Morrison High School THUSE 2021

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and submitted the photographs. “THUSE” is celebrated annually by the students of Morrison High School as part of the Homecoming Week festivities, but the word cannot be found in the Webster’s Dictionary with a definition of purpose.  The only reference of definition is

2021 Homecoming Parade

Photos were taken by the Editor and Assistant Editor, Jerry Lindsey. Participants have been reordered from the way they processed, beginning at the GE Appliance Control Department parking lot.  The route was east on W. Wall Street and south on Genesee Street, to Morrison High School on Genesee Avenue.  One

October 6 High School College & Career Fair

Brian Bartoz submitted this article and a photo from the 2019 College & Career Fair. Morrison High School will open its doors to 36 college and career representatives, during its third annual College & Career Fair, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the gymnasium.  Students

Homecoming Court and Parade Information

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Morrison High School Homecoming Week is Monday, September 27, through Friday, October 1, 2021.  A tradition includes selection of a Homecoming Court representing four grade levels.  The student body will vote on Wednesday, September 29, for two Royalty members; that boy and girl

Citizens React to Fulton School District Mandates

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and took the photograph. Prior to the Wednesday, September 22, 2021, River Bend Board of Education meeting, a budget hearing was held to allow the public an opportunity to question the FY2022 budget, that was to be voted on for approval.  No comments/questions

When is Enough…Enough?

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. When is enough…enough?  That was the emphasis of inquiry that opened the September 20, 2021, meeting at the Morrison Community Unit District #6 District Office.  Six citizens signed up to make comments to the Board of Directors prior to the monthly meeting.  Failing

Southside School Paraprofessional Needed

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 seeks applicants for the position of Paraprofessional/Student Aide, at Southside Grade School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Click this link for details about applying.

MCHS Class of 1966 Social Night

The Morrison High School graduating Class of 1966 would like to invite all MCHS alumni, former teachers, and guests to stop in at The Double G Saloon, 115 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 1, 2021, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please drop in and reminisce with the Class

Meet Four-of-Eight New School Staff

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these interviews. Dana Bass, Northside Special Education Dana Bass will be a new face for the preschoolers, but her experience and excitement to be teaching will easily create a positive bond with the kids. “I realized very young that I wanted to teach,” Dana noted. 

Unit District #6 Board of Education Takes the Heat

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The new office of Morrison Community Unit District #6, at 100 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, was open for the first meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, August 16, 2021.  Over 20 visitors were present.  Unfortunately, the high attendance was not

Meet Three-of-Eight New School Staff

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote these interviews. Heather Goeke, Southside 3rd Grade The Northern Illinois region is home to Heather Goeke.  She happily returns to teach the third grade of Southside School in Morrison Community District #6.  Born in Dakota, IL, she finished her High School education at Lena-Winslow High

River Bend School Board Listens to Parents

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, August 16, 2021, the monthly School Board of the River Bend District in Fulton, IL, had to move its  procedures into a larger room, due to the large attendance of caring families. Four speakers from the group were given five minutes

Students of the Month Fulton and Rinker

Morrison Rotarian Mike Zurn presented the April Students of Month with their certificates, at the Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Rotary Club meeting. Congratulations and best of luck to Morrison High School Seniors Anna Rinker and Anthony Fulton!

December 14 Morrison School Board Report

The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board meeting, on Monday, December 14, 2020, began in closed session at 6:00 p.m., to discuss “matters relating to the employment, compensation, and[/or] discipline of a specific employee.”  The hiring of an employee was tabled.  Open session began at 6:30 and adjourned at