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Lady Tigers capture Big Northern

By Chris Johnson reporter The Byron Lady Tigers are Big Northern Champions this year. They got there courtesy of a closing stretch that saw them knock off Rockford Lutheran, Winnebago and eventually Dixon in succession. No other combination would have led to a Lady Tigers Title this year. They made some […]

 
 

BHS Key Club to hold Blood Drive

BHS Key Club to hold Blood Drive

We need you! On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Byron High School (BHS) Key Club and Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) are hosting a Community Blood Drive at Mary Morgan Elementary School from noon to 6 p.m. (696 N. Colfax, please use Park District Door #54). “Walk-ins” are welcome, but if […]

 
 

OCSWMD explains comingled recycling

With the new year upon us, the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD) would like to remind people about comingled recycling procedures in Ogle County. Many everyday household items can be recycled very easily here in Ogle County, but unfortunately, some items are not recyclable, and if placed into […]

 
 

Lady Tigers look for long run into 2A Tournament

  By Chris Johnson, reporter Monday, Feb. 5, the IHSA Class 2A Girls’ Basketball State Playoffs begin and Byron gets the chance to work towards its third consecutive State Title. It could be a little tougher this time around though. The wins have been harder to come by this season. That […]

 
 

2017 Byron Foundation Grant leads to BHS Day of Impact

2017 Byron Foundation Grant leads to BHS Day of Impact

By Michelle Albert, President Byron Foundation With a grant from the Byron Foundation, Byron High School (BHS) hosted a “Day of Impact” to address the importance of Social Emotional Leaning (SEL). Schools must teach the whole student if they want to see healthier school climates and improved academic results. They are […]

 
 

Key Clubs shoveling their way to 2018 Mission Trip to Texas

Key Clubs shoveling their way to 2018 Mission Trip to Texas

The Byron and Dixon High School Key Clubs are traveling to Houston, TX from June 1 – 10, 2018 to help with Hurricane Recovery. They are excited to collaborate with Kiwanis Texas-Oklahoma District Disaster Relief Efforts, http://www.txokkiwanis.org/. The TX-Oklahoma Kiwanis have been receiving financial and supply support from Kiwanis and […]

 
 

BHS music department receives donation

BHS music department receives donation

The Byron High School Choir and Theatre departments have been given a generous donation of $3000 from the Megan Clift Memorial Fund established at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. Megan was a member of the Byron’s choirs and theatrical productions in middle school and high school before she was […]

 
 

Meridian School District budgeting time

By Chris Johnson News Correspondent According to State Statute, Meridian School District was required to have its annual Property Tax Levy-request for funds on file no later than Tues. Dec. 27, 2016. The time to work through budgets is here now, as the District’s second semester begins. The focus on […]

 
 

Byron busy balancing budgets

By Chris Johnson News Correspondent To many people the past holiday season has been described as the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday exchanges and greetings of well-wishes are a big part of the celebration. For various taxpayer-supported entities it’s also a great time of year. It’s the time […]

 
 

Byron HS Key Club is earning funds for trip to Florida on Spring Break

Byron HS Key Club is earning funds for trip to Florida on Spring Break

Submitted by Michelle Albert Byron HS Key Club Faculty Advisor The Byron High School (BHS) Key Club, a student-led leadership and service organization, will be spending their Spring Break on a mission trip to northwestern Florida; a volunteer opportunity of Education, Discovery & Service through Outreach. Our children, our communities […]

 
 
 
 
 
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