MHS National Honor Society Chapter Inducts 24 Members

Brian Bartoz, Driver Education and American Government Teacher and Scholastic Bowl Coach, submitted the feature and photos. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 24 students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, during an evening ceremony in the High School Auditorium.  Students were selected based on

River Bend Education Foundation Recognizes Scholars

River Bend Education Foundation would like to recognize all students at Fulton High School, who have earned a 3.75 grade point average for their years in High School.  Typically the Foundation celebrates these students and this accomplishment with a dinner banquet.  Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 the dinner was not able

Northside Elementary School Pollinator Palooza

Editor’s note:  Kelly West submitted this feature and photographs. On Monday April 26, 2021, Northside Elementary School Preschool and Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun-filled day, in the school’s butterfly garden. Morrison Early Learning Program (MELP) Teacher Jenni Williams organized activities for the preschool students.

Changes on MCUD 6 Board

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison, IL, Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 19, 2021, opened with the swearing in of newly elected members Brian Witt and Dustin Damhoff.  Former Board member Erin Luckey was sworn in as an appointed Board member, to fill the final

2020-21 Morrison Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

These Morrison Junior High School students earned placement on the Honor Roll during the 2020-2021 Third Quarter. 6th Grade High Honors – Zayley Boonstra, Caeleb Bramm, Laila Cason, Claire Derycke, Ava Duncan, Anna Eggemeyer, Caleb Houzenga, Lexy Ingram, Joslynn James, Hailey Kenseth, Joshua McDearmon, Joshua Melton, Madelyn Mertes, Elle Milnes,

Attention MHS Class of 1966 Alumni

Attention Morrison High School Class of 1966 alumni:  our 55th Class Reunion is fast approaching. Committee members have met, and some plans have been discussed, but, we need some input from you. We are tentatively making plans for Friday, October 1, and Saturday, October 2, 2021.

MHS to Offer Summer 2021 Driver Education Course

Morrison High School will offer both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) phases of Driver Education, during the Summer 2021 summer school session.  Provided that at least 12 students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 30, registration deadline, the program will run from Tuesday, June 1, through

U of I Winter 2021 Calendar of 26 Extension Events

University of Illinois Extension offers a large and varied list of classes, webinars, conferences, and workshops, beginning in February during the Winter 2021 session.  Visit the U of I Extension departments via email at uie-clw@illinois.edu.  See this website for information and programs:  go.illinois.edu/clw.  The Whitesdie County Extension Office is at

March 1 Deadline to Apply for CCC Scholarship

The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College has announced that Monday, March 1, 2021, is the deadline to apply for 2021-2022 academic year scholarships.  The information form, a Goal Statement, transcripts, plus two references, is a complete application.  To complete a Sharar Foundation scholarship application, visit the web

Bridge Banners Feature Art Exhibit Winners

The latest series of banners is displayed along the First Avenue Bridge between Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL.  They feature winning artwork from Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 2020 Student-Teacher Art Exhibit and are presented through the Academy’s partnership with Sterling Main Street.

MHS Career Exploration Class

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Career Exploration at Morrison High School gives students the opportunity to explore options after High School and go through a formal employment process.  Students complete an application, a resume, and cover letter.  Class culminates with a mock interview with their teacher, Justin Stevenson.

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run Packets

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary, beginning at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2021.  This year’s event will be run in a modified, hybrid format.   A very limited number of 40 past winners plus sponsor representatives will take to the streets of

Making Music Together

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature; Tyler Sutton supplied the photographs. One of the significant casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been shared creative activities, particularly singing and producing music together.  Producing music together as a group carries a certain satisfaction of accomplishment, that goes above just earning a

B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run February 6

The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2021, running the annual winter event in a modified, hybrid format.  For 40 years, the CCC B-rrry Scurry has been a run to support scholarships for Clinton Community College students.  During that time,