“She Kills Monsters” at 2:00 Today

Brian Bartoz submitted the photo and press release. Morrison High School students gathered the auditorium at Morrison High School, following the Friday, May 6, 2022, opening performance of “She Kills Monsters.” The final performances is Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10; attendees 11 and under are free.

Thank a Bunch of Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week 2022 runs from Monday, May 2, through Friday, May 6. As a guided imagery assignment, spend five, quiet minutes remembering a Teacher or Coach who made you feel special, talented, or proud; one who helped you understand new content or skills; someone who made learning enjoyable. Add

“She Kills Monsters” at MHS May 6-8

MHS Director Joplin Sell submitted the press release and graphic. Do you love fantasy and going on magical adventures? Do you have a soft spot in your heart for nerds, or maybe even consider yourself to be one? Do you love “Dungeons & Dragons” and aren’t afraid to fight monsters

School Board Makes Staff Changes

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The MCUSD #6 Board of Education was in full attendance, as it convened in the District Office on Monday, April 25, 2022. The approved Consent Agenda included the hiring of Colin Wolf (1:1 Aide at Northside School) and Roger Barry (Custodian at Morrison

River Bend Board Room Remains an Active Venue

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. For the second month in a row, the Board room of the River Bend School District had to be relocated to accommodate a larger number of guests. The March Board meeting visitors had focused their comments and concerns on the selection of books,

2022 MHS Grand March and Prom

Following a two years’ absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, Morrison High School’s Junior/Senior Prom made a joyous return to 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. “Moonlight Masquerade” Grand March began promptly at 4:00 p.m., with Trent Bush as Master of Ceremonies and Teacher Julia Deter back

National Honor Society Inducts 21

Brian Bartoz wrote this feature. Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium.  Students were selected based on four criteria:  academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities;

Masons Celebrate Scholastic Bowl Team

Coach Brian Bartoz wrote this feature, and Steve Siefken took the photographs. Members of Morrison’s Masonic Lodge (Dunlap Lodge #321) celebrated a successful season of Scholastic Bowl competition, during a pizza supper and awards night for Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl students, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Wade Kaufman, who

Bartoz Explains How the Eggs Got Stuffed

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the Editor asked Brian Bartoz to explain his involvement in the preparation of 1500 plastic eggs, in advance of the annual Kiwanis/Key Club Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 9. Bartoz teaches Driver Education and American Government and is the Scholastic Bowl Coach at Morrison

2022 Easter Egg Hunt Delivered to You

As their 5th annual fundraiser, Morrison High School Cheerleaders will prepare and hide eggs for your children or grandchildren. Eggs are available to families in the Morrison School District. The deadline to order is Friday, April 8, 2022. Click here to order: www.eventbrite.com. If you do not have youngsters in

March 2022 Rotary Students of the Month

Rotarian Mick Welding submitted this press release. “Our Students of the Month are Macy Williamson and Brady Wolf. Congratulations!” Macy Williamson Macy is the daughter of Larry and Judy Heath.  She is a Senior at MHS.  Macy is actively involved in Student Council, Key Club, and the B.L.I.N.D. program, where

Veltrops Earn First Team All-Area

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. Sisters Shelby and Camryn Veltrop of the Morrison Fillies Basketball team each earned First Team All-Area, as selected by Sauk Valley Media. The sisters, Camryn (Freshman) and Shelby (Junior), are the daughters of Kelly and Todd Veltrop. They were joined on the First

Brackemeyer to Join College Track Team

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photo. Joined by his parents, Beau Brackemeyer, Morrison High School Senior, on Thursday, March 24, 2022, signed a commitment to attend Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA.  Beau will compete in Track under the supervision of Coach Tyler Mulder. Shown

River Bend Board Challenged

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The River Bend School Board of Education held its scheduled Monday, March 21, 2022, meeting with an Agenda of limited Action Items. It opened with student achievement recognitions. Middle Schoolers Mason Kuebel (right) and Tolan Meyers (left) were congratulated by the Board for

March 22 MCUSD #6 Meeting

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education met Monday, March 21, 2022, without Board members Brian Witt and Dustin Damhoff. Approval of the Consent Agenda opened the session. Included were approval of monthly invoices submitted and presentations of Activity reports