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8th Grade Parent Email Regarding HS Locker Requests

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This was sent out to 8th Grade parents on May 20... Morton High School will be switching to a locker request system.  This change is due to a vast majority of students not using their lockers. Many students have found they do not need a locker due to MHS allowing students to carry their backpacks throughout the school day.    However, any student that wants or needs a locker, we are happy to provide them with a locker.  Lockers can be requested at any time using the locker request link on the school website.  You can find this under the "Students" section of the Morton High School website.  Students will also be emailed the sign up link in their student email both today and again at the start of next school year.  -- Todd Herrmann Assistant Principal / Dean of Students (A-L) 309-284-6091 Morton High School
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Parent Email, May 19 - Yearbooks and Awards Night

Parents and Guardians,  I just wanted to send a quick note… We sent home a yearbook ordering reminder flyer with students on Friday.  Well, a small detail “got through the goalie” with this one.  The deadline is mostly accurate.  You do have until May 27.  However, the year was incorrect!  In case your student didn’t bring the flyer home, here is the ordering link .   Also, tonight is Awards Night.  We will start at 6:00 and be done by 7:00.  It will be streamed on Morton Potter TV .  Have a great day! Chris Carter Principal
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Parent Email - May 14, 2025

Parents and Guardians,  Here is our final newsletter , and we hope you find it informative. As the year winds down, I just wanted to say a sincere, "Thank you!" for your support and efforts this year.  I know I speak for the staff when I say we are so lucky to work with such great students and supportive families. Our annual Awards Night is scheduled for MONDAY , May 19 from 6:00-7:00.  All students being recognized with an award were mailed invitations last week.   Our last day of school is Friday, May 23 and it is an early dismissal at 11:00.  Report cards will be emailed out on Wednesday, May 28. Have a great summer! Chris Carter Principal BTW - School begins again on Tuesday, August 12! 
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Grandparents Day Info - Parent Email, 3/28/25

Parents/Guardians,  One of our favorite days of the year is Grandparents Day. This year it is on Friday, April 25 , and it is always a great experience for both our students and their grandparents. We are not exactly sure how long we have been celebrating Grandparents Day, but our best guess is around 40 years.  This day has gotten so successful that we have broken it into two parts: 8th Graders have breakfast and take their grandparent(s) to two morning classes   7th Graders have lunch and take their grandparent(s) to two afternoon classes   In order to plan and be adequately prepared for the day, we need parents to complete two steps: fill out this registration form and purchase meal tickets .  These two steps are very important to the planning and preparation of the day.  The registration is as detailed as it is because often times grandparents will bring lunch with them. This is certainly acceptable.  We just need to know who all is pl...
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Parent Email - Testing Snacks for the 8th Grade's PreACT and ISA

8th Grade Parents/Guardians,  As I mentioned in my email earlier this week, we have state testing beginning next Thursday with the 8th Grade taking the PreACT.  We are asking the 8th Grade families to consider donating one or more packages of snacks for students during testing.  Along with the PreACT, the 8th Grade’s tests include the IAR (the same as 7th Grade) and the ISA (science assessment).  We will provide snacks during the PreACT and ISA tests since these tests include multiple testing sessions.   If you are interested, please use this signupgenius link .  Thank you for your consideration.  And I hope you enjoy the last few days of spring break! Chris Carter principal
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Parent Email, March 24, 2025 - Upcoming Testing

Parents/Guardians, We will begin our annual standardized testing when we return from spring break.  Both the 7th and Grades take the IAR ( Illinois Assessment of Readiness ). The 8th Grade will also take the PreACT 8/9 and the ISA ( Illinois Science Assessment ). These tests provide much-needed insight into how our students are progressing and in turn ready for high school.  This data also helps us evaluate our curriculum, programming, and instructional strategies.  Testing Schedule : -  8th Grade PreACT 8/9 - Thu., Apr. 3; 8:15-12:00 -  7th Grade IAR - Mon.-Fri., Apr. 7-10; 8:00-10:15 (one test per day) -  8th Grade IAR - Mon.-Fri., Apr. 7-10; 10:20-12:20 (one test per day) -  8th Grade ISA - Tue., Apr. 15; 8:15-11:30 & 1:30-3:00 Here are some testing reminders that critical to our students: Please send your students with WIRED headphones.  Air pods won’t work.  (We will have some available.) iPads need to be FULLY charged.  Stud...
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Tornado Shelter in Place - March 19, 2025

Email sent afterward: Parents and Guardians,  I just wanted to say a big "Thank you!" for everyone's patience.  Considering we had to shelter in place for over an hour, everything went very well.  Our students, not surprisingly, handled everything great.  A big shout out to our faculty and staff who provided tremendous leadership in the hallways and locker rooms.  Also, thank you to the handful of parents who joined us to hang out in the hallway. Again, thank you,   Chris Carter principal
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