Daniel Boone Area High School

🌸☀️ Spring Break is Almost Here! ☀️🌸

All schools and district offices will be closed from Monday, March 30 through Monday, April 6 for Spring Break.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday, 4/7.

Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! 💙 #BooneProud

What a day for our Academic Challenge team! 🧠🏆

Our students faced off against 2nd-ranked Kutztown in an intense match that ended in a tie, sending it into a sudden-death tiebreaker—where Daniel Boone came out on top!

They then advanced to the final round to compete against undefeated Wyomissing and Twin Valley. In another incredibly close match, Boone pulled ahead to secure the win—finishing just 2 points above Wyomissing!

With this outstanding performance, our team has earned a spot at the State Competition on May 1st. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, teamwork, and determination.

Good luck at States—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

#BooneProud

⭐️ Do you have a child, or know a family, interested in enrolling in the BCIU Pre-K Counts or Head Start Program? The BCIU is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!

📄 Check out the attached flyer for details on how to apply and secure your child’s spot.

#PreKCounts #HeadStart #BerksIU

🥫 Giving Market – Everyone Welcome!

Our Giving Market is back on Monday, March 23 from 4–6 PM at Daniel Boone Area High School (Door #10)! Free groceries, personal hygiene items, and clothing will be available for anyone in our community—no eligibility requirements. Come take what you need or share with a neighbor!

#BooneProud #GivingMarket #CommunitySupport

Stay safe while riding! 🚲🛴

With the increased use of e-bikes and scooters, it’s important for students and families to review basic safety guidelines before heading out. Please take a moment to look over the E-Bikes & Scooters Safety Guidelines poster to make sure everyone understands the rules for safe and responsible riding in our community.

Wearing a helmet, following traffic laws, and riding with awareness can help prevent accidents and keep everyone safe. Thank you for helping us promote safe habits both in school and around town.

#BooneProud

🌟 Sweet Award Winners – February & March! 🌟

We’re celebrating some incredible members of our Daniel Boone family! These outstanding individuals go above and beyond every day and we're so proud to honor them!

February Sweet Impact Winners: Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, and Bret Stamy, HS Business Teacher (not pictured)

March Sweet Impact Winner: Erin Shutt, IC Fourth Grade Teacher

Want to recognize a Boone teacher, nurse, administrator, staff member, custodian, maintenance worker, cafeteria team member, transportation staff, or coach? Nominate them for the Sweet Impact Award here: https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award

#BooneProud #SweetImpactAward

The Daniel Boone High School Color Guard earned 1st place this weekend, receiving the highest score of the evening in their division! 🏆

The team is thrilled to bring home another first-place finish and would like to thank the Daniel Boone community and school district for the continued support throughout the season. Your encouragement means so much to our students and performers!

The Color Guard is excited to keep the momentum going as they prepare for their next competition at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. Good luck, Blazers!

#BooneProud

Due to storm damage and ongoing power outages throughout the district, Daniel Boone Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 17.

We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore services. Please travel safely this morning.

⚠️ After School Activities Canceled⚠️

Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening, all after school activities in the Daniel Boone Area School District are canceled today, Monday, March 16.

Please travel safely and monitor district communications for any additional updates.

Congratulations to our students who were officially welcomed into their programs at Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) on Friday! 🎉 Representatives from BCTC visited to recognize and celebrate the students who have been accepted into their career and technical programs for next year.

These students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and valuable skills that will prepare them for future careers.

Automotive Collision Repair Technology
Stephen Augustine, Warren Taney

Culinary Arts
Jaylyn Avila, Chloe Reed, Cory Sowers

Diesel Technology
Dominik DeMatto, Declan Grubb

Cosmetology
Rosa Dragovich, Stella Folderauer, Autumn Lawrence, Kaleigh Sarnocinski

Carpentry
Elijah Gleisner, Oscar Howells, Lucas Mohler

Automotive Technology
Keagen Henderson, Zachary Schaeffer, Jackson Sizer

Heavy Equipment Technology
Riley Hiltner, Lucien Lawhorne, Kaleb Saudarg

Computer Systems Network & Security
Justin Hipszer

Protective Services Homeland Security
Joseph Hodges

Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Ethan Ludwig

Early Childhood Education
Poem Maddonna

Building Construction Occupations
Donovan McKenzie

Heavy Equipment Operations
Rodney Mest, Chase Riley

Recreational & Power Equipment Technology
Trevin Parker

Masonry
Parker Radswillas, Connor Sein

Dental Occupations
Joaden Shields

Electrical Occupations
Alexander Stanley

Advertising Art & Design Technology
Chelsea Stevenson

Health Occupations
Carter Tritz

We are proud of these students for taking the next step in exploring their career pathways and building skills for the future. #BooneProud

Interested in cheering at Daniel Boone High School? 📣
Now is your chance to join the DBHS Cheer Team!

All current 8th–11th grade Daniel Boone students are invited to register by completing the Google Form below. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a great team, build school spirit, and represent Boone!

✅ Open to current 8th–11th grade students
✅ Complete the Google Form to get started
✅ More information will be shared after sign-up

Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsyvaC1ozbCy7zo5JOQgkW8bITj1ZTm0rL8ZCm0wvjePiKfw/viewform

#BooneProud #DBHSCheer

Congratulations to Senior Grace McCarthy for earning her National EMS Certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians!

Grace achieved this outstanding accomplishment while balancing honors-level coursework and a part-time job—a true testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment to helping others.

Best of luck, Grace, as you continue your journey in the EMS field. We are #BooneProud of you! 🚑🎓

🥶💧 Freezin’ for a Reason at the High School! 💧🥶

Last week, teachers at Daniel Boone Area High School helped raise money for Freezin’ for a Reason – SOPA, and the results were both successful and entertaining!

Throughout the week, bottles were placed in the cafeteria for students and staff to donate spare change to the teacher of their choice. The teachers who collected the most donations were named the “winners”… and their prize was having balloons filled with cold water popped over their heads!

The top-earning teachers were notified at the end of the week and took it all in stride, proving to be great sports for a great cause. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support this fun fundraiser!

#BooneProud

📢 Reminder!

There is no school for students today, Monday, March 9th.

Our teachers are participating in a scheduled Professional Learning Day as they continue to grow, collaborate, and plan meaningful learning experiences for our students. 📚✏️

We’ll see everyone back at school tomorrow! 😊 #BooneProud

⏰ Don’t forget to turn your clocks FORWARD one hour today!

Daylight Saving Time began at 2:00 AM, which means brighter evenings and a little less sleep. 🌅✨

Set those alarms, adjust your clocks, and get ready to spring ahead!

📢 Reminder for Next Week!

There will be no school on Monday, March 9th - our teachers have a Professional Learning Day. 🧑🏻‍🏫

Enjoy the long weekend...we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday!

Our Alumni Spotlight series - created by communications intern Daniel Shank - continues with a story of hard work, purpose, and a commitment to serving others.

After graduating from Daniel Boone Area High School in 1979, Richie Bowden threw himself right into work.

Beginning in Mr. Bowden's early childhood, he would help out in his father’s auto mechanic garage. It was in these moments that Mr. Bowden’s father instilled in him the work ethic that he possesses today.

That way of life stuck with Mr. Bowden. At times, he worked two full-time jobs and another on the weekends, working up to 20 hours a day. Mr. Bowden described it as an “addiction” to making money; working was his fulfillment.

But then, one day, that changed. “God was calling me that I had to go into the community.” At first he was reluctant, but soon he realized: “How much is enough?”

Now, Mr. Bowden is profoundly involved in various community services. Using expertise crafted through decades of work, he helps fix and renovate houses with Mission Trip Birdsboro and Restoring Hope of Berks County. Mission Trip Birdsboro has grown to encompass seven different partnership organizations. Anyone can volunteer to help out, and there is even a prominent youth presence. 🔨

He also helps feed those in need with Hopewell Love Community Services and sings with Threefold Blessings, a traveling praise and worship team where he has used his gifts to honor God almost every Sunday.

Mr. Bowden said his heart was never in school, but it is evident that he possesses the exact skills that schools are designed to teach. Grades alone cannot change the world, but the impact Mr. Bowden has on the community certainly can.

Mr. Bowden also had a few words of advice for current high school students, “Stick with it.”

If you or someone you know would like to be featured in a future Alumni Spotlight, please contact us at alumni.relations@dboone.org
to share your story.

#AlumniSpotlight #BooneProud

🕰️ Throwback Thursday: Future Business Leaders of America 🕰️

In 1969, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter was established at Daniel Boone. FBLA was intended to give interested business students the opportunity to expand their abilities and gain experience in the business field.

Today, the organization includes nearly 200,000 high schoolers nationwide. At Daniel Boone, Miss Madison served as the club’s first advisor 57 years ago, and today the chapter is led by Mr. Moulin. While much has changed over the years, the club’s commitment to leadership, learning, and community service has remained unchanged.

Thanks to student intern, Daniel Shank, for creating this month's Throwback Thursday post!

#ThrowbackThursday #BooneProud

🎶 Congratulations to Our Junior County Chorus Participants! 🎶

On February 3, several of our 9th grade students successfully auditioned for Berks Junior County Chorus and will represent Daniel Boone Area High School at the upcoming concert on April 11 at Muhlenberg High School. The ensemble will perform under the direction of a college conductor.

We are proud to recognize the following students:
• Ronin Shisler
• Aiden Oswald
• Rhys Kline
• Kihanna Saint Paul

Congratulations to these talented musicians on this outstanding achievement! #BooneProud