The Brave Weekly

December 9, 2025

important upcoming dates

  • Dec 11 - Winter Art Show, Boise High Main Building Basement
  • Dec 12 - Band Holiday Concert, Boise High Auditorium
  • Dec 16 - Orchestra Holiday Concert, Boise High Auditorium
  • Dec 18 - Choir Holiday Concert, Boise High Auditorium
  • Dec 19 - Rotunda Concert, Idaho State Capitol Rotunda
  • Dec 22 - Jan 2 - Winter Break
  • Jan 5 - No school; Teacher Professional Development
  • Jan 6 - Students Return

To view daily & upcoming events at Boise High, visit the daily announcements in the link below

Boise High happenings can also be found at the following Instagram profiles: @boise_brave, @boisehighbrave, @mrs.tetrick, @boisehighavid, @bhs.avid.cookouts, and @boise.high.boosters; and at the the Boise Brave Family Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BoiseHighBraveFamily

bell schedule

Field photo credit to Leo Anthony Geis

boise high boosters

Volunteer organization open to parents, grandparents, alumni & community to support the 3 A's at Boise High: Academics, Activities, & Athletics

Thank you to our Booster Corporate Sponsors!

Boise High, club & community events

Give the Gift of Support to Boise High Students by Donating Gift Cards

Contact Timeless Photo If You Haven't Ordered Your Student's School Photos

If you are still missing your student's photos, please reach out to Timeless Photo, and they can send a direct link to access your student's pictures (Yearbook, Fall Sports, Senior Tux/Drape, etc). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to taleshatimelessphoto@gmail.com.

Support the Teacher Wishlist Initiative Hosted by Boise High Hope Squad

Donations Sought by Student Council to Gift Senior T-Shirts

Drop Off Donations for the AVID December Coat Drive by Dec 19

The Boise Brick House

704 N. 7th Street

college and career center

Mr. Chehey, College/Career Counselor, AP Coordinator, Room 400

Upcoming College Visits/Events

"Within Reach" Sessions on Post-High School Opportunities Start This Thurs, Dec 11

Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program

For more information, click on link below and see attached flyer

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.

senior news

background photo credit Mrs Tetrick

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

December 2025 Holiday Resource List for Families

amazing brave

Boise High Quiz Bowl Teams Finish 1st and 2nd in IQAT Treasure Valley Tournament

arts & activities

December Holiday Events

  • Dec 11, 5-7 pm - Winter Art Show, BHS Main Building Basement
  • Dec 12, 7:30-8:30 pm - BHS Band Holiday Concert, BHS Auditorium
  • Dec 16, 7:30-8:30 pm - BHS Orchestra Holiday Concert, BHS Auditorium
  • Dec 18, 7-8:30 pm - BHS Choir Holiday Concert, BHS Auditorium
  • Dec 19, 5-5:45 pm - BHS Choirs & Orchestra Rotunda Concert, Idaho State Capitol Rotunda

performing arts

Boise High Choirs & Chamber Orchestra to Perform in Annual Rotunda Concert on Fri, Dec 19 @ 5 pm in the Idaho State Capitol

Choirs to Perform at Annual Holiday Concert Dec 18

visual arts

Student Artwork on Display at Boise High's Winter Art Show This Thursday, Dec 11, from 5-7 pm in the Main Building Basement

literary arts

Seeking Cover Design for Rosasharn, Boise High's Literary Journal; Submissions Due Dec 19

athletics

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

SUPPORT YOUR BOISE HIGH HOCKEY TEAM @ SENIOR NIGHT THIS THURSDAY, DEC 11, 8 PM @ idaho ice world!

boys basketball tonight @ middleton

girls basketball @ home tonight vs mountain home

Scarlett Meyer scores for Boise in their win against Owyhee

Help Girls Basketball Fight Breast Cancer by Donating in Support of Pink Zone Game on Jan 16

Girls basketball is partnering with Flock Cancer Idaho, a local nonprofit whose mission is to raise funds and awareness for Treasure Valley cancer support and care programs. Please help us fight breast cancer by donating at the link below and/or by donating prizes for the Pink Zone Game halftime raffle on January 16 (details on raffle in flyer below).

WRESTLER EMERALD LOHNES CAPTURES 4TH @ ARDIS NASH; NEXT UP FOR BOISE HIGH WRESTLING: calhoun classic in Nyssa Dec 12-13

boise brave dancers earn second place in both hip hop and pom in pocatello's idaho classic; watch them compete next @ Columbia High in Nampa on Sat, Dec 13

softball winter 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 (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.

Credits:

Created with images by Wissam - "Idaho State Capitol in Boise at Dusk with Snow-covered mountains in the background" • Payette Media House - "Bogus Basin Mountain SKi Area - Idaho" • vishnena - "Stars of the fireworks are on a dark blue background" • knowlesgallery - "Idaho State Capital building with holiday Christmas tree"