Morrison Junior High Award Winners

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2018-19 school year.  Assemblies were held in May 2019 to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 7th Grade – Afton Eyrich and Emma Oldham 8th Grade – Anne Groenewold ENGLISH AWARDS: 7th Grade – Carly Boonstra

2019 Junior High Promotion

Editor’s note:  Brian Bartoz submitted the article and photographs. Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance addressed Eighth Graders and guests during Morrison Junior High School’s 60th Annual Promotional Exercises, on Friday, May 31, 2019.  The event took place at 7:00 p.m., in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison,

Northside and Southside Outdoor Athletics

An unusually wet and stormy spring month gave way to full sun and temperatures in the low 80’s, on Friday, May 31, 2019.  The day came at the perfect time for both Morrison Community School District #6 Elementary schools.  Staff had devised a series of “field day” events on the

“Best of Show” Winners from 2019 Spring Art Show

Morrison High School Art Instructor Tony Wright submitted this article The annual “Spring into the Arts” event was held Saturday, May 18, and Sunday May 19, 2019, at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  It is time to officially announce 12 “Best of Show” winners from the

Awesome Spring Into the Arts Exhibit

The Annual K-12 Art Exhibit “Spring Into the Arts,” transformed Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, into a gallery and concert venue.  Hundreds of student art pieces were professionally displayed, featuring a wide variety of media.  Sponsored by Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA) and Morrison Community Unit School

Robed Seniors Visit Grade Schools and Junior High

On Friday, May 24, the soon-to-be Morrison High School Class of 2019 spent their last day of High School visiting Northside School, Morrison Junior High, and Southside School.  The initiative was designed by High School Counselor Julie Churchill, to recognize and celebrate a significant, upcoming milestone for the MHS Seniors

K-12 Art Exhibit and Music on May 18-19

The Annual K-12 Art Exhibit “Spring Into the Arts,” will transform Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, into a gallery and concert venue.  Hundreds of student art pieces will be on display, featuring a wide variety of media.  There is no fee. Sponsored by Children’s Art Preservation Association

Junior High Send-Off to State Track and Field Meet

Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, the main hall inside Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, became filled with student well-wishers.  They created a “good luck” gauntlet for eight athletes to traverse:  Blake Adams; Logan Baker; Schyler Drolema; Erika King; DaeShaun McQueen; Chase Newman;

2019 Prom Royalty and Court

The pre-Prom Grand March, featuring many Prom attendees, took place “Under the Big Top” on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  With temperatures in the low 30’s and sleet beginning just after 3:30 p.m., it was fortunate students had arrived

April 27 MHS Grand March and Prom

Editor’s note: Photos were taken by Kelly Vegter. Morrison High School Driver Education and American Government teacher Brian Bartoz stated, “This year’s Prom theme is ‘Under the Big Top,’ which we hope to carry out through a whimsical, creative circus theme at Deer Valley Golf Club[, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer

2018-19 Morrison High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School reported the following Honor Roll designees from the Third Quarter, of the 2018-2019 school year.  4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019:  Cassidy Geerts, Molly Neumann, Jacob Schlegel, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020:  Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Nathan Mickley, Isabella Poisal, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Jade

National Honor Society Chapter Inducts 14 Members

Morrison High School Driver Education and American Government teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the press release and photos. Fourteen of Morrison High School’s Juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, during an evening ceremony in the MHS auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Students were

2018-19 Morrison Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Joshua Arzuaga, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Airiana Frederick, Tierrah Frederick, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman,

Boys Relay Dominates Championships

This article was written by Track Reporter Michael Newman of Dye Stat; he took the team photo.  The press release was submitted by Sammy Biggs. Morrison High School Boys Track does not have an indoor season.  They had jumped into a couple of meets before the Illinois Top Times Championships

Local Hospital EMS Provides CPR/First Aid Training

Thank you, to Morrison Community Hospital EMT Specialist Shelly Price, shown demonstrating on an infant mannequin, who provided CPR and First Aid training to Morrison High School Freshmen, on Wednesday, March 20, through Friday, March 22, 2019.  Price conducts the trainings twice a year during their Health class.  This is