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The Brave Weekly

March 31, 2026

important upcoming dates

  • April 8 - SAT Day
  • April 11 - Prom
  • May 4-8, 11-15 - AP Testing
  • May 20 - Graduation Day

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

Boise High happenings are also found at these Instagram profiles: boise_brave, boisehighbrave, mrs.tetrick, boisehighavid, boise.high.boosters; and at the Boise Brave Family Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BoiseHighBraveFamily

bell schedule

Field photo credit to Leo Anthony Geis

boise high boosters

Volunteer organization supporting the 3 A's at Boise High: Academics, Activities, & Athletics

Calling All Social Media Savvy Boise High Students! Boosters Seeking Student Rep/Social Media Content Creator

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 17. For more information on the position and to apply, visit the link below.

Calling all social media savvy Boise High Students! The Boosters are seeking a student representative to join our board for the 2026-27 school year as Social Media/Content Creator. This position is hands-on and creative, focused on capturing and sharing the impact of Boosters-supported programs and events. The selected student will play a key role in telling the Boosters' story through engaging, student-centered content.

Support BHS: Mark Your Calendars and Reserve Your Tickets for a Private Concert with David Andrews Before They're Gone!

Click here for more information and to reserve your spot today!

Boise High, club & community events

Get Your Prom Tickets Early; Donate to Prom Closet; Turn in Dance Pass Forms by April 8 for Guests Who Don't Attend BHS

Student council will be selling prom tickets in the quad at lunch. They are $30 with an ASB card and $35 without. Get yours early to avoid the long lines. See you at prom everyone.

The prom closet is located outside of room 422. If you have new or gently used formal wear, please consider donating to the prom closet. The first 5 people to donate will get a free prom ticket! Take what you need, leave what you don't, but feel free to use this resource.

If you are planning to bring a guest to Prom that does not attend Boise High, dance pass forms are now available in the attendance office - don’t wait til the last minute - get your forms completed before April 8th - no forms will be accepted after this date. 

Volunteers Needed to Hand Out Yearbooks; Sign Up at Link Below

Community Invited to Boise School District's Futures Conference This Thursday, April 2

Families with Elementary Students Invited to Learn About Standard-Based Reporting Changes

Student Poll Workers Sought for Election Day May 19; Earn $175 and Community Service Hours

The Boise Brick House

college and career center

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

Upcoming Events/College Visits

  • Wed, April 1st, US Air Force @ lunch
  • Mon, April 6th, College of Western Idaho @ lunch
  • Wed, April 8th [in addition to being the SAT School Day for all juniors], please join Mr. Chehey for a "College 101 Info/Planning" Night, @6pm in the Auditorium. Geared primarily to junior parents, all are invited! See flyer below.

from the registrar

Infinite Campus

Do you need help with your Infinite Campus account? Please email me at heather.torigian@boiseschools.org and I can assist you with a password reset or an activation link.

Verification of Compliance (VOC) for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Verification of Compliance for the Department of Motor Vehicles can be requested by emailing me at heather.torigian@boiseschools.org. Completed VOC's can be picked up by your student in the Staff Services offices across from the Main Office. We don't email or fax the DMV this form, but students can also request it in person.

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

amazing brave

Eight Boise High Students Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors some of the nation's most accomplished graduating high school seniors. Candidates were recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and contributions to their school communities and now move forward in the national selection process. Further details in the news release at the link below.

Akshara Nataraj Earns Gold Medal at FCCLA State Leadership Conference, Advances to Nationals

Boise High student Akshara Nataraj captured a gold medal in Nutrition and Wellness at the Idaho Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. Her gold medal qualified her to represent Idaho at the national level. FCCLA is a student leadership organization connected to Family and Consumer Sciences courses that helps students build real-world skills in areas like teaching, nutrition, early childhood development, and community service - preparing them for college, careers, and meaningful contributions to their communities.

arts & activities

Background photo: Boise High Chamber Choir joins Willamette University Chamber Choir & Boise Gay Men's Chorus in Everyone Is Welcome Concert last weekend. Photo credit James Dewey

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Boise High Painting Students Create Gift Bags for 102 Treefort Artists

literary arts

athletics

For results and photo/video coverage, check the Instagram profile for each sport or @boisehighathletics and @najera.sports

DANCE TEAM Spring Showcase This Saturday, Apr 4

The Brave Dance Team will close out a fantastic year with our Spring Showcase on April 4th in the main gym. Please join us as we take to the floor one last time!

The Dance Team is selling raffle tickets for a paddle board package worth over $750!  Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.  Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 4th at the Spring Show (do not need to be present to win). See flyer below. Click link to purchase tickets:  https://givebutter.com/BHS_dance_sup_fundraiser

Dance Team Raffle Items

College Commitment & Signing Day - April 15

RUGBY Plays Idaho Falls @ Home This Saturday, April 4 @ the Boise HS Athletic Complex, 300 W Fort Street

SOFTBALL @ Home @ 5 pm Tonight vs Capital, Thursday vs Mtn View, and Friday vs Kuna

Recaps

Schedule

VARSITY TENNIS Beat Bishop Kelly, Ridgevue & Borah Last Week; Plays Rocky Mtn Today (Home), Owyhee Thursday (Away), and Travels to Hillcrest (Idaho Falls) and Highland (Pocatello) Over the Weekend

Matches start as close to 4 pm as possible; home courts are across from Fort Boise Community Center @ 700 Robbins Rd

BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Top Opponents Last Week, Face Capital @ Home This Wednesday, April 1

BASEBALL vs Centennial @ Home 6:30 pmTonight, @ Middleton 7 pm Thursday, and vs Mt View @ Home 6:30 pm Friday

GIRLS LACROSSE

Schedules

BOYS LACROSSE Tonight, 3/31, 6 pm @ Mtn View (Varsity) and Friday, 4/3, 5:45 pm (JV) and 7:45 pm (Varsity) @ home vs Jackson Hole

Cafe Zupas Fundraiser April 8

All online orders and through Cafe Zupas app are valid as well as in-store. Just say "order for BHS Boys Lacrosse fundraiser." (Not valid on third party vendor orders like Grub Hub, etc).

Schedule

GIRLS BASKETBALL Open Gyms Start Next Monday, April 6

Girl's Basketball Open Gyms start next Monday, April 6th  from 3:30-4:30 in the Tech Gym. Open Gyms will be every Monday from 3:30-4:30 in the Tech and every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in the Main Gym. Please see Coach Newville in room 311 with any questions, see you there and Go Brave!

CHEER Open Gyms 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 (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

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Boise Brave Family Facebook Page! We're looking for fans to cover 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! Students are welcome too. 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; Arts: band, orchestra, choir, theater, speech/debate, mock trial, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, newspaper, yearbook, literary newsletter (Rosasharn); Sports: golf, soccer, mtn biking, cheerleading, dance, cross country, football, swimming, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis, track & field.

Thank You to Our Booster Corporate Sponsors!

Credits:

Created with images by knowlesgallery - "Spring in the city of Boise Idaho with flowering trees" • Daniel - "Boise Idaho skyline in Spring.,View from Camel's Back Park."