Two Positions Open at Morrison Community Preschool

Morrison Community Preschool is seeking candidates for a Director/Teacher and an Aide for the 2016-2017 school year.  The school, which is currently held at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will be housed at Northside Elementary, 520 N. Genesee Street. Interested applicants can view the Morrison Community

MJHS 8th Grade Boys Earn State Championship

The Morrison Junior High School Eighth Grade boys track and field team earned the 2016 IESA State Championship, by outscoring  St. Andrews of Rock Falls, IL, by 20 points in the chilly weather of East Peoria, IL. The Morrison track and field team journeyed to the Eastside Centre in East

2016 Morrison High School Honors Night

Surrounding colleges, Unit School District #6, businesses and organizations, and individuals paid tribute to Morrison, IL, High School’s remarkable students, during the Honors Night recognitions on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.  Beginning in the High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m., Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance welcomed the audience; High School Principal

Celebrate the Arts on Mother’s Day Weekend

This Mother’s Day Weekend, join the local schools in celebrating the Arts, by attending 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, May 7, 2016, from noon to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May

School Lunch Menu Changes

School lunch menus for Monday, May 2,  and Wednesday, May 4, 2016, will be changed. Monday we will serve Chicken FajitaShellSalsa/sour creamShredded lettuceFruitMilk. Wednesday we will serve (High School and Junior High) French Bread Pizza(Southside and Northside) Pepperoni PizzaGreen BeansFruitMilk Cookie.

2016 Prom Grand March

Attractive staging illustrated the “Enchanted Forest” theme of Morrison High School Prom on Saturday, April 30, 2016, during the Grand March across the stage.  The auditorium was filled with family and friends, who came to admire the alluring attendees.  Although she came primarily to see her niece, a local woman stated

“Shrek” Cast Practices Song and Dance

On Mother’s Day weekend, Friday, May 6, through Sunday, May 8, 2016, Morrison High School will premier “Shrek the Musical.” This funny, family-friendly fairy tale explores the idea of “happily ever after,” even though life does not always turn out the way we expect. The production is based on the hit animated

2016 Prom Court

The 2016 Morrison High School Prom Court assembled on Friday, April 29.  Ten Seniors and two Juniors are arranged left-to-right. In front are Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Brooklyn Gallentine, Lauren Pannier, and Jaeden Workman (Junior.) In back are Mason Muur, Michael Popkin, Tate Renkes, Justin Rodriguez, Benjamin Tegeler,

Deadline Extended to Purchase MHS Yearbook

The deadline to purchase the 2015-16 Morrison High School yearbook, “Small Town Big Dreams,” has been extended to Thursday, April 28, 2016.  Order forms are available in the high school office and library, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Make checks payable to MHS Activity Account for $60 at the school.

Letter from Superintendent Vance

Good Afternoon, As many of you know Morrison High School and the Morrison Community [#6] School District suffered a tragic and unexpected loss last Thursday[, April 14, 2016,] with the passing of Mr. Rod Scott.  Mr. Scott taught in the Morrison School District for 26 years, touching the lives of

Preschool Registrations Being Accepted

Morrison Community Preschool is currently accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year.  Tuition and registration information may be picked up at Morrison Community Preschool, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Classes are located in Morrison United Methodist Church. Enrollment is based on a first-come first-served basis.  The phone contact is 815-772-7158.

2016 K-12 Art Exhibit

The public is invited to a Mother’s Day weekend event filled with the fine arts.  Morrison Community Unit School District #6 and C.A.P.A., the organization that brings you Paint The Town and so much more, are once again sponsoring a District-wide art show at the Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  It is free to

April 13 National Honor Society Induction

On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, 21 current National Honors Society Members inducted almost-as-many new Seniors (two) and Juniors (16) into the organization.  Current members are Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Andrew Bird, Jordan Bush, Allysa Criss, Adam Deter, Colleen Elfline, Danika Habben, Emily Hutchison, Rachel Magana, Kyle McCoy, Molly

Rotary Club to Send Students to Leadership Camp

Morrison Rotary Club is sponsoring nine Morrison High School students who will attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp in May 2016.  The camp is located at the Lorado Taft Campus of Northern Illinois University in Oregon, IL.  Sophomores who applied and were chosen include, left-to-right, front:  Samantha Makl,

Morrison High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The scholars listed below achieved placement on the Morrison High School Third Quarter Honor Roll for the 2015-2016 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016:Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Andrew Bird, Allysa Criss, Ilirijana Dzeladini, Colleen Elfline, Rachel Magana, Kyle McCoy, Molly Mickley, Mason Muur, Sarah Ostrander, Autumn