Schools Closed Friday

Due to forecasted snow accumulations and dangerous travel conditions, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 12, 2024.

Morrison Schools Will Be Closed January 9

Due to the forecasted inclement weather for this evening, Monday, January 8, 2024, and into tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 9, MCUD #6 will cancel classes tomorrow January 9. In the event that WACC is in session, MHS students will not attend.

DAR Good Citizen Awards

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has three guiding principles, which define their multi-faceted programs, activities, and sponsorships: Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest encourages and rewards the qualities of good citizenship. Open to all High School Seniors enrolled in public or

MCUD Considers Upgrades

Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Monday, December 18, 2023, edition of the Morrison School District Board of Directors offered a presentation of projects that would potentially upgrade the curriculum and improve facility security. Members of the Morrison Alumni Association, Tonia Prombo and Alex Williams, presented a proposal for

“Dessert and a Show!” Tonight

After supper, the entire community is encouraged to attend a Music Department event on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Grades six-through-12 Choirs, Bands, and Madrigal Singers will entertain, showcasing both seasonal and general music selections. “Dessert and a Show!” begins at 6:00

Scholastic Bowl Takes 1st in Tournament

Coach Brian Bartoz wrote the press release and took the photo. Congratulations to Morrison High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team, on its first-place finish in the Riverdale Early Season Tournament, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Riverdale High School. This year’s first-place finish improves upon Morrison’s third-place finish at the

MHS Staff Member of the Month

Article and photo submitted by Principal David Mills. Staff Member of the Month at Morrison High School for October 2023 is Mrs. Anne Knie. She teaches English and Speech.  Mrs. Knie was nominated by five High School students: Keira Hudson, Sara Weida, Kenzie Bruckner, Allie Frieberg, and James Wagenecht.  Below

Service and Patriotism in MHS Veterans Day Assembly

Morrison High School Social Studies Teacher Brian Bartoz orchestrated another meaningful Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:25. Held in the auditorium, the purpose was to provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces.

MHS Students Honor Resthave Veterans

The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) came to Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 9, 2023. They brought letters to our veterans, thanking them for their military service. The B.L.I.N.D. group does this annually for Resthave, and our

MHS Veterans Day Recognition Assembly November 10

Morrison High School teacher Brian Bartoz submitted this press release. Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:25. Held in the school’s auditorium, the assembly will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have

Mustangs Fall to Titans in Playoffs

Photos provided and article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. IHSA State Playoffs create an excitement unrivaled in High School sports. On Saturday, November 4, 2023, the Round Two playoff between the Morrison Mustangs and the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans was no exception. Blue skies and temperatures in the mid-50s set the

Junior High First Quarter Honor Roll

The following Morrison Junior High School students met standards for placement on the 1st Quarter Honor Roll, for 2023-2024. 6TH GRADE STRAIGHT As (4.000): GARRETT BAIMA, COEN FINKLE, LYLAH HARRIDGE, BRINKLEY ICENOGLE, COLTON KUEHL, JACOB MERTES, SUMMER PAGELOFF, ZOEY STUART, AVA WOLEVER, URYAH WRIGHT6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 –

Bartoz Photos of Mustangs Playoff Win

Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the action-packed, home Football game against the Fulton, IL, Steamers, on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Mustangs scored 34 points over the Steamers’ 12. Morrison will take on the Kewanee (Wethersfield) Tigers in Kewanee, IL, on Saturday, November 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

MHS 2023 1st Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison High School released the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to these scholars! 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2024Blake Adams, Carly Boonstra, Cooper Bush, Geneva Connelly, Brianna Groenewold, Madison Houzenga, Karalynn Kirkpatrick, Madison Krum, Andrew Melton, Allen Rumfelt, Gracelyn Streets-Wood, Sarah Weston, Karder