Byron Community School District #226

News & Announcements

Substitute Workers Needed

The Byron Community Unit School District is looking for substitutes in all areas: teaching, paraprofessionals, kitchen, custodial, bus drivers, lunchroom supervisors.

 

If you are interested in or want to learn more about the opportunities that exist, please reach out to the district HR coordinator Amy Adkins at aadkins@byron226.org or via phone 815-234-5491 (XT 307).

 

 

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Parent University

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Illinois 5Essentials Survey

Beginning this month, students and teachers across Illinois will have the opportunity to participate in the tenth annual statewide 5Essentials Survey.

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Community Vaccination Clinic

Based on the feedback by our families, next Thursday, January 27th, the Ogle County Health Department in conjunction with the Byron CUSD will be hosting a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Mary Morgan Elementary School.

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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.