By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison Unit School District #6 Board convened on Monday, March 17, 2025, without members Dustin Damhoff and Jim Prombo in attendance. Following the “Good News From Around the District,” offered by the respective school Principals and the Superintendent, the following Actions were offered
Tony Wright submitted this report and photos of the Junior High State Wrestling competition. It was a great weekend for Morrison Junior High Colts wrestlers! The sextet made the trip to the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, in Dekalb, IL, for their shots at State glory. The IESA State
Morrison High School Senior Austin Boonstra signed a Letter of Intention, to attend Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, and participate in their Football program. The Wednesday, March 6, 2025, signing ceremony was held in the MHS gymnasium. Austin was joined by his mother, Jen Boonstra; brother Zayden and sister
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this Junior High School Sectional press release and photographs, prior to the State Tournament. The MJHS Colts are sending six members to the IESA State Tournament on March 7-8, 2025. Follow the action at the State Tournament on www.trackwrestling.com.
United Way of Whiteside County is proud to announce the launch of its new “Student Board Advisor program,” offering High School Juniors a unique opportunity, to gain leadership experience, while making a meaningful impact in their community. Selected students will serve as non-voting members on the United Way Board
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of the State Wrestling Tournament and photographs. Cael Wright competed at the IHSA State Championships on February 20-22, 2025. Wright entered the tournament ranked #5 in the State, considered a State title contender. On the drive to
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School District Board of Directors convened on Monday, February 24, 2025, with the new, Interim Superintendent, Shannon Baumann present. Baumann will fill the interim position for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. He noted that interviews
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted this weekly sports schedule beginning Monday, February 2, 2025.
Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl team achieved a first-place finish at the Masonic Sectional Class 1A Tournament, at Prophetstown High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Morrison won each of its five matches, defeating Amboy (310-80); Fulton (280-160); Erie-Prophetstown (240-200); Eastland (250-170); Ashton-Franklin Center (300-160.) Ashton-Franklin Center finished second,
Band and Choir Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. tonight, February 20, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Come support the musical accomplishments of local students. Erin Morris is the Choir Teacher. Band Instructor is Anni Suman.
The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. Club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for Valentine’s Day. The 12 students handed out cards for our residents to wish them Happy Valentine’s Day. Marketing Director Karla Burn stated, “Resthave would like to
Editor’s note: Even with a 2-hour late start tomorrow, temperatures are projected to be 2-degrees-below-zero at 10:00 a.m. Exposed skin can begin to freeze at 5-degrees-above-zero and lower. If your children or you are outside tomorrow, make every effort to cover your skin from frigid temperatures. Hypothermia and frostbite
Saturday Feb 15th the High School Girls Basketball team will be playing at P-town against E-P for the first game of the IHSA 2024/2025 Regionals. Tipoff for Saturday is 1:00 pm.
Due to the forecasted snow on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Morrison, IL, Schools will be closed. There will be no evening school activities.
Come to Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, tonight, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Girls Basketball vs the Amboy Clippers, and Seniors will be recognized. Come support the Fillies, before they begin Postseason play this weekend, and we all get snowed in tomorrow! Please note, the Varsity game