

August 28, 2026
The Potter Post for Friday, August 28, 2026, is ready to read. The week has been full of learning in many different ways. There is information about Friday Night Lights, if yo...

August 26, 2026
Care U is back for Season 5! In this episode, we explore how trying to keep the peace in the moment can sometimes prevent children from building essential life skills. From rescu...

August 24, 2026
Supporting Students • Strengthening Schools • Building Community Our schools are the front porch of our communities. That is why school districts in Tazewell County, includin...

August 24, 2026
Dear Morton 709 Parents and Caregivers, Due to police activity in the community, all Morton 709 Schools initiated a brief SECURE at 9:30 am. All students were brought inside, a...


August 20, 2026
The Business Office team is expanding. Check out the job listing on the website and apply. Morton 709 is a great place to work!

August 19, 2026
Our students in District 709 are settling in to the new school year. They are meeting new people and learning new content. The staff at MHS is reminding their students to SMILE ...

August 14, 2026
The Potter Post for 8/14/26 is ready to read.

August 14, 2026
It is "Everything Morton 709 in your pocket". Please take the time to read the New Website Parent/Caregiver Communication - August 2026 . It is full of details to help you navigat...

August 14, 2026
It is a Morton CUSD 709 tradition. It is a night of celebrating fall sports and the Friday night lights that are special in small communities. Come on out and celebrate our Fall A...


August 7, 2026
School starts on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. It is an early release day for all buildings. Be sure to plan accordingly. Just a reminder: Students are without phones from bell to...
June 25, 2026
On June 1st, it was announced that Illinois would not require school districts to observe Election Day in 2026. Therefore, the district is planning to amend the 2026-2027 calendar...

June 25, 2026
Morton 709 Online Registration opens on Monday, July 13, 2026. Visit https://www.morton709.org/parent/registration to register your student. In-Person Registration at the e...

June 1, 2026
https://app.smore.com/n/gbauz The Final Issue of the 2025-26 School Year. Happy Summer.

June 1, 2026
Congratulations to this year's Potter Award winners. From left to right: Kristy Boecker - Master Potter ( Lettie Brown Elementary School ) Cassie Little - Dana Ashby Memo...