Morris Elementary School District #54

⛳️ Last Call for Donations! ⛳️ We’re gearing up for our Braves Booster Club Golf Outing, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🏌️‍♂️💥 This is the final push before the big day, and we’re asking for your support—whether through donations of items, gift cards, gift baskets or bottles of wine. Every bit helps us raise funds for our school athletics and activities. 🎁 To donate, please contact lbeeler@morris54.org or drop off items to the district office located at 2001 Dupont Ave (the building with red awnings). Thank you for your support!

Last weekend, the Braves headed down to East Peoria to compete at the IESA 3A State Track & Field Meet! Conditions were perfect for competitors on both Friday and Saturday, and every state qualifier from Morris Grade School did a wonderful job of representing our school community. - On Friday, Morris GS's three 100m Dash qualifiers (Eli Musick, Julian Serna, Cyncere Rucker) ran excellent races in the preliminary heats, finishing 14th, 26th, and 22nd in their divisions, respectively. Well done to all three runners for making it to the highest level of IESA competition - we're proud of you all! - Maverick McKerrow continued his 2025 campaign in the shot put, throwing a huge PR of 11.64 meters and earning a tremendous 5th place medal in the 7th Grade division! - Two-time defending 3A Girls champion Aniston Caputo entered the circle on Friday, facing the best competition of her junior high career in the discus throw. Early in her flight, Caputo established a sizable lead, and never looked back after throwing her state-winning attempt of 34.04 meters, making her a THREE-TIME STATE CHAMPION and the new IESA 3A 8th Girls State record holder! Aniston, your coaches, teammates, family, and school community congratulate you on such an incredible achievement - your accomplishments have set the bar high for all of our future athletes! - On Saturday, Maverick McKerrow took to the ring once again to compete in the discus, and earned another spot at the podium by taking 5th place amongst some of the most talented throwers in 3A! Nicely done, Mav - we expect there will be many more medals to come! - Morris GS's three 4x100m Relay teams took to the track on Saturday, as well. Breezy Harder, Bella Weber, Brealyn Robinson, and Makayla Needem left it all out on the track on Saturday, earning a massive PR of 55.69 seconds and taking 11th in State amongst some very skilled relay squads. The 8th Grade girls also ran their best race of the season, as Ayla Thanadabouth, Cyncere Rucker, Cora Passerman, and Aniston Caputo made their MGS school record even tougher to beat with a PR of 53.9 seconds - good for 12th in State! - The 7th Grade boys 4x100 squad of Ethan Breitwieser, Julian Serna, Carson Hulbert, and Eli Musick were on a mission to medal on Saturday, and accomplished just that and more! With a PR of 51.35 seconds, the 7th Grade boys earned a stellar 6th place finish at State, and topped a FOURTEEN YEAR-OLD school record! - Aniston Caputo took to the track on Saturday for her final race as a Brave, and legged out what was likely one of her best races in the 200m Dash. From Lane 1, Caputo demolished her school record by over half a second, taking her heat with a 27.27 second finish - good for an 8th place medal at State! You've earned it, Aniston - we can't wait to see what you accomplish at the high school level! - Josie Mueller of ICS put the cherry on top for Morris Track & Field on Saturday, running an incredibly smart and tough-as-nails race in the 7th Girls 800m Run. Mueller established an early lead in the initial lap of her race and persevered to PR by over 3 seconds, top a TWELVE YEAR-OLD school record, and earn an amazing 4th Place medal at State! With the book closed on the 2025 Track season, we want to thank all of our parents, volunteers, and athletes who helped everything run so smoothly this spring. So many great memories were made! We appreciate you all and can't wait for next year! Go Braves!!

Looking to do a little running in preparation for the fall season! Check out Endurance Camp at Morris High School this summer!

Incoming Freshmen Boys Basketball Camp Monday through Thursday, June 2nd through 5th and 9th through 12th (2 weeks) from 2:00 to 3:45 in the MCHS FDH. On Thursday, the 12th, there will be a controlled scrimmage against Ottawa from 1:00 to 3:00, at no cost. Registration is not required, but if a parent or guardian could fill out the form, we will have a better idea of the t-shirt sizes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx2DqLEsHQxhSYnxdcw-8v0P9VMMfSj-cJIraJl-KfJgMbPA/viewform

Looking for information on Summer Meals in the State of Illinois? Check out this image to learn more!

🚨 STATE BOUND! 🚨 Join us in cheering on the Morris Braves Track & Field team as they head to the 3A IESA State Meet this weekend! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Your hard work, heart, and hustle got you here — now it’s time to shine on the big stage! 🌟 Let’s go, Braves! Drop your good luck wishes below! 👇

🎉 WALK OF CHAMPIONS 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥 We’re sending a HUGE congratulations to our 14 Morris Braves track & field athletes who have qualified for the IESA 3A Track State Meet this weekend! 💪💯 Enjoy these pictures from the Walk of Champions today! We gave them the recognition they deserve before they head off to represent our school with pride. 🏅❤️🖤

Heads up, East Peoria! The Braves are coming to town! Morris GS Track & Field had an amazing day at Sectionals this past Saturday at Pontiac, sending 4 sprinters, 3 relays, 2 throwers, and a distance runner to State! Tons of PRs, season bests, and even a few Sectional titles were earned by the Braves , and now, our State qualifiers head to the Eastside Centre on Friday and Saturday to prove what they can do amongst the IESA's best! We are tremendously proud of these kids and can't wait to see what they accomplish this weekend at the IESA 3A State Meet! Wish them luck! Go Braves!!

Congratulations to our Graduating Class of 2025. Watch the ceremony on Youtube, https://youtu.be/xab53yWIDdA

This spring, Track & Field school records have been falling all over Morris, and the Braves and Lady Braves have gotten in on the fun with two more of their own! Last Saturday, Morris GS traveled to Pontiac for the Warrior Showdown, where two 200m Dash records were broken! Eli Musick bested an 8 year-old mark for the 7th Grade boys with a blistering 25.99 second run, and Aniston Caputo topped a 29 - count 'em - TWENTY-NINE year-old school record for the 8th Grade girls with a time of 27.78 seconds! Amazing work and congratulations to both of you! Morris GS heads to Sectionals this weekend at Pontiac to earn spots at State! Wish them luck! Go Braves!!

🎓✨ Congratulations to Our 8th Grade Graduates! ✨🎓 Last night, we proudly celebrated the Class of 2025 at their 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. It was a night full of smiles, memories, and a few happy tears as we honored their hard work, growth, and achievements. We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead in high school and beyond. 🌟 🎉 Congratulations, graduates! Your journey is just beginning.

📚🏆 5th Grade Battle of the Books! 🏆📚 After a year of reading, teamwork, and dedication, our 5th graders faced off in the final Battle of the Books Competition! Teams were formed at the beginning of the school year and have spent months diving into their stories, sharpening their memory, and preparing for this exciting challenge. 👏📖 Congratulations to all the teams who participated! We’re so proud of each and every one of you ! 👏📖

Basketball Summer Camp for Junior High Boys - See Coach Walker Today!

On Thursday evening, Morris GS Track & Field hosted their final home meet of the season against Coal City, Nettle Creek, and Lisbon. Both the Braves and Lady Braves earned personal bests in many events, but four of the Lady Braves put it all out on the track and bested a 13 year-old school record! Congratulations to Ayla Thanadabouth, Cora Passerman, Cyncere Rucker, and Aniston Caputo in setting a new benchmark for the 8th Grade Girls 4x100m Relay! Go Braves!!

Information for free summer breakfast

Seasonal - Summer Custodians Needed! Please apply online - go to our website at morris54.org Click on Join our Team and follow the prompts to complete the application. Contact ndecker@morris54.org with any questions.

🎶 What a Night for our Band & Choir!🎶 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s amazing Band & Choir Concert! Our talented students wowed us with their music, and the energy in the room was unforgettable. The progress from the last concert was remarkable! 👏 Band Director, Mr. Wozniak proudly recognized the 8th grade band members —best of luck as you move on to your next musical adventures! 🎼 Special thanks to our Band Director, Mr. Wozniak and Choir Instructor, Miss Connelly for your hard work, guidance, and inspiration. You make the music happen, and we are so grateful for the amazing concert!

Yeehaw...This week we held our Kindergarten Roundup. We had approximately 70 incoming kindergarten students and their families attend. The students were able to play and be screened while their parents/guardians learned all about Morris Grade School and Kindergarten. They also had an opportunity to meet with our staff; like the social workers, librarian, administrators, kindergarten teachers, school nurse, parent educator and cafeteria director. The Morris Hospital YMCA was also onsite with information on their programs. The event was a success and we are excited to welcome these little learners to Morris Grade School in August!

🌟🕺 Groovy Staff Appreciation Week is May 5th - 9th! 💃🌟 Next week, we’re turning up the good vibes to celebrate our far-out staff who make our school such a great place to learn and grow! 🎉 💫 Parents & Students, we'd love for you to join us in spreading the love with thank-you notes, kind gestures, and positive energy all week long. See the itenary for the week with suggestions of ways you can contribute to the fun. Let’s show our staff just how groovy they really are!

The Morris Elementary SD #54 Board of Education recognized Morris Braves Wrestlers at their April Board Meeting as part of the Board Recognition program. Way to go Braves!