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Next Week at a Glance:

Monday, March 3rd

1-4 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Tuesday, March 4th

Late Start 5-7 Block Schedule and Community Time

7:45 AM - 8:25 AM Office Hours

9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM Release

Wednesday, March 5th

Straight 7 and All School Ash Wednesday Mass

8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release

Thursday, March 6th

Late Start 1-3 Block Schedule & Community Time

9:00 AM Start - 2:45 - 3:15 PM Office Hours

Friday, March 7th

4-7 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Important Upcoming Dates

February 28 - March 2 - Monsignor Hallissey Basketball Tournament

Monday, March 3 - Spring Sports Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Carley Center

Ash Wednesday, March 5 - All School Mass

Saturday, March 8 - Women in STEM Fair at BK

Sunday, March 9 - Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday, March 10 - Spring Music Concert at 7:00 PM in the REG

Tuesday, March 11 - Senior Out to Lunch

Wednesday, March 12 - One Day One Knight Day of Giving at BK

March 17-21 - Spring Break, No School

Friday, March 28 - $2 Jean Day for Charity

Saturday, March 29 - PROM, 8PM - 11PM at the Grove Hotel 2nd Floor Ballroom

BK Cafe Specials:

Monday - Panda Orange Chicken, Broccoli Beet, and Veggie Rice Bowls

Friday - Dominos Pizza

Click Here to See the BK Cafe Menu for Next Week

School Calendars Can Be Found Here

Bell Schedules Can be Found Here

Spotlight of the Week: Student Council will be transitioning into a House leadership model for next year; this will give more students opportunities to be leaders in the school, and it will help us have more students designated to the planning of events. In our new model, instead of one Student Body President, we will have two School Captains. Each House will also have one senior House Captain and a House Representative from each grade level (32 student total). Each family will also have two leaders. Applications are currently open for these leadership positions.

Molly Manning

Academic Excellence

Molly is a very gifted student. She is a leader in her small group discussions and contributes is meaningful and penetrating ways in classroom discussions. Molly is one of the best students I've had in 50 years of teaching!

Marco Trotta

Academic Excellence

Marco Trotta deserves to be student of the week because of his consistent commitment to academic excellence and learning. He's one of the brightest, most intelligent 16 year olds I've ever met. At a young age, he understands the value of learning and has a genuine desire to improve himself by going above and beyond in all of his work and writing. Not only is he the ideal student, but he's also a kind and respectful young man--the world needs more Marco Trotta's in the world and I'm grateful to have met one!

Ava Thomas

Academic Excellence

Ava is one of the most gifted students I've taught throughout my long career. Her Ignatian Reflection is most inspirational, and displays a very rare ability to discuss complex theological issues in both prose and deep poetic awareness.

BK Staff of the Week Mrs. Alyssa Thaldorf

Safe and Caring Place

Mrs. Thaladorf always makes sure that every student is welcome in her classroom.  She is always there when any student needs help with a positive attitude and an understandable explanation. She is aware of students’ lives outside of school and provides a manageable workload.  Mrs. Thaldorf is kind, and she’s lots of fun while also helping us learn the material.

BK Staff of the Week Mr. Jake Spears

Generosity

Mr. Spears is just the best.  He makes class really fun and is always there to give advice on Senior Thesis.  He asks a lot of fun questions in the middle of work for participation points so we aren't bored.  Not only does he care for his students personally, but he wants them to succeed in his class. He is always there for each of us and makes all of our ideas in class feel heard.

Volunteer in Hawai’i with GIVE and explore the fascinating culture and dynamic landscapes of the Big Island, while giving back to the land and sea on native forest rehabilitation, indigenous land stewardship, marine debris removal, and regenerative farming projects! You will also get to snorkel in the Pacific (or scuba dive if you’re certified!), hike across volcanic craters, stargaze into the cosmos, and ‘talk story’ with indigenous leaders about their sacred lands, culture and history. 

• July 6-July 14, 2025
• Cost: $2,795 plus airfare
• Flight option: $570.80

Please contact BK mom, Amy Glynn for more information.

Reservation deadline February 28th.

amymglynn@gmail.com

208-794-0027

This is not a BK sponsored trip, but it would fulfill the requirements for the Senior Service project.



BK Moms, we'd love for you to join us for a Lenten Bible Study starting on March 6th. 

Click here for more details or to sign up for the Six (6) Week Lenten Series.

Europe Trip Spring Break 2026

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce that we will be traveling to Europe during spring break 2026. We will be traveling to Italy, France, and Spain. This trip is available for all current freshmen and sophomores. Parents are welcome to join us also. Unfortunately, this trip is not open to rising seniors or seniors.

To be considered to go on this trip you will need:

• Two recommendations from two different teachers.
• To be cleared by the administration of Bishop Kelly High School
• Sign an acknowledgement form
• Sign a behavior contract

Please do not enroll for this trip without first getting Admin and Mr. Perea's approval!

Right now, the investment for this great trip is $4,440 or 16 payments of $274.38 for students. Adult prices are different. If you have any questions, please contact me at mperea@bk.org.

Bishop Kelly High School is proud to offer the Braden Caldwell Memorial Scholarship to honor Braden who was tragically killed in a car accident in the summer between his sophomore and junior year. Please CLICK HERE for more information about this wonderful opportunity.

Please visit our website for more detailed information https://www.explorica.com/Perea-5411.

Spring Break 2026 in Scotland

March 14-22 2026

Glasgow, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, The Highlands, Loch Ness...Spend your Spring Break in Scotland! For more information or to enroll, download THIS FLIER, and contact Mr. Harris at bharris@bk.org.

Full Time English Teacher

Full Time Counselor

Full Time IT Audio/Visual and Data Liaison

Part TIme Activities Bus Driver

Visit the BK Employment Page for details and to apply.



• 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
• 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.

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:

• Calendars
• Bell Schedules
• Dress Code
• Lunch Menus
• the IT Help Desk
• Daily and Monthly Mass Dates and Times
• The Counseling Department
• College and Career Resources
• Athletic Pages

In addition to those tools, parents often find these online resources helpful:

In the About section on BK.org

• Facility Request form for team dinners and events 

In the Life at BK section on BK.org

• Attendance Procedures
• Archived Email Communications
• Faculty and Staff Directory

In the Support section of BK.org

• Online Giving
• Winners Choice Dinner and Auction Information
• Volunteer Opportunities

And at the very bottom of every page on BK.org, you'll always find these GEMS:

• Infinite Campus Login
• The Forms Manager - a valuable collection of forms from medication authorizations to locker decoration info.

There's also a very handy search tool in the upper right corner of the website.