Students in 8th Grade have been working hard this school year! Here are the recipients of the September and October Braves Awards!
The Harlem Wizards' Players are offering our K-5th Grade students a gift. Get a free student ticket, when an adult ticket is purchased for Sunday's game against the D54 Staff!
Will Find Hope is sponsoring a holiday party for families in need. Please use the QR code on the flyer to sign up to attend or to volunteer for the event.
Please see the attached flyer about this Sunday's Big Game as Morris 54 Staff take on the Harlem Wizards. The game is on Sunday, November 5th, at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Red Ribbon Week 2023 Door Winners!
Congratulations to our Red-Ribbon Week Door Winners! PreK-2: Mrs. Chellino, 3-5: Ms. Cheshareck, 6-8: Mrs. Blatti, ELL: Mrs. Hancock
Reminder to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade boys basketball player families...
Your student-athlete needs to be registered on Snap! by Wednesday, November 1st (first game) in order to participate in any games. Volunteer fees are also due at this time. Please email the Mr. Lafond @ mlafond@morris54.org if you have any questions about registration, volunteer fees, or scholarship opportunities.
GO BRAVES!
Mrs. Herzog's Class was in the Hawaiian spirit and promised to "Lei" off drugs!
8th Grade Color Wars 2023!
REMINDER...Fall sports picture retakes will be tomorrow, 10/24 @ 3:25 in the Morris Grade School small gym. Athletes that did not get an individual photo taken previously or were not present for the team photo should be dressed and ready by 3:25.
It's Red Ribbon Week in District 54! We are committed to keeping our students drug-free! An extra thanks to Officer Martin for helping to kick-off this week!
District 54 PTO Haunted Hallways is this Friday (October 27th). The cost is $10 and students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event. See below for more information!
FANNIE MAY ORDERS ARE DUE!!
We are now accepting applications for the following position:
https://www.applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical
The Will County Dental Van will be in Morris on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please contact the Grundy County Health Department for more information.
Grundy County Health Department - Dental Van!
Morris Grade School is now accepting applications for substitutes for long-term leaves. Please apply online! http://applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/
We know everyone is super excited for Dress the Principal tomorrow but the weather isn’t looking good for this outside event. We want to keep all of our students dry and healthy so we’re pushing the event to next Friday October 20th.
In order to generate community input, 101 Next is hosting a series of Open Houses at MCHS in the main gym (see below for details), and we need YOU to help us get the word out. In order to generate interest and awareness of the Open Houses, 101 Next is coordinating a community canvassing day on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM. We need lots of volunteers to canvas the town and pass out informational fliers door to door. Of course we will spread the word via Social Media and other methods, but the most effective way to invite people to these important events is by a face-to-face ask. Please share the following link and information with your team and fellow coaches. Please ask them to RSVP if they're able to help so we can plan our day!
https://forms.gle/UWnuaek4KgEqh3QB9
Here is what you need to know:
We will meet at the MCHS parking lot at 2:00 on Saturday, October 14 to pick up the fliers and assign everyone to an area.
Participation in the canvassing event is not an endorsement of this project! It's simply a commitment to getting the community involved in something that is important to all of us.
You don't need to be a social butterfly to help! You will be provided a script to share with each person you speak to, and are not expected to answer questions or provide information other than the dates and times of the open houses. Everyone will have a chance to ask their questions and provide input during those events.
You CAN earn community service hours for participating!
You CAN invite your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to participate with you! Spread the word and share the link!
Below are the Open House dates and times (all at MCHS Main Gym):
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
I can't stress enough how important it is for the community to learn about what's going on at MCHS, and to provide their input on this important matter. Please consider joining us on October 14, and please spread the word any way you can about these Open House events.
Thank you for your commitment to MCHS and to the whole Morris community!
Erica Blumberg
Co-Chair, 101 Next
It was a wild and windy Sectional for the Runnin' Braves! Morris XC walked away from Friday's races with some great finishes and two State qualifiers!
In the girl's 2-mile, the Lady Braves ran in the toughest conditions they had experienced all year, as temperatures dropped and the wind and rain picked up right as teams got to the line. The girl's squad is poised for a breakout 2024 season and hopes to push for a team qualification next fall. Wonderful work this year, girls - your coaches are so proud of what you accomplished this year!
The clouds parted for the boy's 2-mile race, and the Braves took advantage! An excellent start paid off for the gentlemen, as the boy's squad earned a phenomenal team finish and two State qualifiers: Ryan Resar of ICS and Patrick McCarthy of Saratoga! Resar and McCarthy look to medal in the 4A Boys State race at Maxwell Park in Bloomington-Normal this coming Saturday! Go, Braves!
