Boardman Local School District

Our Spartans fell to Mayfield 2-0 in the district semifinals, closing out the season. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a memorable season. Thank you to our families, fans, and community for your unwavering support all season long. We are Spartan Proud!

Kindergartners at Stadium Drive celebrated Memorial Day through song this morning, honoring those who serve and have served our country. After weeks of practice, students delivered a performance that was equal parts adorable and meaningful, reminding us all of the importance of gratitude and patriotism. Our youngest performers brought such heart to the stage, and that is a direct result of the incredible preparation and work happening behind the scenes by our kindergarten teachers to make this special show possible. We truly live in a great country, and this Memorial Day weekend, we take time to reflect, remember, and be grateful for those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.❤️🤍💙

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! ❤️🖤

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. 💙❤️

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!

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!

A special thank you to Miss Allie from the Boardman Library for visiting BCIS Tuesday to speak with our fourth grade students about the importance of reading!

Students enjoyed participating in reading activities, hearing about the benefits of reading, and learning how to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the library. We love seeing our community partners help inspire a lifelong love of reading in our students!

Happy reading, Spartans! 📚

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!

Attention Spartan Families:

🏀 Summer Spartan Basketball Camp is back!

Join Boardman Youth Basketball for three days of skill development, competition, and fun this summer at the BHS Gymnasium!

📅 June 15th, 16th & 17th, 2026
📍 BHS Gymnasium

⏰ Grades 1–3: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
⏰ Grades 4–6: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

💲 Cost: $65

Campers who register by Friday, June 5th are guaranteed a camp t-shirt!

Registration and payment information can be found on the flyer. Be sure to scan the QR code to sign up. We can’t wait to see our future Spartans in the gym this summer!

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 was an incredibly hands-on Career Day at Boardman Center Intermediate School.👨‍💼👩‍✈️ 💥More than 30 careers were represented, and students got far more than just a presentation—they got real experience. They didn’t just hear about being chefs, they made crêpes. They didn’t just learn what nurses do, they practiced CPR skills. Students tried on firefighters’ gear, got a close-up look at police equipment, and explored careers in exercise training, brand management, sales, veterinary medicine and so much more. From one station to the next, curiosity was everywhere as students asked questions, tried new things, and imagined what their own futures might look like. A big thank-you to all of the volunteers who took time to share their careers and help make today such a meaningful experience for our students.

Calling all future Lady Spartans!

Registration is now open for the Summer Lady Spartans Volleyball & Basketball Camp! Join us for one or both camps and spend the week learning skills, building confidence, and having fun with our Spartan coaches and athletes.

📅 June 1–4
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 BHS Gymnasium (Enter through Door 9)

Open to Boardman girls entering 2nd–6th grade!

🏐 Volleyball Camp: June 1 & 2
🏀 Basketball Camp: June 3 & 4

💲 $50 per individual camp
💲 $90 for both camps

Campers registered for both camps by May 21 will receive a FREE Lady Spartan t-shirt!

Scan the QR code on the flyer for registration and more information or use this link: https://forms.gle/RZFQ5YaPyjpAjJsu5
We can’t wait to see our future Spartans this summer! 👏

To all of our incredible teachers in Boardman Local Schools—thank you. 💛🍎

Teaching is truly a calling, and it takes extraordinary individuals to dedicate their lives to fostering the education, growth, and well-being of future generations. We are so fortunate to have such passionate, caring, and committed educators guiding our students every single day. We are proud to call Boardman teachers our own.

As we recognize Teacher Appreciation Day in Ohio today, we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our educators all week long and the lasting impact they make.

A special thank you to our amazing PTAs for spoiling our teachers this week. Your generosity, time, and support mean so much. The families of Boardman continue to show what makes this community so special, and we are grateful for your partnership in keeping our schools strong and our relationships even stronger.

The Boardman Bugle staff received multiple awards from the Ohio Scholastic Media Association this year. Students competed with journalism students throughout Ohio. Several students including Layla Crawford, Mary Ramovs, and Harper Liller received prestigious “excellent” ratings for their submitted articles.

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! 👏

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! 💚🍎

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!

The Boardman Spartans secured a hard-fought 10–9 victory over Cardinal Mooney tonight on their home turf. It was a total team effort from start to finish, as the Spartans showed incredible grit, staying locked in through every possession and working together to maintain their edge.

Boardman built a 7–5 halftime lead, but Mooney battled back to take a 9–8 advantage in the fourth quarter. The Spartans responded with composure on both ends of the field, proving that their teamwork was the ultimate difference-maker.

Ava Gaps led the offense with five goals, followed by Carly Albanese and Val Hoysack with two each, and Lydia Kenney adding one. Defensively, Catherine Lorenzi came up with two key stops in the final four minutes to preserve the 10–9 lead.

It was a physical, high-energy contest, with contributions across the board helping secure the win. Boardman’s determination ultimately allowed them to hold off Mooney and come away victorious.

The Spartans will be back in action on the road against Kent Roosevelt.