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Elementary Schools


Nickels Elementary

Admin Contact: 616-878-6400

Welcome to Nickels Intermediate School. Our teaching staff, in partnership with our school’s parents, educates our fifth and sixth grade students to be responsible and successful learners. We are proud that Nickel’s MEAP test results routinely place in the top 10% of schools in Kent County. By understanding and working with individual learning styles, we strive for students to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners.

Website: http://www.bcpsk12.net/BCHS.html

 

Brown Elementary

Admin Contact: 616-878-6200

Welcome to Brown Elementary School (grades K-4). Our staff, in partnership with parents, is responsible for developing our students’ academic, social, emotional, creative, and physical abilities to their fullest potential. To honor our success, we have been recognized by the US Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. We are committed to instilling the desire in students to become enthusiastic, self-directed, lifetime learners.

Website: http://www.bcpsk12.net/BCHS.html

 

Countryside Elementary

Admin Contact: 616-878-6900

Welcome to Countryside Elementary School (grades K-4). Our staff, in partnership with parents, is responsible for developing Countryside students’ academic, social, emotional, creative, and physical abilities to their fullest potential. We are committed to instilling the desire in students to become enthusiastic, self-directed, lifetime learners. Open in August 2004, our school provides an innovative learning environment for all students.

Website: http://www.bcpsk12.net/BCHS.html

 

Marshal Elementary

Admin Contact: 616-878-6300

Welcome to Marshall Elementary School (grades K-4). Our staff, in partnership with parents, is responsible for developing our students’ academic, social, emotional, creative, and physical abilities to their fullest potential. Our theme, “Teamwork Equals Success,” has guided us to achieve strong academic performance, high parent involvement and NCA accreditation. We are committed to instilling the desire in students to become enthusiastic, self-directed, lifetime learners.

Website: http://www.bcpsk12.net/BCHS.html

Middle & Jr. High Schools


Byron Center West Middle School

Admin Contact: 616-878-6500

Welcome to Byron Center Middle School. Our teaching staff, in partnership with our school’s parents, educates our seventh and eighth grade students to be responsible and successful learners. Innovations such as our Character Education Program and the Paxton-Patterson Labs direct students to develop positive character traits and explore their career-path interests in small teams. Opened in August 2004, our school building provides the flexibility, techonology and capacity to deliver the learning experiences necessary for students to succeed.

Website: http://www.bcpsk12.net/BCHS.html

High Schools


Byron Center High School
Admin Contact: 616-878-6600

Welcome to Byron Center High School. Our staff in committed to excellence and assures that all students will master and demonstrate the skills needed for future success. We have been recognized by the US Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for the 1999-2000 school year. We encourage students to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities such athletics, performing and visual arts, clubs and volunteering to broaden their educational experience.

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Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,777 people, 1,322 households, and 1,040 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 751.8 per square mile (290.5/km²). There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 273.5/sq mi (105.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.93% White, 0.11% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.
There were 1,322 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,508, and the median income for a family was $65,882. Males had a median income of $50,517 versus $28,043 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,028. About 1.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Supervisor: Audrey Weiss 616-878-1222
Clerk: John H. Hondorp 616-878-9104
Treasurer: Carol Houseman 616-878-3196

Byron Township: http://www.byrontownship.org/

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.byroncenterchamber.org/

Branch Amenities:
• Wireless internet
• Color copier
• Public computers with online catalog, Internet, word processing and other software
• Three quiet study/reading rooms
• Teen space
• Early literacy area
• Community meeting room

• Used book sales
• Express Check self checkout
• Special collection: local history of Byron Township
Some History:
The Byron Library had a very modest beginning in 1887 with a local book lending service through the township clerk’s office. Byron Township has supported the growth in library use by opening a new 13,640 square foot facility in December of 2003.

Thinking of moving to Byron Center? There are many things to consider when moving into a new home. Below is a list of resources that will make the task of moving much easier. If you prefer to do-it-yourself and want to rent a truck, we have the contact information for you. If you prefer a professional moving company, we have several different companies we recommend. Among the resources available are also local storage facilities to store your processions until they are needed. Finally, contact information for utility companies are available in order to make sure water, electricity, gas, cable, and internet are all in order to make your new or existing home enjoyable!

 

Rental Truck Companies:

 

Ryder Truck Rentals
3737 Broadmoor, Kentwood, MI 49512
(616) 942-2338
www.ryder.com

 

Budget Car and Truck Rental
2640 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 365-3716
www.budget.com

 

Penske Truck Rental
833 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 361- 5220
www.pensketruckrental.com

 

Professional Movers:

 

Big Brother Moving and Storage
4700 Barden Court SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
Phone: (616) 656-9205

http://www.bigbrothermoving.com/

 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
North South
4020 West River Drive 1575 Gezon Parkway Southwest,
Comstock Park, MI‎ Wyoming, MI
(616) 647-4262‎ (616) 245-9200

http://www.twomenandatruck.com/home

Twitter: http://twitter.com/TMATGRSouth

 

Mayflower Moving-Premier Relocations, LLC
7409 Expressway Court, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Phone (800) 665-4280
Phone: (616) 455-1677

http://www.premier-mayflower.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Premiermoving

 

Storage Facilities:

 

Triple R Self Storage
955 Rosewood St, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3480

 

Innerspace Mini Storage
6601 Wilshere Dr, Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-6000

 

Utility Companies:

 

DTE Energy
Power Outage or downed powerline:
(800) 477-4747 or (800) 947-5000
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 6pm
(800) 477-4747

http://www.dteenergy.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DTE_Energy

 

Consumers Energy
Remember to Dig Safely: Call 811 three days before digging! Its free!
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(800) 477-5050
Twitter: http://twitter.com/consumersenergy

 

AT&T
Customer Service: (800) 331-0500 or 611 from your wireless phone
Products and Services:
Consumer: (888) 333-6651
Business: (866) 429-7222
www.att.com

 

Comcast
(877) 870-4310
www.comcast.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/COMCAST

 

Grand Rapids Water
Address: 1101 Monroe Ave
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:45 pm
Phone: (616) 456-3200
24-Hour Water Emergency: (616) 456-3249
Email: watercs@grcity.us


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