I want to share my gratitude with our community for your support in the November 4 referendum. Voters approved both questions on the ballot — the operating levy and the capital projects technology levy — and that decision will make a meaningful difference for our students, teachers, and classrooms.

Byron’s school board listened to several presentations and reports at a work session last week, including state standardized tests, the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, and the Achievement and Integration Report.

I truly appreciate the feedback I’ve received recently regarding school safety. First of all, you asked for text alerts, not just emails--done! You also wanted to better understand the terminology schools are using these days.

Last week, our school and our communities came together to celebrate something bigger than just a football game or a parade. Hayfield’s Homecoming reminded me once again that our school is at the very heart of who we are—not only in Hayfield, but in Brownsdale, Waltham, Sargeant, and Oslo as well.

The Kasson-Mantorville School Board unanimously approved a measure last Monday to begin recording all regular and special school board meetings.
In 2024, the school board passed a resolution to record regular board meetings. Current board member Patrick Madery voted against that measure but supported recording both last week’s resolution.

School just got underway, but there will soon be plenty to celebrate as Byron High School prepares for next week’s homecoming festivities.
A pepfest and royalty coronation begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, followed by the parade at 1:30 p.m.
The football tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m.; the 7 p.m. game pits the Bears against Faribault.