🌸⚾ Spring Sports Registration is OPEN! ⚽🌸
All required forms — including physicals — must be completed by Tuesday, February 17.
Students who participated in a fall or winter sport should be sure to complete the recertification form.
👉 Registration details can be found under the Athletics tab at dboone.org:
https://www.dboone.org/page/office-of-athletics-and-activities
📅 Mandatory practices begin:
• High School: March 2
• Middle School: March 9
Get registered and get ready for spring sports season! 💪🌷
#BooneProud
All required forms — including physicals — must be completed by Tuesday, February 17.
Students who participated in a fall or winter sport should be sure to complete the recertification form.
👉 Registration details can be found under the Athletics tab at dboone.org:
https://www.dboone.org/page/office-of-athletics-and-activities
📅 Mandatory practices begin:
• High School: March 2
• Middle School: March 9
Get registered and get ready for spring sports season! 💪🌷
#BooneProud
❄️🎨 Creativity & Connection at the Primary Center! 🎨❄️
Our High School Student Ambassadors, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, recently hosted a craft day for our Primary Center students. Together, students created unique painted snowflakes, making for a fun and creative experience for all!
The event was very well organized and served as a wonderful opportunity to partner our older students with our younger learners. Both groups did an excellent job working together, building connections and sharing smiles along the way.
A special thank you to Mrs. Griffith and all of our HS Student Ambassadors for making this meaningful event possible! 💙
#BooneProud
Our High School Student Ambassadors, under the direction of Mrs. Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, recently hosted a craft day for our Primary Center students. Together, students created unique painted snowflakes, making for a fun and creative experience for all!
The event was very well organized and served as a wonderful opportunity to partner our older students with our younger learners. Both groups did an excellent job working together, building connections and sharing smiles along the way.
A special thank you to Mrs. Griffith and all of our HS Student Ambassadors for making this meaningful event possible! 💙
#BooneProud
➗✨ Learning Together Across Schools! ✨➗
Students from Mrs. Ober-Miller’s class at Daniel Boone Area Middle School recently visited the Primary Center to teach a first-grade math lesson—and it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved!
Both the middle schoolers and first graders enjoyed partnering together, and our middle school students truly shined as they demonstrated strong leadership skills while teaching our youngest learners.
A big thank you to Mrs. Ober-Miller for organizing this special opportunity for her students and our Primary Center students. Experiences like this make learning even more meaningful! 💙
#BooneProud
Students from Mrs. Ober-Miller’s class at Daniel Boone Area Middle School recently visited the Primary Center to teach a first-grade math lesson—and it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved!
Both the middle schoolers and first graders enjoyed partnering together, and our middle school students truly shined as they demonstrated strong leadership skills while teaching our youngest learners.
A big thank you to Mrs. Ober-Miller for organizing this special opportunity for her students and our Primary Center students. Experiences like this make learning even more meaningful! 💙
#BooneProud
🎳 Senior Night at Unified Bocce! 🎳
Join us on Thursday, January 15th, at 3:15 PM at the high school as our Unified Bocce team takes on Muhlenberg and we celebrate our seniors!
Come out to show your support, cheer on our athletes, and help us honor the dedication and spirit of our senior players. 💙🤍
#BooneProud
Join us on Thursday, January 15th, at 3:15 PM at the high school as our Unified Bocce team takes on Muhlenberg and we celebrate our seniors!
Come out to show your support, cheer on our athletes, and help us honor the dedication and spirit of our senior players. 💙🤍
#BooneProud
💚✨ Wellness Spotlight ✨💚
Our Wellness Coordinator, Ashley Griffith, kicked off the new year by creating a January Health & Wellness Newsletter for families, packed with helpful tips and resources! The newsletter highlights healthy habits, goal setting, gratitude, and more ways families can support wellness at home.
👉 View the January Wellness Newsletter here: https://aptg.co/CZg4rM
Thank you, Ashley, for continuing to promote a culture of health and well-being throughout our school community!
Our Wellness Coordinator, Ashley Griffith, kicked off the new year by creating a January Health & Wellness Newsletter for families, packed with helpful tips and resources! The newsletter highlights healthy habits, goal setting, gratitude, and more ways families can support wellness at home.
👉 View the January Wellness Newsletter here: https://aptg.co/CZg4rM
Thank you, Ashley, for continuing to promote a culture of health and well-being throughout our school community!
🎄💚 Giving Back, the Aevidum Way 💚🎄
Our high school Aevidum group hosted a Giving Tree event in December, and it was a wonderful success! Students and staff picked names from the tree and purchased items to donate to The Children’s Hospital, helping spread joy and kindness during the holiday season.
Pictured are student helpers Bria Getty and Annalise Yosko, along with Steve, owner of Collegeville Italian Bakery, and Marco Desiderio, high school science teacher and Aevidum advisor. Steve and Mr. Desiderio have proudly collaborated each Christmas to collect gifts and give back to our community.
We’re so proud of everyone who helped make this meaningful tradition possible! 💙
#BooneProud
Our high school Aevidum group hosted a Giving Tree event in December, and it was a wonderful success! Students and staff picked names from the tree and purchased items to donate to The Children’s Hospital, helping spread joy and kindness during the holiday season.
Pictured are student helpers Bria Getty and Annalise Yosko, along with Steve, owner of Collegeville Italian Bakery, and Marco Desiderio, high school science teacher and Aevidum advisor. Steve and Mr. Desiderio have proudly collaborated each Christmas to collect gifts and give back to our community.
We’re so proud of everyone who helped make this meaningful tradition possible! 💙
#BooneProud
💙✨ Unity Day: Belonging at the High School ✨💙
The second and final Unity Day at the high school took place on Thursday, January 8, bringing together students for a powerful, all-day experience focused on the theme: belonging.
This meaningful day was led by eight returning alumni who gave back by guiding conversations and activities:
• Erin Okuniewski
• Marlee Fetrow
• Hannah Huddleston
• Wil Gaskins
• Luke Armstrong
• Meghan Duffy
• Ethan Scott
• Lily Ferguson
Throughout the day, 9th–12th grade students, nominated by staff and faculty, engaged in thoughtful discussions and hands-on activities designed to build connection and understanding. Some favorite activities included:
🧶 Common Thread – discovering shared experiences through a simple ball of yarn
🥔 Potato Head – celebrating individuality while creating something that represented the group
🪨 Belonging Rocks – painting rocks to express identity and the idea that belonging rocks!
Thank you to our alumni leaders and students for making this final Unity Day such a memorable and impactful experience.
#BooneProud
The second and final Unity Day at the high school took place on Thursday, January 8, bringing together students for a powerful, all-day experience focused on the theme: belonging.
This meaningful day was led by eight returning alumni who gave back by guiding conversations and activities:
• Erin Okuniewski
• Marlee Fetrow
• Hannah Huddleston
• Wil Gaskins
• Luke Armstrong
• Meghan Duffy
• Ethan Scott
• Lily Ferguson
Throughout the day, 9th–12th grade students, nominated by staff and faculty, engaged in thoughtful discussions and hands-on activities designed to build connection and understanding. Some favorite activities included:
🧶 Common Thread – discovering shared experiences through a simple ball of yarn
🥔 Potato Head – celebrating individuality while creating something that represented the group
🪨 Belonging Rocks – painting rocks to express identity and the idea that belonging rocks!
Thank you to our alumni leaders and students for making this final Unity Day such a memorable and impactful experience.
#BooneProud
🎭 Taking the Stage at PA ThesFest! 🎭
Several members of the DBHS International Thespian Honor Society attended the Pennsylvania Thespian Festival (PA ThesFest) from January 2–4 at Parkland High School. This statewide theatre conference, presented in partnership with the Educational Theatre Association, brought together hundreds of high school theatre students and educators from across Pennsylvania.
Throughout the three-day event, students took part in hands-on workshops in acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, directing, and dance, and enjoyed student-produced one-act shows, mainstage plays and musicals, and improv competitions from schools across the state.
A special congratulations to Shannon Tilley ’27, who participated in a junior showcase for college recruiters. Students also explored future opportunities at a college fair featuring more than 30 universities with theatre arts programs.
Most importantly, our students built meaningful connections with peers who share their passion for theatre and began what promises to be a lasting relationship with the Educational Theatre Association. 🌟
🎬 Participating ITS Members:
Callista Basile ’26, Adrian Dawson-Berkey ’27, Luke Eurillo ’27, William Falstich ’26, Aurora Keim ’27, Maya Kremer ’27, Mallory Oister ’28, Amelia Shelgren ’28, Carissa Schlegel ’27, and Shannon Tilley ’27
Bravo to our talented thespians! 👏 #BooneProud
Several members of the DBHS International Thespian Honor Society attended the Pennsylvania Thespian Festival (PA ThesFest) from January 2–4 at Parkland High School. This statewide theatre conference, presented in partnership with the Educational Theatre Association, brought together hundreds of high school theatre students and educators from across Pennsylvania.
Throughout the three-day event, students took part in hands-on workshops in acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, directing, and dance, and enjoyed student-produced one-act shows, mainstage plays and musicals, and improv competitions from schools across the state.
A special congratulations to Shannon Tilley ’27, who participated in a junior showcase for college recruiters. Students also explored future opportunities at a college fair featuring more than 30 universities with theatre arts programs.
Most importantly, our students built meaningful connections with peers who share their passion for theatre and began what promises to be a lasting relationship with the Educational Theatre Association. 🌟
🎬 Participating ITS Members:
Callista Basile ’26, Adrian Dawson-Berkey ’27, Luke Eurillo ’27, William Falstich ’26, Aurora Keim ’27, Maya Kremer ’27, Mallory Oister ’28, Amelia Shelgren ’28, Carissa Schlegel ’27, and Shannon Tilley ’27
Bravo to our talented thespians! 👏 #BooneProud
🎉 Sweet Impact Award Winners 🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Rebecca Campbell, Dean of Students at the Intermediate Center, and Mr. Kevin Alderfer, Security Officer at the Intermediate Center, who were honored with this month’s Sweet Impact Award at last night’s Board Meeting!
This award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and school community—and both Rebecca and Kevin truly embody that spirit. 💙
👉 Know someone who makes a difference at Boone? Nominate them for next month’s Sweet Impact Award!
Everyone nominated receives a certificate, and two individuals are selected each month to be recognized at our Board Meetings.
🔗 Nominate here: https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award
#BooneProud
Congratulations to Mrs. Rebecca Campbell, Dean of Students at the Intermediate Center, and Mr. Kevin Alderfer, Security Officer at the Intermediate Center, who were honored with this month’s Sweet Impact Award at last night’s Board Meeting!
This award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and school community—and both Rebecca and Kevin truly embody that spirit. 💙
👉 Know someone who makes a difference at Boone? Nominate them for next month’s Sweet Impact Award!
Everyone nominated receives a certificate, and two individuals are selected each month to be recognized at our Board Meetings.
🔗 Nominate here: https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award
#BooneProud
📣 Meet Our New Communications Intern! 📣
We’re excited to welcome Dan Shank to our communications team! Dan will be helping bring you fun and engaging content in the coming weeks, including Throwback Thursday posts, Alumni Spotlights, and more.
Dan is a senior and plans to attend Penn State Main Campus after graduation, where he will study Communications. His very first post—featuring the Roosevelt High School alma mater—made its debut last week. We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait to share his work with our community!
Welcome to the team, Dan! 👏
#BooneProud
We’re excited to welcome Dan Shank to our communications team! Dan will be helping bring you fun and engaging content in the coming weeks, including Throwback Thursday posts, Alumni Spotlights, and more.
Dan is a senior and plans to attend Penn State Main Campus after graduation, where he will study Communications. His very first post—featuring the Roosevelt High School alma mater—made its debut last week. We’re thrilled to have him on board and can’t wait to share his work with our community!
Welcome to the team, Dan! 👏
#BooneProud
🤼♂️🤼♀️ Wrestling Strong!
This past Saturday, our wrestling teams competed at the BCIAA Individual Championship held at Reading High School. Congratulations to our outstanding medalists for their hard work and determination on the mat!
🥈 Brody Inman – Junior, 2nd place at 215
🥈 Laylah Wicker – Junior, 2nd place at 130
🏅 Mason Murphy – Freshman, 6th place at 189
Great performances by all our wrestlers—we’re proud of you! 💙 #BooneProud
This past Saturday, our wrestling teams competed at the BCIAA Individual Championship held at Reading High School. Congratulations to our outstanding medalists for their hard work and determination on the mat!
🥈 Brody Inman – Junior, 2nd place at 215
🥈 Laylah Wicker – Junior, 2nd place at 130
🏅 Mason Murphy – Freshman, 6th place at 189
Great performances by all our wrestlers—we’re proud of you! 💙 #BooneProud
🎶 Making Music Happen! 🎶
Congratulations to our talented 5th & 6th grade Band students who proudly represented DBAMS at the District 10 Elementary BandFest on Friday, January 9 at JT Lambert Intermediate School in East Stroudsburg!
These students had just one full rehearsal day alongside musicians from 20 different schools, working with guest conductor and composer Dr. Scott Watson, before performing a fantastic evening concert for family and friends. What an incredible accomplishment! 👏🎺
5th Grade
🎵 Taylor Brown
🎵 Joseph Price
🎵 Liliana Rivera
6th Grade
🎵 Jeff Edwards
🎵 Aubrey Grauber
🎵 Bennett Hansen
🎵 Cora Kent
🎵 Paityn Kenton
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and musical talent! 💙 #BooneProud 🎶
Congratulations to our talented 5th & 6th grade Band students who proudly represented DBAMS at the District 10 Elementary BandFest on Friday, January 9 at JT Lambert Intermediate School in East Stroudsburg!
These students had just one full rehearsal day alongside musicians from 20 different schools, working with guest conductor and composer Dr. Scott Watson, before performing a fantastic evening concert for family and friends. What an incredible accomplishment! 👏🎺
5th Grade
🎵 Taylor Brown
🎵 Joseph Price
🎵 Liliana Rivera
6th Grade
🎵 Jeff Edwards
🎵 Aubrey Grauber
🎵 Bennett Hansen
🎵 Cora Kent
🎵 Paityn Kenton
We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and musical talent! 💙 #BooneProud 🎶
Languages came to life this week! 🌍✨
On Tuesday and Wednesday, our high school German and Spanish students visited the middle school to share their love of languages with 8th graders.
Through games and quick lessons, students tried out new words, spoke a little German and Spanish, and asked great questions about language classes and clubs at the high school.
It was a fun, hands-on experience that gave our middle schoolers a glimpse of what’s waiting for them in high school — and gave our high school students the opportunity to shine as leaders.
#BooneProud
On Tuesday and Wednesday, our high school German and Spanish students visited the middle school to share their love of languages with 8th graders.
Through games and quick lessons, students tried out new words, spoke a little German and Spanish, and asked great questions about language classes and clubs at the high school.
It was a fun, hands-on experience that gave our middle schoolers a glimpse of what’s waiting for them in high school — and gave our high school students the opportunity to shine as leaders.
#BooneProud
📸 Throwback Thursday: Birdsboro’s Second High School — The Roosevelt Building 🏫
Did you know that Birdsboro’s second high school had its own school song (pictured below)? 🎶
Built in 1927, the Roosevelt Building served as Birdsboro’s high school until 1955, when Amity, Union, and Birdsboro joined together. After that, it became the Daniel Boone Junior High School. The building was located just behind the original high school—the Washington Building—between Adams and Jefferson Streets on West 3rd Street.
Drop a comment if you remember this school song! 👇🎵
✨ Behind the Scenes: Our monthly Throwback Thursday posts are being created by our Communications Intern, senior Dan Shank. Dan enjoys research and interviews and is excited to hone his skills while working alongside our DB Communications Team.
Photos and information courtesy of berksnostalgia.com
#ThrowbackThursday #BooneProud
On Tuesday, we were thrilled to welcome back eight Boone alumni to help lead the development of our Student Ambassadors 💙
Together, they had meaningful conversations about what it truly means to be an Ambassador—responsibility, vulnerability, and showing up authentically for others. They talked about how we’re all unique, but at the end of the day, we’re all human—and we all struggle from time to time.
The day was filled with connection, deep conversations, and plenty of fun, including:
✨ We’re Not Really Strangers - a conversation card game
🏎️ A creative twist on Pipeline using Hot Wheels tracks and cars
🎈 Balloon Confessions - an activity that reminded us just how similar our struggles really are
A huge thank you to the alumni who helped lead Unity Day and shared their time, experiences, and hearts with our students:
Ethan Scott, Erin Okuniewski, Marlee Fetrow, Hannah Huddleson, Wil Gaskins, Luke Armstrong, and Meghan Duffy.
Once a Blazer, always a Blazer. #BooneProud 💙🔥
Together, they had meaningful conversations about what it truly means to be an Ambassador—responsibility, vulnerability, and showing up authentically for others. They talked about how we’re all unique, but at the end of the day, we’re all human—and we all struggle from time to time.
The day was filled with connection, deep conversations, and plenty of fun, including:
✨ We’re Not Really Strangers - a conversation card game
🏎️ A creative twist on Pipeline using Hot Wheels tracks and cars
🎈 Balloon Confessions - an activity that reminded us just how similar our struggles really are
A huge thank you to the alumni who helped lead Unity Day and shared their time, experiences, and hearts with our students:
Ethan Scott, Erin Okuniewski, Marlee Fetrow, Hannah Huddleson, Wil Gaskins, Luke Armstrong, and Meghan Duffy.
Once a Blazer, always a Blazer. #BooneProud 💙🔥
🤖 STEAM in Action!
Students in Mrs. Serianni’s classes are putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with their new KEVA Bot Mazes, generously provided by the Blazer Education Foundation.
These STEM-focused building kits let kids design and build their own motorized “bristle bots” and create custom mazes for them to navigate. Using wooden planks, connectors, and craft materials, students explore engineering, coding, and hands-on experimentation, all while having fun!
We love seeing our students think, build, and innovate every day! 💡
#BooneProud #STEM #BlazerEducationFoundation
Students in Mrs. Serianni’s classes are putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with their new KEVA Bot Mazes, generously provided by the Blazer Education Foundation.
These STEM-focused building kits let kids design and build their own motorized “bristle bots” and create custom mazes for them to navigate. Using wooden planks, connectors, and craft materials, students explore engineering, coding, and hands-on experimentation, all while having fun!
We love seeing our students think, build, and innovate every day! 💡
#BooneProud #STEM #BlazerEducationFoundation
❄️ January Important Dates for Families ❄️
Now that we've returned from break, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. To help you plan ahead, here are a few important January dates to remember:
📌 Friday, January 16
No school for students – Professional Development Day for staff.
📌 Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – All schools and district offices will be closed in observance.
Be sure to mark your calendars and thank you for staying connected!
Now that we've returned from break, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. To help you plan ahead, here are a few important January dates to remember:
📌 Friday, January 16
No school for students – Professional Development Day for staff.
📌 Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – All schools and district offices will be closed in observance.
Be sure to mark your calendars and thank you for staying connected!
🎵 Wrapping Up Our DBASD Winter Concert Series 🎵
What an amazing season of music! ❄️💙
As we wrap up our Winter Concert Series, we want to give a big round of applause to all our student performers, directors, and staff who made each concert unforgettable. 🎶👏
Thank you to our families and community for showing up to support the arts — your encouragement means so much! Here’s to more beautiful music in 2026! 🎼 #BooneProud #WinterConcertSeries
What an amazing season of music! ❄️💙
As we wrap up our Winter Concert Series, we want to give a big round of applause to all our student performers, directors, and staff who made each concert unforgettable. 🎶👏
Thank you to our families and community for showing up to support the arts — your encouragement means so much! Here’s to more beautiful music in 2026! 🎼 #BooneProud #WinterConcertSeries
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
• 2/26/26 — 6:30–7:30 PM
• 5/7/26 — 4:30–5:30 PM
📙 Secondary Sessions
• 1/19/26 — 4:30–5:30 PM
• 3/17/26 — 12–1 PM
• 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
🌍🇺🇸 We’re proud to celebrate Daniel Boone freshman, Jackson Sizer!
Jackson has been selected to represent the United States at the United World Games, an international athletic competition taking place June 18–21, 2026, in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Chosen from a national pool of student-athletes, Jackson was selected based on athletic ability, leadership, academics, and character—a true testament to the hard work and dedication he brings both on and off the ice. A talented ice hockey goaltender, Jackson competes at a high level across multiple travel, scholastic, and showcase programs.
The United World Games bring together elite student-athletes from around the world for international competition, cultural exchange, and leadership development—making this an incredible and well-earned opportunity.
WFMZ News recently did a story on Jackson check it out here 👉🏻 https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/proving-them-wrong-berks-co-student-defies-odds-to-represent-u-s-in-united-world/article_04af8ba9-7fef-470f-821b-a0508e9dc13d.html
Join us in congratulating Jackson as he represents our school, our community, and our country on the world stage!
#BooneProud 🇺🇸🏒
Jackson has been selected to represent the United States at the United World Games, an international athletic competition taking place June 18–21, 2026, in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Chosen from a national pool of student-athletes, Jackson was selected based on athletic ability, leadership, academics, and character—a true testament to the hard work and dedication he brings both on and off the ice. A talented ice hockey goaltender, Jackson competes at a high level across multiple travel, scholastic, and showcase programs.
The United World Games bring together elite student-athletes from around the world for international competition, cultural exchange, and leadership development—making this an incredible and well-earned opportunity.
WFMZ News recently did a story on Jackson check it out here 👉🏻 https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/proving-them-wrong-berks-co-student-defies-odds-to-represent-u-s-in-united-world/article_04af8ba9-7fef-470f-821b-a0508e9dc13d.html
Join us in congratulating Jackson as he represents our school, our community, and our country on the world stage!
#BooneProud 🇺🇸🏒
