Morris Elementary School District #54

Check out the information on FREE summer meals!

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The Peace of the Heart Kids Camp is a grief camp held from June 30th to July 3rd that gives kids the opportunity to process their grief while meeting others who have experienced a loss.: https://lightways.org/event/peace-of-the-heart-kids-camp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJsprRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHmNScDgSiXMmL3kkMjxoaSlnJfZy65oYLb4zF-BHPql6uPt9GrCi5fWOLL2X_aem_2GS6Ktkn20RUHL25yzbZ5A

Check out this opportunity for incoming 5th- 8th Graders (2025-2026) to get their sports physicals done early!

The Morris Scholastic Bowl Team is the IVC Conference East Division Champions!!! On Wednesday April 9th, the Scholastic Bowl team went to Wilmington for the big IVC Conference tournament. After defeating Wilmington in the first round with a score of 270 to 150, our team moved on to the championship match against the #1 seed team, Channahon. In the championship match, Channahon’s team put up a good fight, but it wasn’t enough. The Morris team led at halftime 150 to 80, and at the end of the match, the score was 290 to 190. Hao Wu, Trevor Mitoraj, Will Edler, Sebastian Braun, Rylan Zumwalt, Abby Vignali, and captain Parker Wills all deserve a big congratulations! The Scholastic Bowl team will have some this week as they take on the teachers + other staff members! GO BRAVES!! #teachmorris

🎉 Winter Sports Banquet Reminder! Join us as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our amazing winter athletes! See the flyer for more information.

Check out these upcoming community events!

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Braves Booster Club Annual Golf Outing ⛳🏌️‍♀️ Get ready for a day of fun, friendly competition, and supporting our amazing students! ⛳ Join us for the Braves Booster Club's Annual Golf Outing on June 11th at the Creek. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, network with fellow community members, and raise funds for the athletics and activities programs at Morris Grade School! ✨ See the fliers for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities. Contact lbeeler@morris54.org with any questions. Let's swing into action and make this the best outing yet! 🏌️‍♂️

Check out these fun events hosted by the PTO on Friday, April 11th!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Superintendent Announcement! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Marie Stover as our next Superintendent of Schools! 🎉 We look forward to working together to achieve great things!

We are looking to add to our custodial crew!

Please join us in recognizing our artists here @ D54!!

Our Kindergartners did an AMAZING job at their concert tonight. There was so much energy on stage. Thank you to Ms. Connelly for all you do for our music program and to our Kindergarten teachers and aides for your collaboration and support!

🎉 Calling All Parents of Future Kindergarteners! 🎉 The 2025-2026 school year will be here soon, and it’s time to ROUND UP and pre-register your child for our Kindergarten Roundup event! 👦👧 ✔️ Pre-register online NOW and sign up for a time to attend the Round Up! Use this link: https://forms.gle/ecZ6kN7WFyhrLPocA or scan the QR code on the attached flier. 📅 Kindergarten Roundup event: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 At the Round Up parents and incoming kindergarteners will: ✔️ Come to the school to meet staff and learn about Kindergarten ✔️ Incoming students will be screened by Kindergarten teachers ✔️ Must submit required documents: birth certificate, immunizations records, proof of residency; 2-3 pieces of mail, mortgage or lease and drivers license. Let’s get ready to make the first day of kindergarten an unforgettable one! If you have any questions please contact the main office at 815-942-0056.

💫 Here are some photos from last night's Shabbona Honor Society induction ceremony! 🌟 So proud of our new inductees and grateful for the dedication of our current members. 🙌

We’re beyond excited to share that our first-ever dodgeball fundraiser was a total hit! 🙌🏆 Big shoutout to all the teams and participants for bringing your energy and spirit! 💪💥 A special congratulations to our champs 🏅 and thanks to everyone who made this event unforgettable. Thanks to your support, we raised $2,000! Here are some action shots from the day – look at those moves! 📸🔥 We can’t wait for next year’s event!

Morris Public Library is hosting a Movie Madness for Tweens/Teens on April 30th!

🎉 A huge congratulations to the Morris School District #54 Board for earning the IASB School Board Governance Recognition again for 2024 and 2025! 🏅👏 The Board also received this recognition for 2022 and 2023. The Board was recently recognized at the IASB Three Rivers dinner meeting held at Manhattan Jr. High School. This incredible achievement highlights their ongoing commitment to effective governance and leadership in our community. By actively participating in board development programs, they continue to prioritize the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that foster excellence in education. Thank you for your dedication to the success of our schools and students! 🙌

🚨 Don’t forget! The Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser is coming up soon! 💥 Grab your friends, sign up your team ASAP, and get ready for some friendly competition—all for a great cause! We're also looking for volunteers for the event. If interested contact bmurphy@morris54.org today!