The Brave Weekly October 21, 2025

important upcoming dates

  • Tomorrow,, Oct 22 - PSAT
  • Nov 4 - Election Day, No School
  • Nov 24-28 - Autumn. Break

To view daily & upcoming events at Boise High, visit the daily announcements in the link below

Boise High happenings can also be found at the following Instagram profiles: @boise_brave, @boisehighbrave, @mrs.tetrick, @boisehighavid, @bhs.avid.cookouts, and @boise.high.boosters; and at the the Boise Brave Family Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BoiseHighBraveFamily

bell schedule

Field photo credit to Leo Anthony Geis

boise high boosters

Volunteers supporting BHS through parents, grandparents, alumni & community

boost the brave!

Thank you to our Boosters Corporate Sponsors!

Boise High, club & community events

Make Sure Your Student's Experiences Are Included in the Well-Being Survey

Stop by the Math Assistance Center Monday-Thursday at Lunch or Thursdays After School

Collecting Lightly Used/New Shoes for Boise High Shoe Drive

Winter Clothing Drive & Student Volunteer Hours

A Few More Volunteers Needed to Help Re-Stock Hospitality Pantry for Teacher Luncheons

All items needed (described in the link below) can be dropped in the main office and labeled "TEACHER HOSPITALITY LUNCHES"

Improve Local Habitat for Monarch Butterflies by Helping Plant a Pollinator Garden THIS SATURDAY, Oct 25

Join Boise High students in a service/volunteer effort to improve local habitat for monarch butterflies. We will be planting native plants near the Natatorium on Oct 25. This project is being led by several BHS students with support and funding from the City of Boise and City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department.

Help Boise High's Club Unified by Purchasing a Raffle Ticket for a Toyota Tundra

Boise Brick House

704 N. 7th Street

college and career center

Mr. Chehey, College/Career Counselor, AP Coordinator, Room 400

Upcoming College Visits/Events

WSU Instant Decision appointments are after lunch (for seniors only). Sign up for appointment at link below.

FAFSA Online Workshops Oct 29, Nov 19

from the registrar

Infinite Campus

If you need your password reset or need an activation code for Infinite Campus, please email me at heather.torigian@boiseschools.org. Parents: DO NOT use the student login or you will lock them out while in class

If your student needs a VOC (Verification of Compliance) for Driver's Ed, or other legal verification, please email me at heather.torigian@boiseschools.org

senior news

background photo credit Mrs Tetrick

boise high counseling, social work, and nurse's office

Information on a wide range of services, resources, and programs can be found on the Boise High Student Services website

arts at boise high

performing arts

Support Band, Choir & Orchestra While Decorating for the Upcoming Holidays; Deadline to Order is THIS THURSDAY, October 23, at 3 pm

Don't Miss Boise High Theater's CLUE at Boise High November 5-8!

Boise High Speech & Debate Kicks Off the Season

The Brave Speech & Debate season is off to a stellar start! This past weekend was the first novice tournament of the season with 12 Brave competing at Borah High. Leland Rolph and Kellen McClaskey went undefeated! Also, Taylor Schwartz and El Yardas competed in exemplary fashion at the City of Trees Invitational last week at Capital High. Go Brave!

Boise High Speech & Debate competitors preparing at Borah High

visual arts

literary arts

athletics

For detailed results, photos and video coverage, check the Instagram profile for each sport or @boisehighathletics.

girls soccer wins district championship; plays first State game vs highland this thurs, oct 23, @ 1 pm @ Rocky Mtn

boys soccer secures state berth by beating coeur d'alene; plays first state game vs rocky mtn this thurs, oct 23 @ 9 am @ eagle

On the bus from Lewiston after defeating Coeur d'Alene 2-1 in the State play-in game

SUPPORT THE BOISE BRAVE DANCE TEAM @ THE BROADWAY CHICK-FIL-A THIS THURS, OCT 23!

brave football prepares for "winner-to-state" game vs capital this fri, Oct 24 @ 7 pm @ Donna larson park

This week SIC teams battle for spots in the state playoffs. Each game's winner secures a guaranteed state playoff spot. The loser of each game can still punch their ticket to state by qualifying for one of three at-large playoff berths determined by the final MaxPreps rankings.

cross country prepares for district meet this friday, october 24 @ Vallivue high school

Schedule

volleyball takes on mtn view tonight @ 5 pm @ ridgevue in the district tourney

boise brave hockey faces timberline tonight @ 8:45 pm @ Idaho ice world

which office do you need at boise high?

Main office Amy Farrell is the Administrative Assistant to Principal Deborah Watts and does most of the communication for the school. Daily announcements are posted on our Boise High website. Each week you will receive an email with the Brave Weekly on Tuesdays with school information and updates as well, created by our wonderful Brave Booster Club. Every quarter we create a Newsletter [http://boise.boiseschools.org/our_school/newsletter] to highlight important upcoming information about school, what is happening with our clubs, activities, sports, academics, etc. Driver's Education forms can also be found at the Main Office. Please dial 208-854-4270 on the mainline to speak with Amy, leave a message for a teacher, or if you have general questions. She can also be reached by email at: amy.farrell@boiseschools.org. *For phone calls regarding Attendance or the Counselors, please see information below.

Nurse Our Nurse is Jennifer Howard, RN, and she can be reached at 208-854-5692 or by email: jennifer.howard@boiseschools.org

Attendance Molly Jacobs is our Attendance and Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant. Please call her for absences, Permission To Leave (PTLs), Independent Student forms, scheduling with Vice Principals, lost and found, or for Attendance Policy (http://boise.boiseschools.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=2180061). She can be reached directly at 208-854-4274 or on the mainline at 208-854-4270, option 1. For PTLs or attendance email correspondence, please email: molly.jacobs@boiseschools.org.

ASB Amber Bennett runs the ASB Office. There you can pay for student fees and activities, purchase brave gear and yearbooks. She is also available to answer questions about the Boise Webstore [https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/boise_high_schooloki/index.php?l=product_list&c=featured]. Amber can be reached at 208-854-4291. Email: amber.bennett@boiseschools.org.

College/Career Counselor David Chehey runs the College/Career Counseling Center [Room 400]. David assists students with college planning, financial aid, scholarships and job/career readiness. He is also the testing coordinator for the AP Exams. Please see his website [https://sites.google.com/boiseschools.org/boisehighcollegecareer/home] for further information. He can be reached at 208-854-4285. Email: david.chehey@boiseschools.org.

Counselors Tosha Anderson is the Administrative Assistant for the counselors, IDLA Coordinator and handles new student registration. To set up appointments with counselors and for questions about student schedules, please call her directly at 208-854-4283 or on the main line 208-854-4270, option 2. For mental health and parenting resources, please see the counseling website[https://sites.google.com/boiseschools.org/student-services-boise-high/home]. Email: tosha.anderson@boiseschools.org.

Registrar Heather Torigian is Boise High's Registrar. She can help with *Infinite Campus Parent Portal resets, *Enrollment Verifications (V.O.C.'s), *Transcripts from the current year, *Graduation Cap/Gown Information, and *Change of Address/Family Information. Heather can be reached at 208-854-4288. Email: heather.torigian@boiseschools. org

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training is led by Bailey Sloane and Morgan Bengtzen. You can reach the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training office by calling 208-854-4775. They can assist you with physicals, Aktivate, athletic injuries and more. They are located in room 108C.

School Social Worker Our School Social Worker is Sherry Tipping, and she can be reached at 208-854-4290, via email at sherry.tipping@boiseschools.org, or by text (school hours only) at 208-907-6517. Ms. Tipping is here to support students with social/emotional needs, and offer small groups and resources as needed. Ms. Tipping is also available to families that are struggling and, if unable to help them directly, can link them to community resources. For students/families that are housing displaced, she can assist with school needs, transportation to/from school, school meals and accessing community resources. Please don't hesitate to reach out at any time with any questions or concerns.

Busing Info Durham School Services Bus Contractor 208-854-5230

brave weekly submissions

Is there something missing? If you have a new submission that deals with a Boise High club, activity, or sport - talk to your student's faculty advisor or coach about having it included in the Brave Weekly.

Deadline is noon on Monday. thebraveweekly@gmail.com

Boise Brave Family Facebook Page! We're looking for fans to cover sports/activities on our Facebook page. Do you like sharing photos, scores, events, or Instagram posts? Then we'd love your help keeping our community in the loop and celebrating our BRAVE students! If you follow a team or activity, you're perfect for this! Students are welcome too. Please message our Facebook page at the link below if you're willing to cover one or more of the following: School news from Instagram & emails, including news from student leadership & Boosters; Performing, visual, or literary arts: band, orchestra, choir, theater, speech/debate, mock trial, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, newspaper (Boise Highlights), yearbook (Courier), literary newsletter (Rosasharn); Sports: golf, soccer, mtn biking, cheerleading, dance, cross country, football, swimming, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis, track & field.

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Created with an image by Rob Seibel - "Boise Idaho - Capital of the Gem State"