02.09.10

Weekly Activities 
From Mr. Flater
 Monday 2/8/2010
TBA BNC Scholastic @ Byron HS
5:45PM Basketball FR Boys vs Oregon @ Byron PE Center Ct 1
7:30PM Basketball V Girls IHSA Regional @ Byron HS Gym

Tuesday 2/9/2010
TBA BNC Scholastic @ Byron HS
4:30PM Basketball FR Boys vs Mendota @ Mendota HS
6:00PM Basketball SO Boys vs Mendota @ Mendota HS
6:00PM Basketball V Girls IHSA Regional @ Byron HS Gym
7:30PM Basketball V Boys vs Mendota @ Mendota HS
8:00PM Basketball V Girls vs IHSA Regional @ Byron HS Gym

Thursday 2/11/2010
7:30PM Basketball V Girls IHSA Regional @ Byron HS Gym

Friday 2/12/2010
TBA IHSA State Chess @ Peoria Civic Center
TBA Wrestling V Boys IHSA Sectional @ Byron HS Gym
TBA Bowling V Girls IHSA State Tournament @ Cherry Bowl
4:30PM Basketball FR Boys vs Rockford Lutheran @ Lutheran HS
5:45PM Basketball SO Boys vs Rockford Lutheran @ Lutheran HS
5:45PM Cheerleading V Girls vs Rockford Lutheran @ Lutheran HS
7:15PM Basketball V Boys vs Rockford Lutheran Lutheran HS

Saturday 2/13/2010
TBA Speech - IHSA Sectionals
TBA IHSA State Chess Tournament @ Peoria Civic Center
TBA Basketball SO Girls vs Dixon @ Lancaster Gym Dixon
TBA Wrestling V Boys IHSA Sectional @ Byron HS Gym
TBA Cheerleading V Girls ICCA State Cheer @ Capital Convention Center, Springfield
TBA Bowling V Girls IHSA State Tournament @ Cherry Bowl
9:00AM Basketball JV Boys vs Forreston @ Byron HS Gym



Congratulations Wrestling Team
From Mr. Flater
Congratulations to the Byron Tigers Wrestling Team!  They placed 3rd at the West Carroll wrestling regional.  Qualifying for next weekends Sectional at Byron HS are:

Justin Larson 1st at 103
Chad Vietch 2nd at 125
Charles Sievers 2nd at 130
Andy Smith 2nd at 135
Steven Bradley 1st at 140
Reid Sealby 3rd at 215

 

Matt McMullen (112), Nick Elsbury (119), Aaron Bonnell (145) moved on as alternates.



January Students of the Month
From the Principal's Office

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Tiger Pride Winners - Week Fourteen
  • Mike Annis
  •   free video or game rental from Family Video
  • Connor Sible
  •   free value meal at Burger King
  • Connor Johnson
  •   4 free student tickets to an Ice Hogs game


    Congratulations Speech Team!
    From Mr. Flater
    Congratulations … to the Byron Varsity Speech for taking 3rd place at the Pearl City Regional's last Saturday. The following students scored high enough to advance to Sectionals in Freeport this Saturday.

    Paul Black Elizabeth Curtiss Sarah Stoll
    Chloe Wild Colton Thompson Alexis Thomas,
    Christian Floski Erin McCarey Lexie Mallow,

    Good luck, speechies!


    Tiger Pride Winners
    From HS front Office

    Second Semester
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    Week Two
    Second Semester
    Week Three
     
  • Cameron Bond - free video or game rental from Family Video.
  • Derek Hoting - free value meal at Burger King.
  • Dallas Riveria- 4 free student tickets to an Ice Hogs game
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  • Ryan Dietrich - free video or game rental from Family Video.
  • Merissa Nelson - free value meal at Burger King.
  • Alyssa Hoover- 4 free student tickets to an Ice Hogs game
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  • Rachel Utley - free video or game rental from Family Video.
  • Dustin Runyon - free value meal at Burger King.
  • Christian Deck - 4 free student tickets to an Ice Hogs game


  • Dodgeball
    Pictures provided by Mrs. Gustafson

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    Click HERE for more pictures.


    December Students of the Month
    From the Principal's Office  

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    Congratulations to the Byron High School Students of the Month for December:

    • Korey Wilson (9th Grade)
    • Leigh Mensi (10th Grade)
    • Brexton Isaacs (11th Grade)
    • Adrian Santellano (12th Grade).
    Brent Baker of Byron Bank and Marty Grant of Stillman Bank present Students of the Month with savings bonds.


    Eighteen Named to Illinois State Scholars List
    From Mr. Volies

    Byron HS Illinois State Scholars include:

  • Paul Black
  • Kristen Brooks
  • Andrew Clark
  • Alex Devine
  • Eric Dinges
  • Rachel Ditmars
  • Chantalle Falconer
  • Elizabeth Hodapp
  • Melissa Jacob
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  • Kirsten Kohlstedt
  • Laura Kuczek
  • Natalie Lyon
  • Mariah McMullen
  • Michael Nosko
  • Suzanna Rasmussen
  • Alexis Thomas
  • Valerie Verdun
  • Jessica Windett
  • Congratulations to our Byron High School seniors who were
    named as Illinois State Scholars based upon class rank and
    ACT scores.

    These students represent 12% of Byron's 2010 graduating class.



    Course Registration 2010-2011  
    From Guidance Office 

    GRADE FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE REGISTRATION MATERIALS AT CLASS ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION FORM DUE (Based on student's English class)
    Seniors (12th) 1/26/2010 2/2/10 and 2/3/10
    Juniors (11th) 2/17/2010 2/23/10 and 2/24/10
    Sophomores (10th) 3/16/10 3/23/10 and 3/24/10
    Freshmen (9th) 4/6/10 4/13/10

    Students must have their registration form signed by a parent/guardian in order to register. Students and parents are advised to consult the Course Description Guide for specific information on courses. A link to the guide is provided below.

      Course Description Guide 2010-2011



    Hoops for Haiti
    From Mr. Voiles

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    Last Saturday night at the Byron-Bago basketball game, the Byron and Winnebago fans contributed $425.00 to our brief and last minute initiative, called Hoops for Haiti. 

    We will be making this monetary donation to the American Red Cross.

    Byron School District would like to express our gratitude to both communities for their contributions!



    Herff Jones  
    From Herff Jones
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    Herff Jones will deliver class rings on Thursday, December 3rd, during lunch periods in the cafeteria. Please bring your final payment to pick up your class ring. If you still need to order your class ring, you may do so on Thursday, December 3rd. A $50.00 deposit is required to place an order. For more information or to make a payment visit www.herffjonesIL.com

    Attention Seniors:
    If you were unable to order your Cap & Gown and Graduation Announcements, Herff Jones will be back to take orders on Thursday, December 3rd, during lunch periods in the cafeteria. A $75.00 deposit or payment in full is required to place an order.

    For additional information visit  www.herffjonesIL.com



    Order Yearbook Online
    From Mr. Gura
    Order from Jostens Online   Jostens is making it easier for parents and students to buy a yearbook . The purchase can be made any time of the day online with a credit card or check.


    PBIS (Tiger Pride): What is it?
    From Mrs. McMullen

    PBIS Committee Members Pictured to the left are those faculty members on the PBIS committee.

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    Alyssa Passmore, Natalie Gordon, Amanda Harvey and Doug Stansford
    Row - 2
    Caryn Hoover, Nikki Daggert, Laura Main, Margie Torgersen, Lynn Love, Jen Serviss and Will Reidner
    Row - 3
    Laura McMullen, Dirk Palmer, Jen Wygant, Ryan Dannhorn, Erika Kollinger, Tom Schmidt,Dawn Naylon, and Jake Rankin

    Also included on this committee, but not pictured - Scott McMullen
    The goal of PBIS (Tiger PRIDE) is to create a positive school culture by reducing problem behavior and providing maximum academic time for students.
    Read more about it... in the September Newsletter.


    Community Service  
    From Mrs. McMullen

    Community Service   Click on the following links for your community Service form.
    • Word format
    • pdf format

      When completed, the plan will provide at least 2.5 hours of charitable or non-profit service to others outside the home resulting in a tangible benefit to others. Community service must be completed outside of school hours.

      Service done prior to 5/27/09 cannot be proposed or accepted using this form.


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