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

Due to the extremely cold temperatures and to allow proper maintenance of our buildings for snow and ice, the Daniel Boone Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 21. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe and bundle up!

🏡✨ Student Creativity Spotlight: Check out these amazing architectural design projects from our talented students in Mr. Wayland's class this semester! They started by designing and drawing a 1/4 scale model of a home using virtual software. Then, they took it to the next level by printing and constructing physical models—complete with detailed interior floor plans! 🖥️🛠️ We’re so proud of their creativity, hard work, and attention to detail. Future architects in the making! 🔑🔨 #StudentProjects #ArchitecturalDesign #FutureArchitects #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning

🎉 Did you get your tickets yet?? 🎉 Daniel Boone Night at the Reading Royals is coming up this Saturday, January 18th, 7:00 PM at Santander Arena! 🏒 ✨ Beat the winter blues and come enjoy a fun-filled night of hockey, excitement, and Flyers pride! 🧡 🎟️ Student tickets are FREE with an adult purchase! 🎉 Flyers Affiliation Night means Gritty will be there, there’s a fleece hat giveaway, and the players will skate on orange ice! 🧣🧡 Get your tickets now! Ticket sales end when the puck drops at 7:00 PM on Saturday, January 18th! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/DB25/offer #ReadingRoyals #FlyersNight #DanielBooneNight #WinterFun #GrittyInTheHouse #Hockey #SantanderArena

🎤 Throwback Thursday: Mr. Boone 2014 🎤 As we gear up for tonight’s exciting 2025 Mr. Boone performance, let’s take a trip back to 2014! 🌟 Check out this throwback to the senior performers from that year’s show! From the talent, creativity, and all-around fun, Mr. Boone has always been a highlight of the year. We can’t wait to see what tonight’s performers have in store! Which year holds your top spot for the best performance? Share your favorite memories in the comments! #TBT #MrBoone2014 #BooneProud #MrBoone2025

🍼👶 Sock babies took over our high school this week! AP Psychology students are diving into developmental psychology by taking care of their very own sock babies for a whole week. This hands-on project challenges students to apply what they’re learning about changes throughout the lifespan. They’ve been busy with daily wellness check-ins, babysitting logs, and reflecting on their experience through a paper. 📝 And yes, there’s been plenty of crying! If their teachers thought their sock babies needed attention, the students had to step in and soothe them. 👶🧦 #APPsychology #DevelopmentalPsych #LifeSpanLearning

🎉 Congratulations to DBAHS seniors Emma Tidball and Max Jones! 🎉 These two outstanding students have earned their EMT certification through DB’s partnership with Elverson Honey Brook Area EMS. Their hard work and dedication to completing the EMT Program at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is truly impressive. Emma and Max are already putting their skills to work, caring for patients and looking forward to serving their community in healthcare and emergency services. We're so proud of their accomplishments and can't wait to see what’s next for them! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🚑 #DBAHS #EMT #FutureHealthcareHeroes #CommunityService

💙 Did You Know.....Caring Closets are here to support our middle and high school students! 🏫✨ Filled with non-perishable food and personal care items, these closets are a valuable resource for students in need. School counselors are available to help students access the pantry, ensuring they have what they need to succeed. A huge THANK YOU to the generous donations from local organizations, Daniel Boone families, and the Pottstown Wellness Grant for making this possible! #CaringClosets #CommunitySupport #StudentWellbeing

🗓️ For all you planners out there, the 2025-26 school calendar is now available on our website! 📅✨ You can find the link below or simply head to the NEWS section of our website at www.dboone.org to check it out! https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3543/DBASD/5138013/2025-26_School_Calendar.pdf

🌟 Huge Congratulations to Tyler Ferenz! 🌟 Not only did he take home the top prize at the Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair, earning him paid travel to compete at the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair last spring, but Tyler has now achieved another incredible milestone — his research has been published in an academic journal! 📚🧑‍🔬 This is a major accomplishment, and we couldn't be more proud of his hard work, dedication, and passion for science! Check out his published work below and join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 👏🎉 https://doi.org/10.4236/ae.2025.131007 #STEM #ScientificResearch #BooneProud

🔙 Throwback Thursday: A Glimpse into Amity High School’s Rich History! 🔙 Did you know the building on the corner of Rt 662 and Weavertown Road has a history that dates back to the 1930s? Originally constructed for the 1931-32 school term, the first iteration of Amity High School consisted of 11 rooms, a gym/auditorium, and served grades 1-12. 🌟 By 1939, the school expanded with four new classrooms and a shop to meet the growing needs of the community. As Amity continued to thrive, another addition came in 1953, bringing with it four more classrooms, a cafeteria, updated lavatories, a remodeled gym/auditorium, and a modernized heating system. ❄️🔥 Fast forward to 1956, when a movement to enlarge school districts led to the formation of the Daniel Boone Joint School System, which included Amity, Birdsboro, and Union Townships. The changes didn’t stop there! In 1972, as Amity continued to flourish, seven more classrooms and a library were added to the building. 📚✏️ The final additions came in the 1980s with two more classrooms, and over time, the building became the Amity Elementary Center (grades 1-5) then transitioning to Amity Primary Center (grades K-2) when the new Amity Intermediate Center building was constructed. Today, the building is home to River Rock Academy and Berks Encore, continuing its legacy of serving the community in new ways. 🏫 photo credit: berksnostalgia.com #Throwback Thursday #TBT

🌍✨ On Tuesday and Wednesday, high school students from French 🇫🇷, German 🇩🇪, and Spanish 🇪🇸 classes visited our 8th graders! The students had a blast highlighting the benefits of learning a new language and giving our rising high-schoolers a sneak peek into our foreign language programs. 🌐💬 #LanguageLearning #CulturalExchange #FutureLinguists #BooneProud

🐾 Stewart the Therapy Dog Visits Miss Sweet’s Class! 🐾 Before we kicked off winter break, Stewart, our HS counselor Mr. Keith Eckenrode’s amazing service dog, paid a special visit to Miss Sweet’s class at the Intermediate Center! The kids had a blast reading to him, and Stewart was all ears, soaking in the attention. 📚💙 Thank you, Mr. Eckenrode and Stewart, for spreading joy and helping our students make some memorable moments before the break! #BooneProud #TherapyDogStewart

Due to inclement weather, the Daniel Boone Area School is CLOSED on Monday, January 6. There will be no virtual learning and this snow day will not impact our school calendar. We hope everyone has a fun, warm, and safe day. ***A special message for students attending BCTC*** If BCTC is open, BCTC students must log in to Schoology accounts and submit all assignments by the due dates, and participate in scheduled live virtual sessions with their teacher. If BCTC is closed, students do not need to log in to Schoology and assignments will be completed at a later date.

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!

🎉 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/

🎆 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!