Totem Talk: August 24, 2025

Posted Date: 8/24/25 (7:52 PM)

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Community Brief

August 24, 2025

Boone High School Principal, Dr. Maestre, in a gray suit smiles at the camera, wearing an orange patterned tie.

Message From Dr. Maestre

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, Denise Scott, and our Support Person of the Year, Kristopher Fieler! We are incredibly proud to have these two outstanding members of our team representing our school in the district competition. Their dedication and hard work make a huge difference every day.

Please join us in celebrating their achievements—be sure to congratulate them when you see them!

This week we host our first home athletic events of the school year. On Wednesday, our JV football team takes on the Lake Nona Lions beginning at 6:00 PM. Also on Wednesday, our Girls' Volleyball team takes on Lyman. JV begins at 5:00 PM and Varsity begins at 6:30 PM. On Thursday, our Girls' Volleyball team hosts Lake Mary. Freshmen begin at 4:30 PM, JV begins at 5:30 PM, and Varsity begins at 7:00 PM. You can purchase tickets to athletics games using the button below.

As always, thank you for reading!

Forever Brave,

Dr. Maestre

Principal

Purchase Athletics Tickets Here

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Polyester Paradise 2025

This year's Polyester Paradise was a huge success! Our students had a great time in their grooviest outfits and the dance floor was packed. Thank you to our PTSO volunteers for all of your hard work in hosting the event. The students enjoyed great music and snacks the whole night!

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The 2026 Yearbook is Coming Soon!

Purchase your yearbook at the link below:

www.Yearbookforever.com

The price of yearbooks is at its cheapest, $70. Simply go to the link and type in "Boone" (FL, not Kentucky). The price will go up so be sure to purchase your yearbook today!

ATTENTION SENIORS

If you are interested in purchasing a senior ad, please fill out the Senior Ad Google Form. If you have any questions, please email boonepubs@gmail.com.

Boone Outfitters

Boone Outfitters is a free clothing closet, run by PTSO volunteers, that serves ALL Boone students throughout the year. We offer Saturday shopping events, pop up shops during the school day, formal dance attire shopping, and caps/gowns for graduation. We can provide these services thanks to donations from our amazing Boone community!

Students may access the Outfitters closet through the guidance office or by contacting the SAFE Coordinator, Ms. Rojas, via email: Michelle.rojas@ocps.net

You can make a donation to Boone Outfitters through our Amazon Wish List or by making a Cash donation.

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Underclassmen Pictures

Attention all underclassmen: Mark your calendars for picture day on September 12th! You can pre-order your pictures from DSP through their website.

Your student's personal online and gallery link were sent to their OCPS student email.

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College and Career Center

Scholarships

The Gates Scholarship- The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Deadline: September 15, 2025
Award: full cost of attendance that is not covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Coca-Cola Scholars- The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.