The Brave Weekly October 15, 2024

important upcoming dates

  • TODAY & TOMORROW, Oct 15 & 16, Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Oct 18, No School
  • Oct 23, Senior Portraits & Retakes
  • 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

Brave 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 at Boise High: Academics, Activities & Athletics.

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

  • TODAY, 10/15- Halloween crafts + cookie decorating
  • TOMORROW, 10/16- Percy Jackson + popcorn bar

club & community events

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

College Rep Visit and Event Schedule

  • Thurs, Oct 17th - Boise National College Fair. See flyer below.
  • Sat, Oct 19th- Boise State University's Bronco Day 2024, 8a - 1p, Register at the link below.

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Information for Seniors, Class of 2025

Class of 2025 - Senior Newsletter

Senior Photo Day Information

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

arts at boise high

performing arts

Boise High Chamber Orchestra and Director Laurel Talley to Perform this Saturday, Oct 19, in Concert with the Sawtooth Quartet; Proceeds Benefit Idaho Voices for Children

Boise Brave Band Wins Accolades at Marching Band Competition

Huge congratulations to all of our Brave Band members on their successful performance at the Kuna Marching Band Competition last weekend. They received first in their division and caption awards for best music, best effect, and best visual. Way to go, Brave!

Order Wreaths to Benefit Boise High Music; Last Day to Order is Oct 23

Order your holiday wreaths and support Boise High Music! The last day to order is Wednesday, October 23rd. Wreaths will be delivered to BHS on November 20. All proceeds will benefit the Boise High Music Department. To order, contact Meghan Fay Olswanger at Meghan.FayOlswanger@boiseschools.org.

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

visual arts

Boise Brave Artists, Submit your Designs for Cover of Boise High's Literary Journal, Rosasharn

It's time again to see which Boise High artist will have their winning design grace the cover of Boise High's very own literary journal, Rosasharn! The subtitle or theme is Orange Peels. To submit, check out your art teacher's Google Classroom, look for posters around the school, or see Mr. Edwards in room 314.

literary arts

athletics

Boys golf wins state; girls finish fourth!

Boys are back-to-back state champs! Jack Bureau took second, Reid Piron tied for fourth, and Reid Hoppock tied for eighth. Girls took fourth place with Anna Li placing fifth overall. Congratulations to all the players!

Boys & Girls cross country teams win Rose city invitational in portland; next up, districts Oct 25

Congrats to both the girls and boys cross country teams for winning the Rose City Invitational in Portland on Friday. Jack Sheesley ran the fastest 5k by an Idaho runner in state history, clocking in at 14 minutes and 36 seconds. Next up is the district meet on Oct 25 - GO BRAVE!

Boys Soccer secures 2-0 win over bishop kelly to advance to district championship game on wed

Michael Najera Photography

Girls Soccer falls to bishop kelly 3-1 in district semi-final; Leidy nielsen with the goal

Michael Najera Photography

brave Football faces kuna @ home this thursday

Michael Najera Photography

Swim Team squares off vs mt view & canyon this saturday @ IC Aquatic center

volleyball last regular season game & senior night vs eagle tonight, Oct 15, @ home

Volleyball has their last home game and senior night against Eagle tonight. It's PINK OUT! Free pizza will be given out to the first 100 students. Players will be throwing out Hyde Perk gift cards, and there will be a serving competition in between sets for prizes. Go Brave!

Michael Najera Photography

boise brave hockey

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

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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