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Totem Talk: December 8, 2025

Posted Date: 12/08/25 (11:20 AM)
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Community Brief

December 8, 2025
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Message From Dr. Maestre

This past week, our students showed incredible dedication and enthusiasm, making it an excellent week of school. Let's keep that momentum going as we head into the last two weeks before Winter Break.

Moving to this upcoming week, it's crucial that we stay committed to excellence, especially during our final days of testing. These assessments are an opportunity to showcase all the hard work and learning our students have accomplished so far. Remind your student that their best effort is not just about achieving good grades, but also about personal growth and setting a strong foundation for the future.

As we move into this week, let's continue to support each other, stay focused, and maintain a positive attitude. Your perseverance and determination will make a significant difference as we go through this testing window.

Keep pushing forward, and let's make these last two weeks count!

As always, thank you for reading!


Forever Brave,

Dr. Maestre
Principal
 

QuestBridge

Huge congratulations are in order for Adam Lwin!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Adam has been matched through the prestigious QuestBridge Program and has received a full scholarship to attend Rice University! T
His dedication over the last four years—not just in academics, but in serving and supporting our community—has truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of everything he has accomplished and can't wait to see what he does next!
 

Boone Theater is Superior!

Our theater students competed in the district tournament and earned a Straight Superior for their One Act!

They took 33 Individual Events:
12 – received Excellences
21 – received Superiors
2 – Best in Show – they got to perform in the closing ceremonies!
3 – Top Honors – Perfect Scores

We are so incredibly proud of our students!
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Boone Chorus Goes to Epcot!

This past Friday night our chorus students performed at the Epcot Candlelight Processional. We were once again selected as an honors choir and our students did an excellent job representing our school! They have 2 more scheduled performances for this event--December 23 and December 28. Congratulations to our chorus students!
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Upcoming Winter Concerts

Chorus

Come join us on December 9th for our Winter Concert, Songs of the Season! Tickets are on sale now on TeachTix.

Band

Come join us on December 11, for our Winter Band Concert! Tickets are on sale now on TeachTix.

Orchestra

Join us for a wonderful evening of music making at the Winter Orchestra Concert on Friday, December 12th at 7PM. This concert features all four of our performing String Orchestras, as well as our twice a year Symphony Orchestra that includes wind and percussionists from our Sound of the Braves! Tickets can be purchased in advance on TeachTix.
 

JROTC Marksmanship State Champions!

This past weekend our JROTC Marksmanship team competed in the Area 11/12 Air Rifle Championship. We are excited to share that they won first place! Congratulations to our team who is now advancing to the national competition later this school year!
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Tutoring

Attention all SAT and ACT testers!
Every Wednesday you can attend tutoring in the College and Career room for these important tests after school. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Gurley at nicole.gurley@ocps.net.
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PTSO Volunteers & Donations Needed

The Senior Breakfast is Wednesday, December 10th at 6:50am. Please use the link below for more information or to sign up to volunteer, donate money or food items.


The BHS Honors Breakfast is on Friday, December 12th and we need donations and volunteers!
Honors Breakfast celebrates all students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher (Freshman students are based on 1st quarter only). Students will receive invites through their teachers.
Please click on the following link and thank you for helping us celebrate our students!


 

OTC Dual Enrollment Applications for 2026-27 Now Avaiable

Current sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for Orange Technical College (OTC) dual enrollment for the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested in applying you can sign up to attend an informational session at www.tinyurl.com/boonehsde. If you have any questions you can reach out to our CTE Career Specialist, Ms. Borden, at seante.borden@ocps.net.
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December 9: Modified Bell Schedule for Testing

We will be on a modified bell schedule for FAST PM 2 (all 9th and 10th graders), FAST Retakes (select 11th and 12th graders), U.S. History EOC (select students), Biology EOC (select students), and the FCLE (seniors enrolled in U.S. government). Please make sure your student gets plenty of sleep the night before and eats breakfast in the morning. Testing will begin at the beginning of the school day. Please make sure your student is on time to school.
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Winter Sports Interest Meetings

Are you interested in joining a Winter Sports team? There are interest meetings this month for upcoming teams. Come out to an interest meeting to learn more. Remember, in order to be athletically eligible you must have at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA and complete the athletic eligibility paperwork.
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Unmasking Creativity by Sadie Baldwin-Dickson

At school, it may feel like creative minds become diminished, yet in reality, they can flourish.

Drama Club takes place in the PAC and has opportunities for students to broaden their creativity, while also learning more about theatre and exploring the world of productions.

The club is run by the two Thespian captains, juniors Dillon Sturdivant and Ellie Hoyer.

"They help connect people, and it's a fun experience, especially if you're into theatre," said freshman Ava Oller.

Drama Club is after school on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30, and with school burdening creative minds, students can find a way to express their vivid imagination through this extracurricular, as long as they are given the chance.

Freshman Jacob Forst said, "I think if some teachers just took a break, and gave their students catch-up days more than usual, then it could definitely become [easier to show up to meetings]."

Along with all of the games and activities done at Drama Club, students can pursue their passions.

Sophomore Amelia Eleazer said, "It really gives you an outlet to perform in and be performative in front of other people. I know a lot of people who love to perform, but they just don't know how to get up in front of people. And drama club really helps you [to] do that, because you get to play silly little games and perform."

Drama Club helps students connect with others while also broadening their view on theatre and the performing arts. They may even become more creative and open-minded to performing on a stage with others, giving students the confidence and opportunity to expand their horizons and truly express their creativity.
 

Seniors - Order your Cap & Gown!

You can order online by scanning the QR code in this post. Any questions, email michelle.rojas@ocps.net
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Administration
  • Principal: Dr. Hector Maestre - 60998@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Abalo - 34823@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Ms. Denine Brown - 54177@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Dr. Timothy Flynn - 100795@ocps.net
  • Assistant Principal: Ms. Kristen Gillespie - 105208@ocps.net

General Contact
  • (407) 893-7200
  • boone_hs@ocps.net
  • www.boonehs.ocps.net