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
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,
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-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
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
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
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
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,
Dear Parents and Guardians, As you may know, the Illinois General Assembly failed to reach an agreement on a State Budget before its adjournment. With the budget impasse entering into its eleventh month, many people in the State are speculating about the possibility of no State appropriations for K-12 education,
“We are in desperate need of new uniforms for all [16] of the girls,” lamented Coach Katelyn Sedig. “I believe they were purchased three years ago. They have been altered so many times, they are falling apart!” A basic uniform consists of a skirt and sleeveless, shell top. “They run
Below are Morrison High School students who earned Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Following are Honor Roll students for the second semester. FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016: Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Ilirijana Dzeladini, Colleen Elfline, Emmily
The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2015-16 school year. Assemblies were held in May to recognize these students. READING AWARDS: 6th Grade – Brady Wolf, Cadie Unger, and Kate Henson 7th Grade – Anna Mickley 8th Grade – Keegan Anderson
Mrs. Connelly’s and Ms. Swansons kindergarten classes from Northside School recently enjoyed a tour of Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The kids visited the tellers, the drive up, bookkeeping, and the vault area during their tour. For Ms. Swanson’s class, Community State Bank’s kids savings account
Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class recently enjoyed a tour of Triumph Community Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, across from the fire station. The students liked practicing their counting skills, learning about saving money with a Red Apple Savings account, and seeing their classmates on TV. There were also many
Three days after today, Friday, May 20, 2016, school children will be on the loose in Morrison, IL. This summer, many will travel around town by bicycle. Apropos of that, the annual Bicycle Safety talk and helmet donation was scheduled at 9:30 a.m., in the cafeteria of Southside School, 100