The Brave Weekly November 19, 2024

important upcoming dates

  • Nov 25-29, Autumn Break
  • Dec 23-Jan 6, Winter 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

Gold Room's Annual Holiday Shopping Event Dec 4 from 4-7 pm

Boise High Boosters

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

Please donate to the Boosters to provide lunch each month for our wonderful teachers and staff in appreciation of their hard work and dedication.

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.

club & community events

Science Bowl

Science Bowl has its regional match coming up in February 2025. Students, if you are interested in competing and showing off what you know, stop by the weekly practices held every Friday after school in room 224 until 4:00. Hope to see you there!

Sexuality and Gender Alliance

Students, if you are looking for a safe space and a way to meet new people, check out the Sexuality and Gender Alliance. They meet every Friday at lunch in room 331 and welcome all students whether identifying as LGBTQ+, an ally, or someone who wants to learn more about the community. Hope to see you there!

Step Up Boise Shoe Drive Ends Tomorrow, Nov 20

Step Up Boise Shoe Drive will run through tomorrow, 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!

Donations Accepted to AVID's Clothing Drive Through Dec 1

Support Fundraiser for Special Olympics Unified Sports; Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Dec 1

The Boise Brick House

college and career center

Upcoming Events & College Rep Visits

  • TODAY, Tue Nov 19, Northwest Nazarene University @ lunch
  • TONIGHT, Tue Nov 19 at 7 pm, Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the Women Innovators Scholarship Info Night at the Downtown Library's William Hayes Auditorium
  • Wed Nov 20, University of Idaho @ lunch
  • Thu Nov 21, Idaho State University and U.S. Marines @ lunch

Seniors Applying to College -- FAFSA Has Opened Ahead of Schedule!; Parents of Seniors and Anyone Else Interested -- FAFSA/Financial Aid Info Session Dec 11 at 6 pm in the Boise High Theater (Music Bldg/New Gym)

SENIORS applying to college -- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened yesterday, Nov 18, several weeks ahead of schedule! Along with a parent, create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID now. Also, "Save the Date" -- there will be a FAFSA/Financial Aid Info Session (primarily for parents of seniors, but all are invited) on Wed, Dec 11 at 6 pm in the Boise High theater (music building/new gym).

Juniors and Seniors Invited to Attend Online Information Session for Bank of America's 2025 Student Leaders TONIGHT, Nov 19, or Jan 7

Be the generation to serve, inspire and change the world! For juniors and seniors; includes an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization.

College of Idaho Kathryn Albertson Scholarship Competition

Ace Mentor Program Idaho 2025

  • Ace Mentor Program Idaho invites you to join our Program for 2025!
  • Learn about: Architecture, Construction, and Engineering from professionals
  • Starting week of January 15, 2025
  • Sessions will be held in Downtown Boise, Meridian and Kuna

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

Annual Holiday Resource Guide

Nonprofit Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Is Partnering with BPA Health to Provide FREE Service Covering All Boise School District Students, Parents, and Siblings

2024-25 Empowering Parents Program Grant Applications are Open

Grief Group Available at Children's Home Society of Idaho, Temporarily Located at 1750 West Front Street, Boise, 2nd Floor

Other Children's Home Society of Idaho Programs Available at the Meridian Location

amazing brave

Boise High Quiz Bowl Team Places 1st; Earns Bid to National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia

arts at boise high

band photo courtesy of Michael Najera

performing arts

Congrats to the 2024-25 All-State and All-Northwest Orchestra, Band, and Choir Selectees from Boise High

Guitar Fall Concert TONIGHT, Nov 19, at 7 pm in the Boise High Auditorium

If you're looking for something to do tonight, check out the guitar concert in the auditorium at 7 pm. It's gonna be spectacular! Bring a date!

Support the Boise Orchestra at its Post Festival Concert TOMORROW, Nov 20, at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church on State

Speech & Debate Team Rocks the Ridgevue Roundup

Celebrate Boise High Choir and its 50th Year Madrigal Dinner, with Performances Dec 6 and 7 at Cathedral of the Rockies

This is the 50th anniversary year of the Boise High Choir Madrigal Dinner. Performances are December 6th and 7th at the Cathedral of the Rockies. For questions, please contact david.burton@boiseschools.org. To purchase tickets, please visit the link below. Support our choir for this annual beloved Boise High tradition!

photos of Madrigal memorabilia from the new Boise High museum; credit to Susan Nygard

visual arts

Spellbinding Student Artwork on Display at Boise High's Winter Art Show Dec 12 from 6-8 pm in the Main Building Basement

literary arts

athletics

GIRLS BASKETBALL MEETS MIDDLETON TONIGHT AT HOME, WITH GAMES AT 4:30 (SOPHOMORE), 6:00 (JV), AND 7:30 (VARSITY); come out and support your Brave!

Season Schedule 2024-25

photo & graphics credit Michael Najera

support boise hockey at upcoming games @ Idaho Iceworld

  • Tuesday, 12/3- 7 pm
  • Tuesday, 12/10- 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday, 12/17- 7 pm
  • Thursday, 12/19- 8 pm
photo credit Mrs Tetrick

wrestling season officially starts this week

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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