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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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 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.
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 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
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,