Morrison High Second Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

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

2015-2016 Preschool Screenings

Preparations are in place to identify the youngest members of Morrison Community Unit School District #6.  Five Preschool Screening times are available for parents of children ages three to five, who plan to enroll the youngsters for the upcoming school year. Call Northside Grade School at 815-772-2153 to schedule an

2015-2016 Kindergarten Screenings

Screenings will be held on two days next month for children entering Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.  All screenings will take place at Northside Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Please call 815-772-2153 to make an appointment for one of the following dates: Thursday, February 19, 2015–from

Junior High Spelling Bee Winners

On Monday, January 12, 2015, 23 students in 6th through 8th grade competed in the annual spelling bee at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. After nine rounds, seventh-grader Hannah Stralow won the bee by spelling the word “surrogate” in the championship round. Jacob Brown, eighth grade,

Morrison Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

Following are scholars who achieved placment on the 2014-15 Morrison Junior High Second Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors–Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Emily Henson, Colton Linke, Jaysie Pruis, Ashton Smith, Aaron Wolf Honors–Paige Baker, Gabrielle Banks, Jazmine Callan, Anthony Fulton, Jordan Gallentine, Robert Hahn, Tessa Kelm, Anna Mickley, Thomas

WACC Honors Ilirijana Dzeladini

Ilirijana Dzeladini, a Junior from Morrison High School, was recently named December [2014] Student of the Month for her outstanding effort and performance at Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 Fifth Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  She is in the Allied Health class at WACC.  Her parents are Resul and Mira Dzeladini.

Mustang Wrestling Celebrates 50 Years

Quickly!  Who was the first High School wrestling coach?  You have several opportunities to meet him Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Look for him during the meets against Rock Ridge and Mercer County, beginning at 11:00 a.m.; while touring the wrestling room; at

December 22 School Board Report

Editor’s note:  The following School Board Report was submitted by Lynette Forth. Members of the Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Elementary Principal Jennifer Oetting noted that 5th grade students from Mr. Eyrich’s class

Updated Menu Changes to School Lunches

Due to additional changes in the school calendar, these adjustments were made to the 2015 lunch menus at Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools. Monday, January 12:Italian Chicken Patty Whole-grain BunSeasoned Potato CubesFruit and Milk Tuesday, January 13:Quesadilla Sour Cream/SalsaRomaine and DressingCarrots and Ranch (available at the High School only)Fruit and

Grade School Penny Campaign Winners

Pictured are 1458 shiny pennies.  These tiniest United States currency units can add up to sizeable amounts and provide counting fun for youngsters. Their combined quantity can also make an impact to help others. United Way of Whiteside County held their annual Penny Drive in all local schools during September

Head Start 50th Anniversary Event December 4

Bob Filner stated, “The government gets it right on Head Start.  We are providing opportunities for children in underserved areas, where parents may not be able to afford preschool, so they can begin their schooling with a running, or ‘head,’ start.”Head Start is celebrating 50 years of proving services Nationwide

Music Students Participate in Regional Festivals

On Saturday, November 22, 2014, 24 Morrison Junior High and High School students will collaborate with hundreds of other students from 105 northwestern Illinois schools, at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 8 Festival.  These students will work together in a day of rehearsals, to put together three concerts of

Morrison High School Key Club–Unsung Heroes

This article was submitted by Kris Bielema, Morrison Kiwanis Advisor to the MHS Key Club. The Morrison High School Key Club is 79 members strong. Key Club International is part of Kiwanis International. The MHS Key Club has been sponsored and diligently supported by the Morrison Kiwanis  since 1997. MHS

WACC Open House November 10

Connect.  Discover.  Explore.  Learn.  These action verbs exemplify students who attend the Whiteside Area Career Center. Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host their annual Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014.  The location is 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL. What is the function of