Byron Middle School presents Charlotte’s Web this weekend! Friday Feb 6th and Saturday Feb 7th at 7:00pm. Middle School Theatre. Tickets are $10 at the door only. BMS students get in free!
Byron Tigers Trap Team registration is now open at www.claytargetgo.com/ams. Having trouble with your login info or have questions? Email Coach Oliver poliver@byron226.org.
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader (even non-student council members) interested in working the girls’ basketball concession stands can see Ms. Free for more information. Great opportunity for service hours & to get free popcorn!
For the month of February, the Builder's Club is hosting a donation drive for Noah's Ark Animal Shelter. Donated items can include:
Cleaning supplies (bleach, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels), pet care items (scoopable cat litter, canned food, blankets, towels, toys), and operational support (gift cards, office supplies). Other common needs include puppy/kitten formula, pet beds, and, in some cases, specialized veterinary or wildlife care items. A donation box will be outside the main office until March 6th.
Chess Club will meet TODAY, Wednesday, 2/4, and Thursday, 2/5 this week. Meetings run from 3:20-4:00 in Mr. Kirk’s room, 700. You are welcome to report directly to room 700 if you are not working with a teacher after school. Chess Club is open to all middle students. You do not need to attend every meeting. Join the Google Classroom, 3rtr4j6. Join the sportsYou, 5B6Z-RNEF.
Do you think you have what it takes to be crown Top Tiger? Join Chess Club on Saturday, 2/7, from 9AM-12PM to compete in our second Top Tiger Tournament.
The tournament is open to all BMS students, but YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will postpone the tournament.
Sign up by the end of the day on Thursday, 2/5: Sign-up in the office. Join the Chess Club Google Classroom (3rt4j6) and/or sportsYou (5B6A-RNEF) and reply to the event. Email Mr. Kirk.
Student Council members please check our Google Classroom to sign up to work the dance presale table. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 a.m.
Student Council is hosting a Valentine's Spirit Week. We encourage everyone to dress the part!
Monday 2/9 "Cozy Love" Day (sweats, PJs, fuzzy socks) Tuesday 2/10 "Besties" Day (twin, triplet, etc day) Wednesday 2/11 "Boys vs. Girls" Day (girls wear pink; boys wear red) Thursday 2/12 "Show Love To Your Team" Day (rock your favorite sports team gear-hats are allowed) Friday 2/13 "We Love Our School" Day (orange, black, and all things tiger)
The next Outdoor Adventure Club trip is Skiing at Chestnut Mountain on Friday, February 13, 2026! This is a half-day of school, so buses will depart at 1:30 p.m. and return at 11:30 p.m. Cost of this trip is $40.00 and includes Lift Ticket, Lessons (optional) and Ski or Snowboard rental (includes boots, poles and helmet, if needed). Forms and money are due in the office by the end of the day Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. Information available on the SportsYou app, code GAHXGYM4.
Student Council is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance at BMS on February 20th from 5:00-7:00 PM. There will be a DJ, Photo Booth, and Food! Tickets are $5 on presale or $7 at the door. Tickets will be available starting Monday, 2/2 in front of the gym from 7:30-7:45 a.m. and can be purchased until 2/20. Contact Ms. Free with any questions.
Register for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Dungeons & Dragons (Wednesdays on the 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th), Soap Making (Thursday, Feb. 12th), Movie Matinee (Monday, Feb. 16th- day off school) and Ramen Noodle Cooking (Thursday, Feb. 26th) on the library website.
Sign up for the Byron Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge through Beanstack, which runs through February 15th. Reading books and attending teen events both count for credit, and there will be two grand prizes of $50 Amazon cards.
Blind Date with a Book is open for the month of February in the Byron Middle School Library. Stop in to ask Miss Rieck how to participate. There are Blind Date books available for staff as well!
Young American Poetry Digest’s 2026 competition has begun! Here is your chance to become a published poet! All forms of are poetry are accepted, but they highlight “haiku” poetry. A panel of educators will select poems to be published in the 32nd edition of Young American Poetry Digest and a free copy of this book will be mailed to our BMS library. Submit your handwritten or typed (you may also email mrieck@byron226.org) poetry to Miss Rieck by April 6th. If you have any questions stop in the library during your flex time.
Attention yearbook members: Check Google classroom for photo taking opportunities for January-May!! See or email Mrs. Bukoski with any questions.
Dental clinic will be Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the Mary Morgan band room. Link below and form attached. (Form can also be found in “Documents” on BMS Website)
https://opdsdentalservices.formstack.com/forms/byron_226_copy
Coach Harn and Coach White are hosting a volleyball camp the week of March 16th – 19th.
Information and registration forms can be picked up in the middle school office. Cost for the clinic is $20.00 with checks payable to Byron Middle School. Registration deadline is March 6th.