Morrison CUSD 6

Some of the junior high schedules are finished. We are hoping to have the remainder of them completed by tomorrow afternoon. As soon as they are finished an email will be sent out to all families.

If you haven't bought your MHS apparel yet, check out the golf web store. It closes on the 17th so get your orders placed now. You'll find generic MHS logos as well as golf logos. Orders will be sent directly to you. Check it out! https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MORRGOLF20

Erie golf course was also affected by the most recent power outage. They are currently without power. We will not travel to Erie today for practice. There will be no parent meeting either. More details to come about the meet tomorrow.

High school students and parents! Please look at your class schedules. If there are any adjustments needed please call or email to schedule a time before school starts to go over it!

Freshman Orientation – Mon 8/17. 3-5pm for students with last name beginning A-L; 5:30-7:30pm for M-Z. Students will be divided into groups of 4 with 1 leader. Building tour, Chromebooks, freshmen teachers, PE uniform ordering, lunch money, clubs & activities, and more to be discussed. 1 parent max per student. Parent participation is not necessary for this event.

Due to a power outage the District Officer will be closed today (Tuesday 8/11).

Golf practice for tomorrow, Tuesday, has been cancelled. The team will travel back to Erie for practice on Wednesday afternoon.

WACC begins Thurs 8/20. Bus leaves at 7:25. Temp checks will be made prior to entering bus. Elevated temps will not be allowed to attend that day. WACC students will attend in person on all days WACC is in attendance. This includes days that MHS students are scheduled for remote learning. Students will join their MHS remote learning schedule upon returning from WACC. During 1:05 dismissals, student will be returning during 4th period. Students should contact their 4th period teacher & expect to engage in remote learning during the 1:05 dismissal timeframe. This is still subject to change based on MCUD6, WACC, &/or ISBE guidelines.

2020 Fall sports practices begin Monday. Athletes please remember you need to have your activity fee paid, completed your physical and submitted a copy, and turned in your paperwork in order to practice.

REMOTE ONLY Students from grades 6 through 12 may pick up their Chromebook on Monday, August 17th any time from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. MHS Students will get their device from the Technology Office located on the bottom floor of the high school. MJHS Students will pickup their device in the cafeteria. Each student must have a signed Chromebook Agreement (completed during registration)to get a device. Email tech.support@morrisonschools.org if you still need to complete the Agreement.

ATTENTION NORTHSIDE PARENTS: Please see the attached flyer for our "Welcome Back Night" on Sunday, August 16 1:00-5:30 PM. Rain date is Monday, August 17. Teacher lists will be going out soon.

The food pantry has brought us 10 more cases of dairy products to be distributed to families. If you would like one, please email Mr. Robbins at joe.robbins@morrisonschools.org to arrange a pick up.

Reminder! Dual Credit classes are being offered at MHS this year. If you expressed interest in the spring, please email Ms. Streets and confirm your intent. All the pertinent information can be found at this link: https://sites.google.com/morrisonschools.org/svccdualcreditopport

High School students & parents schedules have been released! Please log onto Skyward and check. If there are issues, call the h.s. office & make an appointment to stop in, zoom or call. There is plenty of time for changes! Remember, schedules are based on graduation requirements.

Get your 2020 Mustangs apparel! The golf web store is now open and it includes both golf and generic MHS apparel. Click the link to see the items that are for sale: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MORRGOLF20 Hurry, the store closes on the 17th!

An attachment providing details to the 2020-21 school year for MHS has been sent to registered emails in Skyward. Contact cory.bielema@morrisonschools.org if you did not receive the Skyward message & attachment.

Parents and guardians if you have not filled out your attendance commitment form yet please do so by tomorrow. Even if you filled out the previous survey we are asking all parents/guardians to complete the commitment form. Please fill out one form for each of your children. Thank you again for your continued patience and understanding. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDP3GKa22KLZ7qbNdjSLDBafvybitSzrCe7kG27ddC1xgq5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

The Tri-County Conference (of which MJHS is a member) has made the decision to postpone 7th/8th grade girls volleyball, 7th/8th grade boys basketball and wrestling until at least, after the Winter Break. The conference will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation and if it is deemed safe to return to play, we will implement abbreviated seasons.

The IHSA has made the following announcement. MHS will be meeting with the conference to come up with new schedules where they apply: Return to Activities 1.0 On July 29th, 2020, the IHSA Board modified the Return to Activities to reflect the following: Certain fall sports will not be allowed to happen in the fall; as a result the IHSA calendar will be adjusted with the following tentative timelines. • Teams will play shortened regular season schedules in Winter, Spring, and Summer • State Series events for all sports will be determined on a sport by sport basis. • Activities that can happen virtually can remain in their traditional seasons. • Activities that can’t happen virtually could potentially need to adjust their seasons. • On July 29th, 2020, the IHSA Board modified the current Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines to allow for fall contact days to begin on Monday of Week 10 (September 7, 2020) and continue until the end of Week 17 (October 31, 2020). There is a 20-day limit on contact days during that time period for any sport not in season. Fall (August 10 – October 24, 2020 in “traditional” season) Boys & Girls Golf - in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Girls Tennis - in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Boys & Girls Cross Country – in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Girls Swimming & Diving - less than 50 in attendance with multiple groups distancing 30 ft. apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time (less than 50 participants, social distancing, etc...). NOTE: Football, Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer moved to a Spring 2021 season – See Below. If a school does not have a girls’ volleyball and/or a boys’ football team, schools may conduct Softball and Baseball seasons respectively in accordance with current IHSA By-laws 5.010 and 5.260. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines for outside activities. Winter (Nov. 16, 2020 – Feb. 13, 2021) Boys & Girls Basketball Wrestling Boys Swimming & Diving Competitive Cheerleading Competitive Dance Boys & Girls Bowling Girls Gymnastics • Contests can begin Nov. 30 within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. • Schools limited to a maximum of 2 contests per week and no tournaments/events of more than 3 teams. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. Spring (Feb. 15 – May 1) Football Boys Soccer Girls Volleyball Boys & Girls Cross Country Girls Swimming & Diving Girls Badminton Boys Gymnastics Boys & Girls Water Polo • Contests can begin March 1 in all sports except football which may begin on March 5 to allow for acclimatization. • Schools limited to a maximum of 2 contests per week and no tournaments/events of more than 3 teams. (Football is allowed one game/week) • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. • Football: Schools should anticipate a 7 game regular season followed by a regional post season at minimum. Summer (May 3 – June 26) Baseball Softball Boys & Girls Track & Field Girls Soccer Boys Volleyball Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis • Contests can begin on May 17 • Maximum of 2 events per week. (exception: baseball/softball can play 3 games in a given week if one of the events is a DH) • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. Sport/Activity Traditional Season 2020-21 Season Start Date End Date Boys/Girls Golf Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Girls Tennis Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Boys/Girls Cross Country Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Girls Swimming & Diving Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Boys & Girls Basketball Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Wrestling Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Boys Swimming & Diving Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Cheerleading Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Dance Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Boys/Girls Bowling Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Girls Gymnastics Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Football Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys Soccer Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Girls Volleyball Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Girls Badminton Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys Gymnastics Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys/Girls Water Polo Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Baseball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Softball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys/Girls Track & Field Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Girls Soccer Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys Volleyball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys/Girls Lacrosse Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys Tennis Spring Summer May 3 June 26

Below is the IHSA news release on sports for the 2020-2021 school year. MHS will release more information next week on how individual sport seasons will be handled. Also how individual sport season's schedules will look under the new guidelines. Return to Activities 1.0 On July 29th, 2020, the IHSA Board modified the Return to Activities to reflect the following: Certain fall sports will not be allowed to happen in the fall; as a result the IHSA calendar will be adjusted with the following tentative timelines. • Teams will play shortened regular season schedules in Winter, Spring, and Summer • State Series events for all sports will be determined on a sport by sport basis. • Activities that can happen virtually can remain in their traditional seasons. • Activities that can’t happen virtually could potentially need to adjust their seasons. • On July 29th, 2020, the IHSA Board modified the current Phase 4 Return to Play Guidelines to allow for fall contact days to begin on Monday of Week 10 (September 7, 2020) and continue until the end of Week 17 (October 31, 2020). There is a 20-day limit on contact days during that time period for any sport not in season. Fall (August 10 – October 24, 2020 in “traditional” season) Boys & Girls Golf - in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Girls Tennis - in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Boys & Girls Cross Country – in groups of 50 or less where multiple groups are distanced a minimum of 30 ft apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. Girls Swimming & Diving - less than 50 in attendance with multiple groups distancing 30 ft. apart. Competitions should be within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time (less than 50 participants, social distancing, etc...). NOTE: Football, Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer moved to a Spring 2021 season – See Below. If a school does not have a girls’ volleyball and/or a boys’ football team, schools may conduct Softball and Baseball seasons respectively in accordance with current IHSA By-laws 5.010 and 5.260. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines for outside activities. Winter (Nov. 16, 2020 – Feb. 13, 2021) Boys & Girls Basketball Wrestling Boys Swimming & Diving Competitive Cheerleading Competitive Dance Boys & Girls Bowling Girls Gymnastics • Contests can begin Nov. 30 within an Illinois COVID Region or within a conference. • Schools limited to a maximum of 2 contests per week and no tournaments/events of more than 3 teams. • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. Spring (Feb. 15 – May 1) Football Boys Soccer Girls Volleyball Boys & Girls Cross Country Girls Swimming & Diving Girls Badminton Boys Gymnastics Boys & Girls Water Polo • Contests can begin March 1 in all sports except football which may begin on March 5 to allow for acclimatization. • Schools limited to a maximum of 2 contests per week and no tournaments/events of more than 3 teams. (Football is allowed one game/week) • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. • Football: Schools should anticipate a 7 game regular season followed by a regional post season at minimum. Summer (May 3 – June 26) Baseball Softball Boys & Girls Track & Field Girls Soccer Boys Volleyball Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis • Contests can begin on May 17 • Maximum of 2 events per week. (exception: baseball/softball can play 3 games in a given week if one of the events is a DH) • Spectator and group gatherings subject to IDPH guidelines during this time. • State Series TBD. Sport/Activity Traditional Season 2020-21 Season Start Date End Date Boys/Girls Golf Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Girls Tennis Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Boys/Girls Cross Country Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Girls Swimming & Diving Fall Fall August 10 Oct. 24 Boys & Girls Basketball Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Wrestling Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Boys Swimming & Diving Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Cheerleading Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Dance Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Boys/Girls Bowling Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Girls Gymnastics Winter Winter Nov. 16 Feb. 13 Football Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys Soccer Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Girls Volleyball Fall Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Girls Badminton Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys Gymnastics Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Boys/Girls Water Polo Spring Spring Feb. 15 May 1 Baseball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Softball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys/Girls Track & Field Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Girls Soccer Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys Volleyball Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys/Girls Lacrosse Spring Summer May 3 June 26 Boys Tennis Spring Summer May 3 June 26