In early January 2019, the students seated below received a list of words to commit to memory, in preparation for the National Spelling Bee. The Morrison Junior High School spelling contest was the first step to that goal. It was held a month later in the gymnasium on Monday, February
Dispel youthful “cabin fever” during the Christ Lutheran School Boosters’ Fun Fair, Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The second annual CLS Fun Fair will be held at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The kid-friendly event is designed for ages preschool through 8th
Morrison High School reported the following Honor Roll designees from the Second Quarter and First Semester, of the 2018-2019 school year. Second Quarter 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019: Molly Neumann, Cassandra Osborn, Sarah Screnock, Bailey Smith, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020: Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Sophie Prombo,
Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, has set screening dates for child placement, in both their Preschool and Kindergarten programs for the 2019-2020 school year. Children who will be 3-, 4-, or 5-years-old before Sunday, September 1, 2019, are eligible. If you have, or know of, a
Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Brooklynn Knouse, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman, Hunter McNeece,
Morrison Rotary Club Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith submitted these photos of one class which is receiving free books throughout the 2018-2019 school year. Parent donations supported the program, Smith noted. Northside School children received their October installment of free, monthly books, provided by Morrison Rotary Club. Increasing literacy is
For the 2018-2019 school year, Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, purchased over 40 supplemental books to enrich student learning. Thanks to repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club, the school will reimbursed for their cost. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith said the
Students at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, have new library materials to expand their knowledge, thanks to the repeat generosity of Morrison Rotary Club. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, Ellen Smith, Chair of the Literacy Committee of Morrison Rotary, said the service organization would mail a check
Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz submitted this article and photos. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team traveled to Rockford, IL, on Sunday, October 7, 2018, to participate in a taping of Bergstrom’s Stateline Quiz Bowl. The televised program provides a format through which Scholastic Bowl/Quiz Bowl teams,
Editor’s note: Morrison High School American Government teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the article and photos. Students in Morrison High School’s Dual Credit American Government class traveled to Tampico, IL, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, to visit the Ronald Reagan Birthplace & Museum, in order to make connections between past and
Editor’s note: Pictured is the Fall 2018 class. Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce their President’s and Dean’s lists for the Fall 2018 semester. To earn a spot on the President’s List, students must attend class full-time and achieve a semester GPA of
The Morrison High School Drama Club murder-mystery, “Polter-Heist,” will be performed a second time on Saturday, December 15, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00; arrive a few minutes early. View silent characters–except for the enchanting escapee of a mental institution!–moving through the set, which is the school
If the title “Polter-Heist” reads a little unusual, the entire evening planned by Morrison High School Drama Club may be considered “unusual.” Talented members of the Drama Club are offering a “fun and entertaining” environment of interactive performances, that challenge the audience to find the murderer and enjoy the humor
Please join us for an evening of food, music, and fun to kick off the holiday season properly! Morrison Community Unit School District #6 “Dinner and a Show” will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, in the Cafeteria and Auditorium. The Dinner
Begin your Morrison Christmas Walk activities, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, by attending the annual Morrison PTO Craft, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stay warm and dry inside Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. As always, lunch will be available for purchase by Cottonwood 4-H Club.