Headed to Cornfest? Be sure to stop by Chapin Park for the Scarecrow Stroll.
Morris Grade School students in every 5th Grade class created a scarecrow based on characters from novels they have read in class. Also students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade made a scarecrow. Check out their hard work and be sure to vote for your favorite MGS Scarecrow!
For any girls in 3rd through 8th Grade...Here is an opportunity to hone your basketball skills by joining the Maroon Madness. Please refer to the flyer for more information.
The Morris Elementary School Board of Education recognized the very first 100 Mile Club Runners at the Board Meeting on Monday, September 23rd.
4th, 5th and 6th grade BRAVES AWARD WINNERS! Way to go!
WINTER SPORTS TRYOUT FLYERS:
Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball & Wrestling
Be sure to get those sports physicals done prior to tryouts. Questions? Contact Athletic Director, Matt Lafond at mlafond@morris54.org
Jim Gill is coming to Morris Grade School on September 30th. Get ready to sing, clap, dance and spin along during this visit by award-winning musician and author Jim Gill!
Jim Gill’s distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room in the concert hall and is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing and play together!
Attention Braves Fans! 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball play tonight, see the flyer for more information.
Recently, Nalani Koos, a 4th grader, was seriously injured in an accident. To support her family, we are organizing a donation drive this Wednesday, September 25th. We invite everyone to take part in "Flannels for Nalani." Please wear a flannel and send contributions (any amount) to school in an envelope that will be collected by the teachers. Any additional contributions can also be brought directly to the main office on Wednesday. Thank you for your support!
Come out and support the Braves at their home games tonight!
Mrs. Miller's 8th Grade Technology Elective Class learned about AI generated pictures. They did an activity to show how it does so step by step. AI is much faster than 8th Graders!
Morris Shared Transportation is HIRING! Call 815-942-2128 today if you are interested in applying for a position.
Good luck to our lone Morris Braves girl golfer. Maddy Hansen is competing in the IESA Sectional Golf Tournament today at Wolf Creek Golf Course for a chance to advance to the state tournament next week.
GO BRAVES!!
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Picture day for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade is next week on Tuesday, September 10th. (Preschool students will have their own picture day in March).
All photos are taken by HR Imaging and all orders are placed online. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Wishing Good luck to our Morris Braves boys golfers, Mason, Nolan, and John today at Sectionals. They are competing at Wolf Creek for a chance to golf in the IESA State Golf Tournament next week.
GO BRAVES!!
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The Runnin' Braves visited Metamora on Saturday, August 24th, for the 4th annual Redbird Invite! The Varsity boys all topped their 2023 2-mile times at Black Partridge Park, while the Lady Braves did as well, additionally earning an 8th place team finish out of 24 teams and a medal for Saratoga representative Emme Bibly! The Open boys and girls placed 5th out of 24 squads, with several PRs to round out a great day on the course. Morris Cross Country continues its fall season at home against Sandwich on Wednesday and travels to Channahon on Thursday! Go Braves!!
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS!
Big Win for the Braves (B) Baseball Team! 20-7 over Dwight! Congratulations!
Due to field conditions, the Morris Braves "B" Baseball game at Roth field has been canceled for this afternoon.
Fall Sports Picture Day is coming up. All fall athletes will be photographed on Friday after school. Be sure to bring your uniforms. Coaches have order forms, so be sure to get one from them. Contact Mr. Lafond with any questions by email at mlafond@morris54.org
The Runnin' Braves hosted their first-ever Cross Country meet at their new home course at Heidecke Lake this past Monday! The Braves had some great races against Newark-Millbrook and Odell to break in the trails at Heidecke, earning some great finishes and new PRs in the process. Many thanks to the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area and the Illinois State DNR for helping to make our new home course a reality for our runners!
The Braves head to Metamora this weekend for the 4th annual Tom Koonce Redbird Invite!
Go Braves!!
