Morrison Junior High 2016-2017 Awards

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement, during the 2016-17 school year.  Assemblies were held in May 2017 to recognize these students. READING AWARDS:             6th Grade – Taylor Swanstrom, Landri Harmon             7th Grade – Allison Taylor             8th Grade – John Winkelman

Kelly Park Bridge Fabricators Near Completion

Soon, an impressive addition to Kelly Park in Morrison, IL, will be put into the hands of City employees for final site work.  An attractive new bridge, at the east end of the park, spans a drainage culvert, carrying people along the popular walking path. Some of the students who

Morrison High School Honors Night 2017

Honors Night at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, is an evening that recognizes and rewards excellence in academic, musical, technical, and athletic endeavors personal development in leadership, patriotism, service, teamwork, and charity upcoming college studies in specific fields. On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, the community and School

Spring into the Arts May 6 and 7

Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, with be transformed into a comprehensive art gallery over the weekend, with original works by students from kindergarten through 12th grade.  Prepare to be amazed by the talented young people in the School District.  Note the wide-ranging skills being taught and

Morrison Tech Graduates its Class of 2017

Forty-two members of the class of 2017 received their Associate in Applied Science degrees from Morrison Institute of Technology on Saturday, April 29, 2017. A capacity crowd of friends and family members filled Morrison Tech’s Parkinson Auditorium, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, to watch the Commencement ceremony.  Graduates received degrees

Morrison High School Grand March April 29

The Roaring 20’s will resurface during Morrison High School Prom on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  The Grand March begins at 4:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Dinner at Deer Valley Golf Club, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL, starts at 6:30. Dancing follows

Volunteers Needed for Junior Achievement

For a small time commitment, you can serve as positive role models to kids, by sharing what you know about working with money, your career journey, and easy-to-understand information about how a business runs.  You might be surprised, but a small amount of your time can be life-changing for students.

Special School Board Meeting April 3

There will be a Special Board Meeting of Morrison Community Unit School District #6, on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  There will be one action item:  Tax Abatement Resolution.

Scholarships Available through CGH

You could be one of the lucky Sauk Valley area students to be selected this year for a Healthcare/Nursing scholarship from the CGH Health Foundation or CGH Auxiliary. Nearly $30,000 will be awarded for the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 semesters to new or current students. Deadline is Friday, March 31, 2017,

2016-17 Senior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the third quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2017:  Allison Houldson, Lilian Maxfield, Emma Melton, Zachariah Osborn, Allyssa Renner, Elizabeth Schmidt, Emma Sitzmore, Brooke Stralow, Shayna VanDerLeest, Maya Zinke Class of 2018:  Isaac

Fulton High School Envirothon Team Is Number 1

Kudos to these Fulton High School studentst for winning the 2017 Envirothon competition for Northwest Illinois Land Use Council #1 (of Stephenson, Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties), held Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Highland Community College Student Center, Freeport, IL.  Left-to-right are Carolyn Graham, Faith VanKampen, Pierre Mure-Ravaud, Larson Barnett,

Southsiders Celebrate “PARCC,” Because “It’s Over!”

The gymnasium at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, held nearly all its 242 enrollees, by 10:15 a.m., on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2017.  Just as across the Irish countryside, there were 40 shades of green to be seen.  Asher Ernst was chic.  But the children were

Wax Museum Combines Drama, Biography, and History

Interdisciplinary studies make for powerful learning experiences.  This was demonstrated before the public on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Southside Grade School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Eighty-eight third graders spread throughout the four classrooms, hallways, lobby, and library, creating a “Wax Museum” that came to life at the tapping

MHS Wins Masonic Scholastic Bowl Competition

Adam Smith, Morrison High School Scholastic Bowl Coach, submitted this report. On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Morrison High School hosted 11 other schools in the annual Masonic Scholastic Bowl competition.  The Masonic Bowl is a 3-class, Statewide Tournament held at 30 sites across Illinois. Morrison competed in Class A and

Pons Win First Place at State IDTA Competition

Here are the Morrison High School Pons members on Friday, February 10, 2017, prior to their 1:00 p.m. departure from the high school parking lot.  The girls were headed for their second 2017 State competition on Saturday, February 11.  Shown left-to-right are Sarah Screnock, Allison Hogue, Megan Szabo, Avary Bielema,