Look for Key Club UNICEF Trick-or-Treaters

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 October 30

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

Morrison Institute of Technology Toys for Tots Drive

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

November 7 Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology

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

Letter from Superintendent Vance re: Assembly

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s): On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Phil Chalmers, an expert on school violence and bullying, will be speaking with our Junior High and High School students.  Phil’s message will be a very honest description of school violence and bullying and may be disconcerting for some students.  Per Phil’s request,

Morrison Junior High 2015-16 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High students earned Honor Roll status for the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. 6th Grade High Honors –Alexandria Allen, Clara Bush, Corrine Carroll, Rachel Coyle, Laney Edgeton, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Katherine Henson, Quinn James, Hannah Lambdin, Hunter Newman, Kristen Peters, Trey Strating, Allison

Morrison High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status, in the first quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016:  Kaitlyn Anderson, Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Andrew Bird, Rebecca Coyle, Adam Deter, Abigail Houzenga, Emily Hutchison, Kyle McCoy, Molly Mickley, Michael Popkin,

MHS Parent/Teacher Conferences

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6, 2015.  Refreshments will be available. Conferences are an Open House format.  Please plan on 15 minute intervals to see your student’s teachers.  Doors are open from 1:00 until 6:45 p.m.

Anti-Bullying Programs for Students and Adults

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Angie VanderVinne are spearheading a Phil Chalmers “True Lies” bullying PowerPoint program on Thursday, October 29, 2015.  There will be three assemblies at Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  VanderVinne stated, “These assemblies address the bullied kids, as well as the

THUSE Activities October 8

In preparation of Morrison High School Homecoming, THUSE will be tonight, Thursday, October 8, 2015.  Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. at the High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The schedule of events follows. 6:00 Powder Puff Football (Sophomores/Juniors vs. Seniors/Freshmen) 6:15 Senior Dads’ Football 6:30 Class Competitions Fast and

Special Board of Education Meeting October 8

The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at  Morrison High School, Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The 4:00 p.m. meeting, stated Superintendent of School Scott Vance, “will be a presentation by

Alumni Madrigal Singers’ Names Needed

Editor’s note:  The alumni discount ticket price has been amended from 8% to 20%. Morrison High School Madrigal Singers have great cause to celebrate!  This year marks their 40th year anniversary–making them one of the oldest Madrigal programs in the Midwest. The concept of Madrigal Choirs was introduced nearly 60

Morrison Homecoming Court and Schedule

Photo by Jerry Lindsey The Morrison High School 2015 Homecoming Court includes students left-to-right.  Emma Renkes (F), Madison Steines (So), Brooke Stralow (J), Lydia Bender (Sr), Sydney Beveroth (Sr), Autumn VanBuren (Sr), Emily Wallander (Sr), and Sarah Ostrander (Sr.)  One Senior girl was unavailable.Jarrett Wiebenga (F), Aaron Deter (So), Dylan

Regular Board of Education Meeting September 28

The Board of Education of Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2015, at Morrison High School, Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.