MHS Theater Fundraiser at McDonald’s March 25

  Support School District #6 performing arts in Morrison, IL, with your food purchase, during the McDonald’s “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. will benefit Morrison High

May 1-3 “Hadestown” Productions at Morrison High School

  Editor’s note:  I attended a performance of “Hadestown” while vacationing in New York City, NY, last December.  It was a wondrous, high-energy, rhythmic, series of Greek mythology musical moments!  I was reminded of the MHS production of “Grease” and MMTA’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”  I urge drama/music

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2025 – 2026

  Below are members of Morrison High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll, for 2025-2026. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Emily Arias, Annabelle Blevins, Emma Christin, Elaine Gallegos, Levi Milder, Lexi Walters, Sarah Wetzell, Ross Wiersema, Alayna Zinke. Class of 2027 Zayley Boonstra, Claire DeRycke, Anna Eggemeyer, Joshua McDearmon, Madelyn

Rotary Recognizes Students of the Month Lee and Anderson

  Rotarian Mick Welding submitted the press release honoring two Morrison High School students.  Pictured left-to-right are Morrison High School Principal, Dr. Dusti Markham, Ethan Lee, Brady Anderson, and Morrison Rotary President Ellen Smith. The Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize our March 2026 Morrison High School Students of

Uryah Wright Wins 4th State Wrestling Medal

  Editor’s note:  Tony Wright submitted this report of the IESA State Wrestling Competition, held on Friday, March 13, 2026.  He took the photo of Head Coach Jesse Kennedy, left, and Kennedy’s son, Assistant Coach Ryan, right.  Ryan Kennedy took the tournament photos. Uryah Wright wrapped up his decorated Middle

Morrison School Board March 16

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. All members were present as the Morrison School Board convened on Monday, March 16, 2026. Personnel changes within the District were noted and approved unanimously by a board vote. Resignations: Tori Eads – MJHS 7th Grade Girls Basketball (2026-2027) Nathan Anderson – MHS Assistant

Two-Hour Schools Late Start

  Due to weather conditions, the District will have a two-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.  Buses will run two hours later than normal, and school will begin two hours later than the regular start time.  No morning Preschool classes will beheld. High School WACC students will not

March 16 School Cancellations

Due to severe weather conditions forecasted for this evening, Sunday, March 15, 2026, and tomorrow morning, March 16, Morrison Community Schools will be closed on Monday. “Due to severe weather conditions, all schools in the District will be closed [Monday, March 16.]  The safety of our students, staff, and families

Two Junior High Wrestlers Depart for IESA Finals

  At approximately 8:00 a.m., Friday March 13, 2026, Morrison Junior High School students gathered to form a cheering path to the front door, to encourage two State-qualifying Wrestlers.  Both Ashyr Deyo and Uryah Wright had earned a Third Place medal on Saturday, March 6, during the Illinois Elementary School

Two Colts Qualify for IESA State Wrestling Tournament

  Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the Morrison Junior High School Wrestling team’s Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Sectional Tournament performance. Eight Colts Sectional qualifiers were in action at Riverdale High School, Port Byron, IL, on Saturday, March 6, 2026, seeking their chance to compete at

High School Explores Summer Driver Education Course

  Morrison High School is considering offering both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) phases of Driver Education, during Summer 2026.  If at least ten students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 17, registration deadline, the program will run from Monday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 24. 

MHS Wrestlers Applied Skills; Wright Won 3rd Place Medal

  Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the MHS Wrestling team’s State Tournament performance. Editor’s note:  En route to Bloomington, IL, the team relaxed at Bass Pro Shop for a team photo with four “mustang” hobby horses.  Left-to-right are Caleb Modglin, Eli Modglin, Caleb Carroll, Cael Wright, Patrick

February 23 Morrison School Board Report  

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the  report. The Morrison Board of Education convened on Monday, February 23, 2026, with all members present except Jennifer Patton. Opening comments by Brian Bartoz gave an overview of the Morrison High School Key Club: currently consists of 37 members over all grade levels.

MHS Achieves 1st-Place Finish at Masonic Sectional Tournament

  Scholastic Bowl Advisor Brian Bartoz wrote this press release. Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a Grand Slam, first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Tournament, at Prophetstown High School, on Saturday, February 21, 2026.  Morrison won each of its seven matches, defeating Erie-Prophetstown (280-160); Ashton-Franklin Center (230-130); Annawan