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
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
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,
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
Due to the inclement weather on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will delay start times by two hours.
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
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:
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
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,
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
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
Five Preschool Screening times are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. Parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year, should call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an appointment. Screenings will be
Cast aside your superstition and attend “Family Night Basketball” hosted by Farmers National Bank (FNB) on Friday, February 13, 2015. The bank will pay admission fees for all students in grades Kindergarten through 12 from Prophetstown, and Morrison, IL. Basketball games will match the Morrison Mustangs and Prophetstown Prophets. The
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Semester 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015: Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016: Kelsey
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 2nd Quarter 2014-1015 Honor Roll are listed below. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015: Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, and Kyle Workman Class of 2016: Kelsey Becker, Rebecca