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Explore The Byron Story.

“If I forget to show a picture, they’re on me right away,” Ron laughs. “But that’s part of the fun—they’re fully involved in the story.”

Fall 2024

Ron Kroeger - Inspiring Young Minds and Filling the Air with Music

“Instead of concentrating solely on academics, we start preparing them for adulthood by teaching them functional and job skills. By the time they leave us, they’ve had hands-on work experience.”

Fall 2024

Byron’s Work Program is Transforming Lives

“We fundraise and support everything from the Key Club to the math team, speech, swimming, football, basketball—you name it.”

Fall 2024

Boosting Byron - Rachel Oracki

 “I’ve had the privilege of working at every level in our district, and that’s allowed me to see just how much we offer our students and how strong our community really is.”

Fall 2024

Buster Barton - From Byron Kindergartner to Superintendent

“I joke, I laugh, I listen. They see me as more than a cop—and that’s what builds trust.”

Fall 2024

Behind the Badge - Emily Hardesty on Trust, Safety, and Community at Byron Schools

“The goal is to make sure no student goes hungry.”

Fall 2024

Feeding Hope and Helping Families

“As cadets, they are learning not only about the technical aspects of firefighting but also about teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.”

Fall 2024

Igniting Ambitions - Byron’s Fire Cadet Program Inspires the Next Generation of Firefighters

“The PTA they lead is not just about organizing fundraisers—it’s about bringing people together.”

Fall 2024

Clarice Brisart and Jeanie Behrens - Byron PTA Making a Difference for Our Kids

 “But for me, it’s about always striving for improvement—whether it’s in my golf game or in the school. There’s always room to get better, and that’s what makes this job so fulfilling.”

Fall 2024

Mike in the Middle

“We’re here to make sure Byron’s students have every opportunity to succeed.”

Fall 2024

Michelle Albert - Building the Future of Byron, One Grant at a Time

“By fifth grade, students are ready for a three-day environmental education program, and we even have astronomy sessions during the winter months.”

Fall 2024

Nature’s Classroom - Janet Dahlberg’s Passion for Outdoor Education at the Byron Forest Preserve

“Our park district is literally located on school property; the shared facilities allow the park district to offer a range of services to the whole community.”

Fall 2024

A Model of Community Partnership - Both for All, All for Both

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