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.

Basketball Game Changes Due to Weather

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.

Schools Start Late January 7

Due to forecasted temperatures early tomorrow morning, on Friday, January 7, 2022, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 again will start two hours late.

MHS Student Council Seeks Pet Shelter Supplies

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

Fillies Capture Warren Title

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