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Enrollment for Incoming Freshman Summer Bridge Program Begins May 18th
Your child is being offered an opportunity to get a jump start on his/her transition into high school through a FREE summer program at Morton Freshman Center or Morton West High School! J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 receives federal grant funds for programs in each of its high schools. Due to money received from the federally-funded Title 1 Grant, we are able to provide this innovative instructional support service to incoming freshmen prior to the beginning of your child’s high school career.
Posted On: 5/17/2012

Please Help Ensure Your Teen Has a Fun — and Safe — Prom Night
By: Supt. Dr. Michael Kuzniewski
As the school year winds down it is that time of year again when we celebrate the success and honor the achievements of our students. One of the most significant of those events is Prom which occurs tomorrow evening/night.

I am asking that you remember, as a parent you do influence your teens.
Posted On: 5/17/2012

Morton West Mustang Band Program Continues Tradition of Excellence with New Honor
The Morton West Band Program under Dr. Pearce’s direction has received Superior/Excellent ratings for the past ten consecutive years at contests in Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Missouri. Trophies will be on display in the Morton West main office until Friday, May 18th.
Posted On: 5/15/2012

300 Morton 201 Students Participate in Cicero Clean-Up Day
Three hundred students from Morton 201 participated in the annual Cicero Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Posted On: 5/15/2012

City of Berwyn Police, NCMEC to Host Take 25 Campaign Event
The City of Berwyn Police Department has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) on the Take 25 campaign, a grassroots initiative aimed at heightening awareness about children’s safety issues. With a focus on prevention, Take 25 encourages parents, guardians, and other trusted adult role models to spend time talking to kids and teaching them ways to stay safer.
Posted On: 5/14/2012

Press Releases

Morton Freshman Center Receives $4k Grant for "Fuel Up To Play 60" From Midwest Dairy Council
J Sterling Morton East High School has been chosen to receive $4,000 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives from among hundreds of schools across the country that applied for funding to help them jumpstart and sustain nutrition and physical activity improvements. This nationwide funding program offers schools up to $4,000 to help them increase awareness of and access to nutrient-rich foods and physical activity opportunities for students. Funding for this competitive program is provided by Midwest Dairy Council on behalf of dairy farmers in 10 Midwest states.
Posted On: 2/27/2012

Morton East Receives $4k Grant for "Fuel Up To Play 60" From Midwest Dairy Council
J Sterling Morton East High School has been chosen to receive $4,000 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives from among hundreds of schools across the country that applied for funding to help them jumpstart and sustain nutrition and physical activity improvements. This nationwide funding program offers schools up to $4,000 to help them increase awareness of and access to nutrient-rich foods and physical activity opportunities for students. Funding for this competitive program is provided by Midwest Dairy Council on behalf of dairy farmers in 10 Midwest states.
Posted On: 2/27/2012

Morton West Receives $4k Grant for "Fuel Up To Play 60" From Midwest Dairy Council
J Sterling Morton West High School has been chosen to receive $4,000 to support its Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives from among hundreds of schools across the country that applied for funding to help them jumpstart and sustain nutrition and physical activity improvements. This nationwide funding program offers schools up to $4,000 to help them increase awareness of and access to nutrient-rich foods and physical activity opportunities for students. Funding for this competitive program is provided by Midwest Dairy Council on behalf of dairy farmers in 10 Midwest states.
Posted On: 2/27/2012

Sports

Cicero Honors Morton High School Illinois State Soccer Champions
By: Editor, Lawndale News
The Morton High school Boys Mustang Soccer team was saluted Tuesday at a meeting of the Town of Cicero board for their victory in winning the IHSA Class 3A state championship. This is the high school’s first soccer championship victory. Town President Larry Dominick and the members of the Town of Cicero board honored the team members, coaches and Morton High school officials including Supt. Mike Kuzniewski and Board Chairman Jeff Pesek. “We are very proud of their achievements and their teamwork,” Kuzniewski told the board as the entire team cheered in the audience.
Posted On: 11/10/2011

Town of Cicero Salutes Morton High School Soccer Champions
Town of Cicero
The Morton High School Mustang Boys Soccer team was saluted Tuesday at a meeting of the Cicero Town Board for their recent victorious playoff run, capturing the IHSA Class 3A State Championship. This is the high school’s first soccer championship victory.

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick and the members of the Town of Cicero board honored the team members, coaches and Morton High School officials including Supt. Mike Kuzniewski and Board President Jeff Pesek.
Posted On: 11/9/2011

Morton Mustangs Boys Soccer Team are the Class 3A State Champions!
Congratulations to the Morton Mustangs Boys Soccer Team!

On Saturday, November 5th, our Morton Mustangs defeated Naperville Central 1-0 in overtime to win the first Soccer State Championship in school history. Joel Salmeron scored just over a minute into the first overtime off a pass from Alonzo Torres. Miguel Chacon was again outstanding in goal, securing his fifth shutout in the state playoffs. It was an exciting night and a night we will never forget.
Posted On: 11/7/2011

Morton Mustangs Boys Soccer Advances to Championship Game to Face Naperville Central
Congratulations to the Morton Boys Soccer Team! They were victorious on Friday night 4-3 in penalty kicks for a 2-1 victory over Warren and will be playing in the State 3A finals at 7:00 pm on Saturday evening at Lincoln Way North in Frankfort Square. Lincoln Way North is located on 19900 South Harlem Avenue. Tickets are available at the gate for $6.00 each or Morton students can participate in our spirit procession and ride the fan busses to the game at a reduced rate.
Posted On: 11/5/2011

Morton Boys Soccer Continues Its Run, Advances to State Semi-Finals
The Morton Mustang Boys Soccer team continued their magical playoff run with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Lincoln-Way East in four overtimes at Lisle Benedictine University Super-Sectional on Tuesday night. Joel Leon scored the game winner 1:06 into the fourth overtime. Jesus Morales assited on the game winning goal. Miguel Chacon was again perfect in goal with his fourth shutout of the playoffs.
Posted On: 11/2/2011

Announcements

Illinois PTA & ISBE to Host Community Meeting on February 16th
The Illinois PTA, in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education,
cordially invites you to attend a No Child Left Behind/Elementary Secondary Education Act Stakeholders Meeting on the Flexibility Waiver at Morton West High School on February 16th beginning at 7pm.
Posted On: 1/30/2012

Message from Supt. Dr. Mike Kuzniewski on Student Safety
Police are investigating four separate incidents in which a man in his 40s or 50s apparently tried to lure students coming to or from school.

Police are asking parents and children to be vigilant in response to four incidents since Friday — three in Oak Park and one in Berwyn. While none of these incidents involved Morton students it reminds us that there are things we need to remain cautious and vigilant on to protect our children.
Posted On: 10/26/2011

Important Announcement Regarding Morton West School Dismissal Procedures
To ensure the safety of our students, Morton West High School and the Berwyn Police Department have made the following changes. All students will exit at the end of the school day through the cafeteria doors on Home Avenue.

Due to the number of students exiting on Home Avenue, Home Avenue will be closed to all traffic beginning at 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. You are encouraged to make arrangements for pick-up with your child in front of Cermak Plaza or along Riverside Drive.

Students with a documented physical disability will be allowed to be picked up in the parking lot. These cars must only enter through the Harlem Avenue gate.
Posted On: 8/23/2011

Notice of Special Board Meeting April 4th
Notice is hereby given that the Special Board Meeting of the Board of Education of J. Sterling Morton High School, District 201, Cook County, Illinois scheduled for the 4th day of April, 2011, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. This meeting shall be held in the Auditorium of Morton East High School, 2423 S. Austin Boulevard, Cicero, Illinois.
Posted On: 3/25/2011

Notice of Special Board Meeting - March 12
The J. Sterling Morton High School, District 201 Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in room 312 at Morton East High School, 2423 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero, IL.

After opening the Special Board Meeting at 3:00 p.m. the Board will immediately adjourn to Closed Session in room 312 for collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
No action will be taken.
Posted On: 3/10/2011

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