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

🕰️ 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

🍁 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! 🦃✨

🦃 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

📣 Attention Parents! Just a reminder that Monday, 11/25, Tuesday, 11/26, and Wednesday, 11/27 are early dismissal days for all students. 🕒 💬 Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on 11/25 and 11/26 in the afternoon and evening. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. We appreciate your partnership in supporting our students' success!

🌟 Throwback Thursday: Fashion Flashback! 🌟 Check out these unforgettable fashion trends straight from the 1989 high school yearbook! From bangle bracelets to rolled up pants these looks bring back all the iconic late ‘80s vibes. Do you remember rocking styles like these? Share your memories and tag a friend who would have fit right in! 📸💙 #BooneProud #ThrowbackThursday #80sFashion

🎉👏 Celebrating Academic Excellence! 👏🎉 Every fall, the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, run by the College Board, recognizes high school students who achieve exceptional success on multiple AP Exams. This year, 21 Boone students earned these prestigious honors! 🏅 AP Scholar Awarded to students who scored 3 or higher on at least three AP exams. Lucas Armbruster, Sean Berger, Morgan Brennan, Cairo Derecho, Samantha Dirzulaitis, Connor Egleston, Tyler Ferenz, Austen Kennedy, Cassidy Kuchenbrod, Christopher Landis, Taylor Morba, Jake Schappell, Hannah Shelgren, and Lillian Stagg 🏅 AP Scholar with Honor Awarded to students who scored 3 or higher on at least four AP exams with an average score of at least 3.25. Anna Glass, Markus Hudock, Christopher Nana, and McCartney Woulard 🏅 AP Scholar with Distinction Awarded to students who scored 3 or higher on at least five AP exams with an average score of at least 3.5. Jennifer Pritz and Claire Yocom 🏅 AP Seminar and Research Awarded to students who achieve a score of 3 or higher on both the AP Semiar and the AP Research exams. Abigail Beltz, Tyler Ferenz, Christopher Nana, Jennifer Pritz, Lillian Stagg, and McCartney Woulard 🎓 These students have demonstrated remarkable dedication and academic excellence. We couldn’t be more #BooneProud of their achievements!

🎶❄️ Winter Concert Season is Here! ❄️🎶 This week is the start of the season filled with the magical sounds of our talented student musicians! From festive tunes to heartwarming performances, you won't want to miss the Daniel Boone Area School District Winter Concert Series. 📅 Mark your calendars! Our first concert is this Thursday, November 21st at the High School! Check out the flyer below for all the dates, times, and locations. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the joy of the season through music.🎻🎷🎤 #BooneProud #WinterConcertSeries

🎉📚 It's American Education Week! 📚🎉 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 — you all embody what it means to be #BooneProud! 💙🤍 #AmericanEducationWeek #ThankATeacher #DBASD #BooneProud

📣 Reminder! Our first student early dismissal days of the year are happening next week: 🗓 Monday, 11/25 🗓 Tuesday, 11/26 🗓 Wednesday, 11/27 Please plan accordingly, and don’t forget to mark your calendars! 🕒

🌟 Throwback Thursday! 🌟 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! 📸💙 #BooneProud #ThrowbackThursday

🎉 Congratulations to the 39 new members who were inducted into the Daniel Boone Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society last evening! 🎉 The National Honor Society celebrates students who uphold excellence in scholarship, character, leadership, and service—qualities these remarkable individuals have demonstrated in abundance. We’re so proud to welcome them to NHS and to see the positive impact they continue to have on our school and community! 📸 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!

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Boone Veterans 🇺🇸 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

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 We are grateful for the veterans in our community - including those who serve as mentors, teachers, and role models for our students. Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on their dedication and express our heartfelt appreciation. Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice! 🎖️💙❤️