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

🌟 Farewell and Best Wishes to Angela Owens! 🌟 As we say goodbye to our incredible Chief Academic Affairs Officer, Angela Owens, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for her leadership and dedication. Angela has been a driving force in shaping our academic programs and supporting both students and faculty. While we will miss her passion and insight, we wish her well in the next chapter!

🌟 Throwback Thursday! 🌟 In honor of our upcoming Homecoming Powder Puff Game on Saturday, October 5th, here’s a throwback to the 2015 yearbook! That year, the Pink team took home the victory with a score of 29-16 over the Purple team. 🎉 Who do you think will win this year’s competition? 🤔 Drop your pick in the comments below! Join us for the 1st Annual Homecoming Tailgate before the big game! Tailgate starts at 4:00PM, game start time is 7:15 PM. Let’s make some new memories together! 🏈💖 #TBT #Homecoming #PowderPuff #BooneProud

📢 Exciting Announcement! 📚 We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Shane Cross as our new Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Daniel Boone Area School District! 🎉 With over 18 years in public education, Mr. Cross has a wealth of experience as a teacher, technology integration specialist, and administrator. Most recently, he served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Southern Lehigh School District, where he focused on enhancing research-based, standards-aligned curriculum and instruction. Mr. Cross holds a Bachelor’s in Computers and Information Systems from King’s College, a Certificate in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University. He is currently completing the Superintendent Certificate Program at Gwynedd Mercy University, demonstrating his commitment to educational excellence. Join us in welcoming Mr. Cross to our community! We look forward to the innovative ideas and leadership he will bring to our district! 🌟 #MeetOurTeam #BooneProud

🎉🏈 Get Ready for the Powder Puff Homecoming Game! 🏈🎉 📅 Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 7:15 PM 📍 Location: Al Brazinsky Stadium - Daniel Boone Area High School ✨ How to Buy Tickets: Scan the QR code below to grab your tickets now and avoid the rush! 🎟️ Join us for the 1st Annual Boone Homecoming Tailgate prior to the big event—enjoy food trucks, games, and live music, plus a bonfire all starting at 4:00 PM. No ticket needed for the tailgate! 🎉 Tickets are required only for the 7:15 PM Powder Puff Game. Don’t miss out! 🏈✨. 📲✨ Spread the word and tag your friends! See you there! #PowderPuff #Homecoming2024 #GetYourTickets #BooneProud

🏀❄️ REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SPORTS IS NOW OPEN! ❄️🏒 If you're looking to play a winter sport, now’s your chance to sign up! 📝 Visit the Athletic Department at dboone.org for all registration details. Key Dates: Winter sports paperwork deadline: November 4, 2024 Mandatory practices begin: November 18, 2024 📝 Reminder: If you participated in a fall sport, don’t forget to complete the recertification form! ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ensure your physical is dated AFTER May 1, 2024. Get ready for a great season! Let’s go, team! 💪🎉 #WinterSports #DBAthletics #BooneProud

🎶✨ On Friday, September 27th, the DBAHS Marching Band welcomed middle school musicians from grades 5-8 for an unforgettable evening! 🌧️ Although Mother Nature had other ideas and brought the rain, the spirit of music prevailed! 🎺🎷 Instead of marching outside, our talented musicians gathered in the high school auditorium and put on a fantastic mini-concert for family and friends. It was amazing to see so many DB musicians sharing the stage together! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful event! Here’s to building a strong musical community! 🎉🎶 #DBAHSBand #RainOrShine #BooneProud

🌟 September Internship Adventures! 🌟 We're thrilled to showcase our amazing Boone students who are gaining real-world knowledge through their internships, both within our district and with incredible community partner organizations! 🤝✨ From working with our dedicated Boone teachers to gaining hands-on experience with local organizations, our students are embracing opportunities that will shape their futures. 🔗 Interested in learning more about our partnering organizations? Visit their websites or follow their Facebook pages to see how they support our students and community: Animal Rescue League of Berks County https://berksarl.org/ Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc https://www.prmg.net/loanofficer/jamie-tritz/ Kyle Myers Fitness https://kylemyersfit.com/ Law Offices of Catherine Nadirov, PC https://www.facebook.com/KlineNadirov/ 👏 #BooneProud #InternshipSuccess #FutureLeaders

🎉 Homecoming Tailgate Alert! 🎉 Join us for our very first Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 5th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Daniel Boone Area High School! Get ready for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and festivities: 🍔 Delicious food trucks 🎯 Cornhole and ladderball games 🎶 Live music by our student AC/DC cover band 🎉 Performances by our talented cheerleaders and band 🔥 A cozy bonfire Stick around for the ticketed event—the Powder Puff Football game kicks off at 7:15 PM for just $4 per person. Don’t miss out on the excitement and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there! 🏈✨ #Homecoming2024 #BooneProud

🎉 Blazer Friday Five 🎉 Catch up on the latest from our district and see what’s coming up next. Stay connected and enjoy your weekend, Blazers! 💙 #BooneProud #BlazerFridayFive https://dboone.edurooms.com/engage/daniel-boone-area-school-district/newsletters/blazer-friday-five-09-27-24

🏌️‍♂️🏆 Huge congrats to junior Chase Yenser for winning his 3rd county golf championship! With an impressive +2 over par after 27 holes at Blackwood Golf Course, Chase qualified for Districts alongside teammate Nick Fritz. Chase is the reigning 2023 PIAA District III 3A Boys Champion - join us in wishing them luck in the upcoming District competition! Our golf team also finished 3rd overall in the county championships! Way to go, team! 💪🎉 #GolfChampions #OnToDistricts #BooneProud

🌟 #ThrowbackThursday 🌟 Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to the 2008-2009 yearbook cover of Amity Primary Center! 📚✨This nostalgic cover features our incredible staff and the smiling faces of our K-2 students. The Amity Primary Center building is now home to the Berks Encore Center and River Rock Academy. The yearbook also featured a bonus DVD insert with photos set to music sung by our very own APC students! 🎶💖 Share your favorite APC memories or tag someone you know in the comments below! #TBT #AmityPrimaryCenter #BooneProud

🎉Join us for the 2024 Wall of Fame Induction at Daniel Boone High School! 🎉 📅 Date: Friday, October 11 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Daniel Boone High School Cafeteria We’re excited to honor the 1997 DBHS Varsity Baseball Team as our newest inductees! ⚾️ They will receive a plaque commemorating their induction, which will be displayed in the hallway near the high school gym alongside other distinguished Boone alumni who have been honored over the years. Enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Italian Delight Bar and Restaurant following the induction ceremony. If you haven’t RSVP'd yet, the deadline is tomorrow, Friday, 9/27! There’s no cost to attend, so come out and join us as we induct the next group of Boone alumni into the Wall of Fame! Use this link to reserve your spot 👉🏻 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflyVghZZLTxUmlL4fYWyKbrZwrNgab7oFNxZBhGUzJJxRmfw/viewform #DBHSWallOfFame #BooneProud

📚✨ Have some free time now that the kids are back in school? Join our team! ESS, our substitute service, is hiring Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals. 💰 Pay: $140 per day for substitute teachers and $10/hour for paraprofessionals. If you're interested in making a difference in students' lives and earning some extra cash, apply today at www.ess.com #JoinOurTeam #SubstituteSquad #ESS

🌟 Babysitting Certification Course 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that in partnership with Safe Sitter, Inc. and the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, our District Wellness Coordinator, Ashley Griffith, is offering a Babysitting Certification Course for students in Grade 6 - 12. 🗓 Date: Saturday, October 12 ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 2:30 PM (BYOL - bring your own lunch!) 📍 Location: Daniel Boone Middle School Library 💵 Cost: $10 cash (due at the door) 🚨 Availability: Only 8 spots available - must register using the Google Form link below Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable skills and earn your certification! Register now and secure your spot using this link 👉🏻 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqilSo9nAUdHpp81Rz4rQeqJN1lL1g5GEkwImsyMbj1iKqgg/viewform #DanielBooneWellness #SafeSitter #CommunityEducation

🌟 Unity Days Team 🌟 Meet our incredible High School Unity Day Student Ambassadors! We couldn’t have done it without their support during Unity Days at the Intermediate Center this week! Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication in inspiring kindness and connection among our younger students. You truly make a difference! 💖🙌 📢 Special shout out to Mr. Bo Shappell, Physical Education Teacher at the High School, and Mrs. Ashley Griffith, District Wellness Coordinator, for leading this event each year! You rock! #UnityDays #KindnessMatters #BooneProud

🌟 Unity Day 2024: 4th Grade Edition🌟 Yesterday, our 4th graders closed out this week's Unity Day activities at the Intermediate Center with a variety of activities designed to encourage understanding and respect among peers. Dedicated to building friendships and deepening connections, with kindness as our theme, students embraced these building blocks through fun activities and collaborative exercises with some of our high school student ambassadors. 💖 Unity Day is meant to inspire our students to embrace empathy, foster a culture of kindness and collaborate as a team! 👫✨ Let’s keep spreading kindness and support each other throughout the year! #UnityDay #KindnessMatters #BooneProud

🌟 Throwback Thursday! 🌟 Kids, kids, kids—ya gotta love 'em!!! ❤️ Check out this fun collage from the 2004 Birdsboro Elementary Center yearbook! Can you believe this was 20 years ago?? Do you recognize any familiar faces? 📸✨ #TBT

🌟Unity Day 2024: 3rd Grade Edition🌟 Yesterday was an incredible Unity Day in 3rd grade! Our students dove into a day full of activities focused on the theme of "kindness." 💖 Through fun exercises and team-building challenges with some of our high school students, they learned the importance of compassion, respect, and understanding for one another. 4th Grade is up next. Let’s keep this spirit alive and continue to spread kindness every day! 🤝 #UnityDay #KindnessMatters #BooneProud

🌟🍎 Exciting News for our Kindergarteners and 1st Graders! 🍎🌟 We’re thrilled to invite all our little learners to participate in the Nutrition for Life Program by our amazing friends at The Nutrition Group! 🎉 📅 When: September 18 & 19 🍽️ What: Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch as we welcome your child to the cafeteria and show them the ropes of how school lunch works. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to explore new flavors, learn about healthy eating, and get comfortable with the school lunch experience. Don’t miss out on this fun and tasty introduction to school meals! We can’t wait to see all those smiling faces in the cafeteria! 😄🍏🥪

🌟 Unity Day 2024: 2nd Grade Edition 🌟 Yesterday was all about building stronger friendships and fostering deeper connections among our amazing students. With the theme of "kindness", Unity Day brought high school students together with our 2nd grade friends. They participated in engaging activities and collaborative exercises designed to promote empathy, compassion, and respect. 🤝💖 Our DBAIC 3rd and 4th grade students are gearing up for their own Unity Day activities this week. 🎉 Stay tuned for more pics of all the fantastic moments and shared activities! #UnityDay #Kindness #BooneProud