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Totem Talk: April 13, 2026

Posted Date: 04/13/26 (03:25 PM)


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Community Brief

April 13, 2026
Boone High School Principal, Dr. Maestre, in a gray suit smiles at the camera, wearing an orange patterned tie.

Message From Dr. Maestre

We have already completed three weeks of this final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. In addition to the approaching spring exams, we have a number of special events scheduled for the second half of April and through the month of May. The end of the school year is fast approaching!

At the top of this Community Brief, you may have noticed the video of our Top Talent 2026 finalists. Consider voting for them. There is more information about Top Talent below.

Finally, please take a moment to complete the OCPS Family Survey. The link is below and it will just take a few minutes to provide valuable feedback to our school.

As always, thank you for reading!

Forever Brave,

Hector Maestre, Ed.D.
Principal
 

Top Talent 2026

We are proud to announce that Boone High School has a group Finalist in OCPS Top Talent Competition! Hit the Road Jack! featuring Benjamin McCormack, Caleb Cuevas, Jonah Quitos, Kaitlynn Peacock, Makayla Morton, Manuel Landaeta Calderon, Mia Basso, Paxton Burke, Sierra Adams and Tessa Biuso hope to take home the top prize!

Watch all the acts online! Who will be your Fan Favorite & People’s Choice winner?
VOTE NOW and VOTE OFTEN! Each vote costs just $1. Fan Favorite & People’s Choice voting is open through Saturday, April 25, you can vote by simply texting keyword FFSTAGE to 41444

Follow us: @Fdn4OCPS and tag Top Talent: #Fdn4OCPSTopTalent & #ocpsarts
Orange County Public Schools Top Talent Live 2026 event graphic with voting instructions.
A collage of student finalists for the Orange County Public Schools Top Talent event, categorized by Group, Duet, Trio, and Rising Stars.
 

Class of 2026

Senior Forms:
Please complete the appropriate form(s) below to share your plans for BHS social media and the graduation jumbotron video. All forms must be logged into OCPS account and verified with pictures.

Only fill out the forms that apply to you:
  1. Accepted to an OCPS “Super Scholar” College. Check eligible colleges by searching “OCPS Super Scholars” or visiting https://ocps.smartsiteshost.com/super-scholars-home. If yes, complete this form https://tinyurl.com/superscholars2026
  2. Decision for after high school. (Will show on jumbotron at graduation) https://tinyurl.com/mydecision2026
  3. Awarded Scholarship Money from any school or organization: Not FAFSA, Bright Futures, or grants (Will show on jumbotron at graduation) https://tinyurl.com/moneyfor2026 

Senior Tasks (Required for Senior Check Out):
  1. FAFSA (money to help pay for college) https://studentaid.gov/
  2. Florida Financial Aid Application https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org
  3. Xello Plan: Launchpad=>Xello=>To-do list=>Make 1 Plan=>Choose Add career or Add education=>Done 
  4. Xello Quizzes: Launchpad=>Xello=>About Me=> Matchmaker, Personality, Mission Complete (Need 3 green checkmarks)
  5. OCPS Senior Exit Ticket: 2025-2026 Launchpad=>Xello=>Links & Resources
 
Poster for the 7th Annual Golf Tournament presented by BHSAA, featuring event details and sponsors.

BHSAA Golf Tournament

On April 17, the Boone High School Athletic Association will be hosting our annual golf tournament at Rio Pinar Golf Club. Please consider playing to support our athletic program. To sign up scan the QR code below.
 
A group of young wrestlers in athletic wear pose for a photo, many wearing medals and holding trophies.

Boys Weightlifting

Congratulations to the boys weightlifting team for winning its 6th consecutive District Championship!
Individual district champions are:

Pierce Bonnewll, Mason Ewing, Zion Cannon and Ryan Coughlin who each won both the Olympic and Traditional titles.
James Levinson came in 1st in Traditional and Jayden Jimenez came in 1st in Olympic.
District runners-up were Javier Guerrero, James Levinson and Will Buznyinski.
 
Orange County Public Schools invites families to participate in the 2026 Spring Stakeholder Survey, with dates April 7-21.

OCPS Family Stakeholder Survey

Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Families, students, and schools all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your student's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, please give us your honest feedback by clicking on the following link to complete the survey,  www.tinyurl.com/familysurvey2026

Thank you for your participation in the survey!
 
Boone Outfitters event: Free clothing and prom shopping for all Boone students on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00-11:00 am.

Boone Outfitters Prom Shopping Event

Our PTSO will open Boone Outfitters on Saturday April 18, from 9 AM - 11 AM for a free prom shopping event. If you have any questions, email michelle.rojas@ocps.net.
 
A large orchestra group poses for a photo in front of a decorative wall with black and white art.
An orchestra performs on stage in a grand concert hall with a distinctive spiral ceiling.

Orchestra Shout Out

Last week, the Boone High School Chamber Orchestra took to the Dr. Phillips Center for the first time in school history, performing a sophisticated set of advanced repertoire in the beautiful Steinmetz Hall. They were performing in UCF's "Music for All" Orlando Orchestra Invitational. Only 6 orchestras out of the state of Florida were selected to perform in this incredible venue! The orchestra programmed their previous Music Performance Assessment (MPA) music, as well as Mendelssohn's 2nd String Symphony in D major. We couldn't be prouder of our orchestra students and this memorable accomplishment.
 
William R. Boone High School presents 'Brave Beginnings' for rising 9th graders on May 12, 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!
 
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