Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls on WINNING Sectionals....first time ever!
Congratulations as well to our 7th grade boys for placing 3rd and our 8th grade boys for placing 4th.
Excited to announce that 18 athletes are headed to State this weekend!
A special shoutout to the following athletes who qualified for State:
Ada Hazzard — 100 hurdles, High Jump
Kenna Boyer — 4x100, 100 hurdles, Pole Vault
Harper Hogan — 4x100
Hadley Considine — 4x100, 100, 200
Mila Snyder — 4x100
Lily Bouton — 4x100
Lydia Oliver — 4x100
Kinsley Hobbie — 4x100
Ellie McDonald — 4x100
Bella Engberg — 400
Adley Glenndenning — 800
Harper Gura — 800
Lainey Kappes — Discus
Iris Nielsen — Pole Vault
Liam Lynch — 110 hurdles
Mason Meline — Shot Put
Henry Hazzard — 1600M
Parker Brown — Pole Vault
Great job, everyone, and good luck at State!
Reminder to all the track athletes that aren't running in the state meet, please turn in your washed uniform tops to Mrs. Spence or Mrs. Palmgren as soon as possible.
Mr. Kirk’s room will be available until 4:00 PM today, Wednesday 5/20, and next Wednesday, 5/27, for STEM and Chess Club. Students should arrive by 3:00 if they are not staying with a teacher. If staying with a teacher they should arrive with a pass. See Mr. Kirk with question or concerns. Please plan appropriately for next week’s meeting as today is the last day for the 4:00 bus.
8th grade Promotion will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Byron High School Gym.
Last day of school is Friday, May 29th with dismissal at 11:00.
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!
The BHS softball program has an opportunity to play in a softball league this summer. This team will include incoming freshmen. Games are on Wednesday nights. If you are interested in playing, please see Mrs. Lawver in the office for an informational sheet with details.
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.
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. Last session will be held 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
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 June teen programs at the Byron Public Library! Sign up for a Beginner Sewing Class (Monday, June 8th), Outdoor Extravaganza at Blackhawk Meadow Park (Friday, June 12th), Dungeons & Dragons Character Workshop (Monday, June 15th), Paint & Sip (Thursday, June 25th), National Treasure movie & free pizza (Monday, June 29th) and Dungeons & Dragons (on Wednesdays starting on June 10th) on the library website. Summer Teen Time begins on Monday, June 8th, on Mondays-Thursdays from 2-4 pm. Teen Time is drop-in, no registration is necessary.