Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison Junior High 8th graders took a field trip to Sauk Valley Community College to experience the various career opportunities in our area. They were able to walk around and talk with many experts about possible career paths, requirements, and descriptions of several different jobs. A big thank you to the ROE 47 and the many businesses for putting on such an amazing event. Post #1

Next Friday, Oct 21 at 6:30pm, MHS will honor Senior athletes from Football, Pons, Cheer, Band, Golf, Trapshooting, Girls' Swimming, and Cross Country, prior to the start of the football game. Participants and their families are asked to report at 6:20 to line up. Seniors who have not yet submitted their information are asked to check their email for the link.

The outside camera for the NFHS network is not functioning at this time. There are a couple of problems and a new camera has been ordered. It will not be delivered in time for the last few football games of the season. For Saturday's game the athletic boosters have offered to use their Facebook page or a youtube channel to view the game. I am including two separate links to use on Saturday, as this is trial and error for right now but one of the two will have this weekends game. You tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUgSrUQ2WmAr75-fAxJzAQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MorrisonILathleticboosters

The Morrison High School Cheerleaders are hosting a kids cheer camp. Below is the link to register. Registration ends tomorrow. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqTw4SIRsseXmcBfqMXfTPiOJcNrqx2bWIkLbXAAt5SxLfAA/viewform?usp=sf_link

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Luis Ortiz visited Morrison High School’s American Government classes on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss the career-related benefits to service in the U.S. Navy, including job training in a wide range of careers and a path to post-service employment. Petty Officer Ortiz also discussed daily life aboard a ship and shared details regarding his deployments.

Morrison High School is hosting a food truck night in the parking lot on November 3rd during the Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4-7 pm. Everyone in the community is invited. We hope that you can meet with your child's teachers and grab a bite to eat.

MHS Volleyball Senior Night is next week on Oct 11! Parents/families of Senior athletes are asked to meet in the cafeteria nearing the end of the last Sophomore match to line up.

Congratulations to Southside Elementary for earning an Exemplary designation from the Illinois State Board of Education. An exemplary designation means that Southside was in the top 10% of all schools in areas such as academic performance, attendance, student growth, fine arts, and career college readiness. This is the second time that Southside has earned this designation.

The District has been in contact with an officer from the Illinois Conservation Police who has informed us that the presence of a mountain lion near the southern edge of town does NOT pose a threat to our students. Therefore, the district will resume regular activities immediately and dismissal today will be as normal.

The district was notified this morning of a sighting of a mountain lion south of town. Out of an abundance of caution the Whiteside County Sherrif’s office has requested that we keep students inside the buildings all day.

Attention High School Parents and Students: Bradley University will be here for a visit in the cafeteria on October 7th at 11:30

Morrison High School is pleased to announce the MVPs for September are Caden Bielema and Zayden Boonstra.

The F/S football game at Orion has been rescheduled to Monday October 10th at 5:30 pm.

Pleasant weather provided an ideal backdrop for the final Key Club/Kiwanis Club Sandwich Sales event of the 2022 season on Saturday, Oct. 1. Many thanks to all of the Morrison HS students—Key Club members and non-members alike—who have volunteered for Sandwich Sales during the May, June, July, August, September, and October events. Key Club would like to extend a special thanks to (l-r) Gavin Baker, Jeramiah Callan, and Elise Richards for their work during the Sandwich Sales event on Saturday, Oct. 1. In addition, Key Club would like to recognize Morrison HS students Danielle Fulton and Shawna Simpson for their involvement in the Sandwich Sales events throughout the year. A special thanks, as well, to the many members of the Morrison High School Football team—including Gavin and Jeramiah—who have volunteered their time preparing sandwiches this season. Thank you to Morrison Kiwanis Club President Steve Davis and the members of the Morrison Kiwanis Club for their work behind the scenes before, during, and after each Sandwich Sales event. Key Club also wishes to thank the hundreds of Morrison residents and visitors who have purchased sandwiches, chips, soft drinks, and snacks during the Sandwich Sales events this year. Without their support, the Morrison Kiwanis Club’s financial support for organizations and programs that benefit youth would not be possible.

The 6th graders enjoyed their tour of the Odell Public Library today! Thank you to Meridith Layne and the rest of the staff and volunteers for teaching the students where to find materials, how to use the online database, and more!

Congratulations to Emma Christin for earning All Conference Awards at last night's conference cross country meet. Great Job Emma!!

Just a quick clarification. Tonight's meeting for the FAFSA is optional. ISAC is coming to provide information on how to complete the FAFSA and answer any questions families may have. If your student does not wish to complete the FAFSA a waiver may be picked up in the counseling office to satisfy the state requirement.

Reminder! ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) will be at the high school Tuesday 9/27 (so tonight!) to provide a presentation on completing the FAFSA. The presentation will begin at 6:00 in the auditorium. According to State of Illinois law, completion of the FAFSA or the FAFSA waiver is required for graduation.

Tonight's High School Girls swim meet has been moved to L-P due to mechanical problems with our pool. The meet will start at 5:00 pm.

Seniors have been emailed a link to complete a questionnaire for Senior Night information. Parents, please remind them to complete this as soon as possible. Volleyball Senior Night will be Oct 11. Football, Cheer, Pons, Golf, Cross Country, and Band Senior Night will be Oct 21. Information regarding line-up will be provided at a later date.