Morrison High School Open House September 4

Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will be holding Open House on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.    Please come to visit a minute or two with your child’s teachers and enjoy refreshments in the cafeteria.

McDonald’s Gathers School Supplies

Morrison Community School District #6 Superintendent Dr. Suellen Girard is grateful to Alyssia Dittmar.  The Store Manager of the local McDonald’s restauant, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, assisted a community drive to collect school supplies.  They also donated “ten or 15 backpacks,” Dittmar said.   The idea originated from Operational

Missionz For Kidz Backpack Program

For the third year straight, Crossroads Community Church sponsored the Missionz For Kidz Backpack program.  The idea behind this outreach is to equip every student in grades PreK-12th grade with a backpack, filled with the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.  Crossroads Community Church is a non-profit organization

Rotary Brings Student from Thailand

Rock Falls, and Morrison, IL, Rotary Clubs have sponsored an exchange student through the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program.  Kritsana Jedjinda is from Thailand; call him Krits for short.   He speaks at least three other languages, including English, Japanese, and some Chinese. He is a Senior student this year

Public Hearing and School Board Report

Lynnette Forth filed this report. A Public Hearing was held during the Monday, August 12, 2013, meeting of the Morrison Board of Education. The meeting concerned the intent of the District to issue $600,000 in Working Cash Fund bonds, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the

Good Times for the Class of 1973

Gray skies and cool weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of Morrison’s Class of 1973, when they met on Saturday, July 2, 2013, for their 40th reunion at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, Morrison, IL.  Fifty-eight members of the class gathered, along with friends from the classes of 1972 and 1974.  Former

Red Cross Back-to-School Safety Tips

Morrison IL, children will begin the new school year on Monday, August 19, 2013.  The American Red Cross has steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to the classroom safer.  Adults can take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED course, so they will have the knowledge

July 10 School Board Report

Jean Eggemeyer submitted this report. Jim Prombo, Board President, called meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, and ordered the roll call.  All members were present.  Prombo led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The agenda and minutes of four previous meetings were approved. Superintendent’s ReportSuperintendent Suellen Girard

Key Club Hosts Blood Drive

The Morrison High School Key Club hosts its 3rd annual Summer Blood Drive through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Wednesday, July 24, 2013.  It runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  Key Club is earning grant money for hosting this

Message to Morrison re: Thanks, Volunteers

As the funding from State and Federal sources has taken a nosedive in recent years, volunteers and support groups have helped to keep our programs first-rate.  The time, materials, and money that have been given are what make the real difference in our school system.  In recognition of their efforts,

Class of 1953 to Hold 60th Reunion

The Morrison High School Class of 1953 will hold its 60th Reunion on Saturday, August 10, 2013.  Please save the date on your calendars.  There will be a lunch at Morrison-Rockwood State Park and supper at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.  If there is interest, golf

Junior High 4th Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High Schoolers earned placement on the 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 6th Grade 4.0– Jacob Brown, Steven Kramoski, Mackenzie Ryder, Meghan Sterenberg, Peyton Tegeler. 6th Grade High Honors – Molly Neumann, Katelyn Vos, Drew Walters, Cassandra Osborn, Allison Hogue, Dillon Still, Noah VanZuiden.   6th Grade Honors

Junior High Awards and Honor Roll

The following awards were presented to Morrison Junior High students for outstanding achievement during the 2012-13 school year.  Assemblies were held in May 2013 to recognize them.  The Honor Roll is at the end of the article. PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS:6th Grade – Steven Kramoski, Noah VanZuiden, Drew Walters, Jarrett

High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll

The following Morrison High Schoolers earned placement on the 2012-2013 2nd Semester Honor Roll. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2013:Billie Conner, Madison Cromwell, Kaitlyn Finneran, Kaitlyn Fricker, Calvin Harridge, Savannah Horn, Victoria Horn, Caitlynn Kruse, Gregory Magana, Cassandra Meurs, Alyssa Patten, Olivia Vander Bleek, Alyssa Workman Class of 2014:Cory Brown,

High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison High Schoolers earned placement on the 2012-2013 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2013:Billie Conner, Madison Cromwell, Heather Elfline, Kaitlyn Finneran, Kaitlyn Fricker, Calvin Harridge, Savannah Horn, Victoria Horn, Caitlynn Kruse, Madeline Kull, Gregory Magana, Cassandra Meurs, Alyssa Patten, Olivia Vander Bleek, Alyssa Workman