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8th grade Promotion will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Byron High School Gym.

The Byron PTA is seeking nominations for Educator of the Year for each of the district’s sites: Mary Morgan Elementary School, Byron Middle School, and Byron High School. Those making the nominations may be students, parents/guardians, or grandparents who would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of an educator (including teachers, resource or specials teachers, administrative & support staff, school counselors or nurses, etc.) who have had a positive impact on a student or students in the Byron District. Please complete the information below and attach this form to your written explanation of how this educator or staff member has impacted the education of the children in our community. The explanation may be typed or handwritten. Nominations can be turned in via email Byron226pta@gmail.com with the subject line, Byron PTA EOTY, or to one of the school offices ASAP. The individuals that are selected from each building will be acknowledged by the PTA at the end of the school year. The nominations are for the PTA committee’s use only. A separate e-mail with the nomination form was sent out Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

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!

Volleyball: All 6th thru 8th Graders please sign up & pick up Summer Camp Forms in the Main Office if you plan to participate in the Volleyball Program in the Fall.

The District Art Show is THIS Thursday, May 7th in the Byron High School gym from 4:30-7:30 pm. All students in art class this year will have at least one piece of art on display. We hope to see you there!

Anyone going into 7th or 8th grade next year interested in trying out for cheerleading can sign up in the office. Open Gyms will be held May 13th & 14th from 6:15-7:30 a.m. in the BMS gym. Tryouts will happen Friday May 15th from 6:30-7:30 a.m. in the BMS gym. Please see Ms. Free with any questions.

Additionally, any 8th graders that are interested in high school cheer, try-outs will be held on May 13th and 15th in the P.E. Center from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please complete the online registration form. QR code is available in the office. E-mail Coach Bawinkel with any questions: rbawinkel@byron226.org

The last Outdoor Adventure Club Trip for the school year is “ADVENTURE CAMP” at Silver Birch Ranch in Wisconsin Tuesday May 19th thru Thursday May 21st. Cost is $150.00 and includes meals and the following activities: Tubing, Horseback Riding, Zip Lining, Rock Climbing Wall, Leap of Faith, Fishing, Swimming and Boating, Archery, Air Soft Shooting, BB Guns, Volleyball, Basketball, Gaga Ball, Mini-Golf, Game Room, and Campfire Program. Registration Forms are available in the office. Completed forms and money are due by the end of the day Tuesday, May 12th. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!! 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 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

Register for teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Sign up for Grogu Plushie Workshop - TODAY (May 4th), Volunteens- Letters to America (May 11th) and Dungeons & Dragons (on Wednesdays through May 13th) on the library website.

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.