Important Announcement for Parents/Guardians
From Your School Nurses
Beginning with the 2012/2013 school year, ALL students entering 6th through 12th grade will be required to show proof of having received a Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis).

This new immunization requirement (IL administrative code section 665.250(b)) has been instituted due to recent local outbreaks of pertussis or "whooping cough," a serious bacterial infection of the airway. Immunity to pertussis tends to decrease as our children reach their teen years, and this booster vaccine is necessary to protect not only our children, but our whole community.

You will receive a notice from your school nurse in the coming weeks if your child's records indicate that they may not yet have received this vaccine.

Please make appointments with your physician or the local health department early! Ogle County Health Department clinic schedules are included in the following links. [pdf]

New rules for the Health Department clinics! You MUST have your child's current immunization records faxed to the Health Department BEFORE they can schedule you for a clinic appointment. Vaccines at the health department cost $16.00.

Please contact your school nurse if you have any further questions regarding this notice, or if you need copies of your child's immunizations.

posted 1/26/2012

Kindergarten Registration
From Mr. Barton - MM Principal
The Byron School District will be holding Kindergarten Registration on:

posted 1-27-2012

Inclement Weather
From the Central Office
Byron School District wants to help parents, staff and the community prepare for any changes to the school schedule that might occur as a result of inclement weather. Information about school cancellations and/or delays will be sent to local radio and television stations as soon as a decision is made. Additionally, parents and staff will be notified via the AlertNow system, and a notice on the school website (www.byron226.org). Please keep in mind that no announcement means school is operating on a normal schedule.  Read more....

School Board Creates Hall of Fame
From the Board of Education
The Byron School District Hall of Fame is about to become a reality. Based on overwhelming community interest and support, as well as extensive research, the Byron School Board has approved a proposal for an athletic/activities Hall of Fame. Read more....[pdf]

posted 1/20/2012

Bullying, Intimidation and Cyber-Bullying
From Mr. Herkert
The Byron School District hosted a presentation last Thursday night featuring Judy Brunner, a nationally-renowned speaker on the topic of bullying, cyber-bullying, and school safety. Despite the unfortunate arrival of near blizzard conditions, Mrs. Brunner spoke to 25 hardy residents about some of the hazards facing our children today. On Friday morning, Mrs. Brunner gave a 3 hour presentation to the Byron School District staff on the same topic. Her message was consistent in both gatherings – as adults, it is the responsibility of the parents and staff members to learn to recognize bullying behavior and warning signs, and learn the appropriate steps to take to help our children/students deal with this ever-present problem. Attached are several articles used by Mrs. Brunner during the presentations, as well as a link to her Bullying Prevention presentation. [all downloads are pdf format]

posted 1-17-2012

Pre-School Screening
From Central Office
The Byron School District will be holding preschool screenings on:

This screening is for Byron school district residents only. The developmental screening is for children ages 3-5 years old. Areas of development that are screened include language, concepts, motor, hearing, and vision. Please call Joy at 815-234-5491 x 223 to make an appointment for your child.
posted 1-12-2012

Survey - Homecoming Bonfire
From the Central Office
In past years the students at Byron High School had a bonfire as an activity during Homecoming week. This event became a tradition, but was met with mixed opinions and several years ago the bonfire activity was stopped and other events were added to homecoming week. Recently, the question of why we do not have the bonfire was raised to one of the school board members and that board member brought the issue to the full Board of Education. After a few minutes of discussion on the bonfire issue, the board wanted the issue brought to the attention of the entire community in the form of a survey. Therefore, please complete the following survey concerning the bonfire event so that the Board of Education, the teachers and staff of Byron High School, and the entire district will know your views. Having this information will help them determine how to proceed concerning the bonfire event in the future. Survey will end Friday February 10th

Click here for the online survey.
posted 12-12-2011

Byron Teachers Undergo Tech Training
From the Board of Education
A cooperative effort between Byron teachers and the Board of Education has saved significant tax dollars and brought valuable training to the classroom.  Read more....

Byron School Board Restricts Use of Surveillance Videos
From the Board of Education
As part of its ongoing effort to rebuild trust between administrators, teachers and students, the Byron School Board recently approved a new, clear policy regarding use of surveillance videos.  Read more....

Fall 2011 District Newsletter 
From The Central Office

Download the Fall 2011 District Newsletter and read about .... Byron Middle School "Boot Camp”... Market Day information.... Athletic Regional and Sectional Action... Board and Committee Meeting dates and times... Mary Morgan P.A.W.S. Celebration... Byron Theatre Troupe...

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School Board Names Interim Superintendents
From the Board of Education
The Byron School Board voted unanimously Aug. 25 to hire two interim superintendents to guide the district while the search ensues for a permanent superintendent.  Read more....

BHS Alters Handbook, Eliminates Required "Lanyards"
From the Board of Education
Saying they offered no security benefit and consumed hundreds of hours of precious educational time, the Byron Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to eliminate the mandatory “security” lanyards at Byron High School. Read more....

Byron School Board Expands Technology Offerings
From the Board of Education
The Byron Board of Education has approved additional technology units for middle school students to better prepare those students for a high school math and science curriculum that will impose more rigor.  Read more....