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

“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