2021-2022 Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Third Quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Sophie Damhoff, Owen Ewoldsen, Bryar Kuehl, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Johanna Plemons, Ava Robbins, Alexander Weston, Cael Wright. 6th Grade Honors – Lillie Baima,

State FFA Recognizes Dakota Houzenga

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photograph. The Agriculture program at Morrison High School returned to the curriculum five years ago.  It now proudly salutes the accomplishments of one of its students. Senior Dakota Houzenga, daughter of April and Kevin Houzenga, recently was notified of her

2-Hour Late Start February 17

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have a two-hour late start, on Friday morning, February 17, 2023.  The morning Pre-K classes are cancelled, as are classes at the Whiteside County Area Career Center in Sterling, IL.

MHS 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester 2021-2022 Honor Rolls

The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter and First Semester of the 2021-2022 school year. SECOND QUARTER 4.000 and Above Honor Roll Class of 2022:  Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Hailey Kozovic, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Samuel

Northside Elementary School Seeks PE Teacher

Northside Elementary School is currently accepting applications for a K-2 Illinois licensed, Physical Education teacher.  The position will start Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interested applicants can apply here:  https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3519&fbclid=IwAR0Dyd8Q-DGuucIn2WSXE5V06Kd3V0EhQn3ZF9XzIZop11dKNTmi0diYIG4.

January 22-29 Sports Schedules

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan wrote on Thursday, January 20, 2022, “With all the cancellations the past couple of weeks, here are next week’s sporting events for Morrison High School.” Girls Basketball:  Monday, January 24, and Thursday, January 27, at Home, both at 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Saturday, January 22, at

Northside Wee Ones Donate to Pantry

Northside School morning and afternoon students, in the Blended Early Learning class of Pre-K and Kindergarten, participated in a service project.  The children collected food items, to donate to Morrison Friends Food Pantry. The afternoon class of 18 is shown holding their contributions.  Adult staff includes, left-to-right, Dana Bass, Lisa

School Board Faces Staff Shortage

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison School District Board of Education opened on Monday, January 17, 2022, with a comment from Superintendent Scott Vance.  He noted that the Board has had discussion and has “made no movement” to join the current lawsuit against the State of Illinois,

Steamer Suite Revealed

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photos. Activities within a small community often create conflicts with school athletics and personal social demands, but Fulton High School students have found a potential solution.  On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, a Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held prior to the

No On-Site COVID-19 Testing January 19

The School District submitted this announcement about 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, for school personnel.  “Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no on-site, COVID-19 testing, on Wednesday, January 19.  We will reschedule all appointments for tomorrow as soon as possible.”

Staff Retention Faces MCUD6

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report in a timely manner, but the Editor inadvertently neglected to post it earlier. The environment within today’s School System faces many tough challenges for our youth and expectations for them to navigate the system and to graduate.  The Morrison School Board, at a

2021-2022 Junior High 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Second Quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Ethan Bush, Sophie Damhoff, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Randy Gerlach, Noah Icenogle, Taylor Osborn, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Cody Peters, Johanna Plemons, Charles

Girls Basketball Game Changes for Thursday

Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan stated, “The Girls High School Basketball games for Thursday, January 13, 2022, have been adjusted.  Orion’s Fresh/Soph team is not able to play, so there will be only a Varsity game.  Tomorrow night’s tipoff at Orion will be 6:00 p.m.  

SVC to Offer Volunteers Free Tuition and Fees

Sauk Valley Community College will be hosting virtual information sessions about the Impact Program on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at noon.  The Impact Program gives students in the Sauk Valley Community College District the opportunity to earn up to three years of tuition and fees in exchange for volunteering in

7th and 8th Grade Cheerleading Clinic January 24

Morrison High School Cheerleaders will host a clinic for 7th and 8th graders, after school on Monday, January 24, 2022.  The free clinic will introduce the fundamentals of cheerleading, to those who might have an interest in cheering for the Mustangs in High School. Register at this link:  https://www. eventbrite.com/e/mhs-cheer-clinic-for-7th-and-8th-graders-tickets-243635890507.