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

🚑👏 Congratulations to DBAHS senior Hannah Savina! Hannah has officially earned her EMT certification through Daniel Boone’s partnership with Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS! She’s the third DBAHS student to achieve this incredible milestone during the 2024–2025 school year. A special thank you to Chief Operations Officer Matthew Welch and Battalion Chief Kyle Ostrowski for their continued dedication and support of our students. We’re #BooneProud of Hannah and all those pursuing careers in emergency services! 💙 #FutureFirstResponder #DBAHS #EMTCertified

We want to inform our community that communications are currently disrupted across the district due to a utility issue impacting our network infrastructure. This may affect access to email, phones, and internet-based services. Crews are actively working to resolve the issue and restore connectivity as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to return services to normal. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued support.

🎨👏 On April 13th, our Daniel Boone High School students showcased their creativity at the Annual Berks County Art Show — and we’re thrilled to share that several of our talented artists received recognition across a variety of categories! 🏅 Student Awards: Finn Shelgren – Honorable Mention, Oils and Acrylics Carissa Schlegel – Honorable Mention, Water Media Madalyn Haines – Honorable Mention, Color Photography Nahiya Ross – 🥈 Second Place, Digital & Photo Illustration Connor O'Brien – Honorable Mention, Digital & Photo Illustration Jacob Swartz – 🥉 Third Place, Digital Art 3D/Motion Graphics Reese Detwiler – Honorable Mention, Sculpture Chloe Weber – 🥈 Second Place, Textiles Non-Loom Chloe Weber – The Burkhart-Gerhart Family Award Lauren Goldschmidt – Berks Arts Council Honorable Mention ✨ Additionally, Lauren Goldschmidt and Claire Yocom had their work selected for the Fast Lane Arts Display, which will be featured throughout Berks County! We’re incredibly proud of these student artists and their inspiring talent. Way to go, Blazers! 🎨💙 #BooneProud #StudentArtists #BerksCountyArtShow

🎓👏 Big congratulations to Daniel Boone Area High School students Abigail Beltz, Meadow Fleckenstein, and Haley Wagner — they’re graduating from Reading Area Community College (RACC) with associate's degrees before even receiving their high school diplomas! 🌟📚 Through RACC’s Dual Enrollment program, these outstanding students earned college credit while completing high school — an incredible achievement that shows what’s possible with hard work and determination! 💪💙 Way to go, Blazers! We are so #BooneProud of you! 🎉🎓 #DualEnrollment #EarlyGrad #FutureReady #RACCGrad #Classof2025

🎉✨ Get ready, 8th graders! It’s time to DANCE! ✨🎉 Join us for the 8th Grade Dance on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Daniel Boone Area Middle School! 💃🕺 We’re planning an unforgettable night under the stars in the courtyard (weather permitting) — or we’ll bring the party inside to the cafeteria if needed! 🎟️ Tickets are $10 and will be on sale during lunch from May 12 – May 16. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate with your classmates!

🌸 One More Day of Spring Break! 🌸 Just a reminder that schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, April 21st, as Spring Break wraps up. We hope everyone had a restful and refreshing week! ✨ School reopens tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22nd—we can’t wait to welcome our students and staff back! Let’s finish the school year strong! 💪📚 #BooneProud #SpringBreak #SeeYouTomorrow #ReadyToFinishStrong

🥶 Throwback Thursday - Freezin' for a Reason! 🚒 As we count down to this year’s Freezin’ for a Reason event being held on Tuesday, April 22nd, let’s throw it back to where it all began—the OG event in 2022! Daniel Boone hosted its first-ever Freezin’ for a Reason to support Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, and it was an absolute blast! Groups braved the icy spray from a fire truck—whether they donated or got soaked, everyone had a great time for a great cause! 💙 That first year, an impressive $3,585 was raised for Special Olympics. Let’s see if they can top it this year! 🌊💪 #BooneProud #FreezinForAReason #SpecialOlympics #ThrowbackThursday

📣 Reminder: Spring Break Begins Today! Just a reminder that schools and district offices are closed starting today, Monday, April 14th, through Monday, April 21st for Spring Break! 🌷 We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing week off. Take this time to recharge and soak in some spring sunshine! ☀️🌼 We’ll welcome everyone back when school resumes on Tuesday, April 22nd. #BooneProud #SpringBreak #RechargeAndRefresh

🌸 Spring Break 4/14 - 4/21 🌸 Schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, April 14th through Monday, April 21st for Spring Break. We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved week of rest! ☀️🌷 We’ll see everyone back and ready to finish the year strong when school reopens on Tuesday, April 22nd. #BooneProud #SpringBreak #RechargeAndRefresh

🎉 Get ready for one of our most inspiring events of the year — Blazer Olympics! 🌟 Join us on May 22nd from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM at the Daniel Boone High School stadium as we celebrate inclusion, unity, and the amazing abilities of ALL our students across the district. 💙💛 This unforgettable event brings students of all abilities together for a day full of fun, connection, and community spirit! 👕 Want to help support the event? Scan the QR code on the flyer or click this link https://www.storessimple.com/jdsport/groupproducts.php and use the access code to purchase a Blazer Olympics t-shirt! 👉 $4.00 from each shirt goes directly toward providing shirts to student participants — ensuring there’s no cost to them. Let’s make this year’s Blazer Olympics the best one yet! #BlazerOlympics #BooneProud #InclusionMatters #AllAbilitiesWelcome

🎓✨ Our High School Career Fair was a huge success today! Over 40 local businesses came out to connect with our students, sharing insights, opportunities, and inspiration about a wide variety of careers. 💼🔧🧪💻 From healthcare to conservation, finance to public service, students had the chance to explore pathways and spark new ideas for their futures. A huge thank you to all the amazing organizations who took the time to invest in our students! 👏 #CareerReady #BooneProud #FutureFocused #CommunityConnections

🌸 #ThrowbackThursday | Jr. High Athletes Bloom in Spring – 1989 🌸 Flashback to the spring of '89, when our junior high athletes were giving it their all on the track, field, and courts! This gem from the yearbook captures the energy, determination, and school spirit that have always defined Daniel Boone. Whether sprinting toward the finish line or swinging for the fences, these young Blazers were blooming right along with the season. 🌼🏃‍♂️⚾️🎾 Take a closer look… can you spot any familiar faces? Maybe a classmate, a future coach, or even yourself? Maybe one of those yearbook quotes jogs your memory? Share your spring sports memories in the comments or tag someone you recognize! #BooneProud #TBT #SpringSports

👯‍♀️ HS SPIRIT WEEK - TWINNING 👯‍♀️ Spirit Week at the high school has been a blast, leading up to The Addams Family Musical opening tonight! 🎭💀 Today was Twin With A Partner Day, and these two teacher besties didn’t miss a beat—showing off their school spirit in style! 🖤✨ Who’s ready for opening night? Grab your tickets and support our amazing student performers! 👉🏻 https://dboone.seatyourself.biz #BooneProud #SpiritWeek #Twinning #AddamsFamilyMusical

🎭 The Addams Family Opens TOMORROW! 🎭 The wait is almost over! The spooky, kooky, and totally ooky Addams Family musical is hitting the stage at Daniel Boone Area High School starting tomorrow night! 🖤 Get ready for a night full of laughs and all things delightfully strange! Enjoy these sneak peek photos from last night's dress rehearsal! 📅 Opening Night: 🕷️ April 4 at 7:00 PM 🕷️ April 5 at 7:00 PM 🕷️ April 6 at 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Daniel Boone Area High School Auditorium 🎟️ Tickets: $13 (Don’t wait, they’re selling fast!) https://dboone.seatyourself.biz It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with family-friendly fun! Grab your tickets at https://dboone.seatyourself.biz/ before they’re gone! 👻 Come see our talented students bring this spooky classic to life. You won't want to miss it! 🎶💀 #DBHSAddamsFamily #OpeningNight #SupportTheArts #GetYourTickets #CreepyKookyFun #Don’tMissOut

🌟 Celebrating Ms. Rachel Christman – 2025 Annie Sullivan Award Nominee! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that Ms. Rachel Christman, Learning Support Teacher at the Intermediate Center, was nominated for the 2025 Annie Sullivan Award from the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)! 🏆 Last night, Rachel was honored alongside 20 other nominees representing the 18 Berks County school districts, two career and technology centers, and the BCIU. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to support and advocate for students with disabilities in their schools and communities. Pictured left to right are: Ted Isselmann (DBAIC Principal), Rachel Christman, Ms. Shelly Mieczkowski (Director of Special Education) and Michelle Mayard (Assistant Director of Special Education) Rachel’s dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her students embody the spirit of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller’s devoted teacher and mentor. Her work makes a lasting impact on the lives of students, helping them grow, achieve, and thrive. 👏 Join us in congratulating Rachel on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #BooneProud

🚨🏆 BIG NEWS! 🏆🚨 We are #BooneProud to announce that Daniel Boone Area Middle School has won the Outstanding Team Spirit Award at the 2025 What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? contest! 🎥💡 This incredible program, developed by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), empowers students to explore careers in manufacturing through peer-created videos. With 31 regional middle schools and manufacturers participating, our students stood out for their teamwork, enthusiasm, and creativity! The awards ceremony, held on April 1st at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, was an inspiring night with 1,000 attendees celebrating the future of manufacturing. 👏 Huge congratulations to our amazing team: ⭐ Amelia Fretz ⭐ Juniper Kurtz ⭐ Lydia Davis ⭐ Charlotte Daywalt ⭐ Caroline Edleman ⭐ Ella Hinkle A special shoutout to their incredible Teacher Advisor, Tara Desiderio, for guiding and supporting them along the way! 🎉👏 #WSCM #Manufacturing #DBAMS #TeamSpirit #BooneProud

🎭 Throwback Thursday - Theatre Style! 🎭 As we gear up for The Addams Family musical this weekend (starting tomorrow night at 7 PM @ DBAHS), we’re throwing it back to our high school's 2010’s production of Into The Woods! 🌲✨ Recognize any familiar faces from 15 years ago?? Each year, our district showcases a cast of incredibly talented students who bring these productions to life. Don't miss out on this year’s show—grab your tickets now and support our amazing performers! 🎶🎟️ 🔗 Get your tickets here: https://dboone.seatyourself.biz/ #BooneProud #DBHSMusical #TheAddamsFamily

📢 Final Reminder: Virtual Parent Program - PREP 📢 Parents, this is your last chance to join PREP, a FREE one-hour virtual session hosted by Caron Treatment Centers. If you’re looking for support in navigating youth substance use and having important conversations with your child about alcohol, vaping, and other drugs, this program is for you! 🌟 📅 Final Session: April 14th Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to equip yourself with the tools to help your child make healthy choices. 📲 Register now using the QR code or link on the flyer! #ParentSupport #YouthSubstanceUse #CaronCares #PREPProgram #HealthyChoices