is this weekend, Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, 2022. “We had two years without the Spring Art Show, due to COVID-19,” he noted. Come experience