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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boise, ID – May 15, 2025 – This May, the Boise School District will proudly celebrate the graduation of nearly two-thousand students across six high schools—young adults who represent the promise and potential of our public schools and our community. Whether or not you have a student graduating, these ceremonies are a powerful reminder of the role public education plays in shaping Boise’s future.
Graduation is more than a rite of passage—it’s a community achievement. These seniors, supported by dedicated teachers, staff, families, and local partners, are stepping into the world with purpose, knowledge, and a drive to make a difference. Collectively, the Class of 2025 has earned more than $9,000,000 in college scholarships, with students admitted to prestigious universities, career training programs, and branches of the military. From National Merit Scholars to state athletic champions to first-generation college-bound students, their stories are a testament to what’s possible in Boise’s public schools.
Graduation ceremonies will be held at the following dates, times, and locations:
🎓 Frank Church High School
📅 Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Capital High School Auditorium
👩🎓 Number of Graduates: 113
🎓 Scholarships Earned: $437,250
⭐ Highlights: The only alternative high school in the Boise School District. 53 graduates committed to college or trade school in the 25-26 school year. 40 graduates receiving the Idaho Launch Scholarship of $8000 for a total of $320,000. Six early graduates.
🎓 Boise Online Secondary School
📅 Friday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Borah High School Auditorium
👨🎓 Number of Graduates: 77
⭐ Highlights: Best High Schools Ranking from U.S. News & World Report, National Merit Finalist, 26 early graduates, students receiving full ride scholarships to colleges, 10 Idaho Launch Grant Recipients totaling $80,000.
🎓 Timberline High School
📅 Monday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m.
📍 ExtraMile Arena
📺 Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5104279/embed
👩🎓 Number of Graduates: 414
📚 Average GPA: 3.562
🎓 Scholarships Earned: $2,730,500+
🏆 Notable Accomplishments: 12 National Merit Finalists; 13 U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominees, two are currently semifinalists; U.S. News & World Report #6 in Idaho, #2 in Boise; 69% AP participation rate 92.4% graduation rate; 2 Air Force Academy Appointments.
🎓 Boise High School
📅 Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m.
📍 ExtraMile Arena
📺 Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5104286/embed
👨🎓 Number of Graduates: 485
📚 Average GPA: 3.502
🎓 Scholarships Earned: $ 3,250,000+
🏆 Notable Accomplishments: 9 National Merit Finalists; 11 Presidential Scholars; Best High Schools Ranking from U.S. News & World Report= #5 in Idaho, #1 in the Boise, 1 Morehead-Cain Scholar.
🎓 Borah High School
📅 Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m.
📍 ExtraMile Arena
📺 Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5104290/embed
👩🎓 Number of Graduates: 397
📚 Average GPA: 3.2
🎓 Scholarships Earned: $1,254,000+
🏆 Notable Accomplishments: Ranked among best High Schools in U.S. News & World Report, 2 National Merit Scholars; 2 Presidential Scholars; 11 College Board National Recognition Programs; 1 Dell Scholar; 1 West Point Appointee; 5 William E. Borah Scholars.
🎓 Capital High School
📅 Thursday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
📍 ExtraMile Arena
📺 Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5104294/embed
👨🎓 Number of Graduates: 410
📚 Average GPA: 3.09
🎓 Scholarships Earned: $1,680,000+
🏆 Notable Accomplishments: 3 Questbridge Full Ride Scholarship recipients, 4 National Merit Finalists, 6 National Merit Commended Recipients, Best High Schools Ranking from U.S. News & World Report, 2025 Spring Sports Academic Championship for Softball; 2025 State 6A Girls Track Championship.
“These ceremonies are not just a reflection of student success, but of our community’s collective investment in education,” said Superintendent Lisa Roberts. “We invite everyone—whether you have a graduate or not—to take pride in what these young people have achieved. They are your future neighbors, employees, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders.”
For more information on each graduation, including live streaming links, please visit www.boiseschools.org.
Let’s celebrate what’s possible—together.
Media Contact:
Ryan Hill
Communications Manager
Boise School District
208-854-4042
ryan.hill@boiseschools.org
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