Northside School Seeks Paraprofessional Aide

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 seeks to hire a Paraprofessional Aide for Northside Elementary, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Questions should be directed to Principal Andy Harridge, at 815-772-2153. Description The classroom aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed staff member they are assigned based on

Join Student Council with Gifts for the Military

To bring pleasure to overseas military personnel, Morrison High School Student Council members invite the help of the public.  They are collecting useful and tasty items.  See the list below.  Likely every item is readily available in local stores. To make this a family learning experience, allow a specific amount

2021-22 Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2021-2022 First Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Caylee Bramm, Ethan Bush, Sophie Damhoff, Gabe Dykhuizen, Chace Edwards, Owen Ewoldsen, Noah Icenogle, Jovie Patton, Logan Peavy, Cody Peters, Charles Pruis, Dawson Quick, Ava Robbins, Campbell Scott,

Concerns Flow at MCUD6

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The invitation for Public Comments at the monthly Board of Education meeting usually passes without any takers, but on Monday, October 18, 2021, the list was lengthy.  Superintendent Scott Vance reminded the full room of visitors of the three-minute limit and told all

Morrison High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2022:  Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Tanna Frederick, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Evelyn Lira, Michaela Millard, Adam Neumann, Allison Taylor, Faith

MCHS Class of 1966 Celebrates 55th Reunion

Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 celebrated their 55th reunion on Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021.  The class began their weekend celebration with a “Meet & Greet” night at The Double G Saloon in Morrison, IL, where class members and guests reminisced over their years at

Citizens Guide for Attending Board of Education Meetings

Superintendent Scott Vance submitted this notice for attendees of School Board meetings. Due to the increased participation at Board of Education meetings, both in-person and via our streaming service, the Board thought it would be helpful to draft a guide for citizens on how meetings are conducted. The Board hopes

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.