Good luck to all of the BMS track and field athletes at the IESA State Meet this weekend in East Peoria!
5 days ago, Mike Sand
State Qualifiers Walk
Qualifiers Walk
State Track Qualifiers
Public Notice
19 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
Public notice flyer from Byron Community Unit School District #226 with district contact information at the top and a cartoon image of a worker applying lawn chemicals. The notice states that weed control and fertilization will take place on the school baseball and softball fields from Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17, 2026, in accordance with Illinois law requiring notification about lawn care chemical use. It also notes the district’s commitment to minimizing chemical use and provides contact information for the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Congratulations to the 6th graders whose poetry was selected for the 2026 Young American Poetry Digest! It was first published in 1994, and is "designed to share our youth's talents with others, supply a national audience for student writing, and provide publishing opportunity for young poets."

22 days ago, Mike Sand
6th Grade Young American Poetry Digest
Great job by Mr. Maurizio and the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands at the concert on Tuesday! From their first day of band as a 6th grader to the last concert they play as an 8th grader, the amount of progress they make is truly impressive!
26 days ago, Mike Sand
Band Concert
Band Concert
Band Concert
PUBLIC NOTICE
27 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
Flyer titled “Public Notice” from Byron Community Unit School District #226 with contact information at the top. In the center is a cartoon of a worker wearing a backpack sprayer applying lawn chemicals. The text explains that, under Illinois law, the district is notifying students and staff that weed control and fertilization will occur on school grounds from Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, with no disruption to events. It notes efforts to minimize chemical use and provides a contact number for the Director of Buildings and Grounds for questions.
School Bus Drivers Needed!
28 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
A bright, kid-friendly recruitment poster with a light background and a border of small black paw prints. Across the top are six smiling elementary school children of diverse backgrounds, each wearing colorful school clothes and backpacks, standing side by side. In large, bold text, the poster reads: “Be the smile that starts their day.” Below that, in orange and black text: “School Bus Drivers Needed! Positions open for 26/27 school year. 3 hours per day – Full route.” In the lower left corner is a cartoon-style yellow school bus facing forward, with a friendly tiger mascot visible through the windshield. On the right side, the contact details are listed: “For more information contact Barb Rundle, 815-234-5491, ext 4400.” At the bottom, it says: “Apply today at: www.byron226.org,” followed by a note directing viewers to the Employment Opportunities section under the About Us menu.
Happy Administrative Assistants Day to Mrs. Lawver and Mrs. Dill! Thank you for all that you do at BMS!
about 1 month ago, Mike Sand
Administrative Assistants Day!
Administrative Assistants Day
6th graders are working hard in Mrs. Bierman's art class on observational contour line drawing. Come check out their work at the Art Show on May 7th!
about 1 month ago, Mike Sand
6th Grade Art
6th Grade Art
6th Grade Art
6th Grade Art
6th Grade Art
6th Grade Art
Thank you to Mrs. Bukoski, Mrs. Bell, and the 7th grade team for organizing a great event for 7th graders to participate in! BMS 7th graders made blankets and them delivered them to organizations in Rockford!
about 1 month ago, Mike Sand
7th Grade Blanket Delivery
7th Grade Blanket Delivery
7th Grade Blanket Delivery
7th Grade Blanket Delivery
Shoutout to our incredible 2nd grade crew! 🎉 Thanks to their hard work, over 700 items were collected and donated to the Byron Schools Food Pantry. Students also got a behind-the-scenes tour to see how the pantry operates and helps others. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!
about 2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
2nd Graders helping with collection and donating to the Byron Schools Food Pantry
2nd Graders helping with collection and donating to the Byron Schools Food Pantry
2nd Graders helping with collection and donating to the Byron Schools Food Pantry
2nd Graders helping with collection and donating to the Byron Schools Food Pantry
Support Byron Schools polar plunge participants! Also....Feel free to take the plunge with us. $100 gets you a cool sweatshirt!! 🥶
https://support.soill.org/event/2026-letr-cool-school-byron-hs-region-a/e742498
2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
Polar Bear taking a plunge
Job Posting
2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
Full-time paraprofessional needed for Mary Morgan Technology! Apply today at www.byron226.org; Menu; About Us; Employment; Opportunities; Technology
BMS Student Council is raising money for the Rockford Rescue Mission by “pieing” our favorite teachers! The teacher with the most money will get a pie in the face at the assembly on Friday March 27th. Cash or coins are accepted & we want to hear from you who should win. Donate today through March 27th!
2 months ago, Mike Sand
BMS Student Council
Due to severe weather and blizzard conditions, Byron schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, 3/16/2026.
2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
red sign with SCHOOL CLOSED printed on it
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams on winning the Route 72 Conference championship!
2 months ago, Mike Sand
8th Grade Girls Basketball
7th Grade Girls Basketball
After making it out of one of the toughest sectionals in the state, good luck to BMS wrestlers Cohen and Colton this weekend at the IESA State Wrestling Tournament at NIU!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
BMS State Wrestling Qualifiers
Job Opportunity!
3 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
Byron CUSD #226 is looking for substitute nurses. Contact Sarah Hogan at shogan@byron226.org
Congratulations and good luck to the BMS wrestlers that qualified for the IESA Sectional Wrestling Tournament in West Carroll this weekend!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
BMS Wrestlers
This past Saturday, both the 7th and 8th grade girls teams took home the first place trophy at the Oregon tournament! Well done!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
7th Grade Basketball
8th Grade Basketball
Thank you to Ms. Free and all of the BMS student council members for putting together a great dance on Friday!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
BMS Dance
BMS Dance
BMS Dance