Installing fresh starts, new memories, and another great year at Boone.
Happy New Year to our DB families! 🎉💙 #BooneProud

We’re excited to highlight our December student internships—including two right here at Daniel Boone Area School District! 🙌 We’re also proud to partner with Tower Health, where students are gaining valuable hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting.
Providing students with meaningful, career-connected learning opportunities is so important, and we’re thrilled to have our students working alongside professionals to learn more about what we do every day. Thank you to our staff mentors and community partners for supporting these experiences—and to our students for their enthusiasm and dedication!
🔗 Learn more about Tower Health: https://towerhealth.org
#BooneProud

At our December 22nd Giving Market, we were incredibly grateful to receive a generous donation of fresh produce from one of our middle school students, David, as part of his Bar Mitzvah project.
With the support of his mom, David has focused his project on community service, making a meaningful impact in many ways. In addition to this produce donation, David has provided school supplies to families in need, organized a coat and clothing drive, and will be working with Opportunity House to continue serving others.
Our Giving Market attendees were so thankful for the fresh produce. Thanks to the abundance, we were also able to share with the greater Boone community by stocking the community fridge at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Birdsboro.
We are proud of David’s compassion and commitment to helping others—his kindness truly reflects the spirit of Boone.
#BooneProud





Join the DBAHS Cheerleaders for our Blazers Winter Youth Cheer Clinic on January 18, 2025 from 9 AM – 12 PM in the High School Main Gym (Door 36)!
🎀 Learn cheers, chants, and stunts
🎽 Includes a t-shirt for participants (must register by 1/2/26)
🏀 Perform at halftime of the January 22nd basketball game alongside the high school squad!
💲Cost: $30
📲 Register now: https://forms.gle/EBSFyNENoJiXqtM97
📧 Questions? Contact Jessica McColgan at jessica.mccolgan@dboone.org or Heather Rogiani at heather.rogiani@dboone.org
Spots will fill fast — don’t miss this chance to shine on the court! 🌟

Our Tech Ed students have been hard at work in the woodshop and recently completed several impressive projects, including cutting boards, trays, and a coat rack for the Primary Center!
These projects showcase not only students’ craftsmanship and creativity, but also the real-world skills they’re building through hands-on learning. We’re proud to see their work making a meaningful impact right here in our Boone community.
#BooneProud



Wishing our Daniel Boone Area School District families a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and time with those you love. Thank you for being such a supportive and caring community—we are truly #BooneProud.

As we head into winter break, we want to take a moment to wish all of our Blazer families a season filled with joy, rest, and moments that warm the heart.
This year’s district holiday card — distributed to all DBASD staff — was designed by Ninaluz Munteanu, Class of 2029. Her playful snowman, festive trees, and hand-drawn swirls beautifully capture the creativity, spirit, and heart of the season.
As we wrap up 2025, we are grateful for the dedication, care, and community spirit that make Daniel Boone such a special place. Your support makes a lasting impact on our students, our schools, and one another.
From all of us at the Daniel Boone Area School District — Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.

On Tuesday, December 16th, the Select Chorus and Jazz Band from DBAMS took their talents on the road, visiting both the Intermediate Center and the Primary Center as part of a special Performance Tour.
In between performances, students enjoyed lunch at McDonald’s—and even surprised the staff with a song as a heartfelt thank you! 🎤💙
Our DBAMS music students loved sharing their talents and spreading holiday cheer with our younger students and community partners. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season!
#BooneProud


Don't Forget!
📅 Tuesday, December 23: Early Dismissal
High School & Middle School: 10:39 AM
Intermediate & Primary Centers: 11:25 AM (Parent pick ups dismiss at 11:15 AM)
📅 Wednesday, December 24 – Thursday, January 2: District Closed for the holiday break.
Have a great winter break! See you on January 5th

The Blazer Education Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported their recent Pie & Pretzel Fundraiser! Your generosity helps fuel programs and opportunities that benefit students across the Daniel Boone Area School District.
🎉 Congratulations to our top pretzel sellers:
⭐ Alivia in Miss Goudie’s Kindergarten class
⭐ Kayda in Mrs. Schlegel’s 3rd Grade class
Both students earned a $100 Amazon gift card for selling the most Plum Creek Soft Pretzels in their respective buildings!
The Blazer Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational experiences for all Blazer students through grants, scholarships, and community partnerships.
Want to learn more or get involved? Visit: https://www.blazerfoundation.org


Hosted by our amazing Blazer Buddies, families enjoyed yummy pancakes and sausage, decorated cookies with the German Club, wrote letters to Santa with SADD/DBTI, created crafts with the Interact and Ecology Clubs, made slime with our Unified Ambassadors, and even snapped photos with Santa thanks to our Blazer Media team! 📸🎅
What a fantastic morning of smiles, teamwork, and holiday cheer. Best of all, all proceeds were donated to our Giving Market, which provides free food, clothing, and personal care items for our Boone families and community.
‼️ Our next Giving Market is TONIGHT, 12/22, at the high school from 4 PM - 6 PM. Enter through Door #10. We hope to see you there!
#BooneProud
Congratulations to our Girls Bowling team on an outstanding performance at the Snow Roller Tournament held Saturday at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster! Competing against 14 teams, the girls finished second overall and took down the #1 seed, Truman, to earn a spot in the finals.
What a fantastic accomplishment—way to represent Boone! 💙🤍
#BooneProud

Looking to make a difference in the lives of students and our community? Daniel Boone Area School District is now hiring for a variety of positions, including:
🍎 Teaching Positions
📋 Administrative Roles
🤝 Paraprofessional Support
🏆 Coaching Opportunities
👉 Scan the QR code or apply online here:
🔗 https://www.applitrack.com/dboone/onlineapp/
Come grow with us — #BooneProud

We are proud to announce the Daniel Boone Area High School nominees for the Reading Eagle’s Berks’ Best Scholarship Competition — a prestigious annual program that honors exceptional high school seniors across Berks County in a variety of academic and artistic categories.
Each year, schools throughout the county nominate students who demonstrate extraordinary talent, leadership, and dedication. While final selections won’t be announced until later in the school year, being chosen as a school nominee is a tremendous achievement in itself.
📚 Please join us in celebrating the following students, who were selected to represent Daniel Boone in their respective categories:
Business
Maya Davis
Andrew Groller
Career & Technical Education
Michael Godinez
Owen Heimbach
Communications
Anthony Chiapperino
Daniel Shank
Computer Science
Logan Herzog
Kyle Hopely
Mathematics
Chris Landis Jr
Daniel Spotts
Performing Arts
Katie Wroten
Bessma Alrawi
Science/Environment
Steven Ha
Vincent Nguyen
Social Studies
Chloe Weber
Will Falstitch
Taylor Seitzinger Award for Community Service
Olivia Remolde
Victoria Ortiz
Visual Arts
Morgan Stevens
Chloe Weber
World Languages
Miller Kase
Emma Grace Balkaran
👏 These students exemplify the very best of what it means to be a Blazer — passionate, hardworking, and committed to excellence. Be sure to congratulate them on this well-earned recognition!






A big thank you to Kristen Gates from Tompkins Community Bank for visiting our Entrepreneurship class at DBAHS this week! Kristen shared valuable insights into industry standards and best practices — helping students think critically about how to grow and sustain their own businesses.
In this class, students explore what it really takes to be your own boss — from starting a business and marketing products to managing employees and securing financial backing. With a mix of classroom instruction and real-world business experience, they’re learning what it takes to beat the odds and build something that lasts.
Opportunities like this help bridge the gap between classroom learning and career readiness. Thank you, Kristen, for inspiring our future entrepreneurs!


Today, members of the DBAHS Student Government made the rounds to each building across the district to collect donations for our Giving Market — and the response from our Blazer community was incredible!
The Giving Market is a district-wide initiative that offers free non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and other essential items to Boone families and community members — no registration, no cost, just support for those who need it.
Thanks to your donations, the shelves are stocked and ready to make a difference. We’re proud of our students for leading this effort and grateful to our entire community for stepping up!
📅 The schedule for the 2026 Giving Market will be announced soon.
💬 Interested in supporting the market? Reach out to Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, or Lisa Kieke, Community Relations Specialist.
Together, we are building a culture of kindness, compassion, and community — one Blazer Moment at a time.
#BooneProud


Students in Miss Puleo’s first grade classroom enjoyed listening to the story The Wish Tree. After the story, they put their creativity to work by creating artwork and writing their own secret wishes. 💭🎨
To Miss Puleo’s students—we hope all of your wishes come true! 💙
#BooneProud

Students who followed the Primary Center school rules of being Peaceful, Aware, Wise, and Safe earned a special reward—a Turkey Trot Dance Party! Groups of students hit the dance floor while Mrs. Hefter kept the fun going with popular kids’ songs that had everyone moving and smiling.
We love celebrating positive choices! 🎉 PAWS rewards take place once per month, and this month’s reward is a fun sing-along with friends. Way to go, students—keep up the great work!
#BooneProud #PAWS 🧡💙




🎉 FBLA Shines at Regionals! 🎉
Our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students had a fantastic showing at the Regional Competition at Kutztown University this week—and we’re proud to celebrate 10 State Qualifiers! 👏
🏆 State Qualifiers:
⭐ Elijah Miller – Computer Applications, 1st Place
⭐️Alex Falstich – Entrepreneurship, 2nd Place
⭐ Elijah Barsoum – Graphic Design, 1st Place
⭐ Joshua Dunham – Graphic Design, 2nd Place
⭐️ Wesley Warren - Graphic Design, 2nd Place
⭐ Steven Ha – Healthcare Administration, 2nd Place
⭐ Justina Nhim – Hospitality & Event Management, 1st Place
⭐ Emma-Grace Balkaran – Visual Design, 1st Place
⭐️ Victoria Ortiz – Visual Design, 1st Place
⭐️ Samyra (Myra) Richard – Visual Design, 1st Place
👏 Additional Competitors – Great Work!
• Nicholas Hammond – Economics
• Haasini Subbiah – Intro to Social Media, 4th Place
• Aurora Keim – Project Management, 5th Place
• Andrew Groller – Sales Presentation
• Declan Hamblen – Sales Presentation
• Vincent Nguyen – Sales Presentation
Congratulations to all of our FBLA members for representing Boone with professionalism, creativity, and leadership. Best of luck to our qualifiers as they head to States!
#BooneProud 💙🧡

✨ Rachel Christman, Special Education Teacher at the Intermediate Center
✨ Patricia Ast, 5th Grade Teacher at the Middle School
Rachel and Patricia were honored for the positive, lasting impact they make on our school community each and every day through their actions, attitudes, and heart. We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and passion they bring to our students and colleagues. Joining Rachel in the photo is IC Principal Ted Isselmann and Superintendent Tom Voelker and joining Patricia in the photo is MS Principal Jim Towers and Superintendent Tom Voelker
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our schools? We’d love to recognize them! Nominate a staff member who makes a Sweet Impact here:
👉 https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award
#BooneProud
