New Extra-Curricular: eSports Video Gaming

Did you “live in“ the realm of Dungeons & Dragon‍‍s (D&D)?  This fantasy role-playing game was published in 1974 and became wildly popular.  It “is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry,” states Wikipedia.  “D&D introduced the use of [character] classes, and many

Letter from Superintendent Scott Vance

Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of discussion among the community members concerning the Morrison Community School District #6 Board of Education’s decision to move Morrison High School off the Block 8 schedule and onto a seven-period, traditional schedule.  Rest assured that this decision was not

School Dismissal Times

Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance stated, “As we prepare for the start of the 2015-2016 school year, it is important to make note of a slight schedule change to the first week of school.  On Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. On

Shop the Football Apparel Web Store

The Morrison High School Athletic Department would like to announce the opening of the Morrison High School Football Apparel Web Store.  The store will be open through Wednesday, August 19, 2015, so get your orders in now!  Orders will be processed Thursday, August 20, for shipment on Wednesday, August 26. 

Help the Athletic Boosters from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Morrison Athletic Boosters and their team of volunteers staff the gates during the Whiteside County Fair.  Some sell admissions; some verify tickets or Season Passes.  They work four-hour shifts, sharing the responsibility between those “many hands” who “make light work.”  This combined effort is a fundraiser for the Athletic Boosters. 

Administrators Pick Up School Supplies

Less than two weeks before classes resume at Morrison Community Unit School District #6, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance was at the Sauk Valley Foodbank on Thursday, August 6, 2015, to pick up “Back to School” supplies for students at all schools.  Behind Vance is Junior High Principal Joe Robbins.

August 22 Class of 1970 45th Reunion

Dear Classmates, Morrison Class of 1970 will hold our 45th class reunion will be Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, starting at 3:00 p.m.  We will have a hog roast and potluck supper.  We will furnish water, lemonade, and iced tea.  You are free to bring other drinks of

Time to Listen

The  Morrison Community Unit District #6 Board of Directors convened on Monday, July 27, 2015, with only Stephanie Neas, Wolfgang Schmidt, Brandon Shelton, and President Cathleen Vegter in attendance….The evening took a different atmosphere as the library filled with over 40 concerned parents, teachers, and support individuals [who] chose to

Register Online Now for Morrison Schools

Registration at Morrison Community Unit School District #6 for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year is now open.  Please log into your “Skyward Family Access” account or visit www.morrisonschools.org to register your student(s.)  If you have questions about the registration process, please watch the YouTube video which details the steps:  MCUSD

What’s New at Morrison Community Preschool?

Morrison Community Preschool is a not-for-profit agency, which receives partial funding from United Way of Whiteside County and 4C’s.  We offer classes for children ages three through five.  If your child is three years of age by September 1, 2015, he/she qualifies to attend.  Sessions are offered on Monday, Wednesday,

Morrison High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll

Following are Morrison High School students who achieved scholastic excellence during 2nd semester of the 2014-1015 school year.  Congratulations to them all.       4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:Adrienne Banks, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Ashley Greul, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle

Morrison High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Following are Morrison High School students who achieved scholastic excellence during 4th quarter of the 2014-1015 school year.  Congratulations to them all.       4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:Adrienne Banks, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Ashley Greul, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle

Special Board of Education Meeting June 4

The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.  The location is the Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The meeting will be held in Closed Session, to discuss Collective Bargaining.

Morrison Junior High Outstanding Achievers

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2014-15 school year.  Assemblies were held in May to recognize these students. READING AWARDS:    6th Grade – Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis    7th Grade – Lindsey Houldson, Gracen Harmon, Nathan Mickley    8th Grade – Michelle Edwards 

Indoor Graduation Ceremony May 24

The Sunday, May 24, 2015, Morrison High School graduation ceremony will be held in the High School gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.  The school is at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.