boise high activities
Volunteer Needed for One More Slot to Help with Senior Pictures and Retakes Tomorrow, 10/23!
Pictures are in the Tech Gym on Wednesday, 10/23, and the open time is from 12:30-3:10. Sign up at the link below.
Help Refill Boise High's Food Pantry by Donating Items at the Link Below
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. Join at the link below and get fun Boise High gear while supporting the 3 A's!
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, 10/22- Pumpkin painting + ramen + tea
- TOMORROW, 10/23- Spooky slime + pizza
club & community events
Support Fundraiser for Special Olympics Unified Sports
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
AP Exam Registration
Apply Idaho and Scholarship Idaho for Seniors
Mr. Chehey has been working with SENIORS on Apply Idaho and Scholarship Idaho, which includes Idaho Launch, in American Govt classes as part of College Application Week/Month at Boise High. See the below links for more information.
Upcoming College Rep Visits
- Tue Oct 29, Occidental College @ break in Mr. Chehey's office
- Wed Oct 30, Connecticut College, virtual meeting @ lunch
- Thu Oct 31, The American University of Paris @ break
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
arts at boise high
band photo courtesy of Michael Najera
performing arts
Boise Band Competes at Idaho District III Marching Band Festival this Saturday, Oct 26 at Albertsons Stadium
Order Wreaths to Benefit Boise High Music; Last Day to Order is TOMORROW, Oct 23
Order your holiday wreaths and support Boise High Music! The last day to order is TOMORROW, 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
Boise Debaters Dominate in Last Weekend's Tournament
Congratulations to our Speech & Debate students - overall 71% of the team had a winning record this past weekend in both Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas debate. Sophomores Avalon Thomas and Lawrence Boe went undefeated, with a 4-0 record. Sophomores Hailey Jackson and Bridget Fearnside had a 3-1 record, but earned the most speaking points in the entire tournament. Looking forward to the next tournament this weekend. Go Brave!
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 & Girls cross country teams prepare for districts Oct 25 @ Middleton HS
Good luck to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams at their District meet, which is on Friday Oct 25th @ Middleton High School. Varsity Race times are Varsity Girls 4 pm; Varsity Boys 4:40 pm. Go Brave!!
Boys Soccer state championship tourney begins this thursday, oct 24-26, in coeur d'alene
Girls Soccer starts state champhionship tourney in sandpoint oct 24-26
brave Football faces centennial this Friday, Oct 25 @ 7 pm
Swim Team state championships set for nov 8-9 at west ada YMCA
volleyball faces timberline tonight in round 2 of districts
Boise takes on Timberline tonight at 5 pm at Capital High School. Come show your support tonight and Go Brave!!
Boise High mountain bike team defends state championship!
open gym & tryout info for winter sports (basketball & wrestling)
girls basketball meeting @ lunch this thursday, oct 24, for girls interested in playing basketball this year
Attention any girls interested in playing basketball this year. Please plan to attend a short meeting at lunch in room 423 on Thursday to hear important information about paperwork and our upcoming tryouts! Treats will be provided!
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
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.