Daniel Boone Area School District - Learning Together; Advocating for All

We're excited to remind you that the Daniel Boone Night at the Reading Royals is just two weeks away! This is a fun event for the whole family, and a great way to show your Boone pride while supporting the Blazer Foundation. Here’s what you need to know: Date: January 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Santander Arena - 700 Penn Street, Reading Student tickets are FREE with a paying adult—so bring the whole family and enjoy a fun night out! It's Flyers affiliation night, too...with a fleece hat giveaway, appearance by Gritty and orange ice!! To purchase tickets, simply follow this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DB25 For every ticket sold, the Blazer Foundation will receive $5, which helps fund important programs for our students. We hope to see you there for a fantastic night of hockey and community spirit! 🏒

🌟 DBAHS Juniors Learn Essential Career Skills! 🌟 Our juniors recently had the incredible opportunity to sharpen their career skills, including resume building, crafting effective cover letters, and mastering interview techniques. A huge thank you to DB Alum Eric J. Rusiewicz, a Career Advisor at East Stroudsburg University, for generously sharing his time and expertise with our students! 🙏 Eric's valuable insights are sure to equip our students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in their future career journeys. 💼✨ We are grateful for alumni like Eric who give back to our school community and help prepare our students for success! 🌱 #CareerReady #BooneProud

🎉 Congratulations to our Daniel Boone nominees for the Berks Best Awards! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce that these outstanding seniors have been recognized for their excellence in various categories by the Reading Eagle’s Berks Best program, which celebrates the best and brightest graduating students in Berks County. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for your fields inspire us all. 🌟 Nominees from Daniel Boone: Business: Cassidy Kuchenbrod Sean Berger Career & Technical Education: Samuel Hunt Evan Fryer Communications: AnnaBeth Glass Claire Yocom Computer Science: Logan Illigasch Lucas Armbruster Mathematics: McCartney Woulard Ethan Crouse Performing Arts: Jasmine Carr Kaden Schiel Science/Environment: William Harding Tyler Ferenz Social Studies: Christopher Nana Mark Hudock Taylor Seitzinger Award - Community Service: Erin Okuniewski Abigail Beltz Visual Arts: Bryant Allen Lauren Goldschmidt World Languages: Keira Kline Your achievements are truly remarkable, and we couldn’t be more proud to have you represent Daniel Boone! 🌟 Best of luck as you continue to shine in all your future endeavors. 🙌 #BerksBest #BooneProud #FutureLeaders

🎉 Congratulations to our amazing FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students who competed at the Regional Competition at Alvernia University on December 17th! 🎉 These outstanding young students showed incredible skill, determination, and poise, representing Daniel Boone. We are so proud of their achievements and the way they carried themselves both in performance and professionalism. 🏅 A special shout-out to the students who placed and will be advancing to the State Competition in April! 🏆 Placements & State Qualifiers: Joshua Dunham – Broadcast Journalism – 4th Place Justina Nhim – Broadcast Journalism – 4th Place Andrew Groller – Business Management – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Miller Kase – Business Management – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Adrianna Shoff – Computer Problem Solving – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Blake Jeitles – Cyber Security – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Nicholas Hammond – Economics – 5th Place Cassidy Kuchenbrod – Graphic Design – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Claire Yocom – Graphic Design – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) Daniel Shank – Journalism (Objective Test) – 1st Place* (Advancing to States!) Ash Conway – Journalism (Objective Test) – NA Sean Berger – Securities & Investments – 1st Place* (Advancing to States!) Emma-Grace Balkaran – Visual Design – 1st Place* (Advancing to States!) Victoria Ortiz – Visual Design – 1st Place* (Advancing to States!) Samyra (Myra) Richard – Visual Design – 1st Place* (Advancing to States!) Wesley Warren – Visual Design – 2nd Place* (Advancing to States!) These students are truly setting the bar high for excellence in business, technology, and leadership. We wish them all the best of luck as they prepare for the state competition in April! 🌟 #FBLA #BooneProud #FutureBusinessLeaders

❄️ We hope everyone had a restful and joyful winter break, and we’re excited to kick off the new year together. School resumes today, January 2, 2025, and we’re ready to dive back into learning, growth, and new adventures. See you soon!

🎆 Happy New Year from our Daniel Boone family to yours! 🎆 As we step into 2025, we’re excited for new opportunities, new memories, and continued growth together. Wishing you all a year filled with happiness, success, and plenty of reasons to smile. Reminder: School resumes tomorrow, January 2, 2025!

🎉 New Year, New Memories! 🎉 Make 2025 unforgettable—start the year with high-flying hoops and non-stop fun! 🏀 🎆 Your New Year’s Resolution: Don’t miss the Harlem Wizards! 🔥 Get ready to cheer on your favorite DB teachers as they hit the court against the Harlem Wizards! Can you guess who’s suiting up? 📅 Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of excitement, laughter, and incredible basketball magic! https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/birdsboropa03-27-25-07-00pm/

🌟 December Internship Spotlight 🌟 Through our incredible internship program, led by our Career and Innovation Coordinator Maria Rapchinski, our students gain valuable real-world experience in fields that align with their passions and career interests. We’re so proud of the partnerships we’ve built and the opportunities we’ve provided, and we’re excited for even more in 2025! Thank you to all our community partners who help make this program a success. We can’t wait to continue connecting our students with hands-on experiences that will shape their future careers. #BooneProud

🎄✨ The Sophomore Class Council at DBAHS hosted a festive Holiday Door Decorating Contest, and we are so grateful for the creativity and holiday spirit shown by ALL our students and teachers! 🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who participated and collaborated to make the halls merry and bright! 🎅🎁 And the winners are... 🏆🎉 🏔 Best in "Snow" - Technology Department 🍬 Sugarplum Award - Mrs. Fiorillo & Life Skills Students 🎶 Fa-La-La-La-FABulous - Mrs. Heck & Resource Students 🎨 Most Creative - Mrs. Benn & Choir Students 🎄 Boone's Best - Mrs. Derrick & Connections Club Congrats to all the winners, and a big shoutout to everyone for spreading holiday cheer throughout the school!

We’re so grateful for the community that makes our school district so special. May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and unforgettable moments. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

🌟 Youth Education Program: Hope for Youth Impacted by a Loved One’s Substance Use 🌟 Caron is offering a special program for youth ages 7-17 who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance use. This program provides a safe space for young people to know they are not alone and to find support and understanding. 🤝❤️ 📅 Program Details: Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Daniel Boone Area Middle School, 1845 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518 Cost: FREE This is a valuable opportunity for youth to connect, heal, and learn how to cope in a supportive environment. If you know a young person who could benefit, please share this with them.

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You 💙 We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Southeastern Berks Ministerium (consisting of St. Paul's UCC Amity & Birdsboro, St. Paul's Lutheran, Immaculate Conception, St. Mark's Lutheran, St. Gabriel's Episcopal Churches), Threefold Blessing, and the Amity Lions Club for their incredible generosity this holiday season. Thanks to their support, we were able to provide over $4,500 in gift cards to help Daniel Boone families in need. 🎁❤️ Your kindness and community spirit have made a real difference, bringing hope and joy to so many during this special time of year. We are truly blessed to have partners like you who show up for our Boone families with compassion and care. Thank you again for your unwavering support and for spreading holiday cheer in such a meaningful way. 🌟

❄️ Winter Break Alert!❄️ Our schools and offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 1st for Winter Break. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025! Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday season! See you in the new year! ✨

Our 2024 holiday card, beautifully designed by Kolbie Cornish and Anna Wu, Class of 2028, features our new DB logo decked out with Christmas lights and a festive hat - adding a fun and cheerful twist to our everyday Boone pride! Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and love. We’ll see you all when school resumes on Thursday, January 2, 2025! #HappyHolidays #BooneProud

🎉 Throwback Thursday: Staff Edition! 🎉 Here’s a fun trip down memory lane with a snapshot from the 2009-2010 Daniel Boone Area Middle School Yearbook! How many of these familiar faces do you recognize? 🤔 Bonus challenge: Can you spot our current superintendent in this photo? 👀 #TBT #Boone Proud #SuperintendentSpotting

Mr. Faccioli's students have made a meaningful impact this holiday season by donating toys to Safe Berks (formerly Berks Women in Crisis). 🎁💖 Safe Berks provides a safe haven and ongoing support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and thanks to the generosity of these amazing students, children and families in need will receive some extra joy this year. Together, we're making a difference! Thank you to all who contributed and showed kindness to those who need it most. #SafeBerks #GivingBack #BooneProud

⏰ Reminder: Early Dismissal on Friday, December 20th! ⏰ Please note that Friday, December 20th is an early dismissal day for all students: MS & HS: Bus dismissal at 10:39 AM PC & IC: Bus dismissal at 11:25AM (11:15 AM for Parent Pickups) Be sure to adjust your schedules accordingly! Have a wonderful start to your holiday break!

🎤👑 One Month From Today! 👑🎤 Mark your calendars for January 16th at 7:00 PM and join us at the High School for the annual Mr. Boone Show! This isn’t your typical beauty pageant—it's a comedy variety show you won’t want to miss! 🤣 Watch our senior boys as they “compete” in: 💃 Choreographed dances 🎤 Funny “talents” 👗 Active wear & formal wear segments (You have to see it to believe it!) It’s super silly, fun, and full of surprises—guaranteed laughs all night long! 😂 🎟️ Tickets available now! Get yours here: https://dboonesrclass.seatyourself.biz Come for the laughs, stay for the memories! 💫 #MrBoone #Seniors2025 #BooneProud

📚❄️ Save the Date! ❄️📚 Join us for the Primary Center's Annual Family Winter Literacy Night on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm! ✨ Enjoy a fun-filled evening with: A Read Aloud Bingo Crafts And Mrs. Earnshaw’s “Warm Up with a Good Book” reading contest kickoff! This event is a great way to spend quality time with your family while celebrating literacy and learning! 🧣📖 RSVP by January 7th to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdljW1f5Tepw9_7yxYvMaSDhscVvcZkz1hYHz84o9oCYmsiBg/viewform?usp=sharing We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 #WinterLiteracyNight #ReadingIsFun

🚨 SUCCESS ALERT! 🚨 THANK YOU to our incredible HS Student Government, for running a hugely successful Food Drive across the district! 🙌❤️ Today, we wrapped up an amazing week-long collection effort spearheaded by junior Madeleine Scherzer. 📦🍽️ A special shout out to @Krise Transportation Daniel Boone for generously providing the bus to help us transport all the collected items from each building back to the high school for distribution! 🚌 We’re still tallying the final numbers, and we’ll have more details soon—including which grade levels came out on top as the biggest contributor in their buildings! 🏆 Stay tuned for the big reveal next week. 🔥 Thank you to everyone who donated and made this drive a huge success! Items collected from today's food drive will help families in need right here in our Boone community. #StudentGovernment #FoodDrive #CommunityStrong #BooneProud