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

⏰ 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

🎁💙 A Heartfelt Thank You From Our Amazing Teachers! 💙🎁 Thanks to the generous donations from our Boone community through the Boone Teacher & Building Amazon Wish List, many of our dedicated teachers received items they need to continue making a difference in the classroom. Check out these smiling faces of our teachers as they unbox their gifts...and the students were equally as excited! 🎉 These donations are a true testament to the power of community and how we come together to support our educators. A special thank you to the Blazer Education Foundation for managing the wish list and helping bring these gifts to life! Want to help spread more holiday cheer? You can still contribute to our teachers' wish lists! Click the link below to view and donate: 📚 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z4QM0PO624JW?ref_=wl_share Thank you to everyone who has already contributed—your kindness is making an impact and brightening the season for our teachers! 🌟 #Gratitude #BooneProud

💻✨ Throwback Thursday: Tech Edition! ✨💻 Remember when this was cutting-edge technology in the classroom? 🖥️ From chalkboards and overhead projectors to those bulky desktop computers, we've come a long way! While the tools may have changed, our commitment to innovation and learning remains as strong as ever. What’s your favorite memory of using old school tech in school? Drop a comment below!👇 #TBT #OldSchoolTech #BooneProud

The High School Student Government is hosting a non-perishable food item Food Drive this week, and we need YOUR help! Here's how it works: Elementary and Middle School: The grade that collects the most items will win a Movie Day! High School: For every five items you donate, you'll earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win some amazing prizes (see flyer below for details). Every donation helps, and together we can make a big impact in our own community. Donated items will be distributed to families in need right here in the Daniel Boone Area School District. Let's show some school spirit while coming together as a community! Drop off your donations in the collection boxes located in the main entrances of each school building. Let’s make this the best food drive yet! 📦💙

A huge shoutout to Bo Shappell for being a finalist in the National State Teacher of the Year - Pennsylvania Chapter awards ceremony which took place this afternoon at the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Leadership Institute in Hershey! While he may not have taken home the top honor, he makes us proud every day of the year with his dedication and passion for teaching. 👏 Congrats also to Leon Smith of Haverford High School for being named Pennsylvania's Teacher of the Year! 🎉 #TeacherOfTheYearFinalist #BooneProud

The Caron Treatment Centers will be hosting a virtual parent program called PREP—a free, one-hour session designed to help you navigate today’s challenges with youth substance use. The program will cover: ✅ Current youth substance use trends (like vaping) and the risks to your child’s developing brain and body ✅ How to have effective, open conversations about alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs with your kids ✅ The importance of setting clear rules and consequences around substance use at home ✅ Building resiliency factors to protect your child from substance use ✅ Local resources for support and treatment if needed Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates: 📅 December 17th 📅 January 20th 📅 February 13th 📅 March 21st 📅 April 14th This is a great opportunity to get the tools and resources you need to support your child in making healthy choices. 📲 Parents can register using the QR code or link on the flyer.

🎉 Big News! 🎉 We're thrilled to share that our very own Mr. Bo Shappell is a finalist for the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year! 🙌 Mr. Shappell's dedication, passion, and commitment to students have made a lasting impact on our school community, and we couldn’t be prouder of him! Bo will be recognized during the National State Teachers of the Year Pennsylvania (NSTOY-PA)/SAS Conference, and we’d love for you to join us in cheering him on! 📅 Date: Monday, December 9 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM 📺 Watch virtually here: https://tinyurl.com/SASNSTOYPA2024 #TeacherOfTheYear #BooneProud

DB has some incredibly talented musicians! Thank you to our musicians... and especially the Interact Club for welcoming our senior citizens to a show and a meal!!

🕰️ Throwback Thursday: Birdsboro’s Original High School – The Washington Building 🕰️ Did you know that the original high school in Birdsboro was called the Washington Building? (Pictured in the 1st photo) Built in 1896, it stood proudly on W 2nd Street and served the community for over three decades. 🏫 In 1927, the “new” Birdsboro High School – the Roosevelt Building (pictured here in the 2nd photo taken in 1945) – was constructed between Adams and Jefferson Streets on W 3rd, right behind the Washington Building. The last photo shows students leaving the old Roosevelt Building heading down the hill to the newly constructed Birdsboro Elementary building. Sadly, the historic Washington Building was demolished in 1970, but its legacy lives on in the stories and memories of Birdsboro’s past. 📸✨ *photos and information courtesy of berksnostalgia.com*

We are so excited to celebrate Isaac Sherman, a junior at DBAHS, whose artwork was selected as the winner of the 2024 Christmas in Birdsboro Ornament Contest! 🌟 His beautiful design will be featured as the official ornament for this year’s festivities. 🎄✨ You can pick up Isaac’s ornament for yourself at the Birdsboro Community Center or during the Christmas in Birdsboro event on December 14th from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM! 🎁

As our new Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Mr. Shane Cross, steps into his role, we're seeking valuable feedback from our community to guide future decisions. Your perspectives are crucial in shaping the educational experience for our students. The survey can be accessed at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeP1jwFwl2Tss45pYl3nxi5iMcBqe2QuThxyxD5qWzBmV8nJA/viewform Thank you for contributing to the continuous improvement of our district!

🍂 Welcome Back, Blazers! 🍂 We hope everyone had a relaxing and refreshing fall break! 🍁 It's time to get back into the swing of things—normal school hours resume today.

🌟 November Internship Program Highlights 🌟 Our high school interns had an incredible month learning from some amazing local businesses! These mentorships provided hands-on experiences and invaluable insights into potential career paths. A huge thank you to the businesses who supported our students this month—your guidance and dedication make a lasting impact. 📌 Check out the links below to learn more about these fantastic organizations and their commitment to our community! French Creek State Park: www.frenchcreeksp@pa.gov 1st Street Players: www.1ststreetplayers.org Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center: www.pennstatehealth.org #BooneProud #InternshipSuccess #CareerReady

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃 From all of us at the Daniel Boone Area School District, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday. Thank you for being part of our amazing Boone community. 💙🤍

🦃 Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving Edition! 🦃 On this Thanksgiving Day, we’re throwing it back to 2010 with heartwarming memories from the Amity Primary Center celebration! These moments captured the spirit of gratitude, friendship, and community that make Boone so special. Wishing everyone a holiday filled with joy, thankfulness, and time with loved ones. 🍂💙 Do you remember this celebration? Drop a comment and share your favorite Boone Thanksgiving memories! #BooneProud #ThrowbackThursday #HappyThanksgiving

🦃 Thanksgiving Gratitude Alert! 🦃 A huge THANK YOU to the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Nursing Program, Krise Transportation, Dr. Dina Karalis, Birdsboro Family Dentistry and the Southeastern Berks Ministerium for their incredible generosity this Thanksgiving! Through their donations of gift cards and meals, we were able to support families in need in our school community during this holiday season. 💙 Special thanks to the Southeastern Berks Ministerium churches: St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church St. Paul's UCC - Birdsboro Immaculate Conception Church St. Paul's UCC - Amityville St. Paul's Lutheran Church Your kindness truly embodies the spirit of giving and has made a meaningful difference for so many. #Thankful #BooneProud

🍁 Fall Break Has Begun! 🍁 There’s no school for students until Tuesday, December 3rd. Whether you're traveling, celebrating, or simply relaxing, we hope you enjoy this well-deserved break! 🦃✨