Schools Will Drop E-Pay Payment Option

Attention Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Parents/Guardians: Due to technical issues, the District will no longer be using Illinois E-Pay as a format for processing credit card payments. If you wish to use a credit card to pay for fees and/or lunch accounts, please stop into the Unit District

Rotary and BLIND Program Bring Books to Students

Several of Santa’s local elves collaborated to bring the gift of reading to Northside School children.  Morrison Rotary Club’s Literacy Committee funded the purchase of a book for every child, in Pre-K through second grade.  Morrison High School members of the BLIND program wrapped them.  Placing a book in the

Morrison Pons Squad Takes First at Regional

The Illinois Drill Team Association, Class A Kick Division, Regional competition took place Saturday, December 12, 2015, in Dunlap, IL.  First place winners of their first competition of the season were the Morrison High School Pom Pons.  They scored 83.4 points of a possible 100, showcasing their expertise, strength, and

Northside Students Sing for MCH

Patients, staff, and guests of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, were serenaded by the Kindergarten and 1st grade students from Northside Elementary school.  The children performed on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Ms. Scholl led the kindergarten kids in classics, such as “All I Want for Christmas

Elementary Schools Donate 142,141 Pennies!

The United Way of Whiteside County annual “penny” drive at area schools raised over 1 million pennies ($10,000).  At Northside School, 520 N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL, the United Way held a popcorn party with Ms Smith’s kindergarten class.  The children turned in 12,409 pennies ($124.09) for the United

Key Club Stocks Food Pantry Shelves

Morrison High School Key Club held a Food Drive to benefit the Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  The drive ran from Monday, November 11, 2015, through Friday, November 20.  This was a competition between 4th hour classes. MHS students and staff raised $800 in cash, as well as five vehicles worth

Madrigal Dinner and Tea Reservations Close December 11

As 2015 moves to an end, Morrison Madrigal Singers work hard rehearsing for upcoming performances and participating in a number of community events.  With the holiday season in full gear, they have performed at the Sterling Mall and Community General Hospital in Sterling, IL, and the Prophetstown, IL, Love Light

Morrison Schools Foundation Grant Awards

The Morrison Schools Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2015-16 1st Quarter mini-grants, of up to $250, and its first Super Grant.  The MSF Classroom Mini-Grant program funds teacher requests for special teaching or curriculum tools, to help enhance student achievement in the classroom.  Classroom supplements bought

Unit District Meeting November 30

The regular meeting of the Morrison Community School District #6 Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015.  The meeting will take place in the office of the Superintendent beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Order K & R Pointsettias from Preschool

Morrison Community Preschool is taking orders for K & R Greenhouse’s locally-grown poinsettias through Friday, November 20, 2015. Proceeds from the sale will go toward activities, supplies, and classroom upgrades that enhance the students’ preschool experience.  Help spread some holiday cheer and support Morrison’s preschoolers, with these beautiful blooms! Click

Open Forum re: Taxes and School Financial Status

Morrison Community Unit District #6 Superintendent Scott Vance reports the MCUD Board of Education will host an Open Forum for the community, Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Main topics of this forum will be the

Athletic Boosters Sponsor Donkey Basketball

LuEllen Lee submitted this feature. If you’re looking for a great comedy show and entertainment for the whole family, you have to see the Dairyland Donkey Basketball game!  Morrison Athletic Boosters is sponsoring the fun on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Morrison High School,643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Doors open

Morrison Post Prom Selling Bergner’s Booklets

Morrison Post Prom is preparing for the MHS Junior-Senior Prom, which will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016.  As a fundraiser, they are selling “Bergner’s Community Days” coupon booklets for $5. Each booklet contains a $10 coupon good on almost any merchandise item of $10 ormore a 25% off shopping

Help Support Morrison Music Department

The Morrison Music Booster’s Annual Wreath Sale fundraiser has begun.  Please support our Junior and Senior High band and chorus students, by purchasing a lovely, fresh evergreen wreath, garland, or grave blanket.  Seasonal greens are being sold by our music students for MMB.  They are provided by Wilson Greenhouses &

Southside Pumpkin Drop a Smashing Success

At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015, 229 Southside School costumed students shivered single-file around and around the playground in the annual Halloween Parade.  It was a blustery, chilly morning at 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.        After seeing everyone else’s attire, teachers and children went inside