Letter from MCUSD Superintendent Scott Vance

The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 has received several inquiries pertaining to comments made by a Morrison High School student this afternoon, Thursday, November 17, 2016.  Please know that the District takes all such comments seriously and investigates these matters thoroughly. When such matters arise, the District works closely

Madrigals Announce Holiday Dinner and Tea

Editor’s note:  These are previous Madrigal cast members. Under new Choral Director Maria Brown, the Morrison High School Madrigals announce the details of their fast-approaching Madrigal Dinner and Tea.  The Madrigal Dinner and Tea is always entertaining and enriches the Christmas season. A talented group of local youth welcomes you

River Bend Seventh Graders Attend MIT Tech Day

Seventh graders from River Bend Middle School in Fulton, IL, attended Morrison Institute of Technology’s first 2016-2017 Junior High Technology Day, on Friday, November 4, 2016. More than 70 students participated in five, hands-on activities focused on the principles of engineering. Activities included: working in groups to build the tallest

CCC Offers High School Equivalency Test

Clinton Community College offers a High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) program for people wanting to earn a High School Diploma.  Students from Illinois may enter this program.  For more information, contact Clinton Community College’s Adult Basic Education Lead Teacher, Charlene Nicoletto, at 563-244-7185, or Career Navigator, Tami Sachsenmaier, at 563-244-7050.

PTO Craft Show/Bake Sale December 3

The Elementary PTO Craft Fair Committee urges area communities to mark their holiday calendars for Saturday, December 3, 2016.  The PTO will hold its annual Craft Show and Bake Sale that day, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, in Morrison, IL. Admission

Morrison Athletic Boosters Snapshot of Activities

Carrie Melton submitted this article and photo. Morrison Athletic Booster Club is proud to support the athletic programs at the high and junior high schools.  Thanks to the volunteers of the Board, at the Whiteside County Fair, and at other booster events and fundraisers, scrip purchases, and your membership dues,

2016-17 Senior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2017:  Kassidee Church, Allison Houldson, Dylan Keller, Lilian Maxfield, Emma Melton, Zachariah Osborn, Allyssa Renner, Elizabeth Schmidt, Emma Sitzmore, Cody Southern, Brooke Stralow, Tessa Vander

2016-17 Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High students earned Honor Roll status for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. 6th Grade High Honors:  Emma Allison, Ellison Arians, Carter Behrens, Zayden Boonstra, Jerrica Bormann, BayLeigh Brewer, Mark Cyphers, Katherine Eggemeyer, Nelly Gil, Landri Harmon, Madison Haskell, Erika King, Natalie Kitts, Gina

Teachers and Staff Sponsor Project Bundle Up

The chilly weather inspired Morrison Community Unit School District #6 teachers and staff to initiate a winter clothing drive:  “Morrison’s Own Project Bundle Up.”  The donation period is Monday, October 24, through Friday, November 18, 2016. MCUSD #6 is looking for new or gently-used winter apparel.  All sizes from ages

Southside Hallowe’en Parade and Pumpkin Drop

Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will hold their Halloween Parade at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, October 31, 2016, on the playground.  Following will be the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop, at approximately 2:00. The public is welcome to attend the seasonal science project.  Student groups devise the most effective

Morrison Schools Awards Fall Mini-Grants

The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its fall mini-grants of up to $250.  The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching tools and/or curriculum tools, to help enhance student achievement in the classroom. Classroom supplements bought with mini-grant monies are tied to

See Northside Students Saying the Pledge on WQAD

WQAD-TV 8, based in Moline, IL, visited Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 16, 2016.  They featured children in five primary classrooms reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for the camera, at 10:00 a.m. Click here to read the previous article. Each segment airs during Good

You May Enroll Your Child in Preschool

Did you know Morrison Community Preschool still accepts new students during the school year?  Instructor Jen Wolf noted there is room for children ages three-to-five. However, only a few spots are left in our morning class, at Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. If your child turned three

Morrison Fillies Volley for a Cure

On Wednesday, October 5, 2016, Morrison Community High School will present “Volley for a Cure.”  The MHS Fillies Volleyball team will be facing Fulton’s Steamers at 7:00 P.M in Morrison, IL. Join the team before the game for dinner and raffles prizes starting at 4:30 p.m.  Walking tacos and pork

School Board Requests Parent Input on Fees

Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance seeks input from parents.  “The Morrison Community Unit #6 Board of Education is looking at ways in which to increase student participation in extracurricular activities, as well as lessening the financial burden on our District families.  In order to