Boone Community School District

It's National Library Week and National School Library Month! Libraries are great community spaces that offer more than just books. Take a trip to Ericson Public Library (www.boone.lib.ia.us) and discover all the amazing books, programs, and services waiting for you!

We're shining a spotlight on our robotics educators and students this National Robotics Week! We're so proud of their achievements and contributions to STEM education—and we encourage all interested students to take part in their own robotics adventure! 🤖

Congratulations to Nicole White on 5 years at Boone CSD! As an Associate at Ledges Elementary, Nicole brings joy and dedication to our smallest learners every day. "I enjoy working with our young students so much! They learn new things every day and come in with the biggest smiles! Watching them grow is so amazing," said Nicole. Thank you, Nicole, for your commitment to our students' growth and happiness! 🎉

🎉 Chelsea Sherrard is celebrating 5 years at Boone CSD! As a Special Education Associate at Boone High School, Chelsea's passion for helping students learn and grow shines through every day. "I love working with students and believe everyone has the capacity to learn at their own pace in their own way. I love helping students on their way to living the most independent lives possible, however that looks for them," shared Chelsea. "I am truly lucky to have a job where I get to wake up every day and work with students. I spend my days laughing, smiling, and learning more and more each day about life, and I strive to continue to find new ways to reach students." Chelsea is thankful for Boone CSD allowing her to work not only a job but a passion. Thank you for all that you do for our students!

🌟 Meet Officer Chase Smith 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce Officer Chase Smith, the new School Resource Officer for Boone Community School District. With a strong commitment to the community and a familiar face around Boone, Officer Smith brings both experience and a passion for positive engagement to our schools. 👮 Before joining us at Boone CSD, Officer Smith served in the patrol division of the Boone Police Department, joining their ranks in November 2022 and graduating from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in April 2023. 💬 Officer Smith is eager to work with our students and staff, aiming to build strong, positive relationships and enhance the bond between our community and law enforcement. His approachable nature and genuine interest in people’s stories make him a perfect fit for this role. 🏫 A Boone High School alumnus (Class of 2012), Officer Smith’s roots run deep in our community. Alongside his dedication to law enforcement, he shares a personal life filled with music, movies, and memorable family trips with his wife Jenna and their three daughters. 🎉 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Officer Smith! We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and our school’s environment.

Ledges Elementary has been nominated for the IDEA People’s Choice Award. We NEED you to VOTE for Ledges! Voting is open now through April 12. 🔴 HOW TO VOTE 🔴 ➡️ Go to this link: www.judgify.me/public-voting/idea-peopleschoice2024/submissions/735363?lan=en ➡️ Click “Vote” ➡️ It will ask you to log in with your email; please do so. It will send you an email to cast your vote. ⚠️ Don’t worry, it's not creating an account; this is just how they link the vote to an email to make sure people can only vote once. (But if you have multiple emails, you can vote once with each email!)

🎉 Help us congratulate Gabrielle Wheeler on a remarkable 5-year journey at Boone CSD! Gabrielle is the Art Teacher at Boone High School. Her dedication to nurturing creativity and inspiring her students is truly commendable. As she aptly reminds us, "Success comes to those too busy looking for it." Congratulations Gabrielle, and here's to many more years of artistic excellence and inspiration ahead!

It's time for an evening of music! Our Swing Choir and Jazz Band 7th & 8th Grade Show is TONIGHT. Stop by the Middle School Gym at 7:00pm for some great performances! 🎷🎶

Happy National School Librarian Day! We’d like to thank Sydney Schuler, our PK-12 teacher librarian, who goes above and beyond to create a welcoming space for students to explore, learn, and grow. 📚 We appreciate the way you promote literacy and foster a love for reading among our students!

🎉 Celebrating 5 years with Thomas Crowden at Boone CSD! He is our Head Wrestling Coach at Boone Middle School. Thomas's passion for coaching goes beyond the mat. “Coaching is not just a job; it’s the privilege of being a part of a family and guiding them to be the best versions of themselves," said Thomas. "The Boone family is the best at just that, and it’s an honor to be a part of this family!” Thank you for your dedication and for being an integral part of our Boone school family!

Today, we celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day by expressing our gratitude to the amazing paraprofessionals who support our students' learning journey. Your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a big difference to Boone CSD. Thank you for being such an important part of our team! 🌟

Congratulations to Angela Tate on 5 incredible years of dedication and service at Boone CSD! Your commitment to supporting and empowering students at Ledges Elementary is truly inspiring. Here's to many more years of making a positive difference in the lives of our students. Thank you, Angela! 🎉

Correction: Our Ledges Elementary 1st Grade Concerts are coming up! Lundberg's, Davenport's and Schoch's Classes: Join us TONIGHT from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Ledges Elementary Gym. Adochio's and Stevenson's Classes: Join us Thursday at 6:00pm in the Ledges Elementary Gym. We're excited to see our students perform! 🎼

Our Ledges Elementary 1st Grade Concerts are coming up! Adochio's and Stevenson's Classes: Join us TONIGHT from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Ledges Elementary Gym. Lundberg's, Davenport's and Schoch's Classes: Join us Thursday at 6:00pm in the Ledges Elementary Gym. We're excited to see our students perform! 🎼

Shoutout to our amazing assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week! 💫 Thank you to High School AP Drake Bailey and 5th-8th grade AP Emily Sperfslage. We appreciate all they do for our schools and community!

We’re wishing a happy Easter to everyone celebrating in our community! 🌷

🎉 Congratulations to Tasha Faulkner on 5 years of dedication and service at Boone CSD! As an Associate at the Boone Middle School, Tasha embodies the spirit of excellence and inspires us all with her motto: "Do something today that your future self will thank you for." Here's to many more years ahead!

Calling all Boone students, parents, and fellow educators! Do you know an extraordinary educator who goes above and beyond to inspire, motivate, and empower students? Now is your chance to nominate them for the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year award through the @Iowa Department of Education! 🏆🍎 Nominate a teacher here: https://bit.ly/2025IowaTOYNominationForm Nominations close April 16, 2024.

Reminder: There IS school on Monday, April 1—it's a Snow Make-Up Day. 📣

The Boone Student Council's second annual Spring into Spring Event is this Friday, March 29. Mark your calendars to join us from 5-7 pm at the Boone High School! 🥚🐰