2/23/26

BMS Builder's Club is celebrating National Builder's Club THIS week Feb. 23rd through the 27th. Celebrate with us by participating in dress up days!

• Monday, Feb. 23rd wear blue

• Tuesday, Feb. 24th hat and crazy sock day

• Wednesday, Feb. 25th wear a jersey

• Thursday, Feb. 26th student and teacher switch day

• Friday, Feb. 27th PJ day

Builder's Club is a student led service organization for middle school students. It is designed to build leadership, character, and community through service projects. It's not too late to join this year, we have several fun service projects in the upcoming months. Pick up a registration form in the office. All membership fees are waived the remaining of the year.

FFA meeting will be Wednesday 2/25 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the Ag room. Students will be preparing for Livestock Judging Contest.

Byron Tigers Trap Team registration is now open at www.claytargetgo.com/ams. The Team Code to register new athletes is BYN636. Having trouble with your login info or have questions? Email Coach Oliver poliver@byron226.org.

We are excited to announce that registration for the upcoming boys and girls track season is now open! Please join the MS Track Sport you for more information: W5GBP6KW

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to stay active, develop their athletic skills, and be part of a team environment.

Registration info -

1.Log on to: https://byron.8to18.com Snap! Manage site.

2. Create an account (continue to next step if you’ve created an account in the system previously).

3. Log in to your account & click Begin Registration to follow prompts. You will need to Add Participant’s Name & ID # on initial login. If ID is unknown, please enter 1111 temporarily.

4. Select the Activity being registered for. Complete all required fields & click Save.

5. On the next screen, you may upload your completed Physical Examination Form, or you must print out & complete the Physical Form, and have it signed & dated where indicated by the student, parent/guardian, & physician performing the exam.

6. Acknowledge all required documents have been read & accepted by BOTH the student and the parent/guardian. Click Next. If both boxes are not checked, you will not be allowed to continue.

7. On the Registration Summary screen, click the “Submit” button. You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@8to18.com

Attention 8th graders if you are interested in BHS Sideline Cheer for next year, please see or email Ms. Free to have an interest link sent to your school account. This link must be filled out prior to the open gyms.

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

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.

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.

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 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 now through May!! See or email Mrs. Bukoski with any questions.

Register for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Sign up for Volunteens (Monday, March 2nd), Dungeons & Dragons (Wednesdays on the 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th), Macramé Rainbow (Tuesday, March 10th), Minute To Win It (Wednesday, March 18th) and Painting Bird Houses (Thursday, March 26th) on the library website.