The Byron Buzz

This week’s edition of the Byron Buzz Newsletter is a shortened version due to the long weekend. Just a reminder: there will be no school tomorrow, the 21st, as it is a Staff Development Day.

Our schools are currently in the midst of State testing, so we encourage parents to continue supporting their students by ensuring they get plenty of rest and come prepared to do their best each day. We hope everyone has a fantastic week and enjoys the extra day off!

Go Bears!

Dr. Mike Neubeck

Congratulations to Coach Kyle Finney on his retirement from coaching Byron Boys Basketball. Coach Finney has been a part of the Byron basketball program since 1998 and has coached since 1992. Coach Finney is looking forward to enjoying his other passion of traveling with his family. Thank you Coach Finney for your years of coaching and commitment to Byron Activities. There are countless hours that go into being a Head Coach and we want to especially thank his wife Robyn and their daughters Taylor and Rylee for allowing so many student-athletes to be impacted through his coaching.

The Byron High School Greenhouse is in full bloom under the careful guidance of the Plantopia class. Students have been busy planting, designing, and maintaining a variety of annuals, hanging baskets, vegetables, and herbs in preparation for this year's sale. This is the 12th year of the greenhouse sale.

The sale will be held in the BHS Commons and will be limited to just one weekend. Individuals can park in the circle and event parking lot at the front of the building. Cash, check, or card will be accepted as payment.

Prices:
Individual flowers - $4 each
Veggies (4-packs) and Herbs - $2 each
10” Hanging baskets - $16
12” Hanging baskets - $25

At this past week's Track and Field meet, Carson Heimer broke a 25 year old Byron record in 100m Dash with a mark of 10.84 seconds. The previous record was achieved by Adam Cordes, with a mark of 10.90 seconds.

On the same day, the 4x100m Relay record was broken by Jaxon Boynton, Ben Zimmerman-Moreno, Brayden Olson, Carson Heimer. With a mark of 43.16 seconds. The previous record of 43.46 seconds was set in 2023 by Liam Schick, Aydan Tye, Adam Glynn, Carson Heimer. Way to go Bears!

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in the world our students are growing up in—and Byron Public Schools is committed to helping them use it safely, responsibly, and creatively.

We’ve developed draft Generative AI Guidelines as a starting point for our schools. These guidelines aim to protect student privacy, promote academic integrity, and ensure AI is used to enhance—not replace—meaningful learning.

AI is already influencing the world around us—from job applications and healthcare to writing tools and search engines. These guidelines help us ensure that students are learning how to use these tools thoughtfully, ethically, and with teacher support.

👉 View the draft guidelines
👉 Share your feedback by April 23

We welcome input from staff, parents/guardians, Byron graduates, and community members connected to Byron. This is just the beginning. As AI becomes more embedded in our world, we’ll continue to build on these guidelines—always keeping student well-being at the center and making space for continued learning, conversation, and feedback.

• Dive into the vibrant flavors of spring with our Spring Vegetable Risotto cooking class! Perfect for ages 12 and up, this hands-on experience will teach you the art of making creamy, delicious risotto from scratch, using fresh, seasonal vegetables that celebrate the bounty of spring.

  
  

Join us on May 1 at 6 pm for this yummy cooking class!

Gear up for an exhilarating adventure at our Bike Rodeo! Join us for a pedal powered extravaganza! It's a carnival of two-wheeled fun where young riders can learn the ropes of bike safety while having a blast. Get ready to spin your wheels, navigate thrilling obstacle courses, and master the art of safe cycling. Our goal is to have a bicycle mechanic there to help advise families to ensure their children are on safe bicycles.

Register for this free event!

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of May with creativity and delicious flavors! Kids will create Colorful Paper Flowers using tissue paper and pipe cleaners, perfect for decorating or gifting. In the kitchen, they’ll enjoy a Mini Taco Bar, assembling their own tacos with soft tortillas and a variety of toppings like beans, cheese, and veggies. This festive class is sure to be a hit!

Grades: 3-5

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