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

2014-2015 MHS Quarter 1 Honor Roll

Following are Morrison High School students who achieved Honor Roll status during the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2015:  Adrienne Banks, Chance Bender, Noah Blacklock, Kaleb Church, Emily Clark, Hunter Hamstra, Payton Kennedy, Emily Kuehl, Kelsey Middleton, Isabel Vander Bleek, Kyle VanDerLeest, Kyle

Morrison Institute of Technology Visit Day November 1

Morrison Institute of Technology would like to invite you to join us for a visit day November 1st at 10:00 a.m. Visit days are a great opportunity to experience what Morrison Tech has to offer.  Interested students will receive a tour of campus, get a “sneak peek” on what goes

Morrison Junior High First Quarter Honor Roll 2014-15

6th Grade High Honors – Chloe Bielema, Abigail Coons, Colton Linke, Aaron Wolf, Jaysie Pruis, Madeline Sterenberg, Isabel Stuhlman, Austin Adams, Alexandra Bullard, Jordan Gallentine, Ashton Smith. 6th Grade Honors – Emily Henson, Lainie DeMay, Tyler Haan, Tessa Kelm, Anna Mickley, Hannah Schaver, Jazmine Callan, Kylie Fairbanks, Paige Baker, Calob

Morrison School Lunch Menu Change

The following dates have lunch menu changes:  Oct 22, 2014 NO SPAGHETTI Southern Style Breaded Chicken Sandwich WG Bun  Gusto Fries   Peaches  Milk   Oct 24, 2014 Burrito White Bean Salsa Corn Chips  Sour Cream  Pineapple Milk   Oct 28, 2014 Pizza Romaine and Dressing Mandarin Oranges Milk  Sports Bites

Morrison High School Parent/Teacher Conferences

Morrison High School will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 6th and 7th, 2014 at Morrison High School. Conferences will be scheduled at 15 minute intervals beginning on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00 to 6:45 p.m. and on Friday, November 7, from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. . Individual notices will be