Southside Earns Academic Improvement Award

Morrison Southside School Principal Joe Robbins received a lettter and certificate from the Illinois State Board of Education, dated April 2014, that brought a commendation to “you and all your staff for all the hard work required to help students demonstrate academic improvement over the last three years.” Southside, located

“The Wizard of Oz” Visits this Weekend

Here is a memorable Mother’s Day gift for your loved one.  Bring Mom, Grandma, and their children and grandchildren to meet The Great and Powerful Oz!  He is the one on the left, shown with Glinda-the-Good-Witch and the Emerald City Guard. Morrison High School will present the iconic musical “The

MIT Hosts 7th Grade Tech Day

On Friday, April 25, 2014, Morrison Institute of Technology hosted the 7th grade class from Morrison Junior High School for an Applied Science and Technology Day.  Approximately 75 students participated in five hands-on activities, focused on the principles of engineering. One activity included working in groups to build the tallest

MHS to Present “Wizard of Oz”

Here is an entertaining idea to honor Mom or Grandma, whild bringing pleasure to the entire family.  Buy her a ticket to attend Morrison High School ‘s presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.”  The drama will be held the weekend of Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 11, 2014, in

Morrison High School Honors Night May 6

Everyone is cordially invited to attend Honor’s Night at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  Honor’s Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium and will be followed immediately by refreshments in the cafeteria.  

Traffic Flow Change at Junior High and Southside

Editor’s note:  Morrison Junior High Prinicipal Darryl Hogue submitted the following article.  Click here to see the map of parking lot changes. To increase safety for students who use the parking lot between the Junior High and Southside school, the [Morrison Community Unit] District [#6] has worked closely with Police

2014 Prom Court

Jerry Lindsey captured the Morrison High School 2014 Prom Court on Friday, April 11, 2014, before classes began.  Prom is Saturday, April 26, and will be held at Vista Grande, 2141 16th Street NW, Clinton, IA.  Prior to the event, students will promenade across the auditorium stage during the annual

Induction into National Honor Society

April is a new beginning for National Honor Society, a prestigious scholarly, and service organization for high school students.  The NHS Induction Ceremony welcomed 18 members to the local organization on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  There are now 30 members, as

MHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

The Morrison High School students below earned Honor Roll status for the 3rd quarter of the 2013-2014 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2014:  Shannon Finneran, Anna Hogue, Brandi Hosford, Daniel Humphrey, Morgan McCulloh, Abby Mickley, Paige Shirk, Trever Troutman, Cassidy VanZuiden, Brennah Zuidema Class of 2015:  Noah Blacklock,

March 24 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted the following report. School board members in the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 met on Monday, March 24, 2014, in the Superintendent’s office for a regular meeting.  Approval of the agenda was granted.  Board members also approved previous minutes of:     A. Regular Board meeting of February

March Madness 2014

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was a-buzz inside and out, on Friday, March 14, 2014, during the annual March Madness and Meet the Players event. From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., licensed drivers age 18 and older could test drive one of five Ford vehicles, courtesy of Pete

2013-14 Morrison Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Following are Morrison Junior High scholars who attained status on the third quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade High Honors – Zailey Greeno, Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Grace Steines, Taylor Stratton, Hannah Stralow, John Taylor, Hannah Wallander, Nicholas Allen, Jade Stock, Kara Saville. 6th Grade Honors – Griffin Vos, Alyssa Meiers,

“Drive 4 UR School” March 14

The Morrison Athletic Boosters is teaming up again with Pete Harkness Ford-Lincoln, Inc., Sterling, IL, for a “Drive 4 UR School” event.  Ford Motor Company will make a $20 donation, up to a total of $6000 to a participating high school! School budgets are tight.  Schools are often underfunded in

February 24 School Board Report

Lynnette Forth submitted this report.     High School Principal Scott Vance was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Morrison School District at the Monday, February 24, 2014, board meeting.  Vance will officially begin on Friday, May 30.  Upon receiving his Superintendent Endorsement, Vance will act as sole Superintendent for the Morrison district.