Boone Community School District

🍎 Please join us in welcoming Robyn Carlson to the Boone Community School District! She will serve as a Nurse and Health Occupation Teacher at Boone High School for the 2023-24 school year! Robyn attended the Creighton University School of Nursing and has had a variety of nursing experiences: she served at Madrid Community Schools, worked in Carroll County Public Health, and was a medical-surgical nurse at Boone County Hospital. Outside of work, Robyn enjoys spending time with her four children and attending their sporting events! She also loves reading and spending time outdoors. Fun Fact: Did you know that Robyn resides in a renovated church and has four delightful Nigerian Dwarf Goats named Blizzy, Curdie, Graham Cracker, and Roast Beef? Welcome to the team, Robyn! 🍏

🍏 We are excited to welcome Paula Bekkerus to the Boone CSD family! She will serve as a Freshman and Sophomore English Teacher at Boone High School for the upcoming school year. Paula recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in English and Education. She is embarking on her first year as a teacher, after completing practicum experience at Boone and North Polk Schools! In her free time, Paula enjoys writing to pen pals, playing video games, curating Spotify playlists, and spending time with her partner and his cat, Comet. Fun Fact: Did you know that Paula started college as a Journalism major, serving as a copy chief for several years? She met her college friends by staying up until 5AM on election nights. Welcome to Boone, Paula! 🍎

Freshman Orientation is Thursday, August 17! Incoming freshmen will gather at Boone High School from 5:00 to 7:00pm to gear up for their first year of high school. We’re excited to begin this journey with you! 😊

📢 ATTENTION STUDENTS: School starts for grades 5-12 in just one week! We’ll see you back in our classrooms on Wednesday, August 23. Let’s have a fantastic year! PLEASE NOTE: August 23 and 24 will be a 2-hour early release!

🍎 We’re thrilled to welcome Shelby Morrison to the Boone CSD team! She will serve as a Special Education Level I Teacher at Boone High School for the 2023-24 school year. Shelby graduated from Buena Vista University, and she is currently attending Northwestern College for Educational Administration. She most recently taught 9-12 Special Education at Woodward-Granger CSD. Outside of work, Shelby and her husband enjoy traveling and finding hidden gems. They plan to take their two school-aged sons to all 50 states before they graduate! Fun Fact: Did you know that Shelby is a pretty decent pool player? She's been known to clear a table or two! Welcome to the team, Shelby! 🍏

🍏 We are delighted to welcome Sydney McCrea to the Boone Community School District! She will serve as a Guidance Counselor at Franklin Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. Sydney graduated from Drake University this year with a master’s degree in School Counseling. She has worked as a paraprofessional in the Ballard CSD for the past two years while completing her degree. Sydney enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their dogs, as well as relaxing and spending family time at the lake! “I am excited to work in such an amazing district where I can help students to be successful and support them as they learn and grow!” says Sydney. Welcome to the Boone family! 🍎

Did you know? Chronic absenteeism is the number one factor contributing to high school dropout rates. Researchers can predict which students will drop out at an astonishingly early age. Truancy begins early, so we need to catch it early. In observance of National Truancy Prevention Month, Boone CSD calls upon parents, guardians, and family members to help keep children in school, no matter their grade level. Early success leads to future success!

This is a quick reminder that supply lists for PreK-8 students are available for the 2023-24 school year! 🛒🎒✏️ View the supply lists at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1895/BCSD_Schools/3086185/23-24_School_Supply_List__1_.pdf.

🍎 Please join us in welcoming Michele Jacobson to the Boone CSD family! She will serve as a Music Teacher at Ledges Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. Michele most recently taught in the Carroll Community School District. Michele has three children, with all four main buildings now having a cherished member of her family attending. What an incredible representation of the Boone spirit! “I'm most excited about getting to work with the awesome elementary staff in our new building!” says Michele. Let’s give a warm welcome to Michele! 🍏

🍏 Let's extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Aly Hudecek, the newest addition to the Boone Community School District family! Aly will serve as a 5/6 Special Education Teacher for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Aly is a proud graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, and she most recently served as a teacher in the Southeast Valley School District for two years. In her free time, Aly loves traveling to national parks and Disney with her husband! “I’m excited to join a supportive community!” says Aly. Welcome to the team! 🍎

Happy International Youth Day! We’re proud to support our young Toreadors, their dreams, and their potential. Together, we can empower students to shape a bright future! 🌟🌍

🍎 We’re excited to welcome Kelci Judas to the Boone CSD team! She will serve as a K-2 Talented & Gifted (EXCEL) Teacher for the 2023-24 school year! Kelci most recently taught preschool in the Osage Community School District. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, attending hockey games, and spending quality time with her boyfriend and two cats. “I’m most excited about the new Ledges building and working with so many new teachers at Ledges and Franklin!” says Kecli. Let’s extend a warm Boone welcome to Kelci! 🍏

🍏 We’re thrilled to welcome Amanda Bentson to the Boone Community School District! She will serve as a 5/6 Reading Teacher at Boone Middle School for the upcoming school year. Amanda is a graduate of Buena Vista University and most recently served as a 3rd Grade Reading Teacher in Madrid CSD. Amanda is a loving mother and is married, with her children attending Boone Schools. When she's not shaping young minds, Amanda and her family enjoy exploring new caves and kayaking! “I am excited to be back in Boone after working as an associate for 6 years at the middle school, before graduating from Buena Vista!” says Amanda. Welcome to the Boone family! 🍎

🍎 We’re delighted to welcome Beatrice (Bea) Upah to the Boone CSD family! She will serve as a Home School Assistance Program teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Bea is a proud graduate of Iowa State University and previously taught at United Community Schools for five years. For the past two years, Bea has dedicated her time to being a nurturing stay-at-home mom to her four wonderful kids. But that's not all – she's also an avid photography enthusiast in her free time! “I was homeschooled for elementary school and am excited to revisit the world of homeschooling, but as a teacher this time!” says Bea. “I am also excited to lead Makerspace activities for the HSAP enrichment days.” Welcome to the team! 🍏

Save the date, Toreadors! Join us in one week for the Freshman Orientation & Grill Out on August 17, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. 🍔🌭 Get ready to kickstart your high school journey with a fun-filled evening!

🍏 Please join us in welcoming Lauren Calkins to the Boone Community School District! She will serve as a Kindergarten Teacher at Ledges Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. Lauren is a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education along with a minor in Literacy. When she's not in the classroom, Lauren loves to travel and spend time with her friends and family! “I’m excited to give back to the community that I grew up in and get to know the students!” says Lauren. Let's give Lauren a warm Boone welcome! 🍎

On Book Lovers Day, let’s celebrate the joy of reading, discover new worlds, and let our imaginations soar! 📚❤️

Attention Toreador families! 📣🎒✨ Get ready for the 2023-24 school year with our PreK-8 school supply lists! Find your student's list here: https://bit.ly/bcsdschoolsupplies2324

📣 Calling all new Boone Middle School students! 👋 Join us for the Boone Middle School New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 10, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for you to explore our school, meet fellow students, and get acquainted with our friendly staff. 🤝 We look forward to meeting our wonderful new middle school students!

Did you know? 🎓✨ Boone CSD believes in the power of work-based learning and collaboration with our 200+ incredible business partners! Through our EDGE program, we provide enriching experiences and opportunities for students in grades PK-12. At the elementary level, students explore careers through guest speakers and authentic projects. In middle school, they actively participate in projects aligned with our local community leaders' needs. By high school, students have access to internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and diverse work-based projects. We aim to empower them for success in their chosen fields. Huge thanks to our business partners for shaping our students' future. Together, we're building a pathway to success for every child. 🙌🌟