October Newsletter

The 10-2-26 Issue of "The Potter Post" is ready for viewing. Have a wonderful Homecoming Weekend.

In this episode of Care U, Don & Stephanie discuss what to do when young people say, “I don’t want to go” or “I’m not going to miss anything,” and how caregivers should respond. T...

Morton Early Voting Schedule Temporary Voting Location: Morton Township, 300 West Jefferson St., Morton, IL 61550 Special Morton Location Hours: October 16th - 9 am to...

Welcome to this week's issue of "The Potter Post." We hope you enjoy it.

Morton Food Services has delivered the October Menus and October Newsletter . You can also find them in the most recent issue of The Potter Post. Thank you, Morton Food Servic...

In this episode of Care U, Don and Stephanie welcome Sheila Kennedy for a conversation about "joy spotting." Joy spotting is the intentional practice of noticing, capturing, and re...

Here is the link to the 9/11/26 issue of The Potter Post, just in case you missed it. Several have requested "The Potter Post" by email. Many grandparents, bonus parents, and l...

Happy Pumpkin Festival Week! CBS Sunday Morning did a spotlight on the Pumpkin Festival. It is full of what makes this community special. It includes some familiar faces, includ...

In this episode of Care U, Don & Stephanie unpack four common beliefs that can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed. We’re already behind. Everyone else has it figured out. ...

The Potter Post for 9-4-26 is ready to read. Have a great Labor Day weekend.

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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...

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...

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

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...

The Potter Post for 8/21/26 is ready to read.

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

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...

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...