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
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.”
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
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
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.
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
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.
Morrison High School Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “The following changes have been made to Morrison sports schedules.” Boys Basketball: • Tuesday, January 11, 2022, home game against Erie-Prophetstown is canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, January 26, at Morrison, IL. • Newman game rescheduled for Monday, February 14, at Newman.
Due to forecasted temperatures early tomorrow morning, on Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 again will start two hours late.
Editor’s note: For those who cannot deliver their items to Morrison High School Office by December 16, 2021, please call Samuel at 815-519-9060. Morrison High School Student Council member Samuel Richards wrote, “This Animal Shelter Drive is for Happy Tails in Rock Falls, IL, and the Clinton Humane Society in
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the team photograph. Starting a season undefeated and becoming a Tourney champion can only add excitement to a High School sports program. That is exactly what the Morrison Fillies did last week, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Making the trek to
Ten individuals have been named recipients of CGH Health Foundation Nursing and Healthcare scholarships. A total of $20,500 has been awarded because of the generosity of area donors, according to Foundation Board Chair Martha Kophamer, Morrison, IL. “The Foundation has had a long-standing scholarship program during our 34-year history,” said
As winter rapidly approaches and COVID-19 virus remains a threat, there are possibilities of changes in the student attendance priority. It is likely to create a spike in parents desiring remote learning for their children. This threat was the topic of much discussion in the River Bend School District Board
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Attendance at the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education meeting, on November 13, 2021, presented the typical numbers (15-20) at meeting, since the District changed location to the Farm Bureau building, 100 E. Knox Street, Morison, IL. Opening visitor remarks
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photos and commentary. It did not occur on Veterans Day. It was not a ceremony that had been performed on any consistent basis. It was, however, an event that will remain a memory for many