BHS was proud to induct 16 new members, who now join 11 returning members from the Class of 2026. We also celebrate our 2026 honorary inductee, Mrs. Deana Girardi, for her support and commitment to our local Italian community.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible educators—Signora Pishotti and Signora Rickert—for their leadership and dedication. We are also grateful to longtime BHS Italian teachers Signora Amero and Signora Keifer for continuing to support our foreign language department in more ways than one.
Special thanks to the Cocca Family for their continued support of the Italian National Honor Society—your generosity helps make opportunities like this possible for our students.
Congratulations to all of our inductees for this outstanding achievement. Your commitment to excellence makes us proud to be Spartans! 💚🤍❤️
What an amazing day for nearly 45 BHS and Glenwood Jr. High students!!
They spent most of the day --suited up with waders and muck boots to do a professional field study with Kent State Scientists who monitor more than 42 wetlands across Ohio.
We are so grateful for this Kent State partnership--their expertise is helping make the dream for education to continue on the very spot where Market Street Elementary School once stood.
This Forest Lawn Stormwater Park is now a place where the Kent State group along with student groups who've been prepared by their amazing classroom teachers for years, for this very day!!
So Exciting!! Watch for reports on WFMJ-21 and WKBN-27 tonight
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Boardman Local Schools!
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We are proud to celebrate 16 new members, juniors and a senior, as well as our 2026 honorary inductee, Mrs. Maria Hernandez, owner of La Casa Mexicana.
This marks the second year bringing back SNHS, and we’re excited to continue recognizing students for their dedication to the Spanish language and culture.
So grateful for our honorary inductee and our wonderful world language teachers — thank you for your support and inspiration! ❤️👏
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and communities across the country plant Pinwheel Gardens to raise awareness and show support for children and families. Each pinwheel represents someone in our community who has advocated for a child facing abuse or neglect 💙
Our Pinwheel Garden is located on the front lawn of Boardman Park, in front of the historic St. James Meeting House ⛪🌳
A special shoutout to Emerging Leaders co-chairs Addie Kowacich and Ellie Wymer, who were interviewed by WKBN-27 🎥—watch for their story coming soon! 👀
West Boulevard Elementary kiddos hunt was in the morning--and Stadium Drive and Robinwood's hunt was at noon.
A Big thank you to the Boardman High School Key Club & Emerging Leaders for stuffing and hiding more than a thousand eggs--and even more importantly opening juice boxes and candy wrappers --SOOOO much fun for all today!
Don't hesitate to come out tonight--Tickets will be available at the Door. The box office opens at 6 PM---Doors will open at 6:30---and the Concert starts at 7 !!
Mr. King does so much for others in our Spartan community, and today we came together to support his daughter, Olivia — our littlest Spartan warrior — who lives with cerebral palsy.
It was a powerful reminder that the strength of Spartan Nation goes far beyond classrooms and competition. We show up for one another, we lift each other up, and we stand together as a Spartan Family.
Because at Boardman, Spartans are never alone in their fight. 💚
Sooo many great books, mysteries, romance, and great authors!!
Aly's project reflects a strong commitment to giving back and making a meaningful impact within our community,.
Boardman's two jazz ensembles, and 2K Band will be performing.
Dr. Michael Smith, Director of Jazz Studies at Ohio State, and a renowned percussionist will be a guest artist this year.
The show is at 7 PM, and you can gets tickets at the door: $3 for Adults, and $2 for Students.
A big thank you and GRAZIE MILLE to our amazing community partners:
🍕 Cocca’s Pizza for pepperoni and spinach rolls
🥖 The Bread Chef for breads, biscotti, and zeppole for St. Joseph’s Day
🌭 The Testa Family for DiRusso’s sausage and pepper sliders
Because of your generosity, our students didn’t just learn about Italian culture—they got to taste it too. Thank you for helping make the week so special! 🇮🇹
They raised a total of $6,088 for Jump Rope for Heart!!
The students who raised $50 or more were in the $50 club and got to celebrate together with their bright green shirts that say "Lifesavers League".
They wore their shirts to school and enjoyed extra time in the gym signing shirt and playing some games with Mrs. Flores.
The money raised goes for research in the fight against heart disease!
On March 11, 60 Boardman High School students were officially inducted. These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations to them and their proud families- and kudos to NHS Advisor Mrs. Basista, Mr. Amendol and the BHS orchestra, BSTN, and staff who helped us celebrate these Spartans.
We are proud of their hard work and dedication—welcome to NHS!
A great group of Boardman High School seniors left before sunrise Friday morning for their weekend trip to New York City—and it’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. By mid-afternoon, they should be walking across the Brooklyn Bridge!
The itinerary is packed with iconic stops including Rockefeller Center, a Midtown tour, shopping, Chinatown, Little Italy, St. Paul’s Chapel, Wall Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, and a Broadway show—plus a Statue of Liberty cruise.
A big thank you to the outstanding chaperones, including Principal Zura, and to Mrs. Matiste for all of the great planning that made this incredible trip possible.
Have a great time, Spartans!
Freshman Katie DePinto took 1st place in the Boardman Optimist Club contest with her heartfelt essay on how volunteering at her church helped her connect with her community, while sophomores Elijah Land and Reagan Ridgley earned 2nd and 3rd. Katie’s essay now advances to the Ohio District Level for a chance at a $2,500 scholarship! Huge thanks to Boardman Optimist Club President Chuck Hillman and their Honors English teachers, Mrs. Safarek and Mrs. Basista, for celebrating these amazing students! 💛👏
MEAN GIRLS the Musical cast members Kate Congo and Jonah Stevens were on set with WFMJ anchor Malaynia Spiva, promoting the upcoming performance. It was an early morning cast call for them, as the interview took place around 5:45 AM.
Mean Girls is set for this weekend, March 5, 6, and 7th at 7 PM in the Boardman Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for students and senior citizens. Here's the link to the news interview: WFMJ morning interview with BHS cast members for Mean Girls
Nearly 250 students in grades 9–12 with a 3.75 GPA or higher were invited to celebrate on March 3, at the Annual Honors Breakfast. The highlight of the morning was recognizing eight graduating seniors named First-In-Class 2026, each earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and meeting all specifications while completing rigorous coursework, an incredible accomplishment!
Administrators and Board of Education members served breakfast as students enjoyed fresh fruit, French toast, and bacon. Congratulations to our outstanding Spartans!
Special kudos to our First in Class: Mia Brown, Jaelyn Cicchillo, Savannah Moorman, Alyson Murray, Gabriella Schubert, Lily Vondran, and Dominic Theodore, ( missing from photo is Alyssa Machuga)
