There are family-friendly jobs available in Morton 709. Come to the hiring event at the District Office on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Subs are needed, too. Some come with a pension plan! Come and chat with our building leadership. You may interview and be hired on the spot.

Online registration opens on July 15th for the 2024-25 School Year. Families are encouraged to register online BEFORE August 1st. All data must be carefully reviewed for accuracy. In-Person Registration Day is August 1st, 7 AM- 1 PM. Health exams, fees, financial forms, cash/check payments, and other documents can be turned in at the in-person registration.

Business, Math, and Spanish Teacher Openings at Morton High School. Join a great team of educators. The students, staff, and community make it a special place to teach and live.

Please take a minute to read the news on the latest negotiations update.

Morton 709 received a "Pre-School For All" grant to expand preschool services. Screenings are required. The next Screening dates are 8/1 and 10/11. If you are interested in enrolling your child for the Fall of 2024, please call and schedule a developmental screening at 309-284-8033.

Morton 709 is excited to announce El Higus as the Ward Grundy Elementary School Principal for the 2024-25 School Year. Read the official press release to learn more.

Morton 709 is excited to welcome back Kirk Edwards to serve as Morton High School Principal for the 2024-25 School Year. Read the official press release to learn more.

The MHS SkillsUSA Chapter recently returned from Atlanta, Georgia. Winners at the State level, they earned the opportunity to compete at Nationals. The students represented their school, their chapter, their parent, and their community well. Two students returned with Bronze Medals. Emma Belsly and Ethan Cross finished third in the nation in Additive Manufacturing. Congratulations to them, their sponsors, and their SkillsUSA MHS Chapter.

In this episode, Don and Stephanie explore the importance of unstructured time for children during the summer. Join in as they debunk the myth that every day needs to be packed with planned activities and discuss how allowing kids to experience boredom can spark creativity, foster independence, and reduce stress. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Morton Community Unit School District 709 will be destroying special education records for students with a 1997 birthdate and who were evaluated for or received services during their school career. If the student or parents want these records they should call 309-263-0522 to arrange to pick them up. Any records not collected by June 15, 2025 will be destroyed.