Daily Announcements

Announcements Friday, October 16th, 2026

 

FRIDAY SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

AWAY 10/16

Tennis Sectionals @ LaSalle Peru 12:00pm 

 

Varsity Football @ Cahokia 6:00pm   

 

SATURDAY SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

AWAY 10/17

Boys and Girls Cross Country I8 Conference Meet @ LaSalle-Peru  

 

JV Volleyball @ Cougar Invite (Plainfield South) 8:00am    

 

Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca Invite 8:00am 

 

Varsity Soccer @ Dixon Regional Quarterfinals  6:00pm 

 

Band @ ISU 

7:34am MCHS Marching Maroon & White Performs at ISU Prelims

 

SUNDAY SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

AWAY 10/18

Fellowship of Christian Athletes  11:00am 

 

STUDENTS:

Students and Staff: You are invited on an unforgettable journey. What happens when a rabbit goes on an extraordinary adventure filled with love, loss, hope, and unexpected friendships? Find out in Morris Community High School's fall play, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Join us for a heartwarming story that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shed a tear or two.  The show runs October 23rd at 7:30, October 24th at 7:30, and October 25th at 2:30. You can get tickets online at morrishstheatre.ludus.com or from Mrs. G in room 141. See the posters around the building for more information. We hope to see you at the show.  

 

A representative from Joliet Junior College will be visiting on Friday, October 23rd @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

FCCLA members: Please remember to turn in your juice boxes as your membership dues by Wednesday, Oct. 21st, which will be our next meeting date.  We will meet in Room 152 at 7:15 in the morning.  Please see Miss Maloney or Mrs. Lafond if you can not attend!  

 

Attention freshmen boys interested in joining the Baseball Program this year: there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 21st immediately after school in Coach Kein's classroom (219, across from the library). If you plan to be on the roster this spring, you need to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, see Coach Kein personally.

 

Attention all returning baseball players (and any new sophomore, junior, or senior considering trying out this spring): our first meeting will be right after school on Wednesday, October 21st in Mr. Muntz's classroom (215). Football guys, Coach Thorson is aware. If for some reason you cannot attend, see Coach Kein prior to that day.

 

Freshmen Class of 2030, if you're thinking about getting a job in the near future then the Certificate of Employability program is for you! Learn what it takes to become employable and hear from many local businesses on how to stay employable and balance that delicate work/school schedule through this program. Your first meeting is Thursday, October 22nd, 3rd period. You will check in to 3rd period for attendance, and then you will report directly to the auditorium. All freshmen are required to attend unless a parent/guardian has opted you out of the program.

 

MCHS athletes and club members, there's still time to register your team for the Trunk or Treat event! Chat with your coaches and advisors on a costume theme and ideas to decorate your vehicles for what is such a memorable night for our future MCHS kiddos! The event is Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 5-6PM and teams should register by emailing our student body president, Brady Babington at [email protected]. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 23rd. 

 

A representative from Western Michigan University will be visiting on Thursday, October 22nd @ 2:05PM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

Students: If you love math and love competing, MATHLETES is for you!  Our practices are held in the mornings and competitions rarely interfere with other sports & activities. Our first meeting is Tuesday, October 20th in Room 122 at 7:10 a.m. We hope to see you there! 

 

Attention all students interested in participating in scholastic bowl this year.  We will have a meeting on Monday, October 19th at 3:00PM in room 116 (Mrs. Dow’s Room).  If you cannot make the meeting please see Mrs. Dow for paperwork ASAP. 

 

LUNCH SPECIAL:

Cheese Curds

Bacon Cheeseburger

 

MONDAY LUNCH SPECIAL:

Jumbo Soft Pretzel

Cheesy Meatball Sub