REMINDER: All Boone CSD schools will dismiss 2 hours early today. There will be no school from December 25 through January 2.
Enjoy your Winter Break! ❄️
Hey, high school students! Are you interested in participating in the next play? 🎭
Auditions are happening TODAY in the High School Auditorium. They will run from 3:30 to 5:30pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Are you or someone you know a Boone CSD alumni? We want to hear from you! Your stories inspire current and future students to reach their fullest potential.
Please take a moment to share your story at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlHpfLeumS3P8CwP5UTiITRZVoL50MnaQucxddp3jsB3jcVg/viewform
Did you know? Students who are absent more than 18 days throughout the school year tend to have lower reading, writing, and math skills.
With the holiday break coming up, we’d like to remind families and their students about the importance of attending school every day. Let’s finish 2023 strong! 💯
Calling ALL 2024 Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Parents: Learn about Ledges Elementary and save your spot for next year at Ledges!
The first 50 preschool students who save their spot will receive a FREE Ledges t-shirt for their child! Sign-up will open first for those who attend the information night. Morning or Afternoon sessions of preschool will be honored in the order received.
January 18th at 5:30 p.m. for 4-year-old Preschool
January 25th at 5:30 p.m. for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
For those who do not attend Save Your Spot night, the form will open to the public on January 26th.
Highlights of Ledges Elementary include:
🍎 Brand-new building staffed by qualified educators, trained in best practices for early learning!
🍎 Classrooms with flexible seating and responsive to early learners.
🍎 Library, Art, STEM, and a brand-new gym!
🍎 Natural light and indoor space for your child to move and grow!
🍎 Wrap-around child care for four-year-olds!
Please note the following age requirements:
🍏 Preschool: Must be 4 years old by 9/15/2024
🍏 Transitional Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by 9/15/2024
🍏 Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by 9/15/2024
AM and PM preferences will be granted in the order your sign-up is received! To learn more about our staff and programming, please visit https://sites.google.com/boone.k12.ia.us/earlychildhoodregistration/home
Commercial Property For Sale:
Looking for space? 722 West 3rd Street in Boone is for sale by the Boone Community School District. Property will be sold as is. If you are interested in making an offer, please fill out this document: https://bit.ly/boonebuildingsale
HAPPENING TONIGHT: 7th & 8th Grade Band and Orchestra Winter Concert! Join us at 7 pm!
Students who attend school regularly are far less likely to drop out. They also have a much greater chance of obtaining successful careers after graduation.
Consistent attendance isn’t just important right now. It sets the stage for a brighter future in every student’s life. Please ensure that if your student is healthy, they’re in school!
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Boone CSD has a rich history!
Did you know in 1914 Boone’s new high school was completed for a total of $130,000 and included what was “said to be the finest high school gymnasium in the state?”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Ben Bravard is a 1996 graduate who is a Digital Media Teacher at Boone High School!
Ledges Elementary serves Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Information Nights to save your spot!
Information about the building’s spaces, programming, schedules, staff, childcare, required health forms, and more is available at https://sites.google.com/boone.k12.ia.us/earlychildhoodregistration/home.
Check out the website to view photos of Ledges Elementary and be sure to save your child’s spot at our in-person Information Nights on January 18 at 5:30 p.m. for preschool and January 25th at 5:30 p.m. for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
We look forward to welcoming our young learners and their families to Ledges Elementary!
✨ Get ready for a sprinkle of sweetness! To celebrate Gingerbread House Decorating Day, our 2nd graders at Franklin Elementary will be diving into the holiday spirit by turning gingerbread into extraordinary masterpieces this coming Friday!
📸 Stay tuned to see the magical creations that our students will bring to life!
We are challenging our students and families to a character dare! This month's dare: Gratitude Grams! Create a card or note about a favorite moment you shared (or something you appreciate) with a neighbor or someone nearby. Sign it as a family and deliver.
If delivering the note in person feels uncomfortable, send it by mail or email. Take it to the next level and offer a time to connect for a neighborhood hangout with food and games!
Let's create positivity that echoes throughout our school community!
EXCITING NEWS: Superintendent Julie Trepa received the 2022-23 Award of Honor from the Iowa Association of School Boards! 🏅
The association also recognized many of our board members with the 2022-23 Individual Achievement Award. Congratulations to:
🌟 Brian Mehlhaus
🌟 Jeremy Pritchard
🌟 Pat Thieben
🌟 Matthew Elthon
These accolades are awarded to superintendents and board members for their outstanding commitment to growing their skills and knowledge base. Thank you for your efforts in improving education!
We would like to extend our sincerest thank you to the community for supporting the Boone Hope Foundation.
Your support and enthusiasm raised $24,622.05 at the 19th annual Hope Festival! This includes proceeds from the silent auction, donations, boutique, and cafe. $24,622.05 is the total for the day ONLY--it doesn’t include any mail-in or recently received donations.
The Boone Hope Foundation offers immediate, temporary assistance to community children and their families in emergency situations, such as food, clothing, shelter, medical needs, or transportation, aiming to create a more effective learning environment in Boone schools.
Thank you for donating and purchasing silent auction items, volunteering before or at the event, performing or leading students in musical performance, and attending the festival! It is wonderful to see community members, students, retired school staff, and current staff members socializing. It was a great day!
Learn more about the Foundation: www.boonehope.org
Attending school consistently is one of the best things your child can do for their future. Students with a consistent attendance record are more likely to graduate high school and build successful careers later in life.
It’s never too early to prioritize regular school attendance. Please do your part to nurture a love for learning at home! 🙏
We’re celebrating International Volunteer Day at Boone CSD! To all our volunteers, we thank you for making every field trip, fundraiser, and classroom activity a success.
We couldn’t do it without you! 😄
Our Middle School Choir Concerts are happening TONIGHT! 🎶
Grades 5-6 will perform at 6:30pm in the Middle School Gym. Grades 7-8 will have their concert at 7:30pm in the same location. Come out and show your support!
December 4-10 is Computer Science Education Week! We’re educating young minds about technology through coding bootcamps, tech talks, and hands-on class projects. The future is digital, and our students are leading the way. 🖥️
On December 3, Boone CSD proudly observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day – an important reminder of the need for inclusivity, understanding, and respect for all people in our community.
This day and every day, our team will work hard to ensure fair and equitable treatment of students with disabilities, ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed.
