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Totem Talk: March 9, 2026

Posted Date: 03/09/26 (07:39 AM)
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Students hold up large signs displaying the number $18,457.35, celebrating a fundraising achievement.
The words 'TOTEM TALK' are displayed in large white letters on an orange background.

Community Brief

March 9, 2026
Boone High School Principal, Dr. Maestre, in a gray suit smiles at the camera, wearing an orange patterned tie.

Message From Dr. Maestre

This is only a four day week for students and also the last school week of the 2025-2026 3rd quarter. There is no school for students on Friday, March 13 and March 16-20 will be our spring break. For those students who took PMA 3 last week, we will have your results soon after spring break. Teachers will provide students with a performance analysis as we prepare for end-of-year testing in April and May. 

I want to take a moment to recognize an incredible group of students, the Class of 2026 Top 20 (photo below). It has been a lot of fun highlighting these students and this week we will announce our Salutatorian and Valedictorian. Stay tuned for the top 4 students this week!

Also, I want to congratulate the members of Bravethon who raised $18,457.35 throughout this school year for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children--Central Florida's only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The total was unveiled this past Friday night at the Main Event.

Braves, while we know spring break is heavy on your mind, please take advantage of these upcoming four instructional days. Continue to put forth your best efforts each day and keep up your momentum through the last bell on Thursday. 

As always, thank you for reading!

Forever Brave,

Hector Maestre, Ed.D.
Principal
Boone High School Class of 2026 Top 20 students, including Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
 

Math Competition Team

Congratulations to our Math Competition Team who competed in the Mu Alpha Theta Regional Competition. Our Calculus Team placed 4th overall! Individually Brady Graham placed 6th and James Cooper placed 13th!
A group of nine young people in matching light blue t-shirts stand together, smiling.
Two smiling young men in light blue t-shirts stand on a stage, one holding a trophy and the other a medal.
 

No Parking at Wadeview Park

Beginning February 24, there is no longer athletic event parking allowed in the Wadeview circle parking lot without a City of Orlando permit. This includes athletes, parents and spectators. Parking Enforcement officials will be monitoring that lot and will ticket any unauthorized vehicles.

Parking is allowed in Wadeview along the Summerlin/Left field of softball parking spaces, as well as the on the street itself, in the Boone staff parking lot and the student parking lot on Mills Ave.
Aerial view of Boone High School campus showing athletic fields, parking areas, and surrounding streets.
 

Senior Information

Senior Nights

This past week we recognized our seniors for Tennis and Softball as they celebrated their senior nights. It was so much fun celebrating with the seniors, their teammates, and their families!
Seven young women in softball uniforms and tiaras stand in front of a balloon arch, wearing sashes that say 'SENIOR'.
A group of young athletes and a coach pose for a photo in front of a tennis court fence with banners.

Graduation Tickets

Each graduating member of the Class of 2026 will receive 10 tickets for graduation. Tickets will be distributed at Senior Checkout on May 14.
Illustration of a hand holding two 'ADMIT ONE' tickets, with '10 Tickets FOR YOU' text.

Seniors - Order your Cap & Gown!

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

 

Prom 2026: Met Gala

Prom 2026 Met Gala event announcement with gold glitter accents.
Make plans to join us for an evening of dancing, food, and festivities on May 9th from 7:00 PM-10:00 PM at the Orlando Science Center: 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803. Garage parking is FREE!!
Tickets are on sale now thru April 10th and can be purchased at teachtix.com/bhs.
All who attend will need a signed permission slip, which can be found HERE: Boone High School Prom Permission Slip in Student Services or on Canvas.

Bringing a guest? Grab a Guest Form HERE: Prom Guest Form in Student Services or on Canvas. Their school's admin will need to fill it out and send it back to Boone.  Guest forms MUST BE APPROVED before ticket purchase. Once you e-mail the form to boone_hs@ocps.net you will receive a reply if you are approved or if we need more information.  

The following may prevent or delay purchase of a Prom ticket:
·        Any outstanding financial obligations (sports, clubs, media center, testing)
·        10+ unexcused absences in second semester of the 2025-2026 school year
·        Level 3 or Level 4 referral during the 2025-2026 school year
·        Minimum of a 2.0 GPA
·        Maintaining Cs or higher in all classes
·        Registering for and attending all testing opportunities in February, March, April, and May, if missing either or both of the testing requirements for graduation
 

College & Career

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.
An advertisement for SAT/ACT tutoring services, featuring a cloud-shaped design and book illustrations.
UCF College of Medicine High School Open House invitation for April 2, 2026.
 

Boone High School Class of 2030

As we prepare for the 2026-27 school year we want to invite all rising freshman to Brave Beginnings on Tuesday, May 12, beginning at 6 PM. This is a great opportunity for our new freshman class to meet administrators, school counselors, and other school staff. There will also be an opportunity to tour the exterior of the campus. Please mark your calendars and join us on May 12!
William R. Boone High School presents 'Brave Beginnings' for rising 9th graders on May 12, 2026.
 

Varsity Football 2026

The official 2026 Varsity Football Schedule has been released! The excitement begins on August 14, as we host the Dr. Phillips Panthers on August 14. Please note, Kiss the Pig and Future Braves Night will be on September 18, The Homecoming game will be on October 2, and Senior Night will be on October 23.
William R. Boone High School 2026 Varsity Football Schedule with dates, opponents, and times.
 
The Boone High School logo is also referred to as the Brave Head. An orange and white graphic of a profile with a feathered headdress.

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