Morris Elementary School District #54

Attention MGS Track and Field Families: There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, March 23rd following practice at 5:00 in the MGS main gym. If you cannot attend, please reach out to Coach Lawrence or Coach Behrens for information.

GO BRAVES!!

Check out the March Newsetter from the MGS Health Office.

🏆 Morris Grade School Spellers are CHAMPIONS! 🏆

We are so proud to announce that the MGS team took home FIRST PLACE at the IVC Spelling Bee! Way to go Braves!

A massive shoutout to our incredible students:
🏆🥇8th grade winner & the overall IVC Spelling Bee Champ is Brealyn!
🥇 7th grader, Liam tied for 2nd place in his grade level!
🏆6th grader, Zac won 1st place for 6th grade!

What led to the outcome today has been in motion since these kids have first stepped foot on a mat. To say Morris is proud of you and your accomplishments is a huge understatement. You represented this community and school in a way that words cannot express! Congrats to all eight IESA AA State Wrestling qualifiers and congrats to all MGS Wrestlers and Coaches on your 3rd place finish as a team this weekend! You exemplify what it means to be a Brave!

Morris Braves - 3rd Place!

Liam Mack - 5th
Kharter Sullivan - 1st
Kamdyn Sullivan - 3rd
Max Shenberg - 3rd
Milton De La Rosa - 5th
Ethan Breitwieser - DNP
Samuel Halstead - DNP
Lane Mack - DNP

Track & Field Season starts Monday - check out the flyer for more information!

Yesterday afternoon we celebrated our Wrestling State Qualifiers with a Walk of Champions at school before sending them off this morning with an incredible police and fire escort! 🚓🚒

Good luck to our wrestlers as they compete! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and the way you represent our school and community.

GO BRAVES! Bring home some hardware! 💪🏽🏅

🏆 Send Our Wrestlers Off to State! 🤼‍♂️🔥

Tomorrow morning our wrestlers head to State, and we want to send them off in a big way! Let’s show them how proud our community is. 💪

🚓 Police & Fire Escort Out of Town
📍 Meet at the Moose
⏰ Tomorrow Morning

Bring your signs, wear school colors (red & black), honk those horns, and help cheer them on as they head out to compete!

Good luck at State ! GO BRAVES, bring home the hardware! 🥇

⚠️ Early Dismissal Notice – Tuesday, March 10 ⚠️

Due to the predicted impending weather, we will dismiss students early to ensure all students arrive home safely. Please arrange to be at the bus stop for your student(s).

Schedule Changes:
• PM Preschool: Classes are canceled this afternoon
• Junior High School: Dismissal at 2:10 PM
• Elementary School: Dismissal at 2:35 PM

🚫 All after-school activities and programs are canceled, including the YMCA after care.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

🔥 MORRIS WRESTLING TEAM IS STATE BOUND! 🔥

We’re so proud to announce that all eight of our wrestlers who qualified to compete at the IESA Sectionals Tournament have punched their ticket to the State Tournament! 💪🤼‍♂️

These athletes put in the work all season long, battled in tough matches, and earned their spot on the biggest stage. Let’s keep the momentum going !

Next stop: STATE! Good luck to our wrestlers; Ethan, Max, Sam, Kamdyn, Milton, Kharter, Lane & Liam!🏆GO BRAVES!!

IAR Testing begins this week for students in grades 3rd through 8th. Check out the flyer for some helpful tips to best prepare!

✨ It’s Time to Round Up Our Incoming Kindergarteners! ✨

Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in Fall 2026? Now is the time to sign up and get ready for an exciting start to their school journey with Morris School District 54!

Our Kindergarten Round-Up helps families learn about the registration process, meet school staff, have their student screened and get important information to prepare your child for their first day of school. 🍎📚

👉 Don’t wait, scan the QR on the flyer to sign up today and join us as we welcome our newest learners! Questions? Contact: kmann@morris54.org

The Morris Braves Wrestling team competed this past weekend in the IESA Regionals Tournament and we are so proud of their performances! We have 8 wrestlers moving on to Sectionals this weekend. GO BRAVES!

We’re excited to announce our K–5 March Attendance Challenge! Throughout the month of March, we’ll be tracking attendance for every classroom in grades K–5.

Each week, we’ll share which class in each grade level is in the lead 👏

At the end of the month, the class in each grade with the best overall attendance will win a FREE Kids Meal coupon from Wendy’s for every student in that class! 🎉🍔

Being at school every day matters. Strong attendance builds strong habits, supports learning, and keeps students connected to their classmates and teachers.

Families, we appreciate your support in helping your child be at school each day and on time. Let's make every day count! ✨

#MarchAttendanceChallenge #EveryDayCounts

Morris Grade School is still looking for an assistant track and field coach for the upcoming season. Please contact the Athletic Director, Matt Lafond, if you are interested in applying or have any additional questions. Email him at mlafond@morris54.org

Check out the February newsletter from the Morris 54 Health Office.

Congratulations to the Morris Scholastic Bowl JV Team, who recorded its first home win this season vs. Coal City on Thursday! The match went into an exciting overtime round, where one of our 6th graders answered two overtime toss-up questions to seal the victory, 230 to 220.

The Scholastic Bowl Team will travel to face Saratoga on Tuesday.

Go BRAVES!

Get your teams together to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge!
The Braves Booster Club Dodgeball Fundraiser Tournament is BACK this WEEKEND. Use the QR on the flyer to see more information and to PRE-register today!

Congratulations to our 7th grade Braves volleyball team on their hard fought victory over Sandwich!!!

Congratulations to our 8th grade Braves volleyball team on their two set victory over Sandwich tonight!!!