2014 Disney Homecoming Parade

Walt Disney could not have designed a more perfect day for a parade.  The Morrison High School Homecoming Parade launched from the 300 block of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 3:00 p.m.  The Walt Disney theme was based on an illogical quotation from “Toy Story” character Buzz Lightyear,  “To

Morrison Head Start Program Has Openings

“I’m really excited about this position!” stated Aubrey Fisher, Morrison, IL, who has been hired as the Lead Head Start Teacher in Morrison for the 2014-1015 school year.   Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Open Bible Fellowship Church, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison.  The

August 28 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report. The Morrison, IL, School Board held a rescheduled meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2014, due to the strong thunderstorm that blew through the area on Monday, August 25.  Schools were without power, but no significant damage was reported.  The junior high building was even made

Junior High Scholastic Book Fair

Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a Scholastic Book Fair, starting Wednesday, September 3, through Wednesday, September 10, 2014, in the library media center.  The Book Fair will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on school days from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. during

Southside Scholastic Book Fair

We hope you can stop by and visit our Welcome Back Book Fair! What:  Southside Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair.  Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event, that helps inspire children to become lifelong readers.  The Book Fair will feature a

Small Fire at Morrison High School

Superintendent Scott Vance reports, “Around noon today[, Friday, August 29, 2014,] a fire alarm sounded at Morrison High School[, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL].  A small fire was discovered, contained, and extinguished immediately.  As a precaution the school was evacuated.  Students have returned and classes will continue as normal for

MCUD Offers Respite for Families After Storm

In an effort to assist those families still without power from yesterday’s [Monday, August 25, 2014,] storm, Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, will be open to the public on Tuesday, August 26….Families may shower, charge cell phones, get a reprieve from the weather, or anything else

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