⚠️ATTENTION!⚠️ Due to mechanical issues with our HVAC system and condensation throughout the school building, Morris Elementary School District #54 will have an early release today, 8/24/23. 6th - 8th grade will release at 11:30 am and K - 5th grade will be at 12:15 pm. There will be no PM preschool today. We will provide transportation services for students that regularly ride the school bus. There will be no lunch for students.
If there are students that aren't able to be picked up from school or met at home for bus drop off, please contact Morris Grade School at (815)942-0056.
We understand this is a difficult situation for all parties, but our focus is student and staff safety. Thank you!
✨WELCOME, MISS ALEXIS SMYK!✨
Miss Smyk is our 2nd Grade Teacher at MGS. 😊 She is a recent graduate of Illinois State University. 🙌 Her favorite subject in school was Math. FUN FACT💫: Miss Smyk's favorite place to vacation is the Lake of the Ozarks! 🏖️🌞
✨Welcome, Miss Rachel Sangston! ✨Miss Sangston is our Speech and Language Pathologist at MGS. 😊 She recently graduated from Illinois State University. Her favorite subject in school was Math. 🙌 FUN FACT: Miss Sangston played softball at Joliet Junior College! 🥎🏏
🌟WELCOME, MR. JOHN STRUCK! 🌟
Mr. Struck is our 8th grade English teacher. 😎 He graduated from Illinois State University (Roll Birds!🐦) in 2018 and Grand Canyon University in 2023 with his Master’s in Secondary Education. 🙌 His favorite subject in school was, of course, English. He really found a passion for writing and research while studying public relations at ISU. 😊 A fun fact about John: He is a sports fanatic! Whether it’s watching, playing, or coaching, sports have had a major impact on his life! 🏀⚾🏏
⚠️Please Note!⚠️All preschool, special education, and regular education bus routes will be reposted on the school websites Sunday at 3:00. Please review them before Monday to be aware of any changes that may have been made.
-Morris Transportation Company
🌟WELCOME! 🌟
We would love to introduce our new Dean of Students, Mr. Erik Frederiksen! 😎
Mr. Frederiksen comes to us from Reed Custer High School where he was a Science Teacher for 11 years. He attended the University of Illinois, Olivet Nazarene, and Governor's State, where he received his Master of Arts in Educational Administration & Principal Leadership. His favorite subject in school was Ecology. 😊 Some FUN FACTS about Mr. Frederiksen: He LOVES blue shoes 👟and has MANY of them! His wife is also a distant relative of Evel Knievel! 🏍️🙌
⚠️Bus Routes will be posted to our website on August 12th! 🚌😁
🚨🚨Saratoga School is looking for an Assistant Transportation Dispatcher for the Morris Schools. Please email aringler@sd60c.org to learn more! 🚌
For any 6th through 8th-grade boy or girl interested in playing soccer for Morris Grade School this school year, tryouts are held July 31st and August 1st at the school soccer field from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS). Please bring water and wear appropriate soccer attire. If you make the team, practices will start on Wednesday, August 2nd. Athletes must have an updated physical turned in before tryouts or turned in to Coach Bell at tryouts. Parents must also register their son/daughter on 8to18.
6th through 8th grade boys, Baseball tryouts will take place on July 31st and August 1st from 9-11 at Roth Field. Athletes, please dress appropriately in baseball pants, cleats, a hat, and any necessary equipment (gloves, bats, etc.). Catchers, please bring all of your equipment. Athletes must have an updated physical turned in before tryouts or turned in to coach Struck at tryouts. Parents must also register their son on 8to18.
True North is having a Back To School Clothing Event! 🤩
This event will be held in the True North parking lot on August 13th from 12PM-4PM. Vendors will be selling clothing at very reasonable and affordable prices for students and families to shop! 👚👖👕
The Morris Area Public Library still has so many fun summer events coming up! 😎
✨ FREE Jim Gill concert on 7/29/23 - just call the library to reserve your spot.
✨ FREE evening watching the Improv Group The Green Room at Goold Park on 8/11/23 - NO reservations required.
✨ 3 movies in the park are left this summer - July's movie is The Rookie.
Follow this link for the MAPL August and September Newsletter! 👇https://bit.ly/3DwWtm2
District 54 PTO hopes you are enjoying your summer break, but the beginning of the school year is quickly approaching - which means getting back into school mode! 😁Check out their awesome new spirit wear website below! 👇
https://morris-grade-school.printify.me/products
Make sure to get your student(s) some new spiritwear for the new school year or get yourself something fun to sport out at one of their events - while you're
volunteering.😉 Place your order today!
All 5th-8th grade students are welcome to attend Cross Country practices when they begin next Monday, July 31st, at Morris Grade School. Cross Country is a co-op program hosted by Morris Grade School, and all students from MGS, Saratoga, Nettle Creek, and ICS are invited to join the team. No tryouts necessary. Parent meeting will take place at 8:30 AM on Monday, 7/31 in the north parking lot at MGS, with practice from 9-10:30 AM. Hope to see you there!
🚨Do you know how EASY it is to become a licensed paraprofessional? All you need is a high school diploma or equivalent! Paraprofessionals play a HUGE role in the success of students at MGS. This is a very rewarding career. 🥰 If you're interested, check out the informational page below. We are hiring paraprofessionals! 😁 Start the licensing process here at https://apps.isbe.net/iwasnet/login.aspx and then apply with us! 👇
https://www.applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/default.aspx
🚨DON'T MISS THIS NIGHT! 🚨 Join our School Resource Officer, Officer Martin, and the Morris Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 st, from 5-8 at Goold Park in Morris! 😁 This family friendly event will feature our SRO in a dunk tank, Gaga Ball, a blow-up obstacle course, free food, free MPD trading cards and album, face painting and other fun! 🎉
🌟Morris Braves Cross Country begins in 2 weeks!🌟
For all Morris Grade School, Saratoga, ICS, and Nettle Creek students, the Braves are looking forward to a successful 2023 season and want you to be a part of it! 🙌5th-8th graders are all welcome to attend when practices start on Monday, July 31st at MGS. Parent meeting will take place at 8:30AM, practice at 9AM. Go Braves! 🏃♀️🏃👟
🎒Back to School Supply Drop Off for K-8th Grades! 🖍️
This supply drop off will be August 15, 2023 between 4-6 pm!
⛳The BBC needs your help! We are in need of donations, gift baskets, etc. for our annual BBC Golf Outing on 7/31/23! Sponsorships are also available. Thank you for your support of our activity programs at MGS! 😄
🌟Paraprofessional for Physical Education Classes Needed! 🌟 Follow this link to learn more about this rewarding position and to apply! 👇🙌
https://www.applitrack.com/morris54/onlineapp/
