Southside Readers are Rewarded

Nine Southside School students in grades three-through-five received a well-deserved reward for their superior reading achievement, during the 2017-2018 school year.  On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, they were summoned to the office at 11:00 a.m. for a lunch trip to DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL.

MIT 2018 Spring Semester Academic Honors

Morrison Institute of Technology is pleased to announce our Academic Honors for the Spring semester ending Tuesday, May 1, 2018.  The students who achieved a 3.90 or better GPA have been named to the President’s List.  The students who have achieved a 3.50 to 3.89 GPA have been named to

District #6 Spring Into the Arts Exhibit is Amazing

Morrison High School Art Instructors installed hundreds of pieces of creative endeavors, on behalf of their Kindergarten-through-grade-12 students, during the Spring Art Show.  Installed along the Junior High School halls were pieces of art from every student in the school system!  The overall impression commanded awe–for the plethora of media

Soaring Tarzan the Musical May 12-13

Editor’s note:  Morrison High School teacher Brian Bartoz submitted these photos. Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, opened a three-day run on Friday, May 11, 2018.  The stage was transformed into the African jungle, and characters flew through the air like jungle creatures!  This show is for all

April ??? Rotary Students of the Month

At the Wednesday, February 28, 2018, meeting, Morrison Rotary Club announced the February 2018 Students of the Month.  The honorees are Avary Bielema and Grant Slater. Avary is the daughter of Cory and Jennifer Bielema.  She was a member of Student Council all four years of high school.  She was

May 9 MHS Mental Health Awareness Fair

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold a Mental Health Awareness Fair, organized by the MHS Student Council.  The fair will run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Local service providers will be on hand, in the gymnasium, with information on the services

Prom 2018 Royalty: Britt Ottens and Avary Bielema

The Grand March across the Morrison High School auditorium stage, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, prior to Prom, was regal indeed.  The program listed 113 students.  Every one of them was groomed, coiffed, and dressed for the special occasion.  This included Chace Garland and Dillon

Bicycle Safety Program for Third and Fourth Graders

Friends of the Parks Foundation, Morrison Rotary, Morrison Police Department, and DQ Grill & Chill hosted the annual Bicycle Safety program, in the cafeteria at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, on Friday, May 11, 2018. Each year third graders are informed about safe riding practices, laws for riders,

April 28 Morrison Institute of Technology Graduation

The Morrison Institute of Technology Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., in the Auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. All graduates will receive an Associate in Applied Science. degree. Attached is the list of graduates, parent names, and hometown. 

Morrison Schools Fine Arts Weekend May 12-13

Mark your calendar for Mother’s Day weekend and join Morrison Schools in celebrating the Arts! Morrison Schools would like to invite the public to attend our Fine Arts weekend.  The annual Spring into the Arts Exhibit, sponsored in part by the Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA), will take place Saturday,

2018 Morrison High School Prom Court

Editor’s note:  Jerry Lindsey took the group photograph. Members of the 2018 Morrison High School Prom Court include, left-to-right, back row, Jacob Brown (Junior) and Seniors Grant Abel, Britt Ottens, Grant Slater, Reilly Dolan, and Alex Cartwright; front row, Amy Monti (Junior) and Seniors Quinn Sedig, Madison Steines, Carissa Ferry,

MHS Library Awarded $2000 Grant

On  Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Jennifer Stevenson, Morrison High School Librarian wanted to share good news. “The Morrison High School library was awarded a $2000 ‘Back to Books’ Grant through the Illinois State Library.  This money will fund an update of the non-fiction section, to better assist student research, as

May 19 Morrison Junior High Indoor Garage Sale

On Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Morrison Junior High will hold an indoor garage sale, as a fundraiser for student activities.  The Student Activities Account is used to fund field trips, student-assignment notebooks, incentives, and awards. Individual or group sellers may rent a 10’x10′ square

Mayor Focuses on Leadership During MHS Visit

Editor’s note:  Morrison High School American Government teacher Brian Bartoz contributed to this report. Mayor Everett Pannier shared his insights on leadership, collaboration, and local government in Morrison, IL, during his Friday, April 6, 2018, visit with students enrolled in Morrison High School’s American Government and Advanced Speech classes.   The

Morrison FFA Focuses on Slow-Moving Vehicle Safety

Editor’s note:  Morrison High School Agricultural Education teacher and FFA advisor William “Buddy” Haas and Driver Education teacher Brian Bartoz contributed to this report. Morrison High School’s FFA chapter teamed up with Rock River Lumber and Grain Company, to provide students with a first-hand perspective of the need to drive cautiously