It’s Election Day! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the County Schools Facility Sales Tax referendum for schools across Tazewell County. For more information about this request, visit tazewellonecent.info.
Find your polling place at tazewell-il.gov/countyclerkrecorder/countyclerkelections.
We are hiring Food Service Workers. Be home when your kids are home. Work with great people. Make a difference in students' lives. Be a part of the culture that makes lunch a fan favorite for students. Apply to join the team.
Tomorrow is Election Day, when voters will consider a County Schools Facility Sales Tax that would fund security upgrades, mental health supports for students, and facility improvements to ensure our schools meet modern safety and learning standards.
Learn more about this referendum by visiting tazewellonecent.info or contact us directly!
Please note the Early Release Day on November 4th, the Veterans Day holiday on November 11th, and the Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 25th, to Friday, November 27th.
Marching Potters: What Gives You Wings
It is all about community, connections, costumes, and high-level music competition. Or is it the parades, pageantry, percussion, and passionate parents (and caregivers) that raise the pride in performance? Whatever it is, it is special for those who commit and pursue excellence.
Want to experience the full What Gives You Wings show without traveling far? Join us for the Marching Potters’ Community Night performance!
Date: Monday, October 26
Time: 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m)
Location: Morton High School
Admission: Free to the public
The band will perform its full show in uniform, sharing its hard work with friends, neighbors, and the next generation of 709 performers. A bake sale with tasty treats will be available, and after the performance, the high school will host a reception and displays for graduating seniors.
Admission is free, but every attendee through the gate supports the band. Each year, generous sponsors partner with the band to pledge $1 per person in the stands, making the event an important fundraiser for the program. We hope you’ll come out and cheer on the Marching Potters!
(All images by Paul F Photo)
The Potter Post for 10-23-26 is ready to view. We hope you enjoy this issue. https://app.smore.com/n/ykvzxb
Infant to Grade 4 at Morton Junior High School, MJHS Halloween Spooktacular is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:0 PM - 7:00 PM.
The MHS Orchestra invites everyone to a special night celebrating soccer and music on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center.
Orchestra Director Dave Getz and the MHS Orchestra are excited to share a special performance that combines music and soccer. The evening will include soccer-themed refreshments following the show.
Former MHS soccer coach, Mr. Brian Dieters, will emcee. The evening will include special recognition for last season's MHS State Runner-Up Lady Potter's team. The evening may also include some surprises.
There is no charge for the concert.
Orchestra Director Dave Getz and the MHS Orchestra are excited to share a special performance that combines music and soccer. The evening will include soccer-themed refreshments following the show.
Former MHS soccer coach, Mr. Brian Dieters, will emcee. The evening will include special recognition for last season's MHS State Runner-Up Lady Potter's team. The evening may also include some surprises.
There is no charge for the concert.
We have 5 spots left for our 5th and 6th grade bowling intramurals at Potter's Alley. Turn in your permission slips ASAP!
In this Care U episode, Don & Stephanie discuss connection.
Connection matters, but how connected are we really? In this episode, Don & Stephanie explore the Six Points of Connection and reflect on the relationships, communities, places, and activities that create belonging in our lives. We also consider what our connections model for the children in our care and how intentional connection can impact those around us. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Learn more about the Chamber of Connection: https://www.chamberofconnection.org/
We hope you enjoy this episode.
Questions? Want to hear more about something? Did something really hit home? We love FEEDBACK at Care U.
Did you know? If the County Schools Facility Tax is approved, nearly 60% of that additional revenue is estimated to come from visitors and travelers, not Tazewell County residents. This is according to a 2026 analysis from PGAV Planners.
Revenue from qualifying purchases would directly support our local schools—helping fund safety improvements and facility upgrades along with mental health supports and resources.
This means, if approved, non-residents would contribute to our schools when making qualifying purchases within Tazewell County.
Learn more about how this request could benefit students, staff, and our school community by visiting tazewellonecent.info or contacting us directly.
You’re invited to a community meeting to discuss the One-Cent Tax referendum. Join us to learn more and ask questions about how this would impact you, your family, and our schools.
October 13, 2026 Morton Public Library 6-7 PM
October 22, 2026 Jefferson School 6-7 PM
The 10-9-26 issue of "The Potter Post" is packed full. Do not miss the Homecoming Video. It is a true celebration. "The Night Under the Lights" is a sweet reminder of the lasting impact educators and coaches have. Joal Stanfield was both.
Have a wonderful long weekend, and don't forget that Tuesday, October 13th is an early release day.
Go, Potters.
Due to an extended power outage, the Morton CUSD 709 Board of Education meeting will be across the street at Grundy School.
Quick reminder: we have an Early Release Day on Friday, October 9, 2026. It is the end of the 1st Quarter.
Monday (10/12), Columbus Day, there will be no school.
Tuesday (10/13) will be an early release day. See less
Monday (10/12), Columbus Day, there will be no school.
Tuesday (10/13) will be an early release day. See less
Happy School Custodian Day!
School custodians are special. Yes, they keep our buildings safe and looking fabulous year-round, but they are so much more. They touch students' lives every day with small things that often go unnoticed. Thank you for your smiles, your helping hands, and your heart for the students, staff, and community you serve.
They help create the culture and set the tone for every staff member, student, and caregiver who comes through our door.
The Homecoming Parade and Fireworks have been cancelled on Thursday, October 1, 2026. MHS Pep Assembly will occur in the MHS West Gym at 6:30pm this evening.
You Won't Know Unless You Go!
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. They explore the value of encouraging children to show up even when they feel hesitant. They discuss the opportunities young people can discover when they step outside their comfort zone, from forming relationships and exploring future careers to learning that they can do hard things; sometimes, simply being in the room can make all the difference.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
Questions? Want to hear more about something? Did something really hit home? We love FEEDBACK at Care U. (Link in comments)
