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The Brave Weekly

April 14, 2026

important upcoming dates

  • 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

Wahooz Grad Night Party May 20; Tickets and Graduation Yard Signs Now Available

Apply by This Friday, April 17, for the Boosters 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.

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

Thank you to David Andrews, Hayden Beverage, Portapros and Emily and Chris Allen for hosting this amazing event again to benefit BHS! Click here for more information and to reserve your spot today!

Boise High, club & community events

Boise High's Green Team Partners with Rotary Club to Host Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Collection on April 25 at Boise High

Line Dancing for a Cause Fundraiser for DTEC HOSA on April 24

Volunteers Needed to Hand Out Yearbooks on May 13; Sign Up at Link Below

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

Seven College Visits This Week!

  • Thu Apr 16th, Northern Arizona University @break
  • Fri Apr 17th, University of ArizonaEastern Washington UniversityPacific Northwest College of Art, and Whitworth University [Spokane, WA] all @break; Colorado State University (Fort Collins) and Washington State University @lunch

Treasure Valley College Fair April 18

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) is hosting its Treasure Valley College Fair this spring, with over 50 colleges from the Northwest and beyond expected to attend. Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time:  11:00am–1:00 pm  Location: Boise State Student Union Building, Jordan Ballroom Parking: Free Parking is available at the Lincoln Parking Garage Participating Colleges & Universities  An up-to-date list of participating schools is available on the PNACAC site.

Johns Hopkins Representative in Boise @ Timberline High School on April 26th @ 2 pm; Register at Link Below

St Luke's Career Festival April 30

How to Choose the Right College Before May 1

https://www.usm.org/about/blog/post/~board/blog/post/how-to-choose-the-right-college-before-may-1?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

How to Compare Financial Aid Packages

https://collegesofdistinction.com/advice/how-to-compare-financial-aid-packages/

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

Free Parenting Workshop on April 28

amazing brave

Boise High Teacher Anna Daley Receives Jeffrey D. Wilhelm Teacher Leadership Award by Boise State Writing Project

arts & activities

Performing Arts

Boise High Chamber Orchestra Annual Benefit Concert This Thursday @ First Presbyterian Church

Color Guard Workshops May 11 & 13

Visual Arts

Spring Art Show April 30

Poster designed by Jordan Laidlaw

literary arts

athletics

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

Athletic Signing Day TOMORROW, April 15

Join Us for First Down Friday, a Community Social for Boise Brave FOOTBALL, on April 24!

Have you heard? We're taking over Parilla Grill in Hyde Park on April 24 from 4-6 pm for a Boise Brave Football community social. There will be exclusive Brave football gear, a silent auction, and an opportunity to meet the coaches. What more do you need? Free to attend. Everyone is welcome. See you there!

VARSITY TENNIS Wins Wolves Invite Tourney; Plays Mtn View @ Home Today and Caldwell (Away) Thursday

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

TRACK & FIELD Face Rocky Thursday and Eagle Friday

SOFTBALL

Recaps

Schedule

BASEBALL @ Timberline Tonight

GIRLS LACROSSE

Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse Update: This past week was busy with a challenging varsity game vs. Eagle, and a solid win vs. Owyhee. Looking forward to this week we play at home Wednesday 4/15 vs. Centennial at 6:15 then head to Idaho Falls for games against Idaho Falls and Teton Valley. The girls currently sit 4-2 about half way through the season. Follow on Instagram below for more game info and join us cheering on your Brave! https://www.instagram.com/bhslaxgirls/

Schedules

BOYS JV LACROSSE @ Home vs Emmett Tonight

Schedule

RUGBY

Sports Physicals at Boise High May 18

BOYS BASKETBALL Open Gyms Start Today in the Main Gym

GIRLS BASKETBALL Open Gyms

DANCE TEAM Open Gyms

CHEER Open Gyms

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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Deadline is noon on Monday. thebraveweekly@gmail.com

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 Daniel - "Boise Idaho neighborhood skyline with double rainbow after rain during Summer.,View from Camels Back Park." • Brett - "Lively and Colorful High School Yearbook Layout Showcasing Memories and School Spirit" • Daniel - "Boise Idaho skyline in Spring.,View from Camel's Back Park." • Phiranchaya Thatham - "Rainbow hills, rainbow mountains, rainbow hills background, fancy illustrations"