American Legion Flag Ceremony

At 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2013, American Legion Post 328-Morrison, IL, participated in the Junior High Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison.  The men held a Flag Folding demonstration as part of the event.  Family members were invited to attend this tribute

Morrison Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High 1st Quarter Honor Roll students are listed below.   6th Grade High Honors – Nicholas Allen, Lindsey Houldson, Jade Stock, Grace Steines, Hannah Stralow, Taylor Stratton, Zailey Greeno, John Taylor, Griffin Vos, Koby Brackemeyer, Gracen Harmon, Ian Hutchison, Nathan Mickley, Jonah Smallins, Brenden Stearns 6th Grade Honors

October 28 School Board Report

Editor’s note:  Lynnette Forth submitted this report. During a regular meeting of the Morrison, IL, School Board on Monday, October 28, 2013, members of the Board covered a lot of material.  Superintendent Suellen Girard’sReport contained information of the possibility of acquiring new software.  The District has a 30-day trial for

Support Morrison Music Department

Going on right now is the Morrison Music Boosters’ Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser.  Please support our students by purchasing a lovely, fresh evergreen wreath, garland, or grave blanket sold by Morrison music students and provided by Wilson Greenhouses & Florist, 103 N. Heaton Street, Morrison, IL. Prices are$16–24″ wreath $25–30″

Whiteside Area Career Center Open House

Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) will host an Open House on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 1608 Fifth Avenue, Sterling, IL.  It will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “We have lots of Morrison, Erie, and Fulton, IL, students who attend WACC,” said Dana Fellows, Director of Technology and

Key Club Donates to PTO Pam Bush Fund

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Principal Joe Robbins accepted a donation of $277 from Hannah Blacklock on Friday, November 1, 2013.  The presentation took place in his office at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Blacklock is Co-President of a dynamic youth service group at Morrison High School:  Key Club.  

Music Mania Brings Beat to Homecoming Week

Editor’s note:  Morgan McCulloh submitted this review of Homecoming Week 2013.  Photos are compliments of the Whiteside News-Sentinel. From Friday, October 4, to Saturday, October 12, 2013, students at Morrison High School took a break from their usual high school routine, to celebrate 2013’s music-themed Homecoming Week. The sounds of

Dr. Suellen Girard to Retire June 2014

Dr. Suellen Girard wrote that on Monday, October 28, 2013, the School Board accepted her retirement for June 2014.  She added, “We plan to stay in Morrison after I retire.”  Her letter to the Board follows. Dear Members of the Board of Education: I truly value being a member of

Post Prom Car Wash October 26

On Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Post Prom Committee will be hosting a free-will donation car wash at Super Wash, Inc, 707 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.   All monies raised will go towards activities and prizes for the students who attend Morrison High School Post

Homecoming Court 2013

The Morrison High School Homecoming Court was announced on Friday, October 4, 2013.  Fifteen teens gathered in front of the building around 3:00 p.m. for a group photograph by Jerry Lindsey.  The King and Queen will be announced at THUSE, Thursday, October 10.  The Homecoming game against the Rockridge Rockets

Pete Harkness Booster Car Raffle

Editor’s note: Lottery fans:  The odds of winning a gas card or car might be better than your usual endeavors.  Even if you do not win, your wager will directly impact MHS athletic program.  So…you win, and so do MHS students. B100 will be doing a live remote broadcast at

Tuesday and Thursday Homework Club

The Morrison Ministers Council and adult volunteers have an offer that students and parents are sure to appreciate.  It is a twice-a-week Homework Club, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  Children in grades three through eight–Southside

Striding for Students Pledge Drive

Building off the success of its recent “Strides for Students” 5K run/walk, Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) announces its “Striding for Students” Pledge Drive.   The recent run/walk netted $4000. Trent Bush (MSF Board President), Todd Schlegel (Morrison alumnus), Darryl Hogue (Morrison Junior High Principal)–shown left-to-right–and Rory Coghlan (Morrison High School teacher)

Community Book Fair at Junior High

Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens

Scholastic Book Fair at Junior High

Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens