important upcoming dates
- Feb 16 - President's Day - No School
- Mar 11 - Summit
- Mar 16-20 - Spring Break
- 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, @bhs.avid.cookouts, @boise.high.boosters; and at the Boise Brave Family Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BoiseHighBraveFamily
bell schedule
Boise High, club & community events/activities
Background photo credit Mrs Tetrick
Donations Sought for February Teacher Luncheon on Feb 18
February's luncheon will feature 150 freshly baked bagels DONATED by our local favorite Blue Sky Bagels! Can you help round out the meal with toppings, sides, cookies, and drinks? Sign up at the link below.
Drop off items at the school office by 10:30 am on February 18.
Galentine's Free Yoga for Teen Girls on Feb 13
Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health Host Film Event at Egyptian Theatre on Feb 19
On Thursday, February 19th, at the Egyptian Theatre, the Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health (ICCH) are hosting a film event, screening three films from Protect Our Winters that discuss how climate is impacting our snow pack, what ski resorts are doing, and what we can do in the community to help Save our Snow. Tickets are available at the link below.
We will have tabling from many partner organizations, like the City. of Boise and the Youth Climate Action Council, as well as Protect Our Winters, Bogus Basin, Brundage, Sun Valley, and Boise State, and there will be an expert panel moderated by Boise State Public Radio's George Prentice. There will be a raffle with prizes from the ski areas. All ages event; bring the kids! Share widely, and we hope to see you there! The flyer for the event is below.
The Boise Brick House
704 N. 7th Street
college and career center
Mr. Chehey, College/Career Counselor, AP Coordinator, Room 400
Upcoming Events/College Visits
- Thu Feb 5th, U.S. Army @ lunch
- Fri Feb 6th, ICOM [Idaho College of Medicine] Open House*, 5-8pm
- Mon Feb 9th, College of Southern Idaho @ lunch [for admitted students]
- Wed Feb 11th, The College of Idaho @ lunch [for admitted students]
*This event will provide students and the public with a hands-on look at medical education, the ICOM building and our fantastic community of students. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a self-guided tour of our facilities, interact with our simulation manikins and task trainers, watch an OMM demonstration and more. In addition to exploring campus, recruiters from several Idaho colleges will be on-site to discuss specific academic pathways to medical school at their respective institutions. This includes a representative from ICOM and ISU's new 3+4 program, which allows students to graduate with both their bachelor's degree and DO degree in 7 years.
- Info for students and families about Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) High School Summer Abroad Programs, including two webinars in Feb --
https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/questions/upcoming-webinars
Shoutout to Our Amazing Boise High Counselors!
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.
arts & activities
Background: cat colored pencil drawing by Senior Cora Holliday
Performing Arts
Boise High All-State Selectees to Perform in 2026 Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Gala Concerts Feb 6 & 7 @ Northwest Nazarene in Nampa
Tickets on Sale Now to See Washington Street Players in Spamalot, Feb 25-28
Speech & Debate Members Make Their Mark @ Middleton's Viking Joust Tourney
Visual Arts
literary arts
athletics
Background BHS gym photo credit, Mrs Tetrick
For detailed results, photos and video coverage, check the Instagram profile for each sport or @boisehighathletics and @najera.sports
girls basketball
First Varsity District Tourney Game @ 6 pm Tonight @ Home vs Centennial!
Varsity District Tourney Bracket
BOYS BASKETBALL
At Timberline Tomorrow, Feb 4, for "BATTLE FOR THE PADDLE," and at Home vs Capital on Fri, Feb 6, for SENIOR NIGHT!
WRESTLING grapple 4 granite tourney thurs, feb 5, @ timberline
girls lacrosse jv and varsity tryouts coming soon!
Come join our 5X STATE CHAMPIONSHIP program!
When: February 9, 10, and 11 from 4:00-6:00 pm Where: on the BHS Turf Who: ALL 9th through 12th grade girls attending Boise High School are welcome. Stay Tuned: Visit our website below and follow us on instagram at bhslaxgirls for registration information and further details.
boys lacrosse
rugby registration open now
track & field
softball tryouts & schedule
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
Is there something missing? If you have a new submission that deals with a Boise High club, activity, or sport - talk to your student's faculty advisor or coach about having it included in the Brave Weekly.
Deadline is noon on Monday. thebraveweekly@gmail.com
Boise Brave Family Facebook Page! We're looking for fans to cover sports/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! If you follow a team or activity, you're perfect for this! Students are welcome too. Please 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; Performing, visual, or literary arts: band, orchestra, choir, theater, speech/debate, mock trial, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, newspaper (Boise Highlights), yearbook (Courier), literary newsletter (Rosasharn); Sports: golf, soccer, mtn biking, cheerleading, dance, cross country, football, swimming, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, tennis, track & field.
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Created with an image by Travelanza - "Scenic wintery fall season landscape view of Boise River with golden brown brush and trees in greenbelt outdoor nature park of Idaho, USA"