The winners are in for the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Annual Blackout Poetry Contest! Out of more than 450 submissions from schools across Mahoning County, Boardman students earned FOUR top honors! 🎉📚
🏆 First Place Overall — Rachel Dunlany
🏆 Second Place Overall — Morgan Zola
Both students received certificates and Barnes & Noble gift cards for their outstanding work.
In the Arts Connect With Poetry category, we also had two top-place winners:
✨ Kendra Vogelberger
✨ Dominic Dubos
Librarian Amy Burkard presented those students with laser-edged and engraved replica trophies based on the designs from their poetry pieces — a truly unique honor!
English teachers Jen Basista and Kaitlin Steeb joined their students for the special award presentation. Congratulations to all of our talented Spartan writers and poets! ❤️🖤
🏆 First Place Overall — Rachel Dunlany
🏆 Second Place Overall — Morgan Zola
Both students received certificates and Barnes & Noble gift cards for their outstanding work.
In the Arts Connect With Poetry category, we also had two top-place winners:
✨ Kendra Vogelberger
✨ Dominic Dubos
Librarian Amy Burkard presented those students with laser-edged and engraved replica trophies based on the designs from their poetry pieces — a truly unique honor!
English teachers Jen Basista and Kaitlin Steeb joined their students for the special award presentation. Congratulations to all of our talented Spartan writers and poets! ❤️🖤
Congratulations to Boardman’s own Madison Whyde on being recognized for her inspiring impact as a student-athlete in both Lacrosse and Track!
This special AAC honor celebrates female athletes who lead with dedication, perseverance, and heart — inspiring teammates, competitors, classmates, and their communities both on and off the field.
Madison truly represents what it means to be a Spartan through her hard work, leadership, and the positive example she sets every day. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for her.
Congratulations, Madison! Your Boardman family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🥍🏃♀️✨
This special AAC honor celebrates female athletes who lead with dedication, perseverance, and heart — inspiring teammates, competitors, classmates, and their communities both on and off the field.
Madison truly represents what it means to be a Spartan through her hard work, leadership, and the positive example she sets every day. We are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s ahead for her.
Congratulations, Madison! Your Boardman family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🥍🏃♀️✨
Boardman High School held a ceremonial Military Signing today to recognize several students committing to serve our country after graduation.
Present for the ceremony were:
• Carmen Cortez, who will attend Kent State while training with the Marine Reserves
• Jeffery Heidel, who plans to learn machining skills as a member of the Ohio Army National Guard
• Chase Realty, who plans to pursue medical training as part of the U.S. Navy
Not pictured are Julian Trager (United States Marines), Timothy Yeager (U.S. Air Force) and Anthony White.
We thank these students for their commitment, courage and service. 💙❤️
Present for the ceremony were:
• Carmen Cortez, who will attend Kent State while training with the Marine Reserves
• Jeffery Heidel, who plans to learn machining skills as a member of the Ohio Army National Guard
• Chase Realty, who plans to pursue medical training as part of the U.S. Navy
Not pictured are Julian Trager (United States Marines), Timothy Yeager (U.S. Air Force) and Anthony White.
We thank these students for their commitment, courage and service. 💙❤️
Mrs. Pendleton’s Entrepreneurship Class hosted its Business Expo today, featuring 12 business concepts developed by students in grades 9-12.
The young entrepreneurs showcased ideas in transportation, babysitting, tutoring, clothing merchandise, baked goods, landscaping, floor cleaning, and food trucks — complete with creative branding and marketing plans.
Some catchy business names included “Playtime Nannies,” “Giggle and Grub” Food Truck, “Boardman’s Bounty” bakery, and “Crystal Clear” cleaning service. Students also considered pricing, insurance, labor and material costs, and local competition as part of their business plans.
Great job by these future business leaders!
The young entrepreneurs showcased ideas in transportation, babysitting, tutoring, clothing merchandise, baked goods, landscaping, floor cleaning, and food trucks — complete with creative branding and marketing plans.
Some catchy business names included “Playtime Nannies,” “Giggle and Grub” Food Truck, “Boardman’s Bounty” bakery, and “Crystal Clear” cleaning service. Students also considered pricing, insurance, labor and material costs, and local competition as part of their business plans.
Great job by these future business leaders!
So excited for Friday Night’s Project Mayhem Stadium Concert! 🎸🎤🎶
Just a reminder of a few important rules so everyone can enjoy the show safely and help make it a great experience for all.
🎟 Tickets are $10 and are available at the gate
💥Gate opens at 7:30 PM
🎶 Concert begins at 8:30 PM
Please remember:
• All guests must have a ticket for entry
• No Backpacks and bags may be subject to inspection at the gate
• Please remain in designated spectator areas unless directed otherwise
• Students should be supervised and follow all stadium expectations
• Be respectful of performers, staff, volunteers, and fellow guests
We can’t wait to see Spartan Stadium filled with energy and excitement for an unforgettable night of music!
Our Spanish classes recently celebrated an incredible Spanish Week filled with culture, creativity, language, and fun!
Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of activities that highlighted traditions from Spanish-speaking countries around the world. A special thank you to La Casa Mexicana and Maria for treating our students to delicious chips and salsa, sopapillas, and agua fresca de Jamaica (hibiscus drink)! 🌺🌮
Students also got moving with Zumba and showcased their creativity by designing colorful flags and corkboard displays representing Spanish-speaking countries across the globe.
What a wonderful week of learning, culture, creativity, and community!
Get ready for an incredible evening of creativity at the BHS Art Show on Thursday, May 14th from 7:00–9:00 PM! 🎨🖤💛
Artwork on display will feature projects from BHS students in grades 9–12 in Studio Art, Digital Art, and Industrial Arts classes, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity throughout our high school programs.
Did you know that not only is student artwork displayed, but students are also responsible for setting up the entire show from start to finish? From preparing display boards and sorting artwork to hanging each piece for the community to enjoy, this event is truly student-driven and showcases their hard work both inside and outside the classroom.
Before the show opens to the public, the National Art Honor Society will hold its induction ceremony at 6:00 PM.
If you plan on attending, please enter BHS through Door 9. We hope our community will come out to support and celebrate the amazing artistic talent of our Spartan students!
Today we celebrate the incredible bus drivers of Boardman Local Schools—Happy Ohio Schools Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🖤💛🚌
From the first smile in the morning to the final drop-off at home, our bus drivers are truly the bookends to a successful school day. They go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely, feel welcomed, and are cared for every step of the way.
We are blessed with the best! Join us in thanking our amazing transportation staff and help them feel the love today! 👏
From the first smile in the morning to the final drop-off at home, our bus drivers are truly the bookends to a successful school day. They go above and beyond to ensure our students arrive safely, feel welcomed, and are cared for every step of the way.
We are blessed with the best! Join us in thanking our amazing transportation staff and help them feel the love today! 👏
Today, Boardman Local Schools proudly celebrates our incredible cafeteria staff on School Lunch Hero Day!
Every day, our school lunch heroes go above and beyond to serve nutritious and tasty meals with a smile. Their hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed—they are an essential part of our school community.
To show our appreciation, members of our Central Office team visited each cafeteria across all six of our buildings today to personally say “thank you” for all they do.
Not just today, but every single day, we thank you for keeping our students fueled, supported, and ready to learn! 💚🍎
Every day, our school lunch heroes go above and beyond to serve nutritious and tasty meals with a smile. Their hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed—they are an essential part of our school community.
To show our appreciation, members of our Central Office team visited each cafeteria across all six of our buildings today to personally say “thank you” for all they do.
Not just today, but every single day, we thank you for keeping our students fueled, supported, and ready to learn! 💚🍎
West Boulevard Principal Al Cervello, five West Blvd. elementary teachers, some of our Spartan athletes and cheerleaders and Sparty himself were at Burlington's new store early this morning for the store's ribbon cutting.
As part of the opening, Burlington and Adopt a Classroom made a $5,000 Donation for West Boulevard. Each teacher will receive a portion of funds in their adopt a classroom account to fill classroom needs.
A big THANK YOU to Burlington, for this generous donation to West Boulevard for our students and staff!
As part of the opening, Burlington and Adopt a Classroom made a $5,000 Donation for West Boulevard. Each teacher will receive a portion of funds in their adopt a classroom account to fill classroom needs.
A big THANK YOU to Burlington, for this generous donation to West Boulevard for our students and staff!
One of our favorite long-standing traditions at BHS—Spring Fling! 🖤💛🌸
On the morning of Prom, our administration and staff fire up the grills to serve hamburgers and hot dogs to the students who stay to finish out the school day while our prom-goers head out after 3rd period. It’s a simple gesture that brings our school community together and makes the day even more special.
You might even spot some familiar faces in the photos—retired staff members who come back each year to lend a hand. That’s the kind of tradition and pride that makes BHS so special.
Here’s to great food, great people and great traditions!
Congratulations to BHS Woods student Brady Conner who earned 2nd place in the ESC Adirondack Chair Competition, showcasing his craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail. His hard work paid off with a $500 gift card to Power Tool & Supply in Youngstown—a well-deserved reward!
This competition, hosted by the ESC and the Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, highlights the incredible talent of student craftsmen across the region. Brady is pictured alongside his teacher, Marvin Aeschbacher.
We are proud to celebrate Brady’s achievement and the continued excellence of our BHS Woods program!
This competition, hosted by the ESC and the Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, highlights the incredible talent of student craftsmen across the region. Brady is pictured alongside his teacher, Marvin Aeschbacher.
We are proud to celebrate Brady’s achievement and the continued excellence of our BHS Woods program!
Our BHS National Honor Society members were hard at work this morning—whipping up pancakes for a great cause! 🥞🖤💛
For just $1, students enjoyed a delicious treat while supporting the meaningful service and volunteer efforts that define NHS.
For just $1, students enjoyed a delicious treat while supporting the meaningful service and volunteer efforts that define NHS.
Boardman Spartans showed their grit (and good spirits!) April 29th at the Regional Envirothon Competition held at Holden Arboretum 🌿🌧️
We took THREE teams to compete, and we’re excited to share that TWO of them earned top honors and are headed to the State Competition in early June! 👏
AP Environmental Science teacher and advisor Heather Moran shared:
“2 teams placed in the top 4 (a three-way tie for 2nd place) and qualified for the state competition. I’m very proud of all 3 teams. They represented Boardman very well!”
And yes… they were literally singing in the rain—soaked but smiling the whole way through ☔️🐀
Way to go, Spartans! 🌎💚
A high-flying day for Boardman High School students at the Drone Showcase!
Students from the BHS Drone Program spent the day at Williamson Airfield, joining peers from 10 area schools for hands-on flight experience and career exploration.
They had the chance to pilot drones, connect with industry professionals, and ask questions about future opportunities. Students flew drones with the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department and First Choice Drone Company, and also spoke with representatives from the U.S. Air Force about careers in aviation and technology.
Real-world learning in action—and the future is looking up!
The Boardman High School National Art Honor Society spent a meaningful morning this week at Boardman Park, painting the Time Capsule Rock—originally painted twenty years ago—bringing new life to a special piece of community history. 🎨🌱
Students Menah Alemaishat, Madison Kromer, Lanie Joyce, Savannah Cohn, Payton Konnerth, and Julianna Davis, under the guidance of advisor Kate Burnside, worked together to honor the past while leaving their own creative mark for the future.
Students Menah Alemaishat, Madison Kromer, Lanie Joyce, Savannah Cohn, Payton Konnerth, and Julianna Davis, under the guidance of advisor Kate Burnside, worked together to honor the past while leaving their own creative mark for the future.
Don’t miss out on one of the most fun nights of the year! 👛✨
Join us for the 5th Annual Boardman Gridiron Club Designer Purse Bingo this Saturday, April 25th! Spots are still available, so grab your tickets while you can!
Come out, enjoy a great night with friends, and support our athletes at the same time—it’s a win-win! 🏈
Ticket details and event location can be found on the attached flyer.
GO SPARTANS!
Join us for the 5th Annual Boardman Gridiron Club Designer Purse Bingo this Saturday, April 25th! Spots are still available, so grab your tickets while you can!
Come out, enjoy a great night with friends, and support our athletes at the same time—it’s a win-win! 🏈
Ticket details and event location can be found on the attached flyer.
GO SPARTANS!
Boardman High School Math teacher, Mr. Pallini, was happy to have the new Picasso tiles from the Boardman Schools Fund For Educational Excellence BSFEE teacher grant--as he recently prepared his students for End of Course exams in geometry.
The Picasso tiles are great tools for STEM concepts and you can magnetically build as you go-- so according to Mr. Pallini:
"I was using the tiles to address a common misconception: I could show the cross section of a cube is a rectangle instead of a square because the hypotenuse is the longest side length." 🫨Sounds hard, but when you can see and build it...💡🙌💡⚡️
The Picasso tiles are great tools for STEM concepts and you can magnetically build as you go-- so according to Mr. Pallini:
"I was using the tiles to address a common misconception: I could show the cross section of a cube is a rectangle instead of a square because the hypotenuse is the longest side length." 🫨Sounds hard, but when you can see and build it...💡🙌💡⚡️
Boardman High School proudly recognized students Wednesday afternoon at the 27th Annual Induction Ceremony of La Società Onoraria Italica! This special ceremony honored the hard work, dedication, and passion our students and educators have shown in their study of the Italian language and culture, as well as their willingness to give back to their community.
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! 💚🤍❤️
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
