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BK Alive
Weekly news and information for Bishop Kelly families.
BK Mission:
Bishop Kelly educates and develops the whole student in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.
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NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, October 19
Periods 1-4
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday, October 20
Late Start, Periods 5-7
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 Office Hours
Wednesday, October 21
Straight 7 & Freshman Retreat
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday, October 22
Late Start, Periods 1-3
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 Office Hours
Friday, October 23
Periods 4-7
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Monday, October 19 - Fall Music Concert at 7:00 PM in the REG.
Tuesday, October 20
- Senior Out to Lunch
- Girls Soccer Banquet
Wednesday, October 21 - Freshman Retreat at BK
Thursday, October 22 - $2 Jean Day
Monday, October 26 - Freshman Football Banquet
Tuesday, October 27 - Tall Cop Presentation for BK Families
Wednesday, October 28 - JV Football Banquet
Thursday 10/29 - Sunday 11/1 - Bishop Kelly Theatre Arts Fall Play
School Calendars Can Be Found Here
Bell Schedules Can be Found Here
Athletic Schedules can be Found Here
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Friday, October 16 - at the Varsity Football Game from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
| | A Note from Bill and Sarah | | |
Dear Bishop Kelly Families,
Bishop Kelly Students will be completing two surveys during House time on Tuesday, October 20th. Please read more about each survey below. Participation for each survey is anonymous and voluntary. If you wish to opt your student out of participating, you may fill out the opt out forms included in each description.
Student Wellbeing Assessment
The Idaho Student Wellbeing Assessment includes questions about students' emotional well-being, physical health, sleep habits, and social experiences. The results will help us understand how we can better support the mental health and overall well-being of students.
The survey is completely anonymous, and responses will only be reported at an aggregate level across all students, ensuring individual privacy. If you do not wish for your student to participate, you can opt out by filling out this Google Form.
Red Ribbon Week Evaluation
This evaluation project will take place in conjunction with Bishop Kelly High School’s Red Ribbon Week programming. Detailed information about the evaluation was published in this Just In Time email on October 12.
If you do not wish for your student to participate in the questionnaires, you may opt your student out by completing This Opt-Out Google Form. If you do not opt your student out, your student will still have the choice to participate when the questionnaires are offered.
Thank you for your continued support.
God Bless and Go Knights!
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Sarah Quilici
Principal
| | Thank you to ALL our Grandparents and family members who attended Mass this week at BK! | |
Bishop Kelly Foundation
Winners Choice Dinner and Auction
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Wednesday, October 21st the Freshmen will be participating in class retreat during the school day at Bishop Kelly in the REG.
This retreat is an incredible opportunity for our students to have fun, build relationships with fellow freshmen and upper class Campus Ministry leaders and to grow in their relationship with God.
This is a normal school day where attendance will be taken
What to wear: Students will need to wear their retreat shirt and they are allowed to wear jeans (without holes) on Wednesday.
What to bring: A water bottle
What NOT to bring: backpacks/cell phones
Lunch: Will be a normal school day lunch (hot lunch in cafeteria or students can bring their lunch)
Cost: A $20 fee retreat fee will be added to each freshman's TADS account to cover each student's retreat shirt and snacks.
| Senior Tux and Drape Retakes | | Senior Tux & Drape Retakes are scheduled for November 10th in the cafeteria from 7:30-8:45 AM. | | | |
Class of 2027 Senior Parents: We know how wonderful your children are but why not let everyone else know by placing an ad in the 2027 yearbook?
Congratulating and sending off your senior with a recognition ad has become a tradition here at BK and we wanted to remind you that the special early bird discounted deadline for submitting your photos and message is Tuesday, October 20th.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and especially this chance for the best pricing. For more information and/or to submit your ad, please visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com.
| | Interested in Playing Softball at BK? | | | |
Softball Information Meeting
All girls wanting to play softball in the spring, there will be an 10 minute informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at lunch in Coach Ribordy's Room #701.
Contact Coach T. Ribordy (tribordy@bk.org) if you have any questions.
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to share an update regarding our school lunches that took effect this week.
To ensure that every student receives a Knights Meal each day, we will be serving one meal per student until all students have gone through the lunch line. Once every student has been served, any students who would like seconds are welcome to return to the line, as long as Knights Meals are available.
The well-being of our students is always our highest priority, and we believe this approach is the fairest way to make sure no child goes without lunch. This week it appeared to be a successful change, with every student getting a Knights Meal and several students coming back for seconds. Students are reminded that each Knights Meal includes a white or chocolate milk and a piece of fruit. Additionally, students are always encouraged to add a side salad to any Knights Meal.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we put this change in place.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to admin.
Thank you!
| | Tall Cop Presentation for BK Parents |
Attention Juniors:
New Orleans Service Trip Info Meeting
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Class of 2028 Juniors who are interested in going on the Senior Service Trip to New Orleans in the summer of 2027 should come to an informational meeting:
Tuesday, October 20th
6:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room
Students and/or Parents should attend
This meeting will help you discover if this trip is right for you. There is an application process, and applications will be handed out at this meeting.
Applications will be open from October 21st to October 29th at 3:30 PM
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| Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
Explore the Galápagos and Machu Picchu!
Spring Break Educational Trip | March 2028
Imagine snorkeling alongside sea lions in the Galápagos Islands, then standing in the clouds above the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu. Mr. Perea is leading an 11-day educational adventure through Ecuador and Peru, in partnership with WorldStrides, and registration is now open. This trip is open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and parents.
Trip highlights
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Quito, Ecuador: guided tour of the historic city center and a visit to the Mitad del Mundo (Equator monument)
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The Galápagos: snorkeling, a coastal hike, and visits to San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz islands, including the Darwin Research Station. Students may see sea lions, marine iguanas, frigatebirds and blue-footed boobies.
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Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Peru: Inca sites including Sacsayhuamán, followed by a train ride to Machu Picchu
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Lima, Peru: a guided tour of the capital before flying home
What's Included
Round-trip airfare, hotels, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (except as noted on arrival and departure days), guided tours, a WorldStrides Tour Director, and 24/7 support from WorldAssist. Optional high school or college credit is available through WorldStrides coursework.
Cost
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Students (under 23): $6,313, which reflects a $200 early-registration savings. Enter code EarlySavings28 when you sign up.
- A monthly payment plan is available: $50 at enrollment, with the balance split into equal automatic monthly payments (about $417.53 per month as of October 6, 2026).
- Passports, visas, airline baggage fees, and optional travel protection are not included in the trip price.
Before you register:
Please read and sign the trip participation acknowledgment
This is an active trip. Students will walk for several hours a day, hike on uneven terrain, and spend time at high altitude, including Cusco at roughly 11,000 feet. Some Galápagos activities involve small boats and
snorkeling.
Please bring two recommendations from two teachers. Your Spanish teacher or Mr. Perea will have the forms
Questions? Contact Mr. Perea at mperea@bk.org. ¡Nos vemos en los Andes y en las islas!
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Visit Peru with Mrs. Cooper
June 11-19, 2027
This 10 day trip includes a Service component where students help underserved communities gain proper access to clean water, education, health services, or help with reforestation projects. Interested students are invited to an information meeting with FREE PIZZA on Wednesday, October 28th in the Multipurpose room at lunch. Students who will be attending the lunch meeting must RSVP HERE.
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Spring Break 2027: Australia and Great Barrier Reef
Mrs. Meier is taking a group of students to Australia during spring break 2027! We will be traveling to areas in and surrounding Sydney, Cairns, and the Great Barrier Reef. This trip is available for all current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Families are welcome, too.
To be considered to go on this trip you will need:
- To be approved by the administration of Bishop Kelly High School
- To sign a behavior contract
Please do not enroll for this trip without first getting the approval of Mrs. Meier!
More details are available at: Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef
Note: adult prices are different. If you have any questions before September 16th, please contact me at kmeier@bk.org.
| Service Hours Opportunities for BK Students | | Student Service Opportunities are listed on THIS GOOGLE SHEET this year. Tab one lists ongoing opportunities, and tab two lists one time or limited time opportunities. Please take a look and share with your Knights! | Attendance Office Procedures | |
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Parents are asked to email the school’s Attendance Office before 9:30am on the day a student will be absent from class for all or part of the school day due to an illness or an appointment. That email is attendance@bk.org
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Bishop Kelly is a closed campus. If students need to leave school for any reason, parents must notify the Attendance Office by emailing attendance@bk.org before school.
- Students must sign-out when they leave campus during the school day, and sign back in when they return. They will be asked for verification of any professional appointments upon returning to school. (i.e. a doctor’s note)
| | Helpful Information Online | | |
The Bishop Kelly Website is a wealth of information. Here are a few of the most used and searched for sections of BK.org
In the Life at BK section, you'll find the majority of what BK students access every day. This includes:
In addition to those tools, parents often find these online resources helpful:
In the About section on BK.org
In the Life at BK section on BK.org
In the Support section of BK.org
And at the very bottom of every page on BK.org, you'll always find these GEMS:
There's also a very handy search tool in the upper right corner of the website.
Another Online Resource
As the Idaho State Tax Commission continues to analyze the implementation of the House Bill 93, the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit Bill, they will make program details public HERE.
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