Schools Close; Career Center Remains Open

Due to electrical power outages, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be closed Tuesday, August 26, 2014.  However, the Morrison High School bus to the Whiteside Area Career Center will leave at the regular time.

Pick Up Student Chromebooks August 13 or 14

Morrison Community Unit District #6 is proud to announce the approval of a one-to-one technology/learning initiative.  This program will put an iPad in the hands of every student in Pre-K through Grade 2 and a Google Chromebook in the hands of every student in Grades 3-12.  With the ever-changing climate

July 28 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report. Members of the Morrison Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office.  Following approval of the Monday, June 23, board meeting and the finance committee meeting of June 23, members learned information on the ALICE training

MHS Opening Night August 14

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold their first “Opening Night” on Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  All high school students and parents are encouraged to attend. The agenda follows. 5:00 to 6:00 Freshmen Orientation in the gym for all incoming 9th graders.

August 9 School “Make a Difference Day”

Morrison Community Unit District #6 will host the second annual “Make a Difference Day” on Saturday, August 9, 2014, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Can you help prepare the schools and grounds for the new academic year?  If so, contact Tori Eads or Assistant Superintendent Scott Vance, in the Unit District

Quad-City Times Salutes Area Graduates

Each year the Quad-City Times invites high schools in Illinois and Iowa counties served by the newspaper to nominate graduating seniors for the “Salute to Academics & Achievements” recognition.  This recognition is based on seven possible categories:  academics; the arts; humanities; leadership; math/the sciences; vocational education’ youth journalist.  To access

Free Summer GED Classes

Ongoing classes are available at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, for those wishing to complete their General Educational Development (GED.)  Simply attend a class session on the ground floor, room G-7, to register with retired educator Paul Miller.  Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 to

MJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Following are the Morrison, IL, Junior High School scholars who achieved Honor Roll status during the 4th quarter of the 2013-1014 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Zailey Greeno, Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Grace Steines, Taylor Stratton, Hannah Stralow, Nathan Mickley, Jonah Smallins, Hannah Wallander, Nicholas Allen, Jade Stock.

Southside Talent Show Ends School Year

On the last day of elementary school, routine classes are routinely substituted by creative activities.  Southside third, fourth, and fifth graders enjoyed a talent show of their peers, in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Beginning at 8:15 a.m., the youngest went first and were then

MHS 2nd Semester Honor Roll

Following are the scholars of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, who achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd semester of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:Hannah Blacklock, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Hannah Rillie, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class

MHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Following are the scholars of Morrison High School, Morrison, IL, who achieved Honor Roll status for the 4th quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:Shannon Finneran, Allyson Gray, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Kirsti McNeece, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Sarah

Morrison Junior High Promotes 73

The Morrison High School auditorium is nearly always a place of shared joy.  So it was on Thursday, May 29, 2014, as 73 eighth grade students were promoted to high school before family and friends.  Prior to the 7:00 p.m. exercises, student-produced videos were displayed on a screen above the

Darryl Hogue Accepts Fulton Superintendency

One of Morrison Junior High Principal Darryl Hogue’s last duties was conducted on Thursday, May 29, 2014, as he presented promotional certificates to 73 eighth graders.  As they move forward as Morrison High School students, their principal advances his educational career. Hogue accepted a significant promotion of his own.  On

School Budget Public Hearing June 23

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Morrison Community Unit District #6 in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, the amended budget for said School District for the fiscal year [which began] July 1, 2013, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at