April 14 National Honor Society Induction

The Morrison High School administration would like to invite the public to attend the induction of the 2014-15 National Honor Society Members.   Each student exemplifies the highest standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. This ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the High

March 23 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report. The Board held a Closed Session at the beginning of the meeting, for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Students in the Morrison School District, as well as those in Illinois, are working

Junior High Third Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

The following Morrison Junior High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the third quarter of the 2014-1015 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Jazmine Callan, Emily Henson, Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis, Ashton Smith, Aaron Wolf. 6th Grade Honors – Gabrielle Banks, Kylie Fairbanks,

Morrison High Third Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

The following Morrison High School scholars qualified for Honor Roll status in the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Christian Ufkin, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, Kyle Workman Class

Nominate Your Educator as Teacher of the Year

For the sixth consecutive year, Ashford University, Clinton, IA, will recognize local educators with two special honors. Teachers can apply for a full scholarship for one of the University’s Master’s level teacher education programs. Ashford is accepting nominations for the Teacher of the Year award. The deadline to apply for

Kindergarten Parent Meeting and Experience Day

PARENT MEETING An Informational Kindergarten Parent Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Northside Elementary School Cafeteria, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Parents should bring their child’s original birth certificate, so that we can make a copy for our records.  The Dial 4 screening

March 9 Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2015, at Morrison High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Collective Bargaining will be discussed in Closed Session.  The meeting will be held in the Office of Superintendent Scott Vance,

February 23 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Morrison High School Senior Kaitlyn Anderson requested approval from the Board of Education for an early graduation request.  She addressed the board during the Monday, February 23, 2015, regular meeting.  Only needing a few credits, Anderson plans to finish her high school requirements in time

Christmas Walk Committee Treats Key Club

February 27, 2015, with it’s snow cover and single-digit temperatures, was reminiscent of the Chamber Christmas Walk of Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Two members of the Christmas Walk Committee, Nancy Anderson and Stephanie Vavra, and Chamber Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen met at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL

MHS Junior Class Butter Braid Sale

Just in time for Easter!  The Morrison High School Junior Class will be selling Butter Braid pastries beginning Monday, March 2, through Monday, March 16, 2015.  Made with 100% real butter, Butter Braids are a light and flaky pastry, that is hand-braided.  They come in a variety of mouthwatering fillings:

March 2 Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education of the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Morrison High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Office of Superintendent Scott Vance, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. No action will

Morrison Institute of Technology Visit Day

The public is invited to attend Visit Day at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 7, 2015.  This is an opportunity for the Community to see programs the College offers in Engineering Technology and Computer Network Administration. There will be demonstrations,

Tri-County Early Head Start/Head Start Seeks Enrollment

Enrollment has begun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in the Early Head Start and Head Start Programs.  Call 800-323-5434 or 815-535-0684 for more information, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Tri-County Opportunities Council, 405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, offers education family services health and nutrition services

Morrison Pons Squad Takes State Championship

Head Coach Katie Jakubs submitted this photo. The Illinois Drill Team Association, Class A Kick Division, State Championship competition took place Saturday, February 14, 2015, in Springfield, IL.  Winners of the State Championship are the Morrison High School Pom Pons!  The dozen-member team left the Prairie State Convention Center with