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

February 2019 WACC Student of the Month

The following student from Morrison High School recently was named February 2019 Student of the Month, for outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL. The staff shares your pride in seeing your young person succeed at the Career Center.  Thank you for your

United Way Born Learning Program for Families in Morrison

United Way of Whiteside County has openings for its signature program, “Born Learning Academy,” to be held at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, beginning Monday, April 1, 2019. Born Learning is a series of six classes for parents of children ages birth to 5, and provides

Letter from School Nurse Andrea Allen

Dear Editor: There are many students out due to illness right now.  Please remember to keep your children home until they are fever free for 24 hours without any medication, and they have gone 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea. If your child was put on an antibiotic, they need

January 2019 WACC Students of the Month

The following students from Morrison High School were recently named January 2019 Student of the Month, for outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  The staff shares your pride in seeing your young people succeed at the Career Center.  Thank you for your

Earn College Credit from Sauk While in High School

Attention, Illinois High School students at Fulton, Milledgville, Morrison, Prophetstown, and West Carroll.  Sauk Valley Community College is offering these students an opportunity to earn dual credits.  Beginning this fall, students can take up to four College courses while attending High School.  Two classes will be offered in the fall,

February 19 School Board Agenda

The Morrison Community Unit District #6 Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The meeting will be in the School Media Center. Listed below is the link for the agenda.  There

B.L.I.N.D. Club Delivers Valentines

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this article and photo. The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Members made cards and handed them to every resident at Resthave. The