The Brave Weekly December 17, 2024

important upcoming dates

  • 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

PC for aerial shot of BHS field to Leo Anthony Geis

boise high boosters

It's Not Too Late to Help - Support Students in Need by Purchasing & Donating Gift Cards

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Boise High counselors and administrators are making it even brighter by giving gift cards to students in need or those in need of a little pick me up. You're invited to be a part of this kindness movement and help bring some joy to deserving students. All gift card donations can be dropped at the front office in care of Sherry Tipping (Social Work). Please see the SignUpGenius link below to learn what is needed this year.

Copy credit to Trisha Wieber

Join the 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.

PC for crowd photo to Michael Najera

club & community events

Interested in Giving a Gift to a Teacher? Join Hope Squad in Helping Out Teachers with a Teacher Wishlist for Classroom Items

Volunteers Needed to Post Updates to Boise Brave Family Facebook Page

The Boise Brick House

3-5 pm, 704 N 7th St, Boise

college and career center

Webinar on Getting into an Ivy League College

Must-Know 25-26 FAFSA Insights

We've consolidated some of the best tips for filling out the form in our 25-26 FAFSA Insights Slide Deck. Check it out for a rundown of the recent updates and answers to common questions.

Juniors & Seniors: Make the Most of Holiday Break

Self-Care for Your Seniors

Yet More Scholarships!

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Information for Seniors, Class of 2025

Tuesday, May 20, 7 pm at Extra Mile Arena - Boise High's Spring 2025 Graduation!

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

New Round of Family Resiliency In-Person or Virtual Classes Beginning Jan 14

arts at boise high

performing arts

Join Boise High's Chamber Orchestra and Choirs at the Annual Capitol Rotunda Concert this Friday, Dec 20, at 6 pm

Join the Brave Choirs for their Annual Boise Quad Holiday Choir Concert from 7-8:30 pm TONIGHT in the Boise High Auditorium

Support Speech & Debate at Their Fundraiser Night TOMORROW, Dec 18, at Cafe Zupas

visual arts

literary arts

Designer Needed for this Year's Cover of Rosasharn, Boise High's Literary Journal

Students, Rosasharn, Boise High School's literary journal, needs you to design this year's cover. If you're a visual artist of any kind, you could be our next winner. This year's theme is Orange Peels. To submit, check out your art teacher's Google Classroom, look for posters around the school, or go see Mr. Edwards in room 314.

athletics

SUPPORT BOISE HOCKEY for TONIGHT'S 6:45 PM Senior night game & THURSDAY'S 8 PM GAME

congrats to brave wrestling's tourney placers at the calhoun classic

Congrats to Boise High wrestlers Kenai Smith (second place), Adeilyn Reeve (second place), Emerald Lohnes (fourth place), and Lola Smith (fourth place) for medaling and placing at the Calhoun Classic last weekend, and good work to the rest of the wrestlers! Next up: the Wiley Dobbs tourney Dec 20-21 in Twin Falls.

Season Schedule

BOYS BASKETBALL

Season Schedule

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Season Schedule

PC Michael Najera

Game Recaps - Varsity

Game Recaps - JV

Game Recaps - Sophomore

boise high softball winter open workouts

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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