
ππ It's American Education Week! ππ
This week, we celebrate the incredible educators, staff, and students who make Daniel Boone Area School District a community of excellence and growth. From our dedicated teachers who inspire, to our support staff who keep everything running smoothly, and our students who strive for greatness β you all embody what it means to be #BooneProud! ππ€
#AmericanEducationWeek #ThankATeacher #DBASD #BooneProud


π£ Reminder! Our first student early dismissal days of the year are happening next week:
π Monday, 11/25
π Tuesday, 11/26
π Wednesday, 11/27
Please plan accordingly, and donβt forget to mark your calendars! π


π Throwback Thursday! π
We're taking a trip down memory lane with this gem from the 2008-2009 Amity Primary Center yearbook! How many of these familiar faces do you recognize? From first-day jitters to lifelong friendships, these staff members helped make unforgettable memories for our students and community...and many of them still do! Tag someone you spot in the comments! πΈπ #BooneProud #ThrowbackThursday


π Congratulations to the 39 new members who were inducted into the Daniel Boone Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society last evening! π
The National Honor Society celebrates students who uphold excellence in scholarship, character, leadership, and serviceβqualities these remarkable individuals have demonstrated in abundance. Weβre so proud to welcome them to NHS and to see the positive impact they continue to have on our school and community!
πΈ Pictured: Our newest NHS members (1st photo) and the senior members joined by the new inductees (2nd photo).
The 2024 DBAHS NHS Inductees: Emma-Grace Balkaran
Elijah Barsoum
Callista Basile
Olivia Bentz
Brianna Bodolus
Brynn Bollinger
Kamryn Burmester
Karina Davidheiser
Maya Davis
Payton Dougherty
Lauren Goldschmidt
Reagan Griffin
Andrew Groller
Steven Ha
Zach Hasara
Max Heffner
Sierra Horton
Miller Kase
Christopher Landis Jr.
Colin McCouch
Aiden Meadowcroft
Taylor Morba
Justina Nhim
Victoria Ortiz
Cloe Overdorf
Jordan Palladino
Jessica Parrott
Jennifer Pritz
Madeleine Scherzer
Daniel Shank
Ava Simmons
Ashlyn Snavely
Daniel Spotts
Samuel Tighe
James Tokach
Chloe Weber
Sean Welch
Kathryn Wroten
Chase Yenser
#BooneProud #NHS



Great turnout for our Veteran's Day Breakfast!
Thank you to all who served!








πΊπΈ Honoring Our Veterans πΊπΈ
We are grateful for the veterans in our community - including those who serve as mentors, teachers, and role models for our students. Today, letβs take a moment to reflect on their dedication and express our heartfelt appreciation.
Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice! ποΈπβ€οΈ


πΊπΈ Honoring Our Boone Veterans πΊπΈ
On Friday, two of our very own, Jason Withers (Director of Facilities) and Matthew Brand (Director of Safety & Security), were celebrated at the Benefit for Berks County Veterans Luncheon, sponsored by Customers Bank and held at the DoubleTree Hotel. Superintendent Tom Voelker was honored to join in recognizing two of our Boone veterans for their dedicated service.
Today and every day, we honor all veterans in our Boone community, Berks County, and beyond who have bravely protected our freedom. Thank you for your service! #BooneProud #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans



Can't wait to see Trap @ BHAHS!


πΆ Shoutout to our High School Concert Choir! πΆ
Last Friday, November 1st, our talented DB singers traveled to Temple University to participate in a high school choral adjudication alongside 14 other groups. Our choir performed beautifully and enjoyed connecting with other student singers and Temple University faculty.
Congratulations to these dedicated musicians on a fantastic performance and an unforgettable experience! ππ€ #BooneProud



π Congratulations to our High School Choir members who have been selected for the PMEA District 10 Choir! πΆ
This prestigious choir represents the top 200 singers from seven counties, with over 700 students auditioning for this incredible honor. Weβre so proud of these talented students who will perform at the District 10 Festival at Twin Valley High School in February! π€β¨
π Congratulations to:
Shannon Tilley β Soprano 1
Giana Stoltzfus β Alto 1
Kaden Schiel β Tenor 2
We canβt wait to see you represent at Twin Valley in February 2025! π #BooneProud


Throwback Thursday πβ¨
Step back in time with us to the origins of the Daniel Boone Junior-Senior High School! These classic snapshots capture a newly finished science lab, classroom, auditorium, and gymnasium in our brand-new building circa mid-1960's.
The story behind the school is as memorable as the building itself! The journey started in 1955 with the formation of a jointure between Amity, Union, and Birdsboro. Expansion plans were approved in 1960, and Birdsboro was chosen as the site. Construction kicked off in 1964, overcoming challenges like strikes, a flood, and even a hurricane! Despite these obstacles, our doors opened on September 7, 1966βalthough some areas like the auditorium, gym, and art and music rooms were still under construction. π οΈ
Finally, in the spring of 1967, the Daniel Boone Junior-Senior High School was dedicated, marking the completion of a vision that shaped our school community. π«π #ThrowbackThursday #BooneProud #DanielBooneClassof1967





Tomorrow, Friday, 11/8, is the deadline to apply for the BCIU (Berks County Intermediate Unit) Winter Guest Teacher program! π
For just $25, this program offers all the training needed to become a substitute teacher in Berks County. There is also a Spring training available if you miss registration for the Winter program.π
If you have a bachelorβs degree in any field from an accredited college or university, youβre eligible to apply! This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our schools, connect with students, and join our team. πΌπ
Interested? Donβt waitβapply today!



π DBAHS students had an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of Emergency Medical Services and patient care! Huge thank you to the talented team from Elverson Honey Brook Area EMSβChief Matt Welch, Lori Plank EMT, and Samantha Adams EMTβfor sharing their expertise and offering a glimpse into real-life EMS work. Weβre so grateful for their time, knowledge, and dedication to educating the next generation!
Learn more about their services here: https://www.ehbems.org/
#EMS # CommunityConnections #FutureHealthcareHeroes



πΆ Congratulations to our talented HS choir members who successfully auditioned for the Berks Senior County Chorus! This elite group brings together 200 of the best singers from schools across Berks County, and we couldnβt be prouder of our own. π€ Join us in celebrating:
Shannon Tilley - Soprano 1
Keira Kline - Soprano 1
Tirzah Fekelman - Soprano 1
Maya Kremer - Alto 1
Giana Stoltzfus - Alto 1
Kaden Schiel - Tenor 2
Connor Egleston - Bass 2
Austen Kennedy - Bass 2
Catch their incredible performance at the Berks Senior County Chorus concert in January at Hamburg HS! #DBAHSChoir #BerksCountyChorus #BooneProud πΌ


π Congratulations to our outstanding students for being nominated as Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) Students of the Quarter! π
Weβre proud of your hard work, dedication, and achievements! Keep shining and setting a great example for our Boone community. π
π Letβs give a big round of applause to these nominees:
BCTC West Campus:
Michael Godinez - Advertising Art & Design Technology
Tirzah Fekelman - Business Management & Entrepreneurship
BCTC East Campus:
Drayce Mann - Auto Collision Repair Technology
Blake Guidos - Automotive Technology
Molly Kline - Cosmetology
Zack Thompson - Culinary Arts
Way to go, Blazers! #BooneProud #StudentAchievement #BCTC

π
Congratulations to Julia Leady! π
On Saturday, November 2nd, sophomore Julia Leady represented the Lady Blazers at the PIAA State Cross Country Championships in Hershey! Julia finished with an impressive time of 19:32, placing 30th out of 237 girls in the AAA race.
Sheβs also Daniel Boone's first state qualifier since 2015! π
Join us in celebrating Juliaβs fantastic 2024 seasonβway to go, Julia! #BooneProud #CrossCountry #StateQualifier


The title of the Daniel Boone High School Fall Play has been revealed....
π Join us for TRAP, an enthralling mystery that takes you into the heart of an unexplainable event. Imagine this: every person in the audience of a high school play suddenly falls unconsciousβevery person but one. Using riveting interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and investigators, our talented theatre ensemble will bring this strange event to life in a documentary-style performance that blurs the lines between reality and the unknown.
Can I tell you a secret? This phenomenon may not truly be in the pastβ¦
Youβve never experienced anything quite like TRAP!
Where: Daniel Boone High School
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Dates: November 8th and 9th at 7:00 PM, and November 10th at 2:00 PM
ποΈ Tickets: dboone.seatyourself.biz
WARNING: Some scenes may be intense for young viewers.


π October Internship Spotlight π
Weβre excited to showcase our high school internship program for October, led by our dedicated Career Innovation Coordinator, Maria Rapchinski! Maria works tirelessly to match students with hands-on internship opportunities within the Daniel Boone Area School District and our surrounding community, helping them gain valuable real-world experience while still in school.
A huge thank you to the businesses partnering with us to make these opportunities possible! Their support and mentorships are invaluable in shaping the next generation of professionals.
Serena Rae Photography: Website: https://serenaraephotography.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenaraephotography/
Music Studio of Patricia Keith: Website: https://www.patriciakeith.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMusicStudioOfPatriciaKeith/
Riviello Sawmill: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Riviello-Sawmill-100039608005907/
Animal Rescue League of Berks County: Website: https://berksarl.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/berksARL/
RAK Flooring: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/RAK-Flooring-100057272897109/?_rdr
US Army: Website: https://www.goarmy.com/
Your commitment to our students' growth and success is greatly appreciated. If youβre a business interested in joining our internship program, please reach out to Maria Rapchinski at maria.rapchinski@dboone.org!



Throwback Thursday! π
Letβs take a trip down memory lane on this Halloween Day to Birdsboro Elementary Centerβs Fall Festival from the 2004-2005 school year! π Who remembers playing fun games like pumpkin bowling and getting your face painted during the Fall Festival??
#TBT #FallFestival


πββοΈπββοΈ Saturday was an exciting day at Big Spring during the District 3 Championships for our Girls and Boys Cross Country teams! π
π₯ Special congratulations to sophomore Julia Leady, who finished 10th in the 3A race! π Sheβs earned her spot at states on Nov 2nd in Hershey! Letβs cheer her on as she takes on this next challenge! πͺπ
#CrossCountry #BooneProud

