Wishing our Daniel Boone Area School District families a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and time with those you love. Thank you for being such a supportive and caring community—we are truly #BooneProud.

As we head into winter break, we want to take a moment to wish all of our Blazer families a season filled with joy, rest, and moments that warm the heart.
This year’s district holiday card — distributed to all DBASD staff — was designed by Ninaluz Munteanu, Class of 2029. Her playful snowman, festive trees, and hand-drawn swirls beautifully capture the creativity, spirit, and heart of the season.
As we wrap up 2025, we are grateful for the dedication, care, and community spirit that make Daniel Boone such a special place. Your support makes a lasting impact on our students, our schools, and one another.
From all of us at the Daniel Boone Area School District — Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.

On Tuesday, December 16th, the Select Chorus and Jazz Band from DBAMS took their talents on the road, visiting both the Intermediate Center and the Primary Center as part of a special Performance Tour.
In between performances, students enjoyed lunch at McDonald’s—and even surprised the staff with a song as a heartfelt thank you! 🎤💙
Our DBAMS music students loved sharing their talents and spreading holiday cheer with our younger students and community partners. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season!
#BooneProud


Don't Forget!
📅 Tuesday, December 23: Early Dismissal
High School & Middle School: 10:39 AM
Intermediate & Primary Centers: 11:25 AM (Parent pick ups dismiss at 11:15 AM)
📅 Wednesday, December 24 – Thursday, January 2: District Closed for the holiday break.
Have a great winter break! See you on January 5th

Hosted by our amazing Blazer Buddies, families enjoyed yummy pancakes and sausage, decorated cookies with the German Club, wrote letters to Santa with SADD/DBTI, created crafts with the Interact and Ecology Clubs, made slime with our Unified Ambassadors, and even snapped photos with Santa thanks to our Blazer Media team! 📸🎅
What a fantastic morning of smiles, teamwork, and holiday cheer. Best of all, all proceeds were donated to our Giving Market, which provides free food, clothing, and personal care items for our Boone families and community.
‼️ Our next Giving Market is TONIGHT, 12/22, at the high school from 4 PM - 6 PM. Enter through Door #10. We hope to see you there!
#BooneProud
Today, members of the DBAHS Student Government made the rounds to each building across the district to collect donations for our Giving Market — and the response from our Blazer community was incredible!
The Giving Market is a district-wide initiative that offers free non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and other essential items to Boone families and community members — no registration, no cost, just support for those who need it.
Thanks to your donations, the shelves are stocked and ready to make a difference. We’re proud of our students for leading this effort and grateful to our entire community for stepping up!
📅 The schedule for the 2026 Giving Market will be announced soon.
💬 Interested in supporting the market? Reach out to Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, or Lisa Kieke, Community Relations Specialist.
Together, we are building a culture of kindness, compassion, and community — one Blazer Moment at a time.
#BooneProud


✨ Rachel Christman, Special Education Teacher at the Intermediate Center
✨ Patricia Ast, 5th Grade Teacher at the Middle School
Rachel and Patricia were honored for the positive, lasting impact they make on our school community each and every day through their actions, attitudes, and heart. We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and passion they bring to our students and colleagues. Joining Rachel in the photo is IC Principal Ted Isselmann and Superintendent Tom Voelker and joining Patricia in the photo is MS Principal Jim Towers and Superintendent Tom Voelker
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our schools? We’d love to recognize them! Nominate a staff member who makes a Sweet Impact here:
👉 https://www.dboone.org/page/sweet-impact-award
#BooneProud
This Thursday, December 18th, The Nutrition Group will be serving up a festive Holiday Dinner for our students and staff!
Please note: menu varies slightly between elementary and secondary buildings.
Enjoy the holiday flavors and cheer as we celebrate the season together! ✨
#BooneProud


Join us tonight, Tuesday, 12/16, at Daniel Boone Area High School for our Giving Market.
🕓 Enter through Door #10 as usual — we’ll be set up in the hallway to the right since the Keystone-Miller Blood Drive is also taking place in the annex gym.
Free food, clothing, and personal care items available to support our Boone community. We hope to see you there! 💙
#BooneProud

Join us Saturday, December 20th for the Buddy Breakfast at the Daniel Boone Area High School!
Free to attend – donations accepted (all donations support our Giving Market - which feeds our Boone community)
Pre-registration required: https://bit.ly/dbbuddybreakfast
We hope to see you there for breakfast, crafts, and holiday fun! 🎄✨

📢 Upcoming Holiday Reminder, Boone Families! 🌲
📅 Tuesday, December 23: Early Dismissal
High School & Middle School: 10:39 AM
Intermediate & Primary Centers: 11:25 AM (Parent pick ups dismiss at 11:15 AM)
📅 Wednesday, December 24 – Thursday, January 2: District Closed for the holiday break.
Thanks for staying informed!

Our District-Wide Food Drive, hosted by the High School Student Government, is ending tomorrow — Tuesday, 12/16!
📦 Please drop off all items at your building’s MAIN ENTRANCES.
🏆 Fill all 4 boxes and your school wins a prize:
High School: Duct tape Mr. Voelker to the wall 😄
Middle School: 🎬 Movie Day
Intermediate Center: 🎬 Movie Day
Primary Center: 🎬 Movie Day
❤️ All donated items will stay right here in Boone and will be distributed to our families through our monthly Giving Markets.
Thank you for supporting our Boone community and helping those in need. Let’s finish strong! 💙
#BooneProud

Elementary topics (K–4):
✨ What prevention looks like for young children
✨ Building resilience
✨ Warning signs & early interventions
✨ Strength-based strategies from The Character Effect program
Secondary topics (5–12):
🔍 What to look for regarding teen substance use
🛑 Ways to prevent use
📝 When to seek outside help
📲 Resources to connect teens with support
Upcoming Dates:
📘 Elementary Sessions
• 12/16/25 — 12–1 PM
• 2/26/26 — 6:30–7:30 PM
• 5/7/26 — 4:30–5:30 PM
📙 Secondary Sessions
• 1/19/26 — 4:30–5:30 PM
• 3/17/26 — 12–1 PM
• 4/20/26 — 6:30–7:30 PM
Use the QR code or this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfsDswrGwKjfnn_pUVT6hlwUi34tn2vkkfAIS3L02ver1HkA/viewform

Come "shop" our selection of free food, clothing, and personal hygiene items, all available at no cost to our Boone community. Everyone is welcome — grab what you need and share the joy this holiday season! 💙🤍
P.S. We also have three frozen turkeys in need of a home, if anyone is interested!
#BooneProud #GivingMarket

Students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for a fun evening at the Middle School Winter Dance!
🗓 Friday, December 12
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Middle School
🎟 Admission: $5
✅ Tickets must be purchased in advance during lunches on:
• December 10
• December 11
• December 12
Don’t miss out—grab your ticket and get ready for a night of music, friends, and winter fun! 🎶✨

🎶 DBASD Winter Concert Series 🎶
The sounds of the season are filling the air! ❄️✨
Our Winter Concert Series is underway, showcasing the incredible talents of our student musicians from grades 4–12. From festive favorites to inspiring performances, these concerts highlight the hard work and dedication of our music programs. 🎺🎻🎤
Join us in celebrating our students and staff who make this magical time of year so special! Be sure to attend one (or all) of the three concerts slated for December!💙 #BooneProud #WinterConcertSeries

Students selected four clubs that interested them and rotated through each one, exploring new activities, collaborating with classmates, and making meaningful connections.
We’re proud of the positivity and teamwork they showed throughout the day! 💙









Today we celebrate our incredible students, dedicated teachers, instructional aides, therapists, and support staff who make our Special Education programs thrive. Their hard work, patience, creativity, and unwavering belief in every child’s potential make a world of difference each day.
We are grateful for the families who partner with us, the educators who go above and beyond, and—most importantly—our students, who inspire us with their resilience, joy, and determination. 💙
#BooneProud #NationalSpecialEducationDay

All Daniel Boone schools and offices are closed today, Monday, December 1st.
Classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd, on our regular schedule. Make the most of this last day of break — relax, recharge, and enjoy!
#BooneProud #HelloDecember

Have a wonderful and restful holiday! 🦃 #BooneProud

