Morris XC is headed to Sectionals! The Runnin' Braves will be hunting for a shot at State this Saturday in Geneva, so wish them luck as they represent Morris out on the course! Go Braves! 😀
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” —Albert Camus.
Healthy Kids Running Series is coming soon! 🏃 👟 HKRS is a program designed to get kids up, active, and interested in running, and our fall session begins next Sunday, October 9th. All age groups and skill levels are welcome - come on out and run with us!
We Care is announcing its Adopt-A Family program for 2022! 🎄
Who Does We Care Help?
Adopt-a-Family is an income-based Christmas assistance program for Grundy County families in crisis. Applications will be taken during the dates and times below. This assistance is also for people without children in need of a holiday meal.
If you are in need of help, please plan to attend one of these days and bring the following required documentation:
Photo ID for the Head of Household, Address Verification, Proof of Income.
If you have any questions, please call We Care at 815-942-6389 ext 3.
IN-PERSON APPLICATION DAYS
Location: We Care of Grundy County, 530 Bedford Rd., Morris
• October 11, 9-Noon
• October 21st, 9-Noon /1-3 pm.
• October 27th, 9-Noon /1-3pm
• November 3rd, 5-7pm
• November 11th, 2-6pm
PLEASE SHARE! 🙂
Our popcorn Fundraiser was a huge success! 🍿Many thanks to all who donated and especially to our Morris AMC Theatre for their very generous popcorn donation! 🤗🍿
Congratulations to our September 8th grade Braves Award Winners! Awesome Job!! 😁🎉
Congratulations to our 7th grade Braves Award Winners!! 🤗👏🏻🎉
Congrats to our September 6th grade BRAVES Award winners! 👏🏻🥳 Great job!
🌽Vote for our awesome MGS Literary Scarecrows!! The winner will get a monetary donation to put towards books for their classroom! 🎃
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRuRpl5XLlN5h4jHZrtUQOYTevW81UlMm9yi6yV5uwRN30ug/viewform
✨Join Us! ✨
We are looking for Lunchroom Monitor Substitutes! ($14.50/hr.) Contact Amy at aaldrich@morris54.org to learn more information! 😊
Congratulations to our 7th grade August Braves Award winners!! 🤗🥳🙌🏻
Our second grade classes went downtown today for their annual Community Field Trip! They are loving the new 𝕄𝕆ℝℝ𝕀𝕊 letters/sign! 🙌🏻 🤗 #teachmorris #visitmorris
Congrats to our 6th grade August Braves Award winners!! 🤗🥳🙌🏻
✨🍿 Morris Market Popcorn Fundraiser! 🍿✨
🍔Tomorrow is MGS Fundraiser Day at Culver's of Morris! Make sure to visit Culver's on Wednesday, September 21st, anytime from 10am - 10pm. 25% of sales will be donated to our school! See below for more information! 😊
The PTO has some great events coming up soon for 6th, 7th and 8th grades! See below for more information about their Harvest Dance on September 23rd as well as fun dress up days for Spirit Week!
Just a reminder that Grundy Area Providers Resource Day will take place on Wednesday- September 14th from 10:00-2:00 at We Care of Grundy County. All residents are encouraged to attend!
Dear Morris Grade School Families,
This letter is to update you about the bomb threat that we received this evening. Our school is committed to the safety and education of all our students. We also want to clearly communicate with parents about safety issues when they arise.
This evening, a hand-written note was found on Bus 23 as it arrived in Gardner for a baseball game which indicated the desire to blow up the school. After conferring with the superintendent and local law enforcement, it was decided to immediately evacuate the building and grounds. With the help of the Morris Police Department, district personnel, US Marshalls, and Kane County Sheriff's Department K9 Units searched the interior and exterior of the building and campus for explosives and nothing was found. The police department and school personnel are now investigating the source of the threat.
Classes will resume as usual tomorrow. However, there will be an increased police presence in and around the school. Counselors will be available if any students would like to talk to someone about this event.
All threats to our school or students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We wanted you to have the facts so you can discuss them with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this issue. If you discover anything that can assist in the investigation, please contact us immediately.
Please feel free to call me at 815-942-0056 or email me at draffel@morris54.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. Dave Raffel
District Principal
Dear MGS Families,
This message is to inform you about a bomb threat that we received this evening. Our school is committed to the safety and education of all our students. We also want to clearly communicate with parents about safety issues when they arise.
A handwritten note was found indicating someone’s intent to blow up the school. After conferring with the superintendent and local law enforcement, it was decided to immediately evacuate the building and school grounds. We will be partner with law enforcement to assure the safety of everyone.
We will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this situation.
Mr. Raffel