Boone Trail Times

As the 2025-2026 school year winds down, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible growth of our students over the past ten months. From the first day of school to these final days of May, our hallways have been filled with more than just the sound of learning—they have been filled with the sound of transformation.

This year, our commitment to the Leader in Me framework has flourished. We haven’t just taught the 7 Habits; we’ve watched our students live them. From student-led assemblies to mentorship, our learners have shifted to leading the growth of a positive culture at BTE. We synergized by collecting 255lbs of soda tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, taught classmates how to tie shoes, and raised money for families in need in the Wentzville community. We also saw an increase in students tracking their own academic goals and holding themselves accountable.

This growth is a testament to the synergy between our dedicated educators, our hardworking students, and our supportive families.

"Leadership is communicating people’s worth and potential so clearly that they are inspired to see it in themselves." — Stephen R. Covey

Congratulations on a phenomenal year!

It is with heavy hearts that we share that both Principal Julie Vahle and Assistant Principal Theresa Olson will be moving on to new chapters at the conclusion of this school year. The decision to leave the Boone Trail community was not an easy one. However, both of our administrators have accepted new positions that will allow them to be closer to home and more present for their own children. Mrs. Olson will be serving as a counselor at Wentzville Middle School, and Mrs. Vahle will be the principal at Castlio Elementary in the Francis Howell School District.

We are incredibly sad to say goodbye to a place that has felt like home. To the parents, guardians, and students: thank you for your unwavering trust and the partnership we’ve shared. It has been such an honor to watch your children grow, learn, and thrive.

We are committed to a smooth transition and will share more information regarding the new leadership team as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for making these past four years so memorable.

We're excited to have some flexibility in our calendar that allows us to move up our last day of school for all students this year. View the updated Academic Calendar on the district website. Read the detailed last day of school information.

Upcoming Dates

May 4-8 | Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8 | 5th Grade Glow Party, 3:30-5 p.m.

May 9 | Girls on the Run Race

May 11-15 | Book Fair: BOGO!

May 14 | Last Day for Lunch Visitors

May 14 | Choir and Chimes Concert, 7:00 p.m.

May 15 | Field Day

May 18 | Field Day Make Up, if needed

May 22 | 5th Grade Clap Out (More Information Below)

May 22 | Last Day and Early Release, 1:10 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6 | Mac 'n Cheese with Garlic Bread

Thursday, May 7 | Mini Corn Dog

Friday, May 8 | Popcorn Chicken

Monday, May 11 | Chicken Patty on Bun

Tuesday, May 12 | Pepperoni Pizza

Wednesday, May 13 | Zesty Orange Chicken with Rice

Thursday, May 14 | All Beef Hot Dog, Last Day for Lunch Visitors

Friday, May 15 | Bosco Sticks with Marinara

Monday, May 18 | Chicken Nuggets

Tuesday, May 19 | Bosco Sticks with Marinara

Wednesday, May 20 | Popcorn Chicken or Chicken Tenders

Thursday, May 21 | Pizza

Friday, May 22 | Sack Lunch

Be the Light

Monday, May 4: Bright Ideas-Wear bright colors/neon.

Tuesday, May 5: Shining Stars-Dress Fancy or in things that shine.

Wednesday, May 6: Better Together-Team jerseys/school spirit wear.

Thursday, May 7: Light Up the World-Wear shirts with travel/global themes.

Friday, May 8: You are the Light-Wear shirts with words/quotes.

Volunteer for Field Day!

Whether you can spare a couple of hours or hang out with us for the whole day, your presence makes a world of difference to the kids. No prior experience is needed—just bring your smile, comfortable shoes, and a ready-to-help attitude!

8:45-11:25 a.m. Grades K-2

12:00-2:30 p.m. Grades 3-5

Field Day allows our students to practice good sportsmanship skills, review skills covered in PE, and show their school spirit!

Due to the number of students, volunteers, and teachers needed to provide this fun event for your children, we do not have the space to allow for adult or sibling spectators or lunch visitors. We hope you understand and will help us make this a safe and fun Field Day for all BTE students.

Our district's volunteer registration process MUST be completed in order to volunteer for field day. To register please go to our district website. Volunteer information can be found under Parent Info and then Volunteer Guidelines. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Shelley McMillen at shelleymcmillen@wsdr4.org. This process can take a few weeks to complete so please begin as soon as possible! If you are already registered, please disregard this.

Please don’t sign up for a station until your volunteer registration is complete. If you must cancel after signing up, please inform us as soon as possible. We thank you for your help in making this event fun and memorable for all students.

Sign Up as a Field Day Volunteer

About Field Day

Students will rotate to stations set up around the school. Because our Field Day event is outside, we are asking each child to bring the following:

Sunscreen (first application at home is suggested)
Water bottle labeled clearly with your child's name
Hat/visor
Weather-appropriate clothes (t shirts are recommended as they shield shoulders from sunburn)
Required: tennis shoes (sandals are not permitted)
Optional: change of clothes

In order to ensure this day is safe and fun, please talk to your child about the importance of following directions and practicing good sportsmanship.

*Field Day Rain Date: May 18

Attention 5th Grade parents:

Our annual Clap Out will be taking place on Friday, May 22. You are welcome to attend and participate by lining up on the grassy area to the right of our main entrance (when facing the building). After 5th graders walk the halls, they will make their way out to you so you can celebrate them!

Plan to arrive after 12:30 pm. The students will end up outside a little after 1 pm. You may park in our parking lot. Please do not park in our pick-up lane!! South Middle has given us permission to use their lot, if needed, after 12:30 pm.

Dismissal Information:

After the Clap Out, if you want to leave with your 5th grade child, you MUST have already filled out the 5th grade-Clap Out Dismissal form stating you are taking them home. We cannot make changes to their dismissal method after noon on May 22. On this form, you may designate someone else to pick up your child if you are not able to be there. Please also contact your child's teacher to let them know who is taking your child home if not the parent/guardian.
If you are wanting to take home a child of yours in a different grade level, please include it on this form. You will pick them up in the parent-pick up line at normal dismissal time (1:15 pm).
If you are wanting to have a younger child participate in clapping out your fifth grade child outside (all students will participate inside), you will need to sign them out in the office prior to 12:45 pm. After 12:45 pm, we will not be able to retrieve students from classrooms.

Due to grade-level celebrations, schedule changes, and special events, the last day for lunch visitors will be May 14. Thank you for understanding!

All visitors must sign in via the Raptor System in the main office.
Please wear your visitor badge for the entirety of your visit.
Sit at designated visitor tables with your child and up to one friend.
Please only bring food for your child.
Visitors must leave at the end of lunch. Visitors are not allowed on the playground or in our learning areas.