Let’s hear it for the hard workers, the leaders, and the all-around amazing individuals who make our school a better place! We want to give a massive shout-out to everyone who was nominated this month—your efforts do not go unnoticed.

A special round of applause goes to our winners:

Freshman: Lilly Trimble

Sophomore: Anne Vanos

Junior: Maya Vallejo

Senior: Solyann Cosme Perez

These students have shown incredible dedication to their studies and our school community. We are so proud of what you’ve accomplished!

Tech Sassy Girlz hosted a Generation A.I. Workshop for our BHS students. This workshop exposed our students to emerging technologies while encouraging curiosity and interest in STEM careers.  In an intensive, hands-on session, our STEM-bound students worked collaboratively to build a guitar from scratch. Once tuned and powered, they then used an A.I. tool to train a data set on different chords. The event culminated in testing the AI to see if it could recognize the chords. In questioning the data, possible bias, ownership, and accuracy of the results, our students were able to go beyond the screen to explore the ethics, mechanics, and future of artificial intelligence.

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day. While much of the magic here at Boone happens in the classroom, none of it would be possible without this incredible team. From the first "hello" in the morning to the thousandth phone call of the afternoon, our administrative staff handles it all with grace. They are the keepers of schedules, the behind the scene fixers, and the friendly faces that make our school feel like home.

Please join me in saying a huge Thank You to Ms. Longmire, Ms. Espinoza, Ms. Torres, Ms. Alvarez, Ms. Knapp, Ms. Stelmashenko, Ms. Roberson, Ms. Henry, Ms. Rudd, and Ms. Negron (not pictured) for their tireless dedication to our students, staff, and families!

Last weekend, Boone Rowing competed in their Sculling States regatta. The freshman sculling boat took first place in the scholastic division and will be heading to Nationals in May. We wish this team the best of luck this coming weekend in their State Sweeps Regatta.

Congratulations to the AOHS seniors! All 50 AOHS seniors passed their industry certification test. They are now Certified EKG technicians! Thank you to Orlando Health for providing the clinical opportunities for students to get hands-on experience.

Brave students today ... Brave healthcare professionals tomorrow!

This past Wednesday, the orchestra invited all Boone teachers and staff to the orchestra room to try learning the violin, viola, cello, or bass. The roles were reversed as students became the teachers, guiding staff members through the basics of their instruments. Teachers had a blast stepping into the world of music and learning a brand-new skill!

Beyond being a fun and engaging experience, this event also helped promote the orchestra’s upcoming Student Instrument Demo Day on May 20th from 1:20–2:20 PM. During this event, current Boone students will have the opportunity to try out an instrument and explore whether joining orchestra might be right for them next school year.

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!