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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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 &
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
Each Halloween, Morrison High School Key Club members support UNICEF by seeking door-to-door donations, rather than candy. You will know the “big kids” who knock on your door are Key Clubbers by the orange UNICEF collection boxes they present. These youth will visit homes during the regular Morrison, IL, trick-or-treat
Trunk-or-Treat will be presented by Morrison High School Thespian Troupe 1060, on Friday, October 30, 2015. The Halloween fun begins at 2:30 p.m. in the school parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Staff member Meagan Zahora explained, “This kid-friendly event is a great way to trick-or-treat in a fun
It is never too early to start shopping for those in need. Morrison Institute of Technology welcomes all Morrison residents to drop off new toys for the “Toys for Tots” drive. The drop location is in the administration building at the back of their campus, at 701 Portland Avenue (IL
The public and those interested in attending Morrison Institute of Technology are invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, November 7, 2015. This is an opportunity to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer