The Brave Weekly December 3, 2024

important upcoming dates

  • Gold Room Open for Holiday Shopping, Dec 4, 4-7 pm
  • Art Show in Main Bldg Basement, Dec 12, 6-8 pm
  • Capitol Rotunda Concert, Dec 20, 6-7 pm
  • Winter Break, Dec 23 - Jan 6

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

bell schedule

Photo credit for aerial shot of BHS field to Leo Anthony Geis

boise high activities

Sign up to Bring Homemade Goodies on Wednesday, December 11 for the Festive Boise High Faculty Lunch

If you are not able to bring in treats but would like to treat our faculty, please consider donating to our monthly Faculty Appreciation Lunches using the link below. Thank you for supporting our awesome Boise High faculty and staff!

Help Buy Gift Cards for Brave Students in Need

Get in the holiday spirit and help buy gift cards for Brave students in need! Sign up link is below. All donations should be dropped at the front office in care of Sherry Tipping (Social Work). The Boise High counselors and administrators couldn't do these acts of kindness without your support. Thank you for your generosity and let's help spread the holiday cheer!

Gold Room's Annual Holiday Shopping Event TOMORROW, Dec 4, from 4-7 pm

join the Boise High Boosters

Thank you to our Boosters Corporate Sponsors!

Boosters Accepting Donations for Feb 22, 2025 Boise High Auction

If you or your business has an item or service to donate, please complete the form at the link below or contact the Boosters at boisehighboostersfundraising@gmail.com.

club & community events

Brave Brew Coffee Shop

The Brave Brew coffee shop is now open every Wednesday at lunch in the tech building concession stand, down the hall near the gym...look for the Brave Brew sign. Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) staff will be ready to hook you up with a coffee, chai latte, hot chocolate, Italian soda and snacks. See you there Wednesday!

Boise High's Angel Tree for Foster Care Kids

It's time to show the Giving Spirit! Foster care kids in the Treasure Valley are in need of our help this Christmas. Come find the "Angel Tree" in the main building lobby and grab a tag. Each tag is for a specific foster care kid. Buy their requested gift and return it to room 406, unwrapped, by Friday the 13th. Let's show these kids all the love we can! Sponsored by the Community Leadership Club.

Science Bowl

Science Bowl has its regional match coming up in February 2025. Students, if you are interested in competing and showing off what you know, stop by the weekly practices held every Friday after school in room 224 until 4:00. Hope to see you there!

Sexuality and Gender Alliance

Students, if you are looking for a safe space and a way to meet new people, check out the Sexuality and Gender Alliance. They meet every Friday at lunch in room 331 and welcome all students whether identifying as LGBTQ+, an ally, or someone who wants to learn more about the community. Hope to see you there!

The Boise Brick House

  • Tue, 12/3 - Snowstorm in a jar + French toast
  • Wed, 12/4 - Ornament making + holiday movie

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Information for Seniors, Class of 2025

Infinite Campus

If you need your password reset or need an activation code for Infinite Campus, please email me at michele.tinker@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 michele.tinker@boiseschools.org

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

Annual Holiday Resource Guide

BPA Health to Provide FREE Access to Short-Term Counseling Services for Enrolled Boise School District Students and Household Family Members

arts at boise high

band photo courtesy of Michael Najera

performing arts

Holiday Concerts

  • Fri & Sat, Dec 6, 7, 6-9 pm- Boise High Choirs Madrigal Dinner @ Cathedral of the Rockies
  • Thu, Dec 12, 7:30-8:30 pm- Boise Quad Holiday Orchestra Concert @ BHS Auditorium
  • Fri, Dec 13, 7 pm- Boise Quad Holiday Band Concert @ BHS Auditorium
  • Tue, Dec 17, 7-8:30 pm- Boise Quad Holiday Choir Concert @ BHS Auditorium
  • Dec 20, 6-7 pm- Boise Orchestra/Choir Rotunda Concert @ Capitol Rotunda

Celebrate Boise High Choir and its 50th Year Madrigal Dinner, with Performances Dec 6 and 7 at Cathedral of the Rockies

This is the 50th anniversary year of the Boise High Choir Madrigal Dinner. Performances are December 6th and 7th at the Cathedral of the Rockies. For questions, please contact david.burton@boiseschools.org. To purchase tickets, visit the link below. Support our choir for this annual beloved Boise High tradition!

visual arts

Spellbinding Student Artwork on Display at Boise High's Winter Art Show Dec 12 from 6-8 pm in the Main Building Basement

Congrats to Grayson Porter for Getting His First Solo Photography Show at the CW Moore Plaza Building in Downtown Boise - Come See His Work Through January!

Grayson Porter

literary arts

athletics

At a Glance - Athletics This Week

BOYS BASKETBALL

Season Schedule

GIRLS BASKETBALL @ BoraH TONIGHT & @ Owyhee Tomorrow, WITH GAMES AT 4:30 (SOPH), 6:00 (JV), AND 7:30 (VARSITY)

Season Schedule

photo & graphics credit Michael Najera

Game Recaps - Varsity

Game Recaps - JV

Game Recaps - Sophomore

support wrestling at their spring creek dual meet @ home this thursday, 12/5, with matches at 6:00 (jv) and 7:00 (varsity & girls)

Season Schedule

support boise hockey at tonight's 7 pm game & future games @ Idaho Iceworld

  • TONIGHT, Tuesday, 12/3- 7 pm
  • Tuesday, 12/10- 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday, 12/17- 7 pm
  • Thursday, 12/19- 8 pm
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boise high softball winter open workouts start today!

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 (PTL's), 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 PTL's or attendance email correspondence, please email: boiseattendance@boiseschools.org.

ASB Becky Fordham 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]. Becky can be reached at 208-854-4291. Email: becky. fordham@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 Amber Rivera is the Administrative Assistant for the Counselors. 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: amber.rivera@boiseschools.org

Registrar Michele Tinker 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. Michele can be reached at 208-854-4288. Email: michele.tinker@boiseschools. org

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training is led by Bailey Sloane and Rachael Crawford of St. Lukes. You can reach the Sports Medicine/Athletic Training office by calling 208-900-7207. 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

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