
Welcome to the Byam School
The Byam Elementary School has a student population of roughly 500 students from kindergarten through fourth grade and prides itself on educating the whole child and creating a caring and supportive environment from which every student to learn. The staff is committed to providing high quality instruction with a solid understanding in pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practices. Students are held to high standards and supported to achieve those standards by a host of talented educators and support staff, steadfast in their professional growth and development in order to better serve the students and families of the Byam community.
Our entire staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that fosters important partnerships with the school community. Our school is tremendously enriched by its active and responsive families. The Byam School Association (BSA) is a formalized parent organization which provides generous backing and enrichment to enhance the educational experience of the school community. We value these partnerships and strive to make Byam a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS ELA Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts Average
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS Math Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts Average
Making progress toward ACCESS Testing exit benchmarks
Above Massachusetts Average


Action Center
See AllVIEW: 2023-24 Curriculum Night Dates
Parent-Curriculum Night at Byam Elementary is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 20.

What’s for Lunch?
View this month’s lunch menus at Chelmsford Public Schools.

APPLY: Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Apply now to Chelmsford’s free and reduced lunch program.
2023-24 Bus Registration Open
Bus registration for the 2022-23 school year is open. Register now!
We Are Hiring!
Teachers, nurses, paras and substitutes. We’re hiring! View our latest job openings.
Latest News
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Byam Elementary School Newsletter-Nov. 22, 2023

Byam Elementary School Weekly Announcements: Sept. 13, 2023

Byam Summer 2023 Newsletter #2

Chelmsford Student Artists Sweep Humane Society’s ‘Be Kind to Animals’ Poster Contest

VIEW GALLERY: 2023 Byam Elementary School Art Gallery Walk

Chelmsford Public Schools Named Among Best Communities for Music Education by NAMM for 11th Straight Year

Grade 4 ‘Instrument Test Drive’ Set for Saturday, Apr. 29

GALLERY: ‘Smile Artist’ Bren Bataclan’s Week at Byam Elementary

GALLERY: MAEA Youth Art Month at Byam Elementary

Byam School Association Hosts 2023 ‘Make Your Mark’ Hootenanny Talent Show Mar. 25

WATCH: Choralfest 2023

Choralfest ’23 Slated for Saturday, Feb. 11 at the PAC

25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978)251-5144
Fax: (978)251-5150
Jason Fredette: Principal
Betsy Dolan: Assistant Principal
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