The Brave Weekly October 30, 2024

important upcoming dates

  • Nov 5, No School/Election Day
  • Nov 25-29, Autumn Break

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

Halloweek Activities

For Costume Day, please make sure to keep it school appropriate; no face coverings or lots of gore

Help Refill Boise High's Food Pantry by Donating Items at the Link Below

The Boosters is a volunteer organization open to parents, grandparents, alumni, and community of Boise High. Its purpose is to support the 3 A's: Academics, Activities & Athletics. Join at the link below!

Show Support for Staff via Appreciation Lunches

Thank you to our Boosters Corporate 'Brave' Level 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.

704 N. 7th St., Boise, 3-5 pm
  • TODAY, 10/30- Halloween party

club & community events

Step Up Boise Shoe Drive Has Started !

Step Up Boise Shoe Drive started October 28 and will run through November 20th. Bring new socks or lightly used/new closed-toed shoes to the big red bins outside of room 422 and outside of the main offices. Thank you!

Help Our Boise Brave Stay Warm and Dry this Winter by Donating to AVID's Clothing Drive

Support Fundraiser for Special Olympics Unified Sports

Support Boise High's Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Fundraiser

Need ideas for holiday gifts? HOSA is selling fruit, cookies, and taking donations again this year to help with competition costs. Please check out the link below! We appreciate your support!

college and career center

AP Exam Registration

*The form is also available from the AP teacher, posted in the student's google classroom, and copies are in the counseling office.

Apply Idaho and Scholarship Idaho for Seniors

Mr. Chehey has been working with SENIORS on Apply Idaho and Scholarship Idaho, which includes Idaho Launch, in American Govt classes as part of College Application Week/Month at Boise High. See the below links for more information.

Upcoming College Rep Visits

  • Wed Oct 30, Connecticut College, virtual meeting @ lunch
  • Thu Oct 31, The American University of Paris @ break
  • Sun Nov 3, Student-Athlete and Families Webinar -- The NCAA Eligibility Center is hosting a separate webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families on Sunday, Nov 3. Please share this message with your student-athletes and encourage them to attend this important event. Registration at the link below.

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

2024-25 Empowering Parents Program Grant Applications are Open

Counseling Groups for Adolescent Males

Varsity Tutors Offering Free Tutoring for Boise School District Students

amazing brave

Seven Boise High Students Earn National Recognition from the College Board

Seven students from Boise High were awarded prestigious honors by the College Board's National Recognition Programs. These honors celebrate the academic achievements of underrepresented students who have excelled in their studies and performed well on eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP exams. The National Recognition Programs recognize African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, first-generation, and rural/small town students.

  • Andreas Bronner
  • Elena Chamberlain
  • Brooklyn Grimm
  • Olivia Judah
  • Halle Lowman
  • Noah Morigeau
  • Jasper Shue

arts at boise high

band photo courtesy of Michael Najera

performing arts

And Then There Were None - Boise High Theater's First Production of the School Year Opens NEXT WEEK, Nov 6

Boise Debaters Victorious in Viking Clash @ Middleton High School

Speech & Debate will next compete at the Canyon County Classic for some more debate and the start of speech season. Go Brave!!

visual arts

literary arts

athletics

first national letter of intent signing day on nov 13 12:15-12:45

boys soccer wins state!

girls soccer is state runner-up

support Boys & Girls cross country at state on saturday, nov 2

Come support our XC teams as they compete at the state meet this Saturday, Nov 2, at Eagle Island State Park. The Girls race at 10:30 and the boys start at Noon. Run Brave!

Najera Photography

Swim Team prepares for state championships nov 8-9 at the west Y

open gym & tryout info for winter sports (basketball & wrestling)

Support Brave Softball in its Sale of ID Badge Holders

The Boise Softball team is selling leather ID badge holders. Only $5. Find a softball player, or see Coach Ruffing if you're interested.

photo credit Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman

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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