The second Sunday of May brings us to a special occasion – Mother’s Day. On behalf of the entire Boone High School community, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who nurture and support our students every day. Our dedicated teachers and staff depend heavily on support from home in order to provide all of our Braves with the quality education they deserve, and we have consistently found that moms and other mother figures are among our Braves' biggest cheerleaders. Moreover, they are there all your long also working to teach valuable lessons such as the importance of resilience, taking the long view, putting others first, compassion, and just being yourself. We are very grateful for this support every day.
I also want to take a moment to thank everyone who made Prom 2026 a huge success! Our students had a great time celebrating the end of the school year with a fun evening that they will remember for the rest of their lives.
We continue this week and next week with year-end assessments and will be operating from modified bell schedules. Many of our Braves will be taking US History and Biology End of Course exams this week and next week we begin Common Final Exams for underclassmen. You have done the work and your teachers have you prepared. Please remember to get your rest the evening before a test and do your best.
As always, thank you for reading!
Forever Brave,
Hector Maestre, Ed.D.
Principal
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Graduation is fast approaching for the Boone High School Class of 2026!
We are so excited to celebrate all of our graduates with several milestone events as seniors conclude their high school careers.
Mandatory graduation rehearsal will take place on May 13, at 11:30 AM, and prior to rehearsal, seniors will participate in a Post‑Secondary Celebration in the large cafeteria. During the event, students will walk the orange carpet, sign the Boone banner, and enjoy a treat while being recognized for their post‑high‑school plans.
The Senior Drive Thru will take place on May 13. Seniors arrive at the teacher parking lot at 6 PM and the event begins at 6:45 PM. Seniors will then come back to the football stadium for the Senior Sunset.
Senior Check Out will be held on May 14. Upon verified completion of the Senior Check Out Form, students will receive 10 graduation tickets. All requests for additional tickets must be submitted through the Senior Next Steps & Requests Form, with extra tickets awarded shortly after checkout.
There are several Senior Walks scheduled at our feeder elementary and middle schools. Check out the graphic below for dates, locations, and times of these events. If you have any questions, please contact the individual school.
If you have friends or family members who cannot make it to graduation, you can share the streaming link with them so they can watch the moment you cross the stage, https://www.youtube.com/live/KQn14xkVNZ8. They can bookmark the page now so they are ready to go when it goes live on May 27, at 7:30 PM.
Finally, if you plan on attending graduation, please click here for more information from Addition Financial Arena.
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We proudly celebrated 55 outstanding members of the Class of 2026 who have earned the designation of Super Scholar. This prestigious recognition is reserved for students who have been accepted to the nation’s top 1% of colleges and universities, reflecting exceptional academic achievement, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence throughout their high school journey.
This year’s Super Scholars earned acceptances to universities across the country, from the University of Washington in Seattle to the University of Florida in Gainesville, and from the University of California, San Diego to Northeastern University. Their postsecondary destinations include some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States, such as Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, UCLA, Purdue University, Barnard College, Rice University, and The Ohio State University, among many others.
We are incredibly proud of these students for the dedication and ambition they have demonstrated both inside and outside the classroom. Their success is a testament not only to their own hard work, but also to the support of their families, teachers, counselors, and the Boone High School community. Together, these Super Scholars represent the very best of Boone High School and embody the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for the Class of 2026.
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In 2014, Boone began teaching EKG as the CTE industry certification for the Academy of Health Science program. Since 2014, Boone has had 531 students who have passed the EKG Certification Exam to become Certified EKG Technicians. Boone recognized the 500th student who passed the EKG exam, Juliette Caceres-Fuentes, with a $500 scholarship.
Pictured with Juliette is Dr. Maestre, principal of Boone High School, Amy Jensen, District Resource Teacher for Health Sciences, and Lis Smith, RN, instructor.
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Boone High School will host Brave Beginnings for families of Future Braves on Tuesday, May 12th. Families are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 PM to learn how to get involved with Boone’s parent and community organizations, including the PTSO, BHSAA, and the Boone Foundation. The evening’s presentation will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.
Following the presentation, campus tours and breakout sessions covering topics like advanced studies pathways, navigating the transition to high school, exploring graduation requirements, and how to get involved beyond the classroom will begin at 6:40 PM, giving families an opportunity to explore Boone High School and learn more about the freshman experience. Brave Beginnings is designed to help families feel informed, connected, and ready as their students prepare to begin their journey at Boone High School and lay the foundation of becoming Forever Brave.
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ATTENTION UNDERCLASSMEN: Join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 6 PM for College Night in the PAC. This event will help prepare you for the college admissions process. We will have representatives from Florida State University and the University of Central Florida present to answer your questions. Students and parents are invited to attend. |
Are you interested in Sideline Cheer in the upcoming school year? There will be a rising freshman parent meeting on May 21, at 6 PM, in the Media Center. Tryouts will be May 28-30, from 9 AM - 12 PM.
Email Coach Kaleigh at boonecheer26@gmail.com with any questions.
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Congratulations to Braves Rowing for a great year! If you are interested in giving rowing a try visit the club website, boonerowing.com. |
Please be advised that students will not be permitted to bring backpacks to school on May 26 and 27. If they bring a backpack, it will be confiscated when they arrive on campus and it will be returned to them at the end of the day. Thank you for your understanding. |
Mark your calendars for our annual meet the teacher event! Braves are Back will take place on Friday, August 7. Freshmen will be from 8 AM-9:30 AM, Sophomores will be from 9:30 AM-11 AM, and Juniors and Seniors will be from 11 AM-12:30 PM. We are excited to welcome students back on campus to kick off another amazing school year! |
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
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