The Brave Weekly November 5, 2025

important upcoming dates

  • Nov 24-28 - Autumn Break
  • Dec 11 - Winter Art Show

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

thank you for your "boost the brave" donations!

Thank you to our Boosters Corporate Sponsors!

Boise High, club & community events

Help Needed to Fill the Table at the Staff Thanksgiving Luncheon

Get a Start on Your Holiday Shopping and Grab Some Brave Gear at Boise High's Gold Room on Nov 18

Collecting Lightly Used/New Shoes for Boise High Shoe Drive

Winter Clothing Drive & Student Volunteer Hours

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

FREE!

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

For Those Seeking Food Assistance Due to Loss or Partial Loss of SNAP Benefits, the Opportunities Below Are Available

  • Find food pantries near you via the link below to the Idaho Foodbank Assistance Locator
  • Find assistance with other needs on findhelpidaho.org at the link below
  • Ask if your school has a food pantry on site
  • Apply for Free and Reduced Price Meals. Applications can be submitted online at the link below or by requesting a paper form in multiple languages by calling 908-854-4090
  • For more complicated needs, contact your school's social worker from the link below or Boise School District's Social Work Supervisor, Andrea Geraghty, at Andrea.geraghty@boiseschools.org

If You Want to Help Those in Need of Food Assistance, the Opportunities Below Are Available

  • Boise Public Schools Foundation is accepting donations to fund emergency grocery requests at the link below
  • Your school may have a pantry on site that you can contribute to

Holiday Resource Guide 2025

amazing brave

Congratulations to the Boise High Quiz Bowl Team!

Congratulations to Video Contest Winner - Senior Kate Raley!

Congratulations to Senior Gwyneth Schroder and Junior Miley Allen on Their Joint Art Show!

arts & activities

Background photo credit, Boise High Photography students Senior Gwyneth Schroder and Junior Miley Allen

performing arts

Boise High Theater's CLUE Opens TONIGHT; Purchase Tickets at the Door When You Arrive or Get Advance Tickets at the Link Below

Boise Brave Debate Newsletter

visual arts

Save the Date: Student Artwork on Display at Boise High's Winter Art Show Dec 11 from 5-7 pm in the Main Building Basement

Advanced Drawing Students' Work on Display at Morrison Center from Now Through Dec 3 on Mezzanine Floor

literary arts

Seeking Cover Design for Rosasharn, Boise High's Literary Journal

athletics

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

swim team sends 15 qualifiers to state on Nov 7 & 8 @ idaho central aquatic center

cross country girls take 3rd at state & boys finish 5th

brave hockey

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.

Credits:

Created with images by knowlesgallery - "Autumn trees and the skyline of Boise Idaho" • Valerie - "Boise river lined with colorful trees in the fall" • vishnena - "Stars of the fireworks are on a dark blue background"