We are so proud of our 19 middle school students who represented us at the Pennsylvania State TSA Competition! 🎉 Many of our students made it to the stage with Top 10 finishes—an incredible accomplishment at the state level! 👏

A special shoutout to our Video Game Design team, consisting of Drew, Brenin, Cole, Markus, Levi, and Holden, for earning an outstanding 🥈 2nd place finish! Your hard work, creativity, and teamwork truly paid off.

Way to go, everyone! 💙 #TSA #PATSA #StudentSuccess #BooneProud #STEM
1 day ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
TSA Group at State Competition
TSA Group at State Competition
TSA Group at State Competition
TSA Group at State Competition
Today kicks off the start of National Public School Volunteer Appreciation Week 💙

From our dedicated classroom volunteers to the amazing support of our PTC members, Booster organizations and the Blazer Education Foundation, your commitment makes a lasting difference for our students and staff. Whether you’re helping at events, supporting programs, fundraising, or lending a hand behind the scenes, you help make our schools stronger every single day.

We are truly grateful for all you do. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

#VolunteerAppreciationDay #BooneProud
2 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
We Love Our Volunteers!
Daniel Boone’s Future Business Leaders of America students made their mark in Hershey from April 12–15! 💼✨

From objective tests to live performances in front of judges, our students showcased their knowledge, confidence, and growth as future leaders. Beyond competition, they took part in workshops, learned from peers, and fully embraced the FBLA experience.

The trip also offered time to connect and recharge with visits to Hersheypark, Hershey Gardens, and Hershey's Chocolate World — making it a well-rounded and memorable experience for all!

👏 Shoutout to our attendees:
Emma-Grace Balkaran
Elijah Barsoum
Josh Dunham
Alex Falstich
Eli Miller
Justina Nhim
Victoria Ortiz
Samyra Richard
Wesley Warren

We’re proud of the way you represented Daniel Boone! #BooneProud
5 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Nine students standing in front of an FBLA step and repeat sign at state competition
11 students standing in front of a fountain at Hershey Park
We’re proud to celebrate our talented student musicians who were recognized by the Reading Musical Foundation during the 2026 Merit Auditions! 🎶

This year, RMF awarded over $67,000 in scholarships to 132 students across Berks County, highlighting excellence in a wide range of musical disciplines.

Congratulations to our outstanding recipients:
🥁 Garrett Herbst, Percussion – Second Place, Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund ($750)
🎵 Amaya Kanaovicz, Flute – Honorable Mention, Work Family Woodwind Fund ($200)
🎵 Emily Edwards, Flute – Second Place, David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship ($850)

We are incredibly proud of their dedication, talent, and commitment to their craft. Keep making beautiful music! 🎼 #BooneProud
5 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Picture of three high school students standing in front of a Home of the Blazers painted sign.

Opening Night is HERE! 🎭✨

Join us tonight as our students take the stage for Between the Lines! After weeks of hard work and dedication, they’re ready to bring this magical story to life—and you won’t want to miss it.

🎟️ Showtime: Tonight at 7:00 PM
There’s still time to grab your tickets and be part of the excitement!
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix

Let’s pack the house and cheer on our incredible cast and crew! #BooneProud

5 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Poster with dark blue background showing an open book with letters flying off of it's pages. It reads Daniel Boone Area High School Theatre Society is proud to present Between the Lines Friday, April 17th 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 18th 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 19th, 2:00 PM Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world.  An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver.  But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for. Between the Lines is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Tickets $15 Adult $10 Student. Link to purchase: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix

Our March PAWS (Peaceful, Aware, Wise, and Safe) reward was a glowing success! ✨

Primary Center students celebrated their positive choices with a fun Glow Dance and Coloring Party, enjoying popular music and some creative time with friends. Each student even took home a glow stick to remember the day!

We hope these celebrations continue to reinforce that making consistent, positive choices leads to fun and memorable experiences at school. Keep up the great work! 🐾 #BooneProud

6 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Blacklight picture of two students standing in front of a GLOW PARTY sign.
Blacklight picture of a student whose sneakers glow under black light
Picture of a student whose Daniel Boone Area Primary Center t-shirt glows yellow under blacklight
Picture of students using yellow and orange highlighters to color picture pages under blacklight.
We’re grateful for the incredible turnout at last week's Blazer Internship & Career Fair! 🎉
A huge thank you to all of the organizations who took the time to connect with our students, share their expertise, and open doors to future opportunities. Your willingness to invest in the next generation makes a lasting impact and helps our students explore meaningful career pathways.
Because of you, our students left inspired, informed, and excited about what’s ahead. We truly appreciate your partnership and support!
#BooneProud
6 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Picture of our gym with the DB Logo in the the floorboards. Tables are setup in a u shape around the perimeter with businesses representing their companies talking to kids.
White page with text that reads: Thank you...American Barber & Beauty Academy, Automotive Training Center, Bartman Services, BCTC, Berks County Dept. of Agriculture, Berks Fire Water Restorations, Brentwood Industries, Celerity Integrated Services,  Charles River Laboratories, Clark's TV & Appliance, Country Meadows, Dayspring Homes, DBASD, Elverson Honey Brook Area EMS, Empire Beauty School, Halter Enterprises, Infinite Mechanical/BMF President, JP Mascaro & Sons, Kiddie Academy of Royersford,
White background with text that reads: Kitay Law Firm, Krise Transportation, Limerick Clean Energy Center, Lords and Ladies Salon, McClimon Chiropractic, O'Pake Institute, Primerica, RE/MAX of Reading, Reading Hospital Operating Room, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, Schlouch Inc, Service Electric Cablevision, Settlement Engine, Tompkins Community Bank, Traffic Planning & Design (TPD), Tri County Auto Group, US Army, Universal Tech Institute
🎶 Celebrating our talented student musicians! 🎶

Several Daniel Boone students participated in the Berks Junior County Music Festival on Saturday, April 11 at Muhlenberg High School!

👏 Congratulations to middle school students Dakota Becker, Addy Fekelman, Avigail Fekelman, and Annabelle Peroni, who auditioned and were selected to perform in the Junior County Chorus.

The choir was led by guest conductor Mr. Brandon Booth of Messiah University, and the concert also featured outstanding performances by the Berks Junior County Band and Orchestra.

Great job representing Boone! 💙 #BooneProud
6 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Four students standing in front of a stage with the American Flag in the background.
Stage filled with students at the Berks Junior County Music Festival

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Between the Lines this weekend! ✨🎭

Our talented students have been working hard to bring this incredible story to life, and you won’t want to miss it. Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable performance filled with music, heart, and a little bit of fairy tale magic.

🎟️ Showtimes:
Friday & Saturday at 7:00 PM
Sunday at 2:00 PM

Get your tickets today!
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix

Come out and support our students—you won’t want to miss it! #BooneProud

8 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Poster with dark blue background showing an open book with letters flying off of it's pages. It reads Daniel Boone Area High School Theatre Society is proud to present Between the Lines Friday, April 17th 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 18th 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 19th, 2:00 PM Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world.  An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver.  But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for. Between the Lines is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Tickets $15 Adult $10 Student. Link to purchase: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our school community? 💙 Nominate them for the Sweet Impact Award! This special recognition celebrates individuals who make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students and staff.

Pictured below are our March award winners - Mr. Bret Stamy, HS Business Teacher, and Mr. Jeffrey Bailey, HS Social Studies Teacher.

Take a moment to recognize someone deserving—your nomination can help shine a light on the amazing work happening every day!

👉 Visit https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award to submit your nomination today.

Let’s celebrate those who make Daniel Boone such a special place! #BooneProud

8 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Pictured are Liza Hoppes, Bret Stamy and Tom Voelker. Bret Stamy is holding his Sweet Impact Award certificate.
Pictured are Aaron Sborz, Jeff Bailey and Tom Voelker. Jeff Bailey is holding his Sweet Impact Award certificate.

Congratulations to our track team who competed at the Jeff Bradley Invitational Track Meet on Saturday, April 11th! 🏃‍♀️💨

Julia Leady
🥇 1st Place – 1600m (4:59.31)
🥇 1st Place – 3200m (10:35.93)
Julia didn’t just win—she rewrote the record books, breaking meet records in BOTH events (1600 record stood since 2016, 3200 since 2015)! 💥
On top of that, both races were personal bests AND she reset her own school records in the process!
An outstanding accomplishment—way to go, Julia! 👏💙

Grace Glass
🏅4th Place - Discus

Trent Lenker
🏅6th Place - Discus

Garrett Herbst
🏅6th Place - Pole Vault

Cameron Cremi
🏅4th Place - 100 and 200 meters

#BooneProud

8 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Photo is a group of medal winners on the podium outside on a football field.  Red podium shows 1-6th place winners at the Lancaster-Lebanon League.
What a game! ⚾️🔥

Owen Howells delivered an incredible performance on the mound, throwing a no-hitter against Conrad Weiser School District to lead the team to a 10–0 victory!

An outstanding effort and a moment to celebrate—congratulations, Owen and team! 👏 #BooneProud
9 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Picture of Owen Howells on the pitching mound throwing a ball to home plate.
The annual Annie Sullivan Award ceremony, hosted by the BCIU, honors educators across Berks County who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with disabilities.

This year, Daniel Boone’s nominee was Karen Gillard, paraprofessional at the Primary Center—and we couldn’t be more proud! 🌟

Karen’s work with our students is nothing short of amazing. She is supportive, inspirational, and deeply caring, making a lasting impact each and every day. Thank you, Karen, for all that you do!

Pictured with Karen are School Board President Julia Olafson, Special Education Director Michelle Maynard, Learning Support Teacher Susan Murray and Primary Center Principal Melanie Hefter.

#BooneProud
9 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Pictured are Julia Olafson, Michelle Maynard, Karen Gillard, Susan Murray and Melanie Hefter. Karen Gillard is holding a certificate for her nomination of the Annie Sullivan Award.
🎭✨ Don’t miss this year’s high school musical! ✨🎭

Daniel Boone Area High School proudly presents Between the Lines! Join us for a magical performance brought to life by our talented students.

📅 Show Dates:
• Friday, April 17 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 PM
• Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets today:
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix

Come out and support our students—you won’t want to miss it! #BooneProud
12 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Poster with dark blue background showing an open book with letters flying off of it's pages. It reads Daniel Boone Area High School Theatre Society is proud to present Between the Lines Friday, April 17th 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 18th 7:00 PM, Sunday, April 19th, 2:00 PM Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world.  An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood by the handsome Prince Oliver.  But as the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in extraordinary ways, Delilah realizes her dreams in the real world are worth fighting for. Between the Lines is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) Tickets $15 Adult $10 Student. Link to purchase: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/dboone/buy-tix
The Art Department is thrilled to share that DBAHS received 21 awards at the 44th Annual BCIU High School Art Show! 🎨👏

If you see any of these talented students, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement. We’re also proud to have over 100 pieces of artwork on display—a true showcase of creativity and hard work!

Be sure to check out the attached graphic featuring our award winners, along with photos from the show. #BooneProud
13 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
2026 BCIU's Annual High School Art Show Daniel Boone Awards list: Alexis Belford: Honorable Mention in Illustration, Alex Guyer: 1st Place in Animation, Nixie Wolpert: 2nd Place in Animation & Honorable Mention in Graphic Design, Caley Caron: Honorable Mention in Hand-Built Potter, Chloe Weber: Honorable Mention in Hand-Built Pottery, 1st Place in Pen & Ink, 1st Place in Non-Loom Textiles, Honorable Mention in Non-Loom Textiles, Hedwig Miller Fiber Award (Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen), Fast Lane Art Award, Rose Hallman: Honorable Mention in Color Drawing, Miller Kase: 2nd Place in Color Photography, Gabrielle Borrell: Honorable Mention in Mixed Media, Elizabeth Esquivel-Lara: Honorable Mention in Mixed Media, Kaitlyn Hilberg: Honorable Mention in 2D NOTA, 3rd Place in Oils/Acrylic, Honorable Mention in Oils/Acrylic, Roina Magara: Honorable Mention in Oils/Acrylic, Gwendolyn Harding: 3rd Place in Fine Arts (Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen), Ava Simmons: Fast Lane Art Ward.  On display until April 14, 2026. Awards: April 12, 2026 from 1 to 3 PM Goggleworks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601
Six students standing in front of an art display at the Goggleworks
Student drawings displayed on to large panels at the Goggleworks
Student drawings displayed on large panels at the Goggleworks
Student drawings displayed on large panels at the Goggleworks
Student sculptures on display
Student pottery on display
Student ceramics on display
Student ceramics on display
Student knit/crochet work on display

Caron’s Educational Alliance is offering free virtual parent programs through their PREP presentation (Prevention Resources and Education for Parents) — and new this year, they’re offering separate sessions for elementary and secondary families.

Elementary topics (K–4):
✨ What prevention looks like for young children
✨ Building resilience
✨ Warning signs & early interventions
✨ Strength-based strategies from The Character Effect program

Secondary topics (5–12):
🔍 What to look for regarding teen substance use
🛑 Ways to prevent use
📝 When to seek outside help
📲 Resources to connect teens with support

Upcoming Dates:
📘 Elementary Sessions
• 5/7/26 — 4:30–5:30 PM

📙 Secondary Sessions
• 4/20/26 — 6:30–7:30 PM

Use the QR code or this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfsDswrGwKjfnn_pUVT6hlwUi34tn2vkkfAIS3L02ver1HkA/viewform

16 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Prevention Resources and Education for Parents/Caregivers (PREP) Virtual Program Elementary Program Objectives (Grades K-4) What does prevention look like at the elementary level? How do we build resilience in children? Warning signs and early interventions Strategies from The Character Effect program to identify and reinforce strengths in our children  What does prevention look like at the elementary level? How do we build resilience in children? Warning signs and early interventions Strategies from The Character Effect program to identify and reinforce strengths in our children  What does prevention look like at the elementary level? How do we build resilience in children? Warning signs and early interventions Strategies from The Character Effect program to identify and reinforce strengths in our children Secondary Objectives: (Grades 5 - 12) As parents of teens, what should we be looking for when it comes to substance use? Discover ways we can prevent our teens from using substances Learn when we should consider outside help Provide resources to get kids connected to support(s) Dates: Tuesday, 12/16/25, 12pm - 1pm (Elementary) Monday, 1/19/26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Secondary) Thursday, 2/26/26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Elementary) Tuesday, 3/17/26, 12pm - 1pm (Secondary) Monday, 4/20/26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Secondary) Thursday, 5/7/26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Elementary)
This week we celebrate National School Assistant Principals Week! 🎉

Our assistant principals are leaders, problem-solvers, mentors, and champions for students and staff alike. From supporting instruction to building positive school cultures, they help keep our schools running smoothly each and every day.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and heart. We appreciate all that you do for our students and school community! 💙

#NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #BooneProud
16 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! A great Assistant Principal: Builds Character, Inspires  Dreams, Encourages Creativity, Builds Confidence, Instills a Love of Learning. Thank you for all  you do to inspire Boone students and staff every day! You are appreciated!
We’ve had a nice long break… and now it’s time to get back to school! 📚✨

We’re excited to welcome our students and staff back tomorrow and finish the year strong!

See you in the morning! #BooneProud
16 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
LAST DAY of Spring Break!  See you back in school tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7! On a pale yellow background with butterflies, daisies and dandelions.

Even though school isn’t in session today, we’re celebrating School Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚💙

Our school librarians do so much more than check out books. They spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, guide research, support classroom learning, and help students discover new worlds — one page at a time. From recommending the perfect book to teaching essential information literacy skills, they empower our students to think critically and dream big.

Thank you for all you do for our students! ✨

#SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #BooneProud

18 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Every Great Adventure Starts in the Library!
💙✨ Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! ✨💙

Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who show up every day with patience, dedication, and heart. Your support, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes magic make a real difference in the lives of our students and staff. We are so grateful for all you do to help our schools shine!

Thank you for being champions for kids and an essential part of the Daniel Boone family. 💙🤍
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #BooneProud
19 days ago, Daniel Boone Area School District
Thank You Paraprofessionals!  You're Amazing