Proposed Fine Arts Projects

The November bond proposal would impact every school in the district, addressing academics, arts and athletics from early childhood through high school. 

With the growth of fine arts programs in Byron Center, the district has proposed renovations to expand classroom space and support increasing student participation. Both West Middle School and Byron Center High School students are outgrowing the performing arts spaces at their respective buildings.

West Middle School Fine Arts Expansion

Expand West Middle School’s fine arts wing to support student growth. 

• Rehearsal Spaces: Create rehearsal space and breakout rooms for band, choir and orchestra students.
• Instrument Storage: Design adequate storage space for instruments and equipment to be properly stored.
• Percussion Classroom: Add a dedicated space in the band room for percussion students to rehearse independently. Currently, they practice in the school cafeteria. 

Byron Center High School Fine Arts Renovation

Renovate Byron Center High School’s fine arts wing to create a more efficient space for band, choir and orchestra students. 

• Multipurpose Classrooms: Create multipurpose rooms in the fine arts wing that could be used for individualized learning or rehearsal space for students.
• Instrument Storage: Design adequate storage space for instruments and equipment to be properly stored.

Marching Band Practice Space

Byron Center's High School Marching Band currently has limited access to a turf field. The band has to work around many athletic teams' schedules to gain access to a turf field.

• New Stadium: Build a turf field at the West Athletic Complex. This would give the marching band more opportunities to perform on a turf field

The marching band would be able to use the new field or the district's existing field, Waddell Field to practice ahead of competitions which are hosted on turf fields.