The Boone High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 180 new members this past week! These students exemplify the organization's pillars, and we are excited to see their leadership skills in action this school year.  The 4 pillars of the NHS are:

A packed auditorium of families, friends, and staffulty was treated to an evening of music last week as our chorus presented its annual Fall Concert.

The concert featured all of our choirs and several solo and duo performances (pictured above). The evening culminated in all the choirs singing together with the 200+ members of our program (pictured at the top).

Thank you to Mr. Pollard and Ms. Stoermer, our talented students, and our incredible parent volunteers for helping to make this concert a huge success!

If you are interested in learning more about the Magnet Program opportunities here at Boone, please consider attending our Magnet Open House on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 6:00 pm. We will be showcasing our Criminal Justice, Finance, and Law programs.

There will be a brief presentation in the Performing Arts Center, followed by breakout sessions in the classrooms.

To celebrate the arrival of Fergus, our staffulty is passing around Fergus Jr. to the person of their choice on campus. That person will proudly display Fergus Jr. in their classroom or office for a week before  presenting him to someone new. Stay tuned to Totem Talk to see where Fergus Jr. goes next.

Fergus decided to head back to the Media Center to hang out with a true school superhero—Kris Fieler!

Mr. Fieler keeps our campus running seamlessly every single day, no matter what tech challenges get thrown his way. Whether he’s making house calls to classrooms or rescuing teachers when technology decides to take an unscheduled day off, Mr. Fieler solves every problem with patience, expertise, and a huge smile on his face. He is the ultimate team player, and no one deserves to host Fergus more!

Financial aid can help make college more affordable through grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Completing the right applications helps students learn which options may be available to them.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for federal aid that students can use in any state. The Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is a separate state application. Students must submit it to be considered for Florida Bright Futures, a scholarship program for eligible Florida high school graduates.

If a college requires a letter of recommendation, check the Common App or Xello to see what you need. Before asking a teacher or school counselor to write your letter, complete the appropriate brag sheet:

Give your recommender at least three weeks’ notice and clearly share each college’s submission deadline. This gives them time to write a thoughtful letter on your behalf.

Are you getting ready to tackle the SAT or ACT this semester? We are excited to offer free, weekly after-school tutoring to help Braves score their best on these important college entrance exams!

Whether you want to bump up your math score, master the reading strategies, or simply figure out where to start, our targeted prep sessions are designed to help you build confidence and improve your scores.

No advance registration is required, just drop in with your school laptop or notebook! Have questions or need help registering for an upcoming test date? Drop by the College and Career Center during school hours or reach out to Ms. Gurley at nicole.gurley@ocps.net. 

 Wednesday, October 28

 5:30–7:30 pm

 Boone High School Student Parking Lot

Mark your calendars for an evening of spooktacular fun! Boone High School invites all families, students, and community members to our annual Trunk or Treat Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Student Parking Lot.

Bring the kids out for a safe, family-friendly evening filled with trick-or-treating, Boone Brave pride, and festive community spirit. Walk from decorated trunk to trunk to collect candy and celebrate the fall season together!

Here is what you can look forward to:

Put on your favorite Halloween costume, gather the family, and join us for an unforgettable night. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our fall athletics season is underway! There is still plenty of time to take in the action for football, golf, bowling, girls' volleyball, swimming and diving, and cross country.  Take a moment to check out the schedules below and make a plan to come out and support your Braves!  Game tickets can be purchased at gofan.co. You should consider purchasing an "All Sports Pass" to give you access to all regular season home games the entire school year. 

THREE records. One incredible Brave!

Congratulations to sophomore Kyle Conboy for breaking THREE school swimming records—including two that had stood since 1982! 

What an amazing accomplishment! We’re proud of you, Kyle!

The Lady Braves Golf Team recently competed in the Girls Metro Conference Championships at Zellwood Station GC. The team finished 5th overall and 3rd in the tough Metro East. Corinne Searl (pictured) shot a 2-under par 70 to place 4th overall among 66 golfers in the individual standings. This week, the team will compete in the District 5 Championship. Congratulations, girls, and good luck this week!

Boys Bowling competed in the District 8 Bowling Championship Tuesday, October 20, at Bowlero Apopka. The Team shot a combined 2,629 pins through 3 games of morning, qualifying to place 2nd overall. After a lunch break, the Braves returned to the lanes to bowl in the Baker Championship bracket, facing off against Lake Highland Prep and Windermere. We were able to defeat Lake Highland twice, winning 3-0 in both best-of-five series. Even though the Boys bowled some of their highest team Baker scores of the day against a very strong Windermere team, we lost in the championship, finishing as District Runner-Up and advancing to the State Championship Tournament at Boardwalk Bowl for the first time since 2018. 

Tryouts for Girls' and Boys' Basketball begin Monday, October 26. To try out, athletes must have an OCPS Sports Physical with clearance, a 2.0 GPA, and must be in good standing.

Despite a tough 39–0 final against Winter Park Friday, our Braves showed relentless grit and heart as they celebrated Senior Night in front of an energetic home crowd. While Winter Park capitalized on big plays through the air, Boone’s defensive front kept bringing pressure until the final whistle, forcing difficult throws and showing relentless effort against an explosive Wildcats offensive line. Our Braves never let up, continuing to fight for yardage on offense and keeping their sideline fully engaged through four physical quarters.

Join us this Friday, October 30, as we travel to Edgewater for the Battle of the Barrel! Purchase your ticket in advance on GoFan. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm.

Our second Parent/Teacher Conference date of the school year will occur on Wednesday, December 2. Brave Connections will begin at 1:20 pm in the cafeteria.

During this time, your student's teachers will be available to discuss academic progress, offer recommendations for support, and provide opportunities for families to ask questions about their student's coursework. Brave Connections will only occur once a quarter, and there is no RSVP. To attend, please arrive at Boone by 1:00 pm and check in at the front office.

We can't wait to see you there!

You don't want to miss an exciting event to support Boone! The Boone Foundation is hosting Casino Night on Thursday, December 3, at the Ventura Country Club. Grab your friends and come out to this great event benefiting our school!