2025-2026 BMS yearbooks are on sale NOW for $25 (cash or check made payable to BMS) in the office (if you did not purchase one at registration). Yearbooks will be passed out in early August. Any questions, see Mrs. Bukoski.
If you are uncertain if you purchased one at registration, please don't hesitate to call Mrs. Dill in the office and ask. Her direct line is 815-234-6403.
Interested in purchasing school supplies for next year? Our teachers worked directly with 1st Day School Supplies to build next year’s lists. That means when you order, you are getting exactly what your child’s teacher requested. No substitutions. No second-guessing. It is a simple, organized way to start the school year confident and prepared. 👉 Order today!
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 TODAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 24th
The next Outdoor Adventure Club trip is the “The Forge Lemont Quarries” TOMORROW, Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All students participating, please make sure your waiver on SportsYou is completed. SportsYou code: GAHX-GYM4.
UNPLUG – EXPLORE – CREATE: Lowden State Park presents, ‘Together for Taft’ the ultimate nature-based hangout for ages 9 thru 14. Includes 3 hours of pure adventure, including Forest & River exploration and Hands-on Building & Art. No desks, no screens, just science in the wild. Meets at Taft Shelter. Cost is $20.00 per session. Sessions will be held TOMORROW, Saturday, April 25th from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 23rd from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check out their website www.togetherfortaft.org Any questions please e-mail togetherfortaft@outlook.com
Coach Baker will be at 8th grade lunch on Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. for a quick meeting for any boys that are interested in playing golf in high school.
Volleyball: Meeting on Friday, May 1st during lunch for any 8th Graders planning to participate in the High School Volleyball Program in the Fall.
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.
Register for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Sign up for Comics Giveaway Day (May 2nd), Grogu Plushie Workshop (May 4th), Volunteens- Letters to America (May 11th) and Dungeons & Dragons (on Wednesdays through May 13th) on the library website.