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BK Mission
We educate and develop the whole student
in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.
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Next Week at a Glance
Monday, September 16
1-4 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday, September 17
5 -7 Block Schedule and Community Time
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 - 3:15 Office Hours
Wednesday, September 18
Straight 7 Schedule
8:30 AM Start - 3:05 PM Release
Thursday, September 19
1 - 3 Block Schedule and All School Mass
9:00 AM Start, 3:15 PM Release
Friday, September 20
4 - 7 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start - 3:00 PM Release
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, September 17th - Club Fair in the Reg
Wednesday, September 18th - Senior Parent College Info Knight at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria
Thursday, September 19th - All School Mass and 60th Anniversary Celebration
September 23 to 28 - Homecoming Week
Friday, September 27 - Alumni and Friends of Golf Scramble
Saturday, September 28 - 7:00 - 10:00 PM at BK, Homecoming Dance (updated time!)
Wednesday, October 9th - PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors, College Bltz & Tux and Drape Photos for Seniors. NO SCHOOL FOR FRESHMEN
BK Cafe Specials Next Week:
Monday - Panda Express Orange Chicken or Broccoli Beef Bowls
Friday - Domino's Pizza
Click Here to See the BK Cafe Menu for Next Week
School Calendars Can Be Found Here
Bell Schedules Can be Found Here
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Photos of the Week: On Thursday, BK students competed with their Houses in our first All House Marie Kart relay race. All House competitions are similar to Pep Assemblies, with lots of hype and cheering for your house. Congratulations to Veritas for winning the first All House competition of the year! | |
A Note From Bill and Sarah | |
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Dear BK Families,
At Bishop Kelly, we believe in keeping our community informed about our students’ academic progress. One of the tools we use is our school profile, an annual document that provides key information about academics at Bishop Kelly. Colleges rely on this profile to understand the rigor and performance of our students as they consider admissions decisions. From the feedback we receive, we know that Bishop Kelly’s profile is highly respected by college admissions officers nationwide.
According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, 93% of Bishop Kelly graduates persist in college from their freshman to sophomore year, compared to a national average of 89% for similar schools. Additionally, 70% of our students complete their college degrees within six years, significantly higher than the national average of 59% for comparable institutions. These figures reflect the dedication of our students and the quality education they receive at BK.
We are also incredibly proud to highlight some of our outstanding students. This week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship program. These academically talented seniors now have the opportunity to compete for nearly 7,000 scholarships worth over $26 million, which will be awarded next spring.
We are thrilled to recognize five of our own students as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition:
- Paige Carr
- Sally DeFranco
- Katherine Druist
- Jack Kartel
- Charles Tobler
Please join us in congratulating these exceptional students on their remarkable achievements!
God Bless, and Go Knights!
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Kaitlin Presta
Community
Katlin consistently contributes by actively participating in group discussions and helping classmates understand challenging concepts. She often takes the initiative in explaining problems during group work, ensuring everyone feels included and supported. Her positive attitude and willingness to collaborate foster a welcoming and productive learning environment for all.
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Eduardo Longo Quintas Dos Santos
Generosity
Eduardo’s generosity shines through in both his warm attitude and his readiness to lend a hand. Without hesitation and with a smile, he offered to help a teacher hang up students’ work in the hallway, making the task a shared effort. His positive energy and kindness make a difference in the classroom and beyond.
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Kelton Hall
Safe and Caring Place
Kelton is a kind and caring student. He has been generously helpful and welcoming to a new student, showing him how to log in to Membean, explaining school customs, and asking him about his background to make him feel included and welcome.
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Mr. Kerns
Safe and Caring Place
Mr. Kerns is always making sure that everyone in his classroom feels safe and loved. He remembers all the little things, like which students play which sports and when they have games, and he always asks how they went. It's the little things that make the experience in his classroom so much better. Mr. Kerns also makes math fun. He encourages students to work with different people, and he makes funny jokes that make the environment fun for everyone.
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Attendance Office Procedures - please read as some of this information is new this year. | |
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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. This means that students who have professional appointments may leave and return back to campus with a doctor's note or other documentation excusing the absence. If a parent chooses to check out a student for a non-professional or non-medical reason, then the student will be checked out for the rest of the day. The student may not return to school that day unless they have a doctor's note or other professional documentation. Our goal is to limit classroom disruptions and maintain the academic integrity of the classroom. This may affect activity eligibility for the day.
- Students must sign-out at the Attendance window when they leave campus during the school day, and sign back in at the Attendance Window with documentation when they return.
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Senior Parent College Information Knight | |
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Class of 2025 Parents - Join BK Counselors on Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria to discuss the ins and outs of the college application process.
Bring your questions!
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60th Anniversary Celebration | |
The Bishop Kelly Foundation | |
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The Bishop Kelly Foundation is excitedly preparing for the 2024 Winner's Choice Dinner & Auction, Knight at the Opera! As we gear up for this unforgettable evening, we are seeing Golden Tickets sell quickly and steady online ticket sales, with official invitations set to be sent out later this month.
We are currently seeking sponsors for this year’s event. Sponsorships are crucial to the success of the auction, allowing us to cover fixed costs and maximize the funds raised for Bishop Kelly High School. By becoming a sponsor, you not only help support our mission but also gain outstanding visibility for your business through a variety of advertising benefits included with each sponsorship level.
Additionally, our exclusive Knight’s Tables are available for purchase, offering premium seating for 10, 5 Golden Tickets, swag bags, and valuable business sponsorship perks. With only 3 of the 18 Knight’s Tables left, now is the time to secure your place at this premier event!
For more information on how you can sponsor or reserve a Knight’s Table, please contact Kim Malvick, Executive Director of the Bishop Kelly Foundation, at kmalvick@bk.org or 208-323-4789. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the magic and make a major impact on the success of the 2024 Winner's Choice!
There are many ways to get involved:
Learn more about the auction by visiting our Foundation website.
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If you would like your BK student to receive a free flu shot at school, please print and complete THIS CONSENT FORM and return it with a copy of your insurance card to the Nurse's Office at BK before October 12th. Students will be called down to the Nurse's office to receive their shot on either October 14th or 15th.
Flu Vaccine Information Sheet
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School Photos and Yearbook! | | |
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SCHOOL PHOTOS
Did you know that you can order school photos online quickly? Just access https://timelessphotoboise.gotphoto.com/, put in our access code BK2024, login and search for your student by first or last name.
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ORDER TODAY - literally!
The lowest price for a BK Yearbook is $68.00, and runs through TODAY September 13th. Prices go up incrementally throughout the fall. Order online now at Jostens.com!
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SENIOR ADS
You know those cute ads in the back of the yearbook with baby pictures and sweet notes from Mom and Dad? It's time to reserve yours senior parents! Download this flier for information, or visit The Yearbook Company to place your senior ad in the 2025 yearbook!
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PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
The Yearbook Staff needs photos of your summer fun. Especially BK Students on trips, camping, and doing fun things with friends.
They also need more photos from Senior Service Projects and Senior Service trips.
If you have summer photos you can share, please send them to our Yearbook Advisor, Ms. Frederick at pfrederick@bk.org.
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Test prep season is upon us, and BK's new database can help! Whether your student is hoping to practice for the PSAT or wanting to improve their SAT score, Peterson's Test and Career Prep can help! Peterson's is a Gale online platform that allows users to search thousands of colleges, identify scholarships, take practice tests (AP testing, ACT, SAT, CTE), and much more. Access Peterson's from anywhere using BK's Gale database password (students have access to passwords in Schoology) and by creating your own personalized account. Check out this 1-minute video for more information, and reach out to Ms. Ward in the library with any questions!
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Bishop Kelly Activities Department | |
Educational Travel Opportunities For BK Students | |
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Crump's World War Tour
Spring Break 2025
Interested in World War II history? Join Mr. Crump and Mr. Grant for a tour of World War I & II Europe. We will be traveling to places like Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. You can walk the forests of Bastogne and see the fox holes still present from the Battle of the Bulge. We will visit the American cemetery at Omaha Beach and tour the Abbey at Mount St. Michel to name just a few of the historic stops on our tour. Go to the attached link below for more information. Space is limited so sign up today. Email Mr. Crump at lcrump@bk.org if you have any questions.
Learn More About the Trip
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Spring Break 2025 in Costa Rica!
This trip is available for all current freshmen and sophomores as well for incoming freshmen. This is a Biology and a Spanish trip. If you are interested please stop by my room 113 or ask any Spanish teacher or Biology teacher for a brochure and a recommendation form.
You will need two recommendations from two different teachers, and an acknowledgement form. The investment for this once in a lifetime trip is $3,290. This price is good until April 30 th 2024. Please visit our website to learn more about this amazing trip.
Please email me if you have further questions. mperea@bk.org
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For 30 years, Saint Alphonsus has worked to bridge the gap between Boise and Haiti by supporting the work of Father Frechette with Project Haiti.
Project Haiti provides critical resources and expertise to the island with 100% of donations serving Haitians in need.
Join us in celebrating Father Frechette’s critically important and tireless work on Thursday, September 19 at Project Haiti’s 30th Anniversary.
Reserve your seat today!
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Helpful Information on the BK Website | |
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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.
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