ACT scores can help students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Students, take the test in February so you have everything you need to chase your dreams. The deadline is January 15th. Register now! READ MORE >
FCCLA members are completing a project on the issue of technology overuse and abuse. Technology overuse/abuse can cause a delay in academic success, hinders social and emotional development, and impacts mental health. Below are some suggestions to help prevent technology overuse/abuse. Methods to Address the ConcernsUnplug 1hr before bedtime Turn off... READ MORE >
FCCLA will sponsor the upcoming blood drive on January 25 from 10 am- 1:30 pm. Students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. If students donate three or more times before graduation they will receive Hero Cords. Parent permission forms located outside of Mrs. Smith's classroom. If a student would like to donate they need to get the form signed(16 &... READ MORE >
An E-Rate Form 470 has been posted for Morton ISD. All interested service providers must review the associated RFP(s) located at https://erate.esc12.net. Form 470 #210011665 READ MORE >
Last week, eight Morton Junior High students individually competed in Middle School All-Region Band auditions. For All-Region auditions, students were required to learn 1 page of scales and 2 pages of music. Students play a randomly selected section from the scale page and each page of music and are ranked by a panel of judges. The highest ranked students are... READ MORE >
Information about fighting the flu READ MORE >
The Scholastic Holiday Book Fair will be in the Elementary Library beginning Monday December 7 through Friday December 11. Each day the fair will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m..There will be games, prizes and Buy One get One Free books all week long. There will also be the NED yo-yos on sale this week at the Book Fair. A great way to do some holiday... READ MORE >
Lifetouch has provided a special limited-time offer to ensure each family at our school gets the opportunity to preserve this school years’ memories. To order school pictures visit mylifetouch.com. Hurry, this offer ends Friday, December 11, 2020! ** Terms and conditions: use promo code HOLIDAY20 for $10 off an online purchase ($10 minimum required). This offer... READ MORE >
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Honoring our veterans is a tradition in Morton. For many years we have set aside time on Veterans Day to honor our veterans with a special program at the County Auditorium. This year, due to COVID restrictions on gatherings, we have moved our program from the County Auditorium to our website. Our Elementary classes and band have prepared a special treat for our... READ MORE >
NHS induction has been temporarily postponed until the new all purpose room in the high school can be completed. READ MORE >
-- Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to sign up for the ACT National Test Date-- Saturday, Dec. 12th at South Plains College. The deadline to signup is Nov. 20th. Students do have to go to South Plains College to take the test. www.Act.org to sign up and students should stop by the counseling office to see if they qualify for a... READ MORE >
We are proud to partner with GermBlast® for the 2020-2021 school year. http://www.germblast.com READ MORE >
The Morton CTE Student Organizations will be hosting the First Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 30.Festivities will include pumpkin decorating, costume contest, a haunted hay ride, cake walk, bake sale, food trucks from Kona Ice, Chiloso's Street Tacos and the Kettle Korn Guy. There will be games and activities for all ages.The Fall Festival will begin at... READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week for Morton ISD is October 26 through October 30. The Elementary and Secondary campuses will observe the same dress-up days.Monday: wear Red for Red Ribbon WeekTuesday: Patriotic gear - "Elect not to do drugs"Wednesday: Neon - "Too bright to do drugs"Thursday: Team Jersey - "Team up against drugs"Friday: Halloween costume - "SCARE AWAY DRUGS!" READ MORE >
Attention: Important information regarding testing of ACT National Testing at SPC in December, Accuplacer, and Other upcoming events for juniors and seniors. -- ACT National Test Date Saturday, Dec. 12th at SPC/ deadline to signup is Nov. 20th. Students do have to go to South Plains College to take the test. ... READ MORE >
Morton High School will honor seniors this Friday with the senor pep rally at 2:45 in the football stadium. Seniors will "hand down" mementos to younger students as a remembrance fo them and their time at Morton. The final home football game of 2020 will be played that evening at 7:30 with seniors in Band, Football and Cross Country all being recognized and honored. READ MORE >
The Morton Junior High Indians and Maidens Cross Country teams competed at the district Cross Country meet at Sundown ISD in Sundown, Texas on Monday, October 12th, The Indians came out to compete and earned themselves team medals finishing in 3rd place, as well as winning medals individually. Overall the Indians ran well, and their hard work this season has... READ MORE >
Picture Day was Tuesday, October 6. the code for online photo orders is: www.mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID for Elementary: EVTJKXS6PPicture Day ID for Secondary: EVT3CGHT2 READ MORE >
Order your Pink Out T-shirts now. Second order will be placed Friday at noon. There is still time to get in your order and support Cristabel Rodriquez. Contact High School office or Julie McLendon by Friday to place your order. READ MORE >
In keeping with our theme of "Back to the 80's" and in honor of National Yearbook Week, October 5-9, Morton ISD will be offering all previous yearbooks for only $25 a 1980's price.We have yearbooks over the past 20 years available on this offer. Not all years are present, but most are. If you missed your yearbook, or need an extra, or would like to purchase for... READ MORE >
Morton Secondary School has begun several fundraisers for the fall semester. Yearbook staff is once again selling World's Finest Chocolate bars. In caramel, Almond, Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, crisp and wafer. These are $1.00 in the Library or from any yearbook staffer. Proceeds are used to pay the cost of Quill and Scroll Honor Society memberships, camera... READ MORE >
MHS cheerleaders are selling pink out shirts for $10. If you would like to order a shirt, please return this form and money to the high school office (266-5505 ext. 501) by 9:00 am Monday, October 5, 2020. Please fill out one order form per shirt. Shirts will be grey, ribbon is pink, faith is black. All proceeds go to Morton Cancer Cake-O-Thon. Form here READ MORE >
We're honoring inspiring educators. Who inspires you ? Teaching takes patience, compassion, and commitment, especially in unusual times. No matter the role, educators are working harder than ever to deliver lasting... READ MORE >
Homecoming schedule 2020 READ MORE >
Spirit Week for Elementary READ MORE >
Spirit Week 2020 will begin on Monday, September 21. Homecoming Week activities will include Senior Bonfire, a parade, pep rally, pre-game dinner and announcement of Homecoming Court. READ MORE >
For information on parent login to Schoology to view student work and grades: https://5il.co/l1tj READ MORE >
https://us18.campaign-archive....Do you know an extraordinary educator?Educators have difficult jobs, and take on immense responsibility. These days, many are working even harder than ever to deliver meaningful, lasting learning experiences, no matter the circumstances. Each year at TCEA, we honor the most dedicated and innovative educators for our 2021 Educator... READ MORE >
Football Game Spectator Guidelines The following recommendations are for spectators who choose to come to Indian Stadium. Seating capacity in the stands will be limited to 50% (300 seats on the home side, 150 seats on the visitor’s side). It will be on a first come first serve basis. No advanced sales or reserved seats will be offered this year. 1. All spectators... READ MORE >
The Mrs Baird’s Teachers On The Rise program is returning to the Lubbock and South Plains area for our ninth school year. We are excited to honor more of our great teachers this year because we know great things happen in our classrooms every single day. As we saw last spring, even though students may not be on campus, great teaching still takes place from a... READ MORE >
The 2020 edition of "Lohah" is available now in the high school library.The closure of school in mid-March caused uncertainty over the actual publication. Many sports and other school events were cancelled due to the outbreak of the virus, leaving many pages of the yearbook without a plan for content.But the yearbook staff went to work brainstorming ideas on how... READ MORE >
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Time to start registering for our great PK 3 & PK 4 Early Childhood program at Morton. https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/F0791C598BCF67078DF79BB02D1E3CEF/0F19AE13CEA4EE7CF69FC1FA639D0ADD Or you can come in on Aug 6th. READ MORE >
GermBlast is a proprietary disinfection service that systematically removes and destroys dangerous microorganisms in the environment. The GermBlast service is a multi-step plan of attack that ensures dangerous microorganisms are detected and destroyed, no matter how stubborn or dangerous. Pretreatment: Microfiber impregnated with antimicrobial silver and copper... READ MORE >
DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE, WE UNDERSTAND CHILDREN NEED NUTRITIOUS MEALS MORE THAN EVER.You can help make sure kids enjoy a healthy summer.Be an advocate for kids.Connect them with healthy, no cost summer meals!The Summer Meal Programs serve healthy, no cost meals to children and teens 18 and younger, and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old.... READ MORE >
Graduation Commencement will be live on KLVT AM 1230 on Friday,May 22 at 7:00 p.m. www.klvtradio.com https://www.facebook.com/klvtradio READ MORE >
StayALERT School Safety Program Recognizes Morton ISD Principal, Rina Ramos for Her Idea to Promote Safety On behalf of Ms. Ramos’ efforts, the StayALERT School Safety Program will contribute $1,000 to Morton ISD’s safety and security. The district will be awarded discretionary dollars to help improve safety at Morton ISD. StayALERT is a bilingual,... READ MORE >
Check this page frequently for updates on school policies and information related to the school closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Morton ISD End of Year Activities IMPORTANT! - GRADING POLICY FOR REMAINDER FOR 5TH 6 WEEKS AND 6TH 6 WEEKSCOVID-19 RESPONSE INFORMATION Resources Elementary School resourcesJunior High School resourcesHigh School resources READ MORE >
We’re heading into another presidential election year, which means the news is packed with debate coverage, campaign stumping, candidate soundbites and pollsters taking America’s pulse. But what do you really need to know about the 2020 elections? Teach Me How to Texas from The Texas Tribune FIVE-WEEK EMAIL SERIES Get everything you need to know about Texas... READ MORE >
Morton Schools is proud to partner with GermBlast® for the 2019-2020 school year. Click BELOW for more information English flyer Spanish Flyer READ MORE >
This semester Morton Elementary opened a chapter of the Cool to Be Kind Club for elementary school students. Cool to Be Kind clubs are formed under the National Association of People Against Bullying. This organization was formed by Anna Mendez, the mother of a 16 year old student in California who was bullied until he committed suicide. The organization assists... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians of Morton ISD Students, After four days of increasing student absenteeism at Morton ISD due to flu or flu-like symptoms, district officials have made the decision to close the school tomorrow. All Morton ISD students should remain at home tomorrow, January 31, 2020. After thorough consideration of attendance trends for our students, the... READ MORE >
District games are often the most exciting games of the season. Everybody is fighting as hard as they possibly can to get into the playoffs. The first game of district for the Indians was a difficult one, against the state ranked Ropes Eagles. The Indians fought hard and played well but lost a tough game 51-6. “That was one of the best... READ MORE >
Getting to know Mrs. Abston We all know that teaching is a demanding profession. There are countless hours of planning, grading, coaching, counseling, learning, teaching, and the many day-to-day changes that get thrown your way. Add to that the challenges of family, community, health, and it can become quite a stressful existence. So how do teachers do it? ... READ MORE >
October is mostly about football, Homecoming, and breast cancer awareness. But, last week in Morton, students also participated in Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the month of October. It is a national program, especially in public schools to raise awareness. “We wanted... READ MORE >
I recently read an article online titled, “15 reasons why I love living in a small town.” Although I don’t live in a small town, I work in one, and this article hit home on several levels for me. This fall marks my third year to work at Morton ISD. Living in Lubbock and driving to Morton every day takes a little time to get to school. But it is worth it. I... READ MORE >
It may still be football season, but eyes are turning to the beginning of the Maiden basketball season. According to head coach Soli Shellman, the upcoming season will be one to remember. “We have some unfinished business to take care of,” Shellman said. “Last year we started the run, this year we are going to finish it.” In the 2018-2019 season, the Maidens... READ MORE >
The second and third-grade students at Morton Elementary discovered a new way to learn about the world. Thanks to Mr. Hill from the high school, the students have started a new after-school stamp club. “It’s a wonderful way for kids to learn about the world around them,” Hill said. “They get to see stamps from many countries covering many people, places and... READ MORE >
We can say homecoming was a bit stressful, as well as a success this year. The students had a lot of decorating to do. Hall decorations were done by grade and and judged for the perfect winner. Students spent all week planning, buying decorations, and putting them up to fit the theme of “Know your Roots.” Pretty much everyone... READ MORE >
The launch of the new district website last week brought some new features to our readers. The new mobile app has many features for customizing alerts and news feeds. This video will show our readers how to use the new app. READ MORE >
The senior class on Friday took the theme of Homecoming 2019, "Know Your Roots", to heart as they decorated the main hallway in the high school.Building on the theme of the the 2020 Lohah, they used sunflowers and leaves to promote the Homecoming theme of "Know Your Roots". Students displayed their MHS legacy with the use of leave decorations showing their family... READ MORE >
Pep Rally 09/23/19 from Web Master on Vimeo. The halls of the high school were a beehive of activity on Friday as students competed by class on decorating the halls for Homecoming 2019. Each class, seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen were assigned one of the four main hallways to decorate. Students worked as teams all day on Friday to try to best the... READ MORE >
The Homecoming festivities for 2019 have been set by Student Council. The theme for Homecoming this year is "Know Your Roots". A variety of activities have been planned for Homecoming week. Community events include: Community Band performance on Monday, September 23Tailgate party by grade on Tuesday, September 24Events of Friday, September 27:Beat the Drum all... READ MORE >
Creating works of art from downed tress is not a common skill. The ability to turn the damage effects of a storm into a work of art is something to be admired. And we have an example of that kind of art right here at Morton High School. Cam Dockrey lives in Whitharral and is the owner of Bearly Making It Chainsaw Carving. He began his business in 2000 by... READ MORE >
Talitha Silvas loves to ride horses. In the rodeo. Talitha decided about a year ago that she would like to train to ride in the rodeo after her trainer urged her to get into competition. Talitha’s mom, Shiloh Coffman, supported this decision because she enjoys riding too. Loryn Lyon, family friend and trainer, allowed Talitha to begin training on her horse,... READ MORE >
May, 2019 It has been a year of great accomplishments in Morton ISD. Here is a list of the many achievements made by our students this year: Academics: Elementary UIL: Oral Reading (4th and 5th grades) , Story Telling (2nd grade), Number Sense (2nd, 3rd,5th and 6th grades), Creative Writing (2nd grade), Music Memory (5th grade), Ready Writing (5th... READ MORE >