BK Mission

We educate and develop the whole student

in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.

Next Week at a Glance

Monday 8/28

1- 4 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Tuesday 8/29

5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads

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

Wednesday 8/30

Straight 7 Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 305 PM Release

Thursday 8/31

1-3 Block Schedule and House Time

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

Friday 9/1

4-7 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Important Upcoming Dates

Saturday, August 26 - Jimmy Driscoll 5K at Bishop Kelly

Tuesday, August 29 - Girls Wrestling Info Knight at 5:30 in the BK Cafeteria

Wednesday, August 30 - Welcome Back BBQ and Back to School Knight for all BK Families

Monday, September 4 - NO SCHOOL for Labor Day

Wednesday, September 13 - Senior Parent College Information Knight at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria

Thursday, September 14th - All School Mass

Friday, September 22 - $2 Jean Day

Friday, September 22 - Alumknight and Friends Golf Scramble at Quail Hollow Golf Course - SIGN UP HERE!

School Calendars Can Be Found Here

Bell Schedules Can be Found Here

Fall 2024 Athletic Schedules Can be Found Here

Important Information for Back to School Can Be Found Here

Dear Bishop Kelly Families, 

It's been a successful and busy week here at BK. With each class having met four times now, we are settling into our routine. Freshmen are getting familiar with Schoology and Infinite campus, and returning Knights have probably already had a quiz or two. Your sons and daughters have also experienced the first Everybody Reads time of the year, and were introduced to their new House and school Family yesterday during House Time. (More on that in next week's BK Alive!) Ask them to tell you how it went.

At Freshman Academy, Sarah shared 5 tips for parents for navigating Bishop Kelly High School. This is great insight for every BK parent, regardless if this is your first year at BK or your 12th. We hope that by sharing these tips with our entire community we can help each BK student have a strong start to the the school year.

1. Have your child advocate for themself.  If there is an issue, first have your student go to the teacher or coach.  This is the time and opportunity to teach them how to do that for themselves. 
2. Read BK Alive and the Just In Time updates. Schedule changes and important upcoming events are detailed in these go-to sources for information. You can find archived BK Alive and Just In Time emails here on BK.org.
3. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:15.  The school day does not end at 2:45!  Please plan to pick your children up at 3:15.  We do not schedule clubs or activities during office hours because we want students and teachers free to work together.  Students can get extra help, make up assignments, work on homework, etc.  You can help your student by encouraging them to make good use of this time and also helping them prioritize where they might best spend their time.
4. Everybody Reads and House time is instructional time.  Everybody Reads is every Tuesday.  The goal is to give students time to read books (not magazines, not devices).  You can support this time by helping your child find something that they like to read, and remind them to have it with them on Tuesdays. House time is every Thursday, and it is intended to help students make lasting friendships, and feel like they are part of the larger BK community. We will use this time to develop leaders, foster relationships, and grow in spirit, mind and body.  
5. Activities–student involvement is the key to success.  There are many clubs and activities, so encourage your student to get involved!  There are many opportunities for parents to come to BK and participate in activities with their students each fall. Fall sports competitions, Performing Arts performances, the Welcome Back BBQ, and counselor Information Knights are just a few. Your years at BK are an opportunity for parents to be part of this vibrant community too!

Start the school year with fun and friendship at our annual Welcome Back BBQ!

Bishop Kelly's Welcome Back BBQ has been a tradition for more than 36 years. Please mark your calendars and join us for this family event. Hosted by the Bishop Kelly Parent Ambassadors on Wednesday, August 30 from 5pm-6:30pm on Lachiondo Family Plaza.

We can't wait to welcome new families, and catch up with returning families!

BKPA needs volunteers to help with the BBQ. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. THANK YOU!

BACK TO SCHOOL KNIGHT

Immediately following the BBQ, we are having Back to School Knight. Come have dinner and enjoy the company of other BK families from 5:00 - 6:30, and then head into the Carley Center to hear from our BK Leadership team. At 7:20 you'll begin a quick run through of your student's schedule.

Period 1:  7:20 - 7:26

Period 2:  7:30 - 7:36

Period 3:  7:40 - 7:46

Period 4:  7:50 - 7:56

Period 5:  8:00 - 8:06

Period 6:  8:10 - 8:16

Period 7:  8:20 - 8:26

 Closing Prayer

Download and Print THIS DOCUMENT for a complete itinerary. Have your student fill out the schedule portion, or copy it from Infinite Campus. We can't wait to see you on August 30th!

For parents who also have elementary and middle school children, and want to bring the whole family to the Welcome Back BBQ, there will be a supervised Movie Watching party in the cafeteria during the Back to School Knight portion of the evening. Drop your younger kiddos off while you attend your BK Student's classes.

Knight Fans, 

Did you know that Bishop Kelly streams all games on Nick Ysursa Field and the Carley Center on the NFHS Network? Additionally, all of our home football games can be heard on Salt and Light Catholic Radio. If you want to watch or listen to the Knights from home, these are your only legitimate options. All those crazy links on Facebook? Don't click them!

This first full week of school has seen significantly more students purchasing their food from the BK Cafe than in past years. We are happy that the students seem to enjoy the new menu! As predicted, there have been some adjustments made this week, including increasing the quantity of food we prepare - we have been serving roughly 100 more students daily than last year! We will continue to adjust so that we can feed these hungry kids quickly each day.

If your student didn't get pizza today, we apologize. The order for next week has been increased! We did have plenty of sandwiches available, and many students opted to try the new salad bar for the first time.

New Menu Items Starting Next Week

On Monday we will be featuring Blimpie Sub for one of our Knight's Meal options. There will be 125 Ham Sub, and 125 Turkey Sub Knight's meals available. Additionally the BK Cafe Crew will be preparing in house Roast Beef Subs. The Blimpie Sub Knight's Meal is priced at $7.50 and includes a bag of chips, fuit, and milk.

On Tuesday and Thursday we will be serving sushi from Mai Thai as a Knight's Meal. The price for sushi will be $8.50, and includes fruit and milk.

Lunch Accounts

All of the issues that we were experiencing with our My Payments Plus system have been resolved. You can add money to your student's account, and set up Alerts and Auto Pay. Please check your student's balance and make sure they have lunch money.

Here's a great chance for your child to shine (on stage or backstage.) Auditions for our fantastically fun fall play, Alice, or The Scottish Gravediggers, will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6, from 3:30 to 5PM in the Music Room. All BK students are welcome; no need to be in Drama Club or Drama class to be in the play. Interested students should bring a pencil and their after-school schedule from now until Oct 29 (so they can note potential schedule conflicts on the audition form.) If they hope to perform, they should be ready to tell a joke, no longer than 30 seconds. Students wishing to work on a crew or backstage should come by auditions and fill out an audition form - no need to tell a joke. Theatre Arts at BK is a great, supportive community of students and parents - lifelong friendships happen here!



Photo Request #1: The yearbook staff is building a page for the yearbook that features legacies. If you graduated from BK, please send us a picture of your senior photo. We will be placing your photo next to your current student(s) photo, so please let us know your name, and your child's name. You can also let us know if you have multiple children at BK so that they are all included with your photo.

Photo Request #2: Please send us photos of your student participating in summer activities (trips, senior service, water sports, etc.). We are building a summer photo page and would like to have a variety of pictures. Please make sure you include your child's name.

Photos for both pages will be accepted until September 5th. Please email your photos to dbainbridge@bk.org. Thank you!



Greetings from the Bishop Kelly Foundation! 

The non-profit Bishop Kelly Foundation was created more than 47 years ago to support the values and objectives of Bishop Kelly High School. The Foundation’s principal goal has been to provide funding — for scholarships and operations — that will keep Bishop Kelly as the premiere choice for schooling in the Treasure Valley and help ensure a BK education is accessible for all regardless of financial ability.

For the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation will provide more than $835,000 to support the school via an unrestricted grant, currently used by the school as part of its operating budget, which benefits all families. These funds were derived from the proceeds of the Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction and revenue from the endowment fund, which currently is valued at over $16,000,000. In addition, the Foundation will provide over $675,000 in need-based financial aid to students at Bishop Kelly for the 2023-2024 school year. This aid comes from gifts and memorials to our various scholarship funds, revenue from endowed scholarships and private donations and from donations made during the Fund-A-Scholar portion of the Winner’s Choice Auction.

Please mark your calendars for the 2023 Winner’s Choice Dinner and Auction to be held on November 11, 2023 at the Boise Centre. To learn more about how you can make a difference and get involved in this year’s auction, please visit our Foundation website. Be sure to check out our 2022 Auction Sponsors and Donors and consider becoming a sponsor for this year’s event!

Father Vance celebrates Mass Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings at BK. All are welcome to attend, and each BK athletic team attends Mass together weekly. This is the team Mass schedule for Fall 2023. Occasionally team travel, competitions, or a change in school schedule will impact the Team Mass Schedule. If and when this occurs, coaches will communicate the change to their team.

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mass begins at 7:45 AM. On Thursday, Mass begins at 8:25 AM. Please be in your seat 5 minutes before Mass begins.

Printable Team Mass Schedule - click to print.

Bishop Kelly Freshmen had their school/yearbook photo taken at Freshman Academy. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors had their photos taken at Orientation Day. Your student received a piece of paper from Timeless Photo with a QR code on it. Scan that QR Code and follow the instructions so you can be notified when it's time to order.

Didn't get the QR code? No problem. Just go to the Timeless Photo Online Shop and enter the last four digits of your student's BK ID number. (Your student should know their ID number, or they can look it up in Infinite Campus)



Saint Ignatius Fall Festival

Student volunteers are needed for the face painting booth at the St. Ignatius Fall Festival. If you would like to help, CLICK HERE to sign up for a shift.



Salt and Light Radio is looking for a student to help with broadcasting Bishop Kelly varsity football games.

• No prior experience is necessary, Salt and Light will provide all the necessary training.
• The role of running the board involves managing the audio aspects during the games.
• It's a fun and exciting way to be a part of the BK Football season.

How to Apply

Any student who would be interested in this opportunity, please contact Diane Tetreault at the station: 208-344-4774 or email diana@saltandlightradio.com

JOBS AT BISHOP KELLY

Full Time Daytime Custodian

$15-$17/hour

Part Time Activities Bus Driver

Substitute Teachers

Visit our Employment Page for More Information, and please helps us spread the word that BK is a great place to work!

JOBS AROUND THE DIOCESE

Salt and Light Radio, Broadcast Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a future career in Radio Broadcast Engineering. As a Broadcast Assistant, you will receive on-the-job training, and Salt & Light Radio's partnership with the Department of Labor will provide you with further education. It's a specialized field with a high demand for qualified individuals, so this job could be an ideal chance for someone interested in developing skills in this area.

Salt and Light Radio, Podcast & Content Creator

The Podcast & Content Creator position involves producing engaging content across various digital platforms that align with Salt & Light Radio's mission. It's an exciting opportunity for someone creative, self-motivated and has knowledge of video and audio skills. This position averages 30 hours per week, and the hours can be flexible to accommodate college students.

How to Apply at Salt and Light Radio

If you or someone you know is interested in either of these positions, we encourage you to access the full job descriptions and application process at https://saltandlightradio.com/job-openings.

• 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. 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)

Our website at www.bk.org is a wealth of information for parents and students alike! Check out some of the cool tools that are just a few clicks away:

Faculty and Staff Directory and Contact Information

Weekly Cafeteria Menus and Access to Student Lunch Accounts

Dress Code Policies

Counseling and College Preparation

Athletic Team Pages

Archived BK Alive Newsletters

BK Calendars

Verification of Compliance

Forms Manager