4/13/26

Attention 8th Graders It is time to start to prepare for next year!!! Get Involved in High School!!!!.

1. Are you interested in being a Class Officer? 2. Are you interested in joining Student Council?

Both applications can be found in your google classroom. You MUST apply for these individually; They are separate organizations in the High School.

Please let Mrs. Ebens know if you have any questions by emailing her at kebens@byron226.org or you can visit Ms. Ebens in the Ag room or Miss Smith in the 8th grade pod. Both were a part of student council and class officers in HS. I know they can answer your questions. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 24th

Spring Weight Room will start TODAY, Monday, April 13th.

STEM Club will meet on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please report to room 700/702 by 3:00, unless you are working with a teacher, then 3:20. The meeting will last until 4:00. Email Mr. Kirk with questions/concerns.

Middle schoolers are welcome to attend chess “open-board time” on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Open-board time is an opportunity for you to hang out and play chess. Please report to room 700/702 by 3:00, unless you are working with a teacher, then 3:20. The opportunity will last until 4:00. Email Mr. Kirk with questions/concerns.

Next student council meeting moved to Tuesday, April 21st.

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 (TODAY, Monday, April 13th), Cupcake Wars (Thursday, April 23rd) and Global Treats (Tuesday, April 28th) on the library website.

The next Outdoor Adventure Club trip is the “The Forge Lemont Quarries” on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a new trip and the place looks AMAZING! They offer a Rock Climbing Wall, Zip-Lining, High Rope Climbing Course, Laser Tag, Mini-Golf, Axe Throwing, Archery and Kayaking!

Cost is $70.00 per person and at this time space is limited to the first 25 students. Permission slip and payment due by Wednesday, April 15th. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. There is also a waiver on SportsYou that must be completed. SportsYou code: GAHX-GYM4.

Track season is finally here! Please join our SportsYou page (with the code W5GB-P6KW) to stay updated on practice dates and times.

Dental clinic has been postponed again. It is now scheduled for Friday, May 1, 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

Attention all wrestlers, there is a wrestling camp taking place at Byron High School from

June 8th - June 10th. Paperwork for this camp is available for pickup in Mr. Boyer’s room.