REMINDER: Today (September 6) is a 2-hour early dismissal. Check your bell schedules for the appropriate pickup time! 🔔🚗
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We stand united in our commitment to creating a safe, supportive environment for all our students.
Let's break the silence, spread hope, and foster a community where everyone knows they are valued and supported. 💚 Dial 988 anytime to access the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for help.
Happy Labor Day! We hope you are enjoying the holiday and the long weekend. School resumes on Tuesday.
📣 SAVE THE DATE! 🏫✨
Boone CSD is thrilled to invite our community members to join us on Saturday, October 7, as we open our doors for our Open House events, featuring our brand-new Ledges and Crossroads buildings.
🍎 Ledges (PK-1 Building) Open House
📅 Saturday, October 7
🕛 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
📍1805 Hancock Dr, Boone, IA
🍏 Crossroads (houses Futures & Homeschool Assistance Program) Open House
📅 Saturday, October 7
🕐 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍215 W. 8th St, Boone, IA
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an incredible day of exploration, inspiration, and connection! We can't wait to see you there. 🌟
Nailed it! 🌟 From reconnecting with friends to taking on new subjects, Boone CSD is off to an awesome start. Here's to a year filled with laughter, curiosity, and endless opportunities. Cheers to a fantastic journey ahead!
Did you know? Did you know? Missing just two days of school per month adds up to 18 days in a school year or 3 and 1/2 weeks of missed learning time. This can have a significant impact on a student’s ability to learn.
Join us in making attendance a top priority this school year! 💯
📚 First week of school = Success! 🎉 Excited to dive into a new year of learning and growth here at Boone CSD. Let's make memories, embrace challenges, and celebrate every achievement together! 💪🏼🍎
🥳 The day’s finally here! Today marks the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year for our preschool students. Have a great first day!
Dress your best and bring those smiles! High School Picture Day is Tuesday, August 29. BHS students should report to the auditorium to get their pictures taken. 📸
Dress your best and bring those smiles! High School Picture Days are Tuesday, August 29 and Wednesday, August 30. BHS students should report to the auditorium to get their pictures taken. 📸
Today is Women’s Equality Day! In BCSD, we believe every student deserves to thrive, dream, and achieve. We appreciate the support of our community as we make this happen. 🌟
🍎 Join us in giving a warm Boone CSD welcome to Sarah Shaw! 🍎 This year, she steps into the role of Director of Food Service.
Previously serving as Assistant Manager of the dining department at Iowa State University, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to her new position. In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.
“I am excited to help the Boone Community Schools’ student body and to get to know the Toreador Family!” says Sarah. Welcome to the Boone team! 🍏
Please join us in congratulating the nine Boone High School students who have earned prestigious academic honors through the National @College Board Recognition Programs! 🏆
These distinguished honors are awarded to students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, while also exhibiting exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and/or AP® Exams. These awards celebrate students’ diligence in high school and showcase their strong academic performances!
Earning the National Rural and Small Town Award are BHS students Jonathan Aucker, Hope Burch, Annika Byrd, Neely Ferguson, Kyler Griffis, Milo Reinhart, Grace Van Roeke, Sophi Ryan, and Miles Tungesvik. Kyler Griffis has also been honored with the National Indigenous Award.
The academic honors for rural area, black, indigenous, and/or Latino students offer a platform for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs seeking to recruit diverse talent. Congratulations to these outstanding students! 🎉
Exciting News! Lily Ferguson, BHS senior, has been selected as a student delegate by the Iowa Youth Institute for the 2023 Global Youth Institute (GYI) in Des Moines this October! 📚🗓️
Lily was nominated by the Iowa Youth Institute based on her outstanding research paper and presentation, "The Effects of Technology On Food Production, Education, and Transportation In Ecuador.” Additionally, BHS students Tatum Waltz and Lura Delthony have been named alternates for the GYI!
The 2023 GYI will team up with the World Food Prize Foundation’s Borlaug Dialogue, a global food security conference. Lily will present her research, tackle interactive projects, and learn from top minds in food security, agriculture, and sustainability. 🌎🍏
Let's give a big shoutout to Lily and her peers for their dedication to making the world a better place!
Today’s the first day of school for grades 5-12! We hope everyone has a fantastic first day back. 🙂🚌🎒
Please note: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal today and tomorrow. Be sure to plan accordingly!
🍏 We are delighted to welcome Kathy Beck to the Boone CSD family! She is a new Special Education Associate at Boone High School for the 2023-24 school year.
With a rich background in teaching at Forest Grove Christian School, First Christian Academy in High Springs, FL, and even at Morrison Academy in Taiwan, she brings a diverse and valuable perspective to our team. Kathy’s interests include crafting, thrifting, shopping, cooking, and working with kids. Also, Kathy has never met a cat she didn’t adore!
Fun Fact: Did you know that Kathy was raised in Taiwan and taught there for ten years? She also moved to Iowa from Florida! Let’s give Kathy a warm Boone welcome! 🍎
🍎 Let’s welcome Cole Corson to his new position on the Boone CSD team! He will serve as a Business Teacher at Boone High School for the 2023-24 school year.
With a master's degree in Educational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in both Business Administration and Elementary Education, Cole brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He has five years of experience as an elementary teacher and one year as a high school business teacher. And that's not all—he also coaches the BHS girls’ basketball team!
Beyond the classroom and the court, Cole finds his greatest pride in being a devoted husband and a loving father of two, with another child on the way! When he's not leading young minds or cheering on his teams, you'll find him indulging in his passion for playing sports.
Fun Fact: Did you know that Cole once managed to juggle the head coaching duties of four varsity sports at the same time? Welcome to the team, Cole! 🍏
🍏 We are delighted to welcome Jasey Zander to the Boone Community School District! She will serve as a Special Education Level II Teacher at Boone High School for the upcoming school year.
Originally from Madrid, Iowa, Jasey studied Exercise Science Education, Coaching, and Special Education at Buena Vista University. She is currently coaching track and softball in our district! Outside of work, Jasey enjoys camping and playing disc golf and golf.
Fun Fact: Jasey has two very spoiled fur babies: a dog named Clark and a cat named Hilton. Let’s welcome Jasey to the Boone team! 🍎
🍏 Please join us in welcoming Samantha Gifford to the Boone CSD team! She will serve as a Custodian at Boone High School for the 2023-24 school year.
A lifelong resident of Boone, Samantha's roots run deep within our community. As a proud graduate of Boone High School's Class of 2001, she brings a special connection to her alma mater. Samantha and her husband, Wayne, celebrate 15 years of partnership. Together, they share two children: Braden (12th grade) and Braxton (8th grade).
“I am excited to join the BCSD and meet new people and learn some new skills!” says Samantha. Congratulations on your new position, Samantha! Welcome! 🍎
The first month of school is critical. Roughly half the students who miss 2-4 days during the first few weeks end up missing a month’s worth of classes throughout the academic year.
Parents and guardians, please help our students begin the 2023-24 school year strong. August is National Truancy Prevention Month, and it’s the month we get back to learning.
Let’s make attendance a priority now and every day going forward!
