On Friday, August 1st, we will be performing a cleanup along the bike path on the north side of the high school. This work will involve the removal of shrubs, plants, weeds, and general overgrowth in the area. We kindly ask that you use caution when in or around this section of the campus during the cleanup. Our goal is to make the path safer, more passable, and free of excessive vegetation.
Dear Byron Community,
As many of you are aware, there has been a lot of work taking place throughout Byron School District 226 this summer. I’d like to take a moment to update you on some projects that will affect the bike path, as well as upcoming dates that will affect access to those areas.
Please refer to the attached map for highlighted sections showing where work is occurring:
• Bike Path (Yellow Highlight): Beginning Tuesday, July 29th, the bike path will be seal-coated. This work will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, with completion expected by July 30th.
• Bike Path Striping: On Thursday, July 31st, striping will be added to the bike path.
- Please refrain from using the bike path on July 29th and 30th to allow crews to complete the work safely and efficiently. Bike path will be ready for foot traffic on July 31st.
• Pavilion Construction (Blue Highlight): Work has also started on a new pavilion, located between baseball/softball fields 1, 2, 3, and 4. This area is marked in blue on the attached map. This will affect the walking path in this area.
• Soccer Stadium Bleachers (Red Highlight): A concrete pad and bleachers are being installed at the soccer stadium. This will affect the bike path area marked in red on the map.
We kindly ask that you use caution around all construction areas and avoid restricted zones, when possible, to ensure everyone’s safety.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as these improvements are completed.
As many of you are aware, there has been a lot of work taking place throughout Byron School District 226 this summer. I’d like to take a moment to update you on some projects that will affect the bike path, as well as upcoming dates that will affect access to those areas.
Please refer to the attached map for highlighted sections showing where work is occurring:
• Bike Path (Yellow Highlight): Beginning Tuesday, July 29th, the bike path will be seal-coated. This work will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, with completion expected by July 30th.
• Bike Path Striping: On Thursday, July 31st, striping will be added to the bike path.
- Please refrain from using the bike path on July 29th and 30th to allow crews to complete the work safely and efficiently. Bike path will be ready for foot traffic on July 31st.
• Pavilion Construction (Blue Highlight): Work has also started on a new pavilion, located between baseball/softball fields 1, 2, 3, and 4. This area is marked in blue on the attached map. This will affect the walking path in this area.
• Soccer Stadium Bleachers (Red Highlight): A concrete pad and bleachers are being installed at the soccer stadium. This will affect the bike path area marked in red on the map.
We kindly ask that you use caution around all construction areas and avoid restricted zones, when possible, to ensure everyone’s safety.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as these improvements are completed.
Dear Byron Community,
We would like to inform you that beginning Monday, July 21st, construction will begin at the Mary Morgan Elementary School playground.
As part of the improvements, the grass area surrounding the playground will be replaced with artificial turf. Attached is a picture with the construction area highlighted in orange. This project is expected to take approximately three to four weeks to complete.
For the safety of everyone, the playground will be closed and fenced off during construction. We kindly ask that all students, families, and community members refrain from using the playground during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to enhance our outdoor spaces for the students and community.
We would like to inform you that beginning Monday, July 21st, construction will begin at the Mary Morgan Elementary School playground.
As part of the improvements, the grass area surrounding the playground will be replaced with artificial turf. Attached is a picture with the construction area highlighted in orange. This project is expected to take approximately three to four weeks to complete.
For the safety of everyone, the playground will be closed and fenced off during construction. We kindly ask that all students, families, and community members refrain from using the playground during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to enhance our outdoor spaces for the students and community.
The bike path on the south side of Mary Morgan—located between the nursing home and the Mary Morgan playground—will be undergoing resurfacing beginning today. This work is expected to continue through next week.
Please use caution when utilizing the bike path in that area during this time.
Please use caution when utilizing the bike path in that area during this time.
When students come back in August, they will have much improved equipment in the fitness lab! We hope everyone is having a great summer!
Illinois law (Lawn Care Products Application and Notification Act) requires all school districts to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are being used in or around school facilities.
Please be aware that, weather permitting, weed control and fertilization of the Byron School District athletic fields will be done on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2025.
We are committed to minimizing the use of chemicals for weed control and lawn care, but at times, it is necessary for the proper maintenance of the facility. If you have any questions about the application of the lawn fertilizer, please contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds (815) 234-5491 Ext 4300.
Thank you to everyone for participating and helping out with the Tiger Trek this morning and to the PTA for covering the cost of the coffee and donuts! It was a great start to the day.
Thank you to Mrs. Harn for all of your work over the years with BMS & BHS choir! Enjoy retirement!
Nice work by our 8th graders on their passion projects! Thank you to Mrs. Heather and the 8th grade team for putting this event together.
Thank you, school speech pathologists!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week BMS staff!
Back to School & Sports Physical Clinics
Thank you, school nurses!
Thank you, Byron teachers!
Byron Middle School Principal's Choice - Mary Roe, 6th Grade
Byron Middle School Principal's Choice - Layton Guilfoyle, 6th Grade
JOE PARKS GRAND REOPENING DATE RESCHEDULED
The Grand Reopening of the Joe Parks Athletic Complex has been rescheduled for Tuesday May 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and Senior Night for our BHS Baseball and BHS Softball teams. BHS Baseball will play North Boone and BHS Softball will play Dixon. We hope to see you there.
Thank you, lunch workers!
Spring Book Fair
Great job by Mr. Maurizio, Mrs. Haas, and all of our band students at the concert last night! The improvement that each group shows from the fall to spring concerts is awesome!
