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

PTO Fundraiser

Morrison Elementary PTO has devised a new and exciting fundraiser to support local schools.  They have planned a photo craft night on Friday, October 7, 2016, in the Northside School gymnasium, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  The creativity begins at 6:30 p.m. Three projects are offered.  The fee includes

Extracurricular Schedule Changes, September 29-October 1

Gregg Dolan announces the following “several changes to the extracurricular schedule for the next three days.” Volleyball will play tonight, Thursday, September 29, 2016, as scheduled.  The Frosh/Soph game starts at 5:00 p.m., with the Varsity game to follow. Friday’s football game has been rescheduled for Saturday night, October 1,

2016 Morrison Homecoming Court

Here are members of the 2016 Morrison High School Homecoming Court. In the front, left-to-right, are Shanna Hudson (freshman); Hanna Brown (sophomore); Randi Heusinkveld (junior);Courtney Stearns (senior); Emma Sitzmore (senior); Emma Melton (senior);Lillian Maxfield (senior) In the back, left-to-right, are Brevin Pruis (sophomore); Brad Miller (junior); Bryce Smith (senior); Ben Vanderlaan (senior);

WQAD Records Northside Pledge of Allegiance

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.  Such filmings are part of the television station’s outreach to communities.  At

“Tackle Cancer” Event

On Friday, October 7, 2016, Morrison High School will play Orion, IL, in football.  The Orion Boosters are organizing a “Tackle Cancer” event.  They have created some clothing items for sale.  Please use the following link to view the merchandise: http://www.qualitygroupprinting.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=642/category_id=6/mode=prod/prd642.htm Morrison High School Student Council has volunteered to help

Balloon Release August 25 for Shannon Huizenga

Morrison Junior High School Principal Joe Robbins reported, “Today[, Thursday, August 25, 2016,] is our first home Volleyball game at Morrison Junior High School[, 305 E. Winfield Street], and Meet the Players is tonight at Morrison High School[, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL].  Brooke and Abby Huizenga both want to

School Board Will Meet to Approve New Staff

The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education will conduct a Special Meeting on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, In the Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The sole purpose of the meeting is to approve new certifiedstaff hires for the 2016-2017 school year. There will

Preschool: New Director, New Location

Community Preschool has recently moved its classroom to Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Unfortunately, due to changes in State fire code regulations, Morrison United Methodist Church no longer meets Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) requirements.  The renovations necessary to stay at the church were strongly considered,