Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center

📣 Reminder: Our May Giving Market is TONIGHT! Families are invited to stop by Daniel Boone High School (enter through Door #10) anytime between 4:00 – 6:00 PM to "shop" the market for free groceries and essentials. All are welcome — we hope to see you there! 💙 #BooneProud #CommunitySupport

Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸 Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. In observance of Memorial Day, all schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, May 26th. Classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th.

🥁 Blazer Legacy Spotlight: Celebrating Pete Denunzio 🎉 After 27 years of dedicated teaching in the Daniel Boone Area School District, Pete Denunzio is hanging up his whiteboard marker — and maybe picking up a pair of drumsticks! 🥁 Pete spent his entire career teaching 4th and 5th grade, leaving a lasting mark on hundreds of students with his humor, compassion, and commitment to helping kids grow — not just academically, but as kind, respectful people. One of his favorite memories? The first day of school, every single year — watching students walk into the classroom with wide eyes, nervous energy, and endless potential. “That excitement reminded me of my own childhood and kept me grounded in the ‘why’ behind what I do,” Pete says. Pete credits the amazing students, families, and colleagues at DB for shaping who he is today. His goal every day was simple: help students become better people than they were when they walked through the door — and judging by the laughs, high fives, and endless elbow bumps, he delivered. As he steps away from the classroom, Pete has one request for Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, or Aerosmith: “Call me — I’m ready for the world tour!” (Your move, rock legends! 🎸) Thank you, Pete, for 27 unforgettable years of heart, humor, and impact. Your legacy lives on in every student you’ve inspired. #BlazerLegacy #BooneProud #ThankYouPete

🛍️☀️ Summer Giving Market – Supporting Our Boone Community! ☀️🛍️ Boone families and community members are invited to stop by the Summer Giving Market to pick up essential items to help get through the summer months. 📅 Check out the flyer below for all the dates and details - mark your calendars! This is a great opportunity to support one another and make sure every family heads into summer with what they need. #BooneProud #CommunitySupport #SummerGiving

🎉 Blazer Legacy Spotlight: Celebrating Tracey Kolenda 🎉 Today’s Blazer Legacy Spotlight honors Tracey Kolenda, who dedicated more than 22 years to the Daniel Boone Area School District as an Instructional Aide in Special Education. Over the years, Tracey worked closely with Learning Support students—offering consistent encouragement, guidance, and support. One of her most cherished memories? The joyful tears that came when a struggling reader finally got it—a moment she says never lost its magic. 💙 Through her work, Tracey learned to embrace change, cherish what can be controlled, and always keep faith in the journey. Her motto: If you believe you have the best job in the building—it becomes true. And that’s exactly how she showed up each and every day. Her “highlight reel” would be filled with unforgettable moments alongside Life Skills students, whose strength, spirit, and smiles left a lasting impact. As she enters this next chapter, Tracey is excited to spend more time with her growing family—including two granddaughters and one more on the way this October. 💕 Life is good! Thank you, Tracey, for the compassion and commitment you brought to our schools. You made a difference, and your legacy lives on in every student you helped shine. #BlazerLegacy #BooneProud #ThankYouTracey

Enjoy the Long Weekend! 🇺🇸 As we wrap up the week, we wish all of our Blazer families a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 26th. We hope you enjoy the extra time with family and friends as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

#TBT to the Class of 2015 🎓 Ten years ago, these seniors proudly shaped a "15" on the court—capturing a moment that symbolized both unity and the start of their journey beyond Boone. The world has changed in the last decade, and so have they, but the bond shared in those high school halls will always remain. As we count down to the Class of 2025’s big day, we celebrate the legacy left behind by those who came before. Here's to the Class of 2015 and the paths they’ve paved since graduation. 💙 #BooneProud #Classof2015 #10YearsLater #CountdownTo2025

📣 Schedule Update: Blazer Olympics 🏅 Due to the forecasted weather, our Blazer Olympics event originally planned for Thursday, May 22nd has been postponed. 🌟 New Date: Friday, May 30th 🕘 Time: 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM 📍 Location: Daniel Boone High School Stadium We’re looking forward to a fun and sunny day of Blazer spirit—see you then! 💙 #BooneProud #BlazerOlympics

🏀 #ThrowbackThursday to a Blazer legend in the making! 🔙💙 We came across these photos of professional basketball player Wayne Ellington in our 2003 yearbook, taken during his freshman year at Daniel Boone! Wayne went on to play at UNC, win an NCAA championship, and enjoy a successful NBA career with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks — and he’s now giving back to the game as a player development coach with the Miami Heat. 🔥 You may also notice some familiar hometown faces in these throwback shots — including our very own high school math teacher, Mr. Adam Ebling! #BooneProud #TBT #WayneEllington #MiamiHeat

📦 Summer Support Drive Reminder! ☀️ We're collecting essential items to support our Daniel Boone families during the summer months, and we need your help! 💙 🧼🪥 Donations of toiletries, non-perishable food, and other household essentials are greatly appreciated. See the flyer below for a list of items that are needed . 📍Collection boxes are located in the lobby of each school—feel free to drop off items during school hours. 🗓️ We’re collecting through the end of this week! Let’s come together to support one another and make a difference this summer. #BooneProud

#ThrowbackThursday 🌀 Check out this gem from 1980 — a Senior Favorites page from one of our past yearbooks! Flipped hair, big collars, and classic categories like “Hangout,” “TV Show,” and “Place to Eat” filled the pages. We can't help but wonder… what would today’s Senior Favorites page look like? 📱 TikTok Trend, 🎧 Spotify Playlist, 💬 Meme, 🛒 Amazon Find, 🍜 Go-to Snack? Times change, but celebrating our seniors never goes out of style! #BooneProud #TBT #SeniorFavorites #ThenAndNow

🌸🎶 Hello, May! That Means It's Concert Season! 🎶🌸 May is here, and so is our Spring Concert Series! 🎤🎻🥁 Our talented students have been working hard, and now it’s time to shine on stage. Check out the attached flyer for all the concert dates across our district buildings! Come out and support our amazing musicians as they take the stage! 🎼✨ #BooneProud #SpringConcertSeries #MusicInOurSchools #SupportTheArts

🌸 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

🎭 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