Byron Community School District #226

News & Announcements

School Closing/COVID-19 Update!

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School Closure

 

E-Learning-Remote Learning

 

District Food Service During School Closure

 

#BeTheLight

 

Alternative Dates for BHS Prom, BHS Graduation, and BMS Graduation

 

District Refund Information

 

Safe School Helpline

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Byron Bank Awards $20,000 in Grants for COVID-19 Relief to Support Local Non-For-Profits and Food Banks

BYRON, ILLINOIS, May 21, 2020 – Byron Bank in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, awarded 10 local non-for-profits and food banks with a $2000 grant for use in COVID-19 relief assistance.

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Summer Lunch Program

Byron Families: The Byron CUSD is providing a summer lunch program for all students who are in need. We will be providing meals on a drive-through basis in front of Byron Middle School from 9:00 – 10:00 AM on all Tuesdays and Thursdays through the month of June (June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, & 30). Buster Barton | Superintendent Byron Community Unit School District 226 696 N. Colfax Street – Byron, IL 61010 Phone: 815-234-5491 x221 “Inspiring Excellence for All”

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District Newsletter Spring 2020 Issue 37

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Calendar of Events

Facts & Numbers

• District Finances Per pupil spending is $9,462 for instructional expenses and $17,529 for operational expenses.
• Sizing It Up The district average class size is 18 students compared to the states average of 21.
• Health & Wellness Byron students average 5 days of PE per week compared to the states average of 4 days per week.
• Enrollment Total district enrollment for PK-12 is 1,482.
• Student Attendance The average daily attendance across the district is 95%.
• Extraordinary Faculty Total full time teachers in the district is 110 of which 39.2% have a Bachelor’s degree and 59.9% have a Master’s degree or higher.
• Future Prospects Within 12 months of graduating, 64% of seniors enroll in a 2 or 4 year college.
• Exceptional Services We are a “stand alone” district meaning we house all 27 of our special need services personnel within our district. Currently 16% of our student population qualify for special services.