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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 26
Periods 1-4
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday, October 27
Late Start, Periods 5-7
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 Office Hours
Wednesday, October 28
Straight 7
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday, October 29
Late Start, Periods 1-3
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 Office Hours
Friday, October 30
Periods 4-7
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Monday, October 26 - Freshman Football Banquet
Tuesday, October 27 - Tall Cop Presentation for BK Families at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28 - JV Football Banquet
Thursday 10/29 - Sunday 11/1 - Bishop Kelly Theatre Arts Fall Play
Wednesday, November 4 - Volleyball Banquet
Thursday, November 5 - Boys Soccer Banquet
Saturday, November 6 - Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction at the Boise Centre
School Calendars Can Be Found Here
Bell Schedules Can be Found Here
Athletic Schedules can be Found Here
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Parental Choice Tax Credit
Info Sessions
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Many BK families indicated that they didn't take advantage of the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit because they didn't think they were eligible, or didn't know how to get started. We heard you, and we're here to help! Join us for one of two informational sessions on November 18!
We will be sending a Just In Time email about these info sessions next week. Look for that in your in-box for details and an RSVP form.
| | A Note from Bill and Sarah | | |
Dear Bishop Kelly Families,
Next week is Red Ribbon Week at Bishop Kelly! Red Ribbon Week is the United States' largest and longest-running annual drug and alcohol use prevention awareness campaign for kids and teens. Next week BK students will be engaging in activities that promote healthy living, free of drugs and alcohol.
Thursday we kicked off our Red Ribbon Week celebration with an all school assembly featuring two Boise Police Department officers who talked about the dangers of vaping, alcohol, and other drugs. They shared that students can exit a bad scenario and some scenarios of when to call for emergency help.
On Tuesday, October 27th, BK Parents are invited to the "Tall Cop" presentation at BK. Texas LEO Jermaine Galloway has worked in substance abuse prevention and education for more than 25 years. His program, “High in Plain Sight”, is a nationally recognized program, that provides training, education, and enforcement strategies for community substance abuse issues. This is a great resource for parents!
Throughout the week there will be fun and informative activities and dress up days at BK. Please see below for a complete listing of the student activities that will take place during Red Ribbon Week at BK.
God Bless and Go Knights!
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Sarah Quilici
Principal
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Bishop Kelly Foundation
Winners Choice Dinner and Auction
| | 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.
| | Tall Cop Presentation for BK Parents |
| 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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