In June 2026 Morrison Community Unit School District #6 officially launched a comprehensive facility improvement project, in partnership with Veregy, a leading energy solutions provider. Infrastructure upgrades were scheduled to begin in June and reach completion in August, modernizing critical building systems across campuses. Crucially for families and staff,
The Morrison Junior High students who qualified for 4th Quarter Honor Roll status are listed, for the 2025-2026 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): PEYSON DIRKS, KENDALL DUNCAN, LEELA ENGELKENS, KELSEY EWOLDSEN, ABBRIELLA FREYMANN, ADDISON HOOK, COOPER HOUZENGA, GRACYN HUGGINS, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, CORALINE RIDER,
By 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, was joyfully filled with family, Administrators, staff, an honored speaker, friends, and students. Accompanied by the regal “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1” the 64 eighth graders filed into rows of red
Signage indicates a 2026 Kiwanis Club/Key Club Sandwich Sale, on the southeast corner of U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street (IL Highway 78.) Known locally as “the sandwich corner,” this space for nonprofit food sales is courtesy of Community State Bank. Sandwich sale season opens Saturday, May 23,
Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A “Meet & Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at
Morrison Special Education Department would like to thank the Bi-County Special Education Foundation, for their continued support. Students are enjoying the new sensory fidgets and healthy snacks to provide energy during afternoon work time. Items were made possible by a $750 mini-grant. Thank you for providing these wonderful tools!
HONORS NIGHT PRESENTATIONS Morrison High School Principal Dr. Dusti Markham welcomed attendees to Honors Night, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and served as Master of Ceremonies. Following is the list of Awards and Scholarships given to students and the Presenters. The specific award, recipient(s), and its presenter follow. E.M.
Hillary Blevins supplied the rehearsal photos. Take a trip to The Underworld of Greek mythology, during the “Hadestown Teen Version” production this weekend. The popular Broadway version has run for several years. Morrison High School Theater Department opens a three-day run. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Superintendent Dr. Matthew DeBaene presented the proposed facility updates that are forthcoming this summer. Construction projects will consist of massive upgrades in all school facilities. Summer entrance by non-construction personnel will not be allowed. The following updates will begin at the end
The report is by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School Board met on Monday, April 20, 2026, with all Board members in attendance. The filling of teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year were noted; there currently are five openings. There are hopes that those positions will be
Brian Bartoz took the photograph and wrote the press release. Twelve students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. Students were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); their leadership
Prom Court photo courtesy of Amy Yonk from Onsite Photography. Brian Bartoz submitted the names to match the photo. follows.} [Updated Royalty report follows.] The King and Queen were announced during Grand March in the Morrison High School auditorium. Morrison High School’s Senior Class Prom Court, left-to-right, consisted of
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to expand the Color Guard program.
The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This “Good Neighbor Night” event is sponsored by McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Morrison High School Music Department,
Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue. Tickets are available online or in person. Scan the QR code. Follow us on: Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical