ANNOUNCEMENT
Morrison School Board Vacancy
As a result of the recent resignation of Board member Terri Wilkens, Morrison Community Unit School District Board of Education will be appointing a school district resident to fill a vacancy. The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date of appointment to the next Board election held in April of 2025. The appointment process will be completed before October 27, 2024.
At a minimum, a candidate must meet the following qualifications:
Be a United States citizen
Be a resident of Illinois and District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
Be at least 18 years of age
Be a registered voter
Not be a child sex offender
Not hold an incompatible public office
Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
Not be a school trustee
Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a Board and a Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban. The Board’s policies are available at www.morrisonschools.org under the Board of Education Tab (Policy 2:20, Powers and duties of the School Board - Indemnification; 2:80, Board member Oath and Conduct; 2:100, Board Member Conflict of Interest; 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; and 2:120, Board member Development).
Completed applications may be turned in to the district office (100 East Knox Street, Morrison) by 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 2024.
Chosen candidates will be notified for closed session interviews with the Board of Education.
Join the high school color guard at the Rock Falls Culvers tonight from 5-8pm!
Come support our Morrison Fillies at their home volleyball game tomorrow night and grab yourself some Jersey Mike’s!
$8 for a mini sub (ham or turkey) with chips and a drink
$5 for a mini sub only
Current Coaching Positions Available
You can share your photos now! Help the MHS Yearbook staff by signing up and sharing your candid shots of our student(s) throughout the school year. Follow the link to get signed up.
https://photos.jostens.com/4VKG2T
MHS students tomorrow, Friday the 13th is your final day to order shirts for Homecoming 2024 "There's No Place Like Homecoming". Don't miss out, order during your lunch period or in room 203 before or after school!
Just a reminder that tonight's High School volleyball games start at 6:00 pm.
This week's home high school volleyball game (Thursday) against Polo will begin at 6:00pm due to Polo only having 2 levels of play.
Southside September Staff Spotlight. Some fun facts from our staff members of the month!
Mullets, Neon, Glow and More! This Saturday starting at 6pm in Morrison.
Mullets are making a fierce comeback this weekend! Join us for the Glow Bangers Ball Glow Parade and rock out 80s hits with Big Hair Mafia! Street closure around 6pm and band starts at 7pm, Parade around 8pm ish! Bring the whole family!
Congratulations to the Southside Elementary Staff Members of the Month: Tracy Henson, Anita Dobbins, Amber Wright, and Ashley Gale!
Congratulations to the Southside Elementary Students of the Month: Drew Houzenga, Jaxten Sigel, Cade Swanson, Amiah Schipper, Willie Morrow, Mesa Popkin, Leala Reynolds, Kelsey Ewoldsen, and Jadah Young!
Junior Class: Just a reminder that your class dues are $40 and due by October 15th or you can participate in fundraising which is yet to be determined. These class dues go to your prom and graduation expenses.
Junior Class: Just a reminder that your class dues are $40 and due by October 15th or you can participate in fundraising which is yet to be determined. These class dues go to your prom and graduation expenses.
Tonight's cross country meet has been moved to tomorrow night at Rock Falls.
Today's cross country meet has been to tomorrow at Rock Falls.
2024 MHS Yearbooks are in! 2024 graduates can pick their's up in the MHS office.
The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Key Club will hold their sixth Sandwich Sale of the year on Saturday, August 24 at Rt. 30 & Rt. 78/Cherry Street. Bring your Mustang-sized appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs, beverages, and snacks!
Caught Being Good- Today during lunch, Charlie noticed a few students left some wrappers and chip bags on some of the tables. She took it upon herself to go around and pick the trash up and throw it in the garbage. Charlie got to pick an item from the concession stand for being "Caught Being Good". Way to go Charlie!!
Kindness Club met for the first time today. Keep an eye out for some wonderful ways these 4th graders are spreading kindness throughout the school and community.
