During College Savings Month, we encourage families to think about the future and the many benefits of starting a college savings plan early. A little saved today can grow into the support your child needs to embark on higher education. 🎓✨
A good place to start is by exploring a 529 College Savings Plan: https://www.collegesavingsiowa.com/
A good place to start is by exploring a 529 College Savings Plan: https://www.collegesavingsiowa.com/
The Toreador Food Pantry proudly partners with the Food Bank of Iowa to provide healthy, nutritious food. The pantry is open to all Boone CSD staff, students, and families who may be experiencing food insecurity.
📍 Crossroads Learning Hub/Futures Alternative High School (215 W. 8th Street, Boone)
🗓 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
🕓 4:00 to 6:00pm (while school is in session)
Learn more: www.boonecsd.org/o/fahs/page/toreador-food-pantry
📍 Crossroads Learning Hub/Futures Alternative High School (215 W. 8th Street, Boone)
🗓 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
🕓 4:00 to 6:00pm (while school is in session)
Learn more: www.boonecsd.org/o/fahs/page/toreador-food-pantry
We’d like to welcome Lindsay Farver to Boone CSD as our new home school teacher! 🍎
Lindsay previously taught 2nd grade at Beaver Creek Elementary in Johnston and later subbed full-time at United Community School. After 16 years as a homemaker and raising her five children with her husband, Cory, she is excited to step back into education.
"I am here to support YOU and your family as best I can! We all need encouragement, and it’s a team effort to thrive and reach excellence in education," Lindsay says.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, watching true crime shows, and running her small business, Bus 21, which is inspired by her daughter.
We are thrilled to have Lindsay on our team! 🌟
Lindsay previously taught 2nd grade at Beaver Creek Elementary in Johnston and later subbed full-time at United Community School. After 16 years as a homemaker and raising her five children with her husband, Cory, she is excited to step back into education.
"I am here to support YOU and your family as best I can! We all need encouragement, and it’s a team effort to thrive and reach excellence in education," Lindsay says.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, watching true crime shows, and running her small business, Bus 21, which is inspired by her daughter.
We are thrilled to have Lindsay on our team! 🌟
Let’s give a warm welcome to Kayla Torres! She joins Boone CSD as our new high school iJAG teacher. 🎉
“I’m excited to be part of a district that values both learning and relationships, which is exactly where I want to invest my energy,” said Kayla. Her past teaching experience includes both 8th grade English language arts and kindergarten.
Outside of the classroom, Kayla enjoys traveling, pickleball, biking, hiking, softball, reading, porch sitting, and cheering on Texas A&M sports. If it ends in “-ball” or “-ing,” she is usually in!
Kayla is left-handed but fairly ambidextrous, personally knows Koe Wetzel, and is the proud mom of five kids—who she lovingly calls “The Circus.”
We are so excited to have Kayla join the Toreador team! 🌟
“I’m excited to be part of a district that values both learning and relationships, which is exactly where I want to invest my energy,” said Kayla. Her past teaching experience includes both 8th grade English language arts and kindergarten.
Outside of the classroom, Kayla enjoys traveling, pickleball, biking, hiking, softball, reading, porch sitting, and cheering on Texas A&M sports. If it ends in “-ball” or “-ing,” she is usually in!
Kayla is left-handed but fairly ambidextrous, personally knows Koe Wetzel, and is the proud mom of five kids—who she lovingly calls “The Circus.”
We are so excited to have Kayla join the Toreador team! 🌟
We’re wishing all our families a safe and relaxing Labor Day! 🛠️
Join us in welcoming Chelsey Schultz to Boone CSD! She’s teaching social studies at our high school. 📚
Chelsey comes to us from Gladbrook-Reinbeck, where she taught 7th through 12th grade social studies. “I am excited to be a part of a great community and a district that is doing things to challenge and help students and staff grow,” shared Chelsey.
Outside the classroom, Chelsey enjoys cheering on Iowa State, reading, and going for walks. A fun fact about her—her husband is a boy/girl twin, and they now have boy/girl twins of their own! Their doctor says the twins are thanks to Chelsey, not her husband.
Welcome to the Toreador community, Chelsey! ✨
Chelsey comes to us from Gladbrook-Reinbeck, where she taught 7th through 12th grade social studies. “I am excited to be a part of a great community and a district that is doing things to challenge and help students and staff grow,” shared Chelsey.
Outside the classroom, Chelsey enjoys cheering on Iowa State, reading, and going for walks. A fun fact about her—her husband is a boy/girl twin, and they now have boy/girl twins of their own! Their doctor says the twins are thanks to Chelsey, not her husband.
Welcome to the Toreador community, Chelsey! ✨
We’re excited to welcome Derek Merk to Boone CSD! He’s joining us as a high school social studies teacher. 🌍
Derek brings experience from Greene County Middle School, where he taught 8th grade social studies, and from Central Lee High School, where he taught 9th-12th grade social studies.
“I am excited to be teaching in a school district that has such a strong sense of community and commitment to ensuring student success,” said Derek.
In his free time, Derek enjoys traveling and reading thrillers and crime fiction. A fun fact about him—he flintknaps, which means he creates tools, weapons, or art by shaping stone.
Welcome, Derek! 🎉
Derek brings experience from Greene County Middle School, where he taught 8th grade social studies, and from Central Lee High School, where he taught 9th-12th grade social studies.
“I am excited to be teaching in a school district that has such a strong sense of community and commitment to ensuring student success,” said Derek.
In his free time, Derek enjoys traveling and reading thrillers and crime fiction. A fun fact about him—he flintknaps, which means he creates tools, weapons, or art by shaping stone.
Welcome, Derek! 🎉
Join us in welcoming Lexi Huskey to Boone CSD! She is joining our high school as an English teacher. 📚
“I am excited to contribute to this wonderful community. Since I student taught here, I can't wait to work with some of the same students, as well as meet new faces,” said Lexi.
Outside the classroom, Lexi enjoys reading, going on walks and hikes, and spending time with friends trying new restaurants or going on coffee dates. A fun fact about Lexi—while attending DMACC, she worked full-time as an assistant store manager at Five Below, where she became certified in creating helium balloon bouquets and piercing ears.
We are excited to have Lexi on our team! 🌟
“I am excited to contribute to this wonderful community. Since I student taught here, I can't wait to work with some of the same students, as well as meet new faces,” said Lexi.
Outside the classroom, Lexi enjoys reading, going on walks and hikes, and spending time with friends trying new restaurants or going on coffee dates. A fun fact about Lexi—while attending DMACC, she worked full-time as an assistant store manager at Five Below, where she became certified in creating helium balloon bouquets and piercing ears.
We are excited to have Lexi on our team! 🌟
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. ✍️
Join us in welcoming Caroline Moffitt Samson to Boone CSD! She’s teaching 4th grade at Franklin Elementary. 🍎
Caroline was born and raised in Boone and is a proud BHS graduate. After attending Iowa State, she began her teaching career and has spent the past seven years in 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
"I am excited to return to the Boone community as a Toreador once again," said Caroline.
Outside of school, Caroline enjoys attending Cyclone football and basketball games, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.
Welcome back home to Boone, Caroline! 🌟
Caroline was born and raised in Boone and is a proud BHS graduate. After attending Iowa State, she began her teaching career and has spent the past seven years in 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
"I am excited to return to the Boone community as a Toreador once again," said Caroline.
Outside of school, Caroline enjoys attending Cyclone football and basketball games, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.
Welcome back home to Boone, Caroline! 🌟
Let’s give a warm welcome to Jana Crimmings! She joins Boone CSD as a special education teacher at Franklin Elementary. 🍎
This is Jana’s first year teaching, and she is eager to begin her career in our district. She graduated from Buena Vista University with a major in special education. Outside the classroom, Jana enjoys shopping, outdoor walks, baking, and spending time with her family.
"I am excited to create a welcoming and positive classroom, get involved in school spirit events, and connect with the Boone community," she says.
We are happy to have Jana on our team! 🎉
This is Jana’s first year teaching, and she is eager to begin her career in our district. She graduated from Buena Vista University with a major in special education. Outside the classroom, Jana enjoys shopping, outdoor walks, baking, and spending time with her family.
"I am excited to create a welcoming and positive classroom, get involved in school spirit events, and connect with the Boone community," she says.
We are happy to have Jana on our team! 🎉
As we recognize National Truancy Prevention Month, we're focused on the importance of consistent attendance throughout the school year!
Every day in class matters for learning and future success. Let's make attendance a top priority this year! 💯
Every day in class matters for learning and future success. Let's make attendance a top priority this year! 💯
We’d like to welcome Helane Palmer to Boone CSD! She is teaching kindergarten at Ledges Elementary. 🍎
Helane is no stranger to our district, as she previously taught kindergarten for five years before spending the past four years at home with her three children. She and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, biking, and visiting the park. They also love cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones!
"I am thrilled to be back in the classroom and excited to begin this new chapter," Helane says.
We’re glad to have her back! 😁
Helane is no stranger to our district, as she previously taught kindergarten for five years before spending the past four years at home with her three children. She and her family enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, biking, and visiting the park. They also love cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones!
"I am thrilled to be back in the classroom and excited to begin this new chapter," Helane says.
We’re glad to have her back! 😁
On Women's Equality Day, we acknowledge the inspiring leadership and dedication of women in all fields. This important day commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which extended voting rights to women.
Learn more: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/commemorations/womens-equality-day/
Learn more: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/commemorations/womens-equality-day/
It has been a busy and exciting week at Boone CSD as we prepare for the first day of school! 🎒
Staff worked together to review safety protocols, ensuring we are ready to welcome students back with care and confidence. Middle school and high school orientations gave students the opportunity to get familiar with their schedules, classrooms, and teachers before day one. Teachers across the district also came together for team planning to set goals, share ideas, and prepare for a successful year ahead.
To top it off, award-winning educator and leader Hamish Brewer inspired all staff with a powerful message about teaching with passion and purpose.
We are ready for a great 2025-26 school year. See you next week, Toreadors! ✨
Staff worked together to review safety protocols, ensuring we are ready to welcome students back with care and confidence. Middle school and high school orientations gave students the opportunity to get familiar with their schedules, classrooms, and teachers before day one. Teachers across the district also came together for team planning to set goals, share ideas, and prepare for a successful year ahead.
To top it off, award-winning educator and leader Hamish Brewer inspired all staff with a powerful message about teaching with passion and purpose.
We are ready for a great 2025-26 school year. See you next week, Toreadors! ✨
Boone Middle School Picture Day is Friday, August 29!
Students, don't forget to bring your best smile. 📸
Students, don't forget to bring your best smile. 📸
Congratulations to Boone High School on being recognized as a FAFSA-Focused School of Achievement by the Iowa Department of Education! 🎉
This honor celebrates schools that reached or exceeded their FAFSA completion goals for the 2024-25 school year. We are proud of our students and staff for their hard work in preparing for the future!
Read more here: https://educate.iowa.gov/headline-story/2025-08-20/over-70-schools-recognized-fafsa-completion-success
This honor celebrates schools that reached or exceeded their FAFSA completion goals for the 2024-25 school year. We are proud of our students and staff for their hard work in preparing for the future!
Read more here: https://educate.iowa.gov/headline-story/2025-08-20/over-70-schools-recognized-fafsa-completion-success
Students are invited to audition for this year’s High School Musical production! 🎭
➡️ Auditions: August 26 & 27, 4:00-5:30pm
➡️ Callbacks: August 28, 6:30-8:30pm
➡️ Location: BHS Auditorium
Show us your talent and be part of an unforgettable performance! 🎶
➡️ Auditions: August 26 & 27, 4:00-5:30pm
➡️ Callbacks: August 28, 6:30-8:30pm
➡️ Location: BHS Auditorium
Show us your talent and be part of an unforgettable performance! 🎶
Last week, we welcomed 10 new teachers to our team for the 2025-26 school year at New Teacher Orientation! 🍎
The group spent the day connecting, learning, and preparing for a great year ahead. We are excited to see the impact they will make in our classrooms and community.
Welcome to Boone CSD! 🌟
The group spent the day connecting, learning, and preparing for a great year ahead. We are excited to see the impact they will make in our classrooms and community.
Welcome to Boone CSD! 🌟
The first days of the 2025-26 school year are right around the corner! Here’s what you need to know:
✅ August 25: First day for 5th-12th grades (2-hour early release)
✅ August 26: 5th-12th grades only (2-hour early release)
✅ August 27: First day for TK-4th grades
✅ August 29: First day for Preschool
See you soon! 👋
✅ August 25: First day for 5th-12th grades (2-hour early release)
✅ August 26: 5th-12th grades only (2-hour early release)
✅ August 27: First day for TK-4th grades
✅ August 29: First day for Preschool
See you soon! 👋
