What a special season for the Byron Middle School track team. Watching 18 athletes qualify and compete at the highest level was something to be proud of, but even more impressive was the hard work, dedication, and heart this team showed all season long.
This weekend brought so many memorable moments:
100M – Hadley Considine – 10th 100Hurdles– Ada Hazzard – 11th
100Hurdles– Kenna Boyer – 12th 110Hurdles a– Liam Lynch – 9th
200M – Hadley Considine – 3rd 400M – Bella Engberg – 16th
800M – Harper Gura – 11th 800M – Adley Glendenning – 25th
1600M – Henry Hazzard-14th Discus – Lainey Kappes – 17th
Pole Vault – Parker Brown – 9th Pole Vault – Iris Nielsen – 7th
Shot Put – Mason Meline – 17th
4x100 Relay – Harper Hogan, Kenna Boyer, Hadley Considine, Mila Snyder – 7th
4x100 Relay – Kinsley Hobbie, Lily Bouton, Ellie McDonald, Lydia Oliver – 17th
We could not be prouder of this group! You represented your school and community so well, and you truly earned your place among the best in the state!
Reminder to all the track athletes: If you haven’t already turned in your washed uniform tops to Mrs. Spence or Mrs. Palmgren, please do it as soon as possible!
Congratulations to our Builder’s Club for receiving the “Honor Club” Award! This is the 3rd year out of 4 years that they have received that award! Byron is the only club in the Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois District to receive it. They also submitted the Polar Plunge as their favorite single service project and they won an award for that too! The student members will be presenting to the local Kiwanis Club on June 16th. The Kiwanis Club is their “parent” sponsor. Builder’s club is one three youth clubs that is under the umbrella of Kiwanis. (High School Key Club and Mary Morgan K-kids are the others).
Way to go Builder’s Club!!!
Mr. Kirk’s room will be available until 4:00 p.m. this 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.
Last day of school is THIS 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.
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 the Byron Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge starting today! Teens can read books and/or attend programs to earn prizes through July 26th! Register at: https://byron.beanstack.org/reader365
Teen Time begins at the Byron Library on Monday, June 8th. It will be from 2-4 pm, on Mondays through Thursdays. Teen Time is drop-in, no registration is necessary.