Byron CUSD 226

Byron CUSD 226

The 2026-2027 School Year busing information is now available in Skyward. To access, go to your student(s) in Skyward, click on Portfolio on the left side of screen, then click Bus Schedule Live, and lastly click View Reports.
There have been many changes to bus routes for this school year due to the shortage in bus drivers.
Please make sure to pay special attention to pickup/drop off times, and bus #s as these could have changed for your student(s).
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation office at 815-234-5491 ext. 4400 or 4401.
14 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
Byron Tiger bus schedule notice. Bus schedules are available in Skyward under the Portfolio tab. Due to a bus driver shortage, schedules have changed this year. Families should check their student’s schedule. Questions: call 815-234-5491, ext. 4400 or 4401.
Byron Middle School Open House today from 12:00-2:00 for incoming 6th graders and new students!
19 days ago, Mike Sand
BMS Open House 8/6
Public Notice
20 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
Public Notice from Byron Community Unit School District #226: Illinois law requires schools to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are applied. District athletic fields will be fertilized Saturday, August 8, through Sunday, August 9, 2026, weather permitting. Questions may be directed to the Director of Buildings and Grounds at (815) 234-5491, ext. 4300.
We are looking forward to seeing BMS students and their families at Tiger Check-In!
25 days ago, Mike Sand
BMS Tiger Check-In 2026
Job Postings
27 days ago, Byron CUSD #226
This is a cheerful recruitment flyer for Byron Community Unit School District 226 featuring the district's tiger mascot in Byron's signature orange and black colors. The flyer invites community members to "Join the Byron CUSD 226 Team" and highlights several open positions, including K-Kids Student Advisor, Track & Basketball Coaches, Kitchen Worker & Lunchroom Aide, District Maintenance Technician, Custodial Staff, Bus Drivers & Monitors, and Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals. The bottom of the flyer provides application instructions directing candidates to visit www.byron226.org and select "Employment Opportunities" under the "About Us" menu, along with a phone number for additional information. The overall design is warm, welcoming, and family-friendly, with school-themed icons and a cartoon tiger mascot promoting opportunities to help shape students' futures.
BMS Open-House for incoming 6th graders and new students today from 12:00-2:00!
about 1 month ago, Mike Sand
BMS Open House
Help Wanted!
about 1 month ago, Byron CUSD #226
Help Wanted flyer for Byron School District. Open positions: Kitchen Worker at Byron Middle School and Byron High School. Part-time 3-hour shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join the fast-paced school kitchen team. Apply at www.byron226.org by selecting Menu > Employment Opportunities (under About Us). Decorative illustrations of food and kitchen ingredients line the bottom of the flyer.
PUBLIC NOTICE
about 1 month ago, Byron CUSD #226
Public notice from Byron Community Unit School District #226 announcing vegetation control applications on high school baseball and softball fields #4, #7, #8, #9, and #10. Applications will take place Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, 2026, during which the fields will be closed. The notice explains that Illinois law requires schools to notify students and staff when lawn care chemicals are used and provides contact information for the Director of Buildings and Grounds at (815) 234-5491, ext. 4300, for questions.
Bus Drivers Needed
about 2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
Recruitment flyer for school bus drivers at Byron CUSD 226, advertising full-route and substitute positions, paid CDL training, and application information at byron226.org.
Job Posting
about 2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
A bold, square social media hiring flyer in Byron School District's colors of black, orange, and white. The top left features the Byron "B" logo, followed by a large headline in distressed block lettering that reads, "WE'RE HIRING!" in black and bright orange. Beneath it, a script font says, "Join the Byron Team!" Across the center is a bright orange banner with bold black text announcing the position: "Middle School Lunchroom Supervisor." The right side of the flyer displays a modern school cafeteria with black round lunch tables and stools. The wall features the Byron Middle School name and logo in black and orange. On the left, two orange-outlined icons accompany job highlights: • A clock icon with the text: "Hours: 2.75 hours per day supervising students during the lunch periods." • A group icon with the message: "Be a Positive Influence. Support our students and help create a safe, welcoming environment!" A large circular badge on the right reads: "Make a Difference every day!" in white and orange lettering on a black background. The bottom section has a black background with an orange handwritten-style "Apply Today!" callout on the left. On the right, application instructions appear with orange icons: • Apply online at www.byron226.org • Click Employment Opportunities • Select Cafeteria
Accepting bids for diesel fuel. Deadline 9:00 am Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
Invitation to Bid Diesel Fuel - Bid Specifications
Invitation to Bid Diesel Fuel - Bid Specifications
Invitation to Bid Diesel Fuel - Bid Specifications
Invitation to Bid Diesel Fuel - Bid Specifications
Looking for a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach!
2 months ago, Byron CUSD #226
A tall, vertically oriented social media flyer advertising a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Wanted position for the Byron CUSD 226 School District. The color scheme is energetic, featuring vibrant orange, dark grey, and white. Header & Branding: At the top, the text reads "Byron CUSD 226 - Byron 226 School District". Directly below is a large, bold title in white and orange cartoon-style font: "7th GRADE VOLLEYBALL COACH WANTED!" A sub-headline says, "HELP US LEAD THE NEXT GENERATION OF BYRON ATHLETES!" Central Illustration: On the left side, four cartoon-style middle-school-aged girls are smiling and dressed in volleyball uniforms. They wear matching orange and grey jerseys with numbers, athletic shorts, knee pads, and sneakers. Two of the girls hold volleyballs. Official District Logo: Placed prominently below the players is the official Byron "B" logo. It is a stylized, aggressive dark navy/grey capital letter "B" with sharp orange claw-mark highlights cutting through it. Job Details (Right Side): Five dark grey rounded rectangular blocks present the job requirements next to small graphic icons: Program Dates (Calendar Icon): Runs from August to October. Teach the game! Schedule: Game Management (Clock Icon): Practices and Games are always on Weekdays after school hours. Mentorship & Character (Map Route Icon with '72'): Build Confidence, Teamwork, and Positive Attitude. Safety & Supervision (Helmet Icon): Keep athletes safe, supervise travel, follow protocols. Admin Duties (Folder Icon): Manage equipment, track attendance, communicate with parents. Footer & Call to Action: At the bottom, a call to action reads, "JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!" Below this, a clean white box clearly states: "APPLY ONLINE AT: www.byron226.org >> employment opportunities". The very bottom of the flyer is framed by a pile of graphic orange, white, and grey volleyballs.
Public Notice
3 months 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 high school athletic game fields and practice fields beginning on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and will go through Sunday, June 14, 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.
Congrats to the 18 BMS track and field athletes that qualified for the IESA State Meet in East Peoria this past weekend!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
State Track Meet
State Track Meet
State Track Meet
Good luck to all of the BMS track and field athletes at the IESA State Meet this weekend in East Peoria!
3 months ago, Mike Sand
State Qualifiers Walk
Qualifiers Walk
State Track Qualifiers
Public Notice
4 months 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."

4 months 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!
4 months ago, Mike Sand
Band Concert
Band Concert
Band Concert
PUBLIC NOTICE
4 months 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!
4 months 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.