Yesterday was an incredible day at Boone Middle School as our 8th grade students embarked on a journey of exploration during the 8th Grade Explore Your Future Day! 🚀📚
Choosing from a variety of industries like aviation, sports communication, trades, education, and more, students spent half the day hands-on in the workforce and the other half in enlightening sessions with business professionals at school. 🛫🔧
The sessions covered vital skills—time management, professionalism, handling criticism, completing applications, navigating social media, attention to detail, customer service, and more. A big THANK YOU to the 23 businesses that contributed through engaging presentations and insightful tours!
To conclude the day, each student wrote a reflection in their Portrait of a Graduate portfolio and learned how to write thank-you notes. 📝🎓
We appreciate all the businesses, professionals, and educators who made this day a success! Our students are now more equipped and inspired for the exciting journey that lies ahead!
November is National Scholarship Month! 🎓If you plan on attending college in the fall, now is a great time to get started on your scholarship applications.
Need help? Speak with a school counselor!
Did you know? By ninth grade, students who are chronically absent are much less likely than their peers to graduate high school.
We’re calling on our students, families, and community to make attendance a top priority this school year! If you need support, please contact your child’s school office. We’re here to help!
We’re excited to announce that four talented 7th-grade musicians from Boone Middle School were selected to attend the South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (SCIBA) Honor Band Festival! 🎉
Congratulations to Jordyn Smith (clarinet), Rylee Eatock (trumpet), Hayden Nerem (trumpet), and Aly Russell (clarinet). This special event took place on November 7, where students participated in rehearsals alongside other outstanding musicians from Central Iowa.
These dedicated students put in extra effort to prepare an entire concert's worth of music outside of their regular band commitments. Their exceptional work ethic and commitment to improvement caught the attention of their director, Rose Kundel, who nominated them for this honor.
The day culminated in a concert for families, showcasing the hard work and musical learning of these four individuals. They not only represented themselves well but also made Boone Middle School proud.
Let's give a big round of applause to these outstanding musicians! 👏
Today is National STEM/STEAM Day! 🔭
We’re committed to inspiring students through exciting science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences. Every day, we’re helping them explore, create, and dream BIG! 🌠
REMINDER: Parent/Teacher Conferences for elementary, middle, and high school families are happening today from 4:30 to 8:00pm. ⏰
Conferences will also take place Thursday, November 9, from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 4:30 to 8:00pm. All students will have a 2-hour early release on Thursday.
There will be no school on Friday, November 10!
We’re celebrating National School Psychology Week! These critical professionals address academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges, aiding students in their progress every step of the way.
Please take a moment to thank our school psychologists!
⏰ Daylight Saving Time will end at 2:00am on Sunday, November 5. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour!
🗓️ Save the dates! Parent/Teacher Conferences take place next week for elementary, middle, and high school families.
On November 7, we will hold conferences from 4:30 to 8:00pm. On November 9, all schools will have a 2-hour early release, with conferences taking place 2:00-4:00pm and 4:30-8:00pm.
There will be NO SCHOOL on November 10.
ATTENTION: We’re hiring Food Service Workers at the Boone Community School District! 🍏🍔
Are you passionate about providing nutritious meals to students and making a positive impact in their lives? We want you on our team! Job details:
Position: Food Service Worker (9-month position)
🗓️ Schedule: Monday-Friday
💲 Pay Range: $13.16 - $15.10 per hour (based on experience)
🕒 Part-time
🌞 Benefits: Summers off, Paid Leave, IPERS
Please click the following link to access our online application: https://bit.ly/BCSDFoodService. We look forward to hearing from you!
In November, we pay tribute to Native American Heritage Month. The enduring legacy of indigenous peoples, reflected in their vibrant cultures and historic achievements, reminds us that they have played a valuable part in shaping our nation.
Thank you for helping us recognize this important month.
Families, we’re asking all of us to pay close attention to the time students are absent this school year. Even missing just a couple days per month can add up to 10% of the entire year. That’s a lot of time missing out on key learning opportunities.
Let’s combat chronic absenteeism together. If you need assistance, contact your child’s school office at any time. #AttendanceMatters
The Boone High School theater department is showcasing its fall musical this week: “High School Musical!” Performances take place November 2-4 at 7:00pm in the Boone High School Auditorium.
Reserve your seats in advance by visiting your Ticket Spicket account on the app or website: https://ticketspicket.com/. Tickets are $10 each.
Come support our young actors and musicians! 🎭🎶
⏰REMINDER: All Boone CSD students have a 2-hour early release on Wednesday, November 1.
📚✨ All BCSD Elementary families are invited to the Ledges Elementary Book Fair! Join us November 7 and November 9 during Parent/Teacher Conferences in the Ledges Elementary School Library. We look forward to seeing you there!
As the month of October ends, let's remember that emotions are intertwined with our mental health and connections with loved ones. BCSD is proud to recognize Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month and enable students to navigate emotions, leading to healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience. 💖
📚 We would like to thank the incredible members of the @Boone, Iowa Rotary Club for their generous book donations this month! Their support of our BCSD students is truly remarkable.
This month, they have:
📘 Provided a book a month to all Boone County 2nd graders
🌍 Donated a dictionary or world atlas to all Boone County 3rd graders
🎃 Donated books for all ages at Trunk or Treat
Together, the Boone Rotary Club has distributed a total of 1800 books in a single month! Let's give a big THANK YOU to the Boone Rotary Club for their extraordinary efforts! 👏
Happy National First Responders Day to the firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, police officers, and other amazing professionals in our community! 🧑🚒👮 We cannot thank them enough for their courageous actions and sacrifices in the line of duty.
Best of luck to Kaylee Chesnut and Emma Thomas tomorrow as they compete in the 2023 State Cross Country Meet! Their hard work and determination throughout the season has given them the opportunity to compete against other top runners in the state.
📅 Saturday, October 28
🕑 2:00 pm (3A Girls)
📍 Lakeside Municipal Golf Course • Fort Dodge
🎟 Tickets must be purchased online: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlscrosscountry/2023-24/tickets
❓ More details about State XC: https://www.ighsau.org/news/state-cross-country-meet-central/
Twelve Boone High School students qualified for the Iowa All-State Music Auditions on October 21 at Atlantic High School! 🎶
Following auditions, Annika Byrd and Grace Van Roekel were selected to participate in the Iowa All-State Orchestra scheduled for November 16-18 at Iowa State University. This is Grace's third time participating in the All-State Orchestra.
Congratulations to all our students for putting in the time and effort to prepare for this day!
Audition Qualifiers: Carden Neerem, Aiden Rose, Collin Holman, Juliana Lutz, Kyler Griffis, Marshall Taylor, Kaili Salter, Kyrie Miskell, Zofia Salter, Annika Byrd, Grace Van Roekel, and Quinn Patterson
