🏃♂️🏃♀️ Off to States!
Congratulations to our Daniel Boone cross country runners! At the District 3 Championships on 10/25 at Big Spring High School:
Senior Dan Shank set a personal record with a time of 16:14.86, finishing 24th.
Junior Julia Leady ran an impressive 18:46.8, finishing 8th.
Both are headed to the State Championships today in Hershey—good luck, Dan and Julia! 💛💙 #BooneProud #BlazerXC #StateBound
Congratulations to our Daniel Boone cross country runners! At the District 3 Championships on 10/25 at Big Spring High School:
Senior Dan Shank set a personal record with a time of 16:14.86, finishing 24th.
Junior Julia Leady ran an impressive 18:46.8, finishing 8th.
Both are headed to the State Championships today in Hershey—good luck, Dan and Julia! 💛💙 #BooneProud #BlazerXC #StateBound
💼 Our High School Internship Program is giving students real-world experience and a glimpse into future careers! From classrooms to offices and beyond, these students are gaining valuable skills while discovering what each profession has to offer. 🌟
We’re so proud of their hard work and excitement for learning — and grateful to our amazing community partners who make these opportunities possible!
📍 Visit our October Internship Partners websites to learn more about what they do for our community:
Elverson Honey Brook EMS – https://ehbems.org/
RE/Max Achievers, Inc. – https://achieverspa.com/
Plumb Line Physical Therapy - https://www.plumblinephysicaltherapy.com/
Surgical Institute of Reading - https://sireading.com/
#BooneProud #CareerReady #DBInternshipProgram #FutureLeaders
We’re so proud of their hard work and excitement for learning — and grateful to our amazing community partners who make these opportunities possible!
📍 Visit our October Internship Partners websites to learn more about what they do for our community:
Elverson Honey Brook EMS – https://ehbems.org/
RE/Max Achievers, Inc. – https://achieverspa.com/
Plumb Line Physical Therapy - https://www.plumblinephysicaltherapy.com/
Surgical Institute of Reading - https://sireading.com/
#BooneProud #CareerReady #DBInternshipProgram #FutureLeaders
🔑 BreakoutEDU in action!
Students in Mrs. Dillinger’s 7th-grade class had fun putting their detective skills to the test this week, solving riddles about King Tut to “break out” and unlock his tomb. 🏺✨
#BooneProud #BreakoutEDU #HandsOnLearning #HistoryFun
Students in Mrs. Dillinger’s 7th-grade class had fun putting their detective skills to the test this week, solving riddles about King Tut to “break out” and unlock his tomb. 🏺✨
#BooneProud #BreakoutEDU #HandsOnLearning #HistoryFun
🎃 Our food service provider, The Nutrition Group, held a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for their staff which brought some serious creativity to our cafeterias! Each building’s cafeteria staff designed a themed pumpkin to be judged by TNG Food Services Manager, Alonza Price.
🥇 The winner: the Middle School Cafeteria with their adorable OLAF pumpkin! ❄️⛄️
Thank you to all of our food service staff for bringing extra fall fun (and smiles!) to Boone! 🍂
#BooneProud #PumpkinContest #TheNutritionGroup
🥇 The winner: the Middle School Cafeteria with their adorable OLAF pumpkin! ❄️⛄️
Thank you to all of our food service staff for bringing extra fall fun (and smiles!) to Boone! 🍂
#BooneProud #PumpkinContest #TheNutritionGroup
🌟 Future leaders in action! 🌟
Four of our high school students represented Daniel Boone at the SOPA Youth Summit at Kutztown University this past Wednesday. Andi, Ethan, Ashlyn, and Natalie joined students from other unified schools to develop leadership skills and focus on whole-school engagement, working with clubs and sports to create more inclusive opportunities throughout our school.
#DBUnifiedGeneration #BooneProud
Four of our high school students represented Daniel Boone at the SOPA Youth Summit at Kutztown University this past Wednesday. Andi, Ethan, Ashlyn, and Natalie joined students from other unified schools to develop leadership skills and focus on whole-school engagement, working with clubs and sports to create more inclusive opportunities throughout our school.
#DBUnifiedGeneration #BooneProud
🎃👻 Safe Trick-or-Treat Night was a spook-tacular success!
Thanks to the DBEA (Daniel Boone Education Association), our students and families had a fantastic night winding through the halls of the high school, collecting candy from school support groups, school board members, administrators, teachers, and student groups.
Even better, we collected personal care items and canned goods for our Caring Closets and Giving Markets which support our Boone families in need. What a wonderful night of community, fun, and giving back! ❤️
#BooneProud #SafeTrickOrTreat #CommunityStrong #GivingBack
Thanks to the DBEA (Daniel Boone Education Association), our students and families had a fantastic night winding through the halls of the high school, collecting candy from school support groups, school board members, administrators, teachers, and student groups.
Even better, we collected personal care items and canned goods for our Caring Closets and Giving Markets which support our Boone families in need. What a wonderful night of community, fun, and giving back! ❤️
#BooneProud #SafeTrickOrTreat #CommunityStrong #GivingBack
❤️ Tuesday, was National First Responders Day and our first graders helped Mrs. Jarrett honor her son, Jon, and his platoon from Penn State Life Lion EMS, thanking them for their service to the community!
Students created heartfelt cards and posters to show their appreciation for all they do to help families during emergencies. 🚑💙
#BooneProud #CommunityHelpers #ThankYouEMS
Students created heartfelt cards and posters to show their appreciation for all they do to help families during emergencies. 🚑💙
#BooneProud #CommunityHelpers #ThankYouEMS
🎶 Congratulations to our incredibly talented high school singers who successfully auditioned for the PMEA District 10 Chorus Festival! 🎤
Pictured from left to right are Carissa Schlegel, Tirzah Fekelman, Shannon Tilley, and Rhys Kline — selected from more than 680 students across 7 counties in Pennsylvania for this prestigious honor.
The festival, conducted by Joy Meade of Messiah University, will take place at Berks Catholic High School in January.
We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to hear you sing! 💙🎵
#BooneProud #PMEA #BooneMusic
Pictured from left to right are Carissa Schlegel, Tirzah Fekelman, Shannon Tilley, and Rhys Kline — selected from more than 680 students across 7 counties in Pennsylvania for this prestigious honor.
The festival, conducted by Joy Meade of Messiah University, will take place at Berks Catholic High School in January.
We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to hear you sing! 💙🎵
#BooneProud #PMEA #BooneMusic
🍎 Snack Cart Smiles at the Primary Center! 🍎
Any day is brighter when our students get to share the snack cart with our PC staff members! A big thank you to Henry and Kaeli for being such special helpers. 💛
Our snack cart is made possible through the Wellness Foundation Grant. Special thanks to Ashley Griffith, Wellness Coordinator, for restocking the cart and creating this wonderful program for our students! 🥪🍌 #BooneProud #WellnessMatters
Any day is brighter when our students get to share the snack cart with our PC staff members! A big thank you to Henry and Kaeli for being such special helpers. 💛
Our snack cart is made possible through the Wellness Foundation Grant. Special thanks to Ashley Griffith, Wellness Coordinator, for restocking the cart and creating this wonderful program for our students! 🥪🍌 #BooneProud #WellnessMatters
💡 Our 7th grade Technology and Engineering students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with a real-world challenge — designing an invention to solve a local pollution problem!
Using the engineering design process, students researched, planned, built prototypes, and refined their inventions before presenting them to their peers.
👏 Congratulations to our winners!
🏆 1st Place – Amelia Fretz for her invention “ReBrick,” which turns landfill materials into reusable bricks.
🏆 1st Place – Callie West for “HydroSweep,” a layered system that helps stop river pollution using a net and fish-like vacuum.
🌳 2nd Place – Abby Kochel for her creative robot “Andre,” designed to plant trees and help reforest our planet.
We’re so proud of our students’ innovation and dedication to creating a cleaner, greener future. 🌍
#BooneProud #STEM #Innovation #FutureEngineers
Using the engineering design process, students researched, planned, built prototypes, and refined their inventions before presenting them to their peers.
👏 Congratulations to our winners!
🏆 1st Place – Amelia Fretz for her invention “ReBrick,” which turns landfill materials into reusable bricks.
🏆 1st Place – Callie West for “HydroSweep,” a layered system that helps stop river pollution using a net and fish-like vacuum.
🌳 2nd Place – Abby Kochel for her creative robot “Andre,” designed to plant trees and help reforest our planet.
We’re so proud of our students’ innovation and dedication to creating a cleaner, greener future. 🌍
#BooneProud #STEM #Innovation #FutureEngineers
🍎☀️ Spreading a Little Sunshine at the High School!
Our Principal Sunshine Cart is a special collaboration between our high school principals and Life Skills students. Today, Mr. Sborz brought in apple cider, and our Life Skills classroom contributed healthy snacks. They rolled through the halls, stopping at each classroom to give teachers a little treat and a big “thank you” for all they do.
A small gesture, but a big way to show appreciation! 💙🤍 #BooneProud
Our Principal Sunshine Cart is a special collaboration between our high school principals and Life Skills students. Today, Mr. Sborz brought in apple cider, and our Life Skills classroom contributed healthy snacks. They rolled through the halls, stopping at each classroom to give teachers a little treat and a big “thank you” for all they do.
A small gesture, but a big way to show appreciation! 💙🤍 #BooneProud
🍂 October Spotlight: Building Community Connections! 🍂
This month, we’re focusing on the power of relationships and connection in our schools. Hear from Melanie Hefter, Principal of the Primary Center, as she shares her reflections for October.
"There is a picture in my office with a frame that states “Students may forget what you said, but they will never forget the way you made them feel”. I believe this statement is very true!
As educators, we recognize that students are more likely to engage in learning when we form a connection with them first. This starts with getting to know all about them. What are their interests, do they have siblings and/or pets, what is their favorite color, their favorite food, do they play sports, other activities, etc? These common connections are the start, but it goes much further. We learn how students handle excitement, disappointment and more. Together, we navigate our days…growing closer to form a united PC community. Each day we come to school, ready to support each other in every way, year after year!
In the picture frame, that I mentioned previously, is a picture that a former student drew for me, approximately 15 years ago, when he was in kindergarten. His name was Skylar. That student has since graduated and has grown into a fine young man. I am thankful to be part of his journey and the journey of the hundreds of students who have walked these halls. Here at the Primary Center, we support our students each day, guiding them, supporting them and, yes, helping them learn how to read and complete math, but also how to respect each other always."
This month, we’re focusing on the power of relationships and connection in our schools. Hear from Melanie Hefter, Principal of the Primary Center, as she shares her reflections for October.
"There is a picture in my office with a frame that states “Students may forget what you said, but they will never forget the way you made them feel”. I believe this statement is very true!
As educators, we recognize that students are more likely to engage in learning when we form a connection with them first. This starts with getting to know all about them. What are their interests, do they have siblings and/or pets, what is their favorite color, their favorite food, do they play sports, other activities, etc? These common connections are the start, but it goes much further. We learn how students handle excitement, disappointment and more. Together, we navigate our days…growing closer to form a united PC community. Each day we come to school, ready to support each other in every way, year after year!
In the picture frame, that I mentioned previously, is a picture that a former student drew for me, approximately 15 years ago, when he was in kindergarten. His name was Skylar. That student has since graduated and has grown into a fine young man. I am thankful to be part of his journey and the journey of the hundreds of students who have walked these halls. Here at the Primary Center, we support our students each day, guiding them, supporting them and, yes, helping them learn how to read and complete math, but also how to respect each other always."
🤼 🏀 🎳Winter sports are almost here!
Today is the LAST DAY to turn in your paperwork for winter athletics — don’t miss your chance to join the team!
Visit the Athletic Department tab at dboone.org
to complete your forms before the deadline.
📅 Key Dates:
HS & MS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025 (Today!)
Mandatory Practices Start: Nov. 14, 2025
Let’s make it an incredible season, Blazers! ❄️
#BooneProud #BlazerStrong #WinterAthletics
Today is the LAST DAY to turn in your paperwork for winter athletics — don’t miss your chance to join the team!
Visit the Athletic Department tab at dboone.org
to complete your forms before the deadline.
📅 Key Dates:
HS & MS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025 (Today!)
Mandatory Practices Start: Nov. 14, 2025
Let’s make it an incredible season, Blazers! ❄️
#BooneProud #BlazerStrong #WinterAthletics
🌙✨ Second star to the right… and straight on to the Daniel Boone stage! ✨🌙
Adventure awaits as Daniel Boone High School Theater presents
Peter Pan and Wendy — a magical reimagining of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale.
Join Wendy, Peter Pan, and all your favorite characters as they soar beyond the stars, outwit Captain Hook, and discover the power of courage, friendship, and imagination. 💫
🎭 Showtimes:
📅 November 7 & 8 • 7:00 PM
📅 November 9 • 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $10
🪄 https://dboone.seatyourself.biz or cash at the door
🍿 Concessions (cash only) will be sold to support the Daniel Boone Theater program!
✨ A play for dreamers of all ages. ✨
🎨poster art by Lily Keim
Adventure awaits as Daniel Boone High School Theater presents
Peter Pan and Wendy — a magical reimagining of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale.
Join Wendy, Peter Pan, and all your favorite characters as they soar beyond the stars, outwit Captain Hook, and discover the power of courage, friendship, and imagination. 💫
🎭 Showtimes:
📅 November 7 & 8 • 7:00 PM
📅 November 9 • 2:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $10
🪄 https://dboone.seatyourself.biz or cash at the door
🍿 Concessions (cash only) will be sold to support the Daniel Boone Theater program!
✨ A play for dreamers of all ages. ✨
🎨poster art by Lily Keim
🏅 Daniel Boone Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society 🏅
The Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) recently held its annual National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction Ceremony at Schuylkill Valley High School.
The mission of NTHS is to advocate for and empower students to pursue the skills needed for successful careers and to contribute to the global workforce. Its Core 4 Objectives, derived from the original seven attributes—Skill, Scholarship, Leadership, Honesty, Responsibility, Service, and Citizenship—guide the activities of local chapters and help members grow in areas essential for career success.
We are proud to celebrate 11 Daniel Boone students who were inducted this year:
Brenden McKernan – Cabinetry & Wood Technology
Mark Brown – Computer Systems Networking & Security (not pictured)
Maximillian Fetterolf – Computer Systems Networking & Security
Payton Cassner – Cosmetology
Madison Tritz – Cosmetology
Emily Granger – Culinary Arts (not pictured)
Tiara Ludwig – Culinary Arts
Mallory Palladino – Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy
Lillian Unruh – Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy
Tirzah Fekelman – Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Jameson Bennett – Drafting Design Technology
Congratulations to these outstanding students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence! 🎉
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Blazers Bring Home the Hardware! 🏆
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams, who each placed 3rd in the County! The teams proudly presented their trophies to the school in celebration of their hard work and success.
A huge thank you to Coach Armstrong and all of our dedicated student-athletes for their commitment, teamwork, and Blazer pride! 💙🤍 #BooneProud
Congratulations to our Middle School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams, who each placed 3rd in the County! The teams proudly presented their trophies to the school in celebration of their hard work and success.
A huge thank you to Coach Armstrong and all of our dedicated student-athletes for their commitment, teamwork, and Blazer pride! 💙🤍 #BooneProud
📢 LOCATION UPDATE: Tonight’s Athletic Strategic Planning Work Session 📢
Tonight's work session will now take place in the High School Cafeteria. The easiest entry is through the main entrance – Door #1.
Signs will guide you to the cafeteria from both Door #1 and Door #5.
If you plan to attend, but haven't registered yet, please register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=inLBi2ARsUegl7SLKcDb5QegIDnuEYNMl4qPQkjoYGBUQldXRU1aRDhBRjM0OTJVQzA1UDAzQzlWNC4u
See you there! 🏀⚽ #BooneProud
Tonight's work session will now take place in the High School Cafeteria. The easiest entry is through the main entrance – Door #1.
Signs will guide you to the cafeteria from both Door #1 and Door #5.
If you plan to attend, but haven't registered yet, please register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=inLBi2ARsUegl7SLKcDb5QegIDnuEYNMl4qPQkjoYGBUQldXRU1aRDhBRjM0OTJVQzA1UDAzQzlWNC4u
See you there! 🏀⚽ #BooneProud
✨ Reading Is Magical at the Primary Center! ✨
On October 22nd, our first graders enjoyed a magical visit from The Reading Wizard as part of the Reading Is Fundamental program, generously funded by UGI.
The library was filled with excitement as the wizard shared magic wands, bookmarks, and coloring books—and best of all, each student got to choose a brand-new book to keep! 📚💫
The children gasped when the wizard appeared and clapped with joy when they learned they could take their book home.
A huge thank you to UGI for helping our students discover that reading truly is magical! ✨
On October 22nd, our first graders enjoyed a magical visit from The Reading Wizard as part of the Reading Is Fundamental program, generously funded by UGI.
The library was filled with excitement as the wizard shared magic wands, bookmarks, and coloring books—and best of all, each student got to choose a brand-new book to keep! 📚💫
The children gasped when the wizard appeared and clapped with joy when they learned they could take their book home.
A huge thank you to UGI for helping our students discover that reading truly is magical! ✨
REMINDER: The Giving Market is Open Tonight!
Join us this evening (Monday, October 27) from 4:00–6:00 PM at Daniel Boone Area High School (enter through Door #10) for our Giving Market! 💙
We’ll have a variety of non-perishable food items, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies available — all free to families in need.
Come by, browse, and take what you need as we come together to support one another and show what it means to be #BooneProud. 💫
Join us this evening (Monday, October 27) from 4:00–6:00 PM at Daniel Boone Area High School (enter through Door #10) for our Giving Market! 💙
We’ll have a variety of non-perishable food items, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies available — all free to families in need.
Come by, browse, and take what you need as we come together to support one another and show what it means to be #BooneProud. 💫
⏰ Don’t miss your shot to join a winter sport!
Registration for Daniel Boone winter athletics is open — but paperwork is due soon!
📍 Head to the Athletic Department tab at dboone.org
for all registration info and forms.
📆 Important Dates:
HS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025
MS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025
Mandatory Practices Begin: Nov. 14, 2025
Let’s go Blazers! 💙🤍
#BooneProud #DBAthletics
Registration for Daniel Boone winter athletics is open — but paperwork is due soon!
📍 Head to the Athletic Department tab at dboone.org
for all registration info and forms.
📆 Important Dates:
HS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025
MS Paperwork Due: Oct. 29, 2025
Mandatory Practices Begin: Nov. 14, 2025
Let’s go Blazers! 💙🤍
#BooneProud #DBAthletics
