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Stillman Valley High School’s Director of Bands, Mr. John C. Gelasi, has been nominated as RSO’s Music Educator of the Year. Mr. Gelasi teaches Wind Symphony, Introduction to Guitar, and Pop Music History at the high school as well as junior high Band and lessons. “In 2016 the Rockford Symphony […]
The Ogle Natural Areas Alliance (ONAA) presented a $10,000 Grant to the Byron Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023. The Grant will be used towards prairie development at the District’s preserves with hopes of improving ecological diversity and/or public access. ONAA is […]
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Congratulations to the Byron Lady Tigers for their Runner-up finish in the IHSA Class 2A State Championships! The Lady Tigers finished with an impressive 34-3 record and become the fourth Byron Girls Basketball team to win a trophy at the State Tournament. Congratulations to Coach Yerly and all of the […]
Projects at Braidwood, Byron nuclear plants will result in additional carbon-free electricity with capacity to power the equivalent of 100,000 homes 24/7/365 Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the U.S., said last week it will invest $800 million in new equipment to increase the output of […]
Six Byron Music Students were selected to participate in the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Festival. The Festival took place on Jan. 25-Jan 27, in Peoria. ILMEA sponsors District and All-State competitions for the State of Illinois. Illinois is divided into nine districts. Byron is located in District […]
Mrs. Heather Alderks, Stillman Valley High School Athletic and Activities Director, has received word that she was nominated and has won Athletic Director of the Year by Illinois Athletic Director Association. Alderks stated, “When learning I received this award, I was instantly humbled in knowing all the great people I […]
ISBE has announced its 2023 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awardees and would like to extend their sincere Congratulations to Dr. Joe Mullikin on receiving the Award of Excellence in the Admin category. Dr. Mullikin is currently the principal of Highland Elementary in the Meridian 223 School […]
The Ogle Natural Areas Alliance (ONAA) presented a $10,000 Grant to the Byron Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. The Grant will be used towards prairie development at the District’s preserves with hopes of improving ecological diversity and/or public access. ONAA is a […]
At Thursday’s Special Board Meeting, Meridian 223’s Board of Education is expected to approve a multi-year contract for Dr. Joe Mullikin to succeed Dr. PJ Caposey as the Meridian 223 Superintendent. Dr. Mullikin will immediately be moved into the role of Assistant Superintendent while also maintaining his role as Highland […]
