BK Alive
News and Information for BK Families
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Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, June 13 - Strength and Conditioning Class Starts
August 5 - 7 - Alumni Reunion Weekend for the Classes of 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002, and 2012.
Monday, August 8 - First day of fall sports.
August 8 and 9 - Freshman and New Student Academy (students attend one day, more information to come)
Monday, August 15 - Registration Day for ALL BK Students
Tuesday, August 16 - Classes resume for the 2022 - 2023 School Year
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A Note from Rich and Mike |
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Dear BK Community,
Thank you to those of you who were able to make it to my (Rich’s) retirement party last evening. And to the many of you who sent texts, emails and stopped me during the past few weeks letting me know you wished you could come but had conflicts. Thank you for honoring Georgiann and me with your presence, kind words, and prayers. We were overwhelmed, humbled, and very grateful for such a special evening.
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As mentioned last week in BK Alive, Bill Avey and I have been accelerating the successful transition of my role as BK President to him, effective July 1. 2022. Please watch the video below and listen to Bill introduce himself to our community. |
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We have made some great hires this spring that we are excited to share with you before the end of the month. Before we do that, we would like to respond to questions we have heard from a few of you that go something like “why are so many teachers and staff leaving BK this year? Is there something going on there?”
While we have had more people leave this year than in past years, we understand very clearly the reasons for their departures. Of the 18 staff leaving, 8 are retiring, 4 are choosing to change careers or pursue other opportunities, 3 are moving out of state, 2 were COVID hires and we do not have the budget to retain those positions for this coming school year, and 1 received a promotion within the Catholic school system. While change can make some anxious, we know that our faculty and staff love BK because they told us so! When asked in the faculty/staff survey “are you glad you made the choice to be a part of BK?” our faculty and staff answered that they strongly agreed with an average score of 4.8 on a scale with 5.0 meaning “definitely agree.” And when asked “would you suggest BK to a friend if an opening occurred?” they also said an emphatic yes (4.6/5.0). We are confident that the state of our team is strong, and we look forward to introducing you to the newest outstanding members over the next couple of weeks.
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Final Thoughts
We hope and pray your summers have begun well and that your families are in good health. We will keep all of you in our prayers and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Mike Caldwell
Principal
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2022 - 2023 Bishop Kelly Parent Ambassador Social and Kickoff |
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Dear BK Parents,
We hope your summer break is off to a great start for you and your family! We are reaching out to make you aware of the 2022 BK Parent Ambassador Social and Kickoff scheduled June 21st at Bishop Kelly.
Are you interested in supporting our BK students? Do you like planning fun events and activities? Are you looking to meet/network with other parents and build community? If so, please consider joining our annual school efforts as a 2022-23 BK Parent Ambassador today!
Thank you to our amazing parents who generously stepped up to volunteer this past school year as BK Ambassadors. You successfully enriched the school community through your generous time and talents. From planning community building events such as the Welcome Back to School BBQ, Grandparent’s Mass reception, and Irish Fest, to fulfilling enrichment activities like the New Student Family Welcome/Onboarding Calls and the BK Spirit Store operations, your continued volunteer efforts ensure we are able to directly impact the BK educational experience for all BK students, families, faculty/staff/coaches, and community.
To join our 2022-2023 BK Parent Ambassador efforts, please click on the link below! Questions? Please contact Tommy Steiner tsteiner@bk.org or Rachel Flachbart rflachbart@bk.org in the Bishop Kelly Development office. We look forward to seeing you on June 21st, and thank you for choosing BK for your family! Go Knights!
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Dear parents,
If your student will be a senior this coming school year, please be sure to check with your student’s provider to make sure they have received their second Meningitis vaccine. If not, they need to have it done. This is now one of the state required immunizations for school children in Idaho.
Thank you,
MaryLou Cunningham, BSN, NBCSN, MHS
Coordinator, Saint Alphonsus School Health Program
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Diploma Pick Up begins Monday! |
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Bishop Kelly High School
Summer Office Hours
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday - Friday
GRADUATES - You will have the following items available for pickup in the front office beginning Monday, June 13th.
- A Class of 2022 Graduation Program
- Your Official High School Diploma
- A Professional Photo from Graduation, with the option to purchase additional prints.
- A Class of 2022 Composite Photo with pictures of all the graduates
These items can only be picked up by the graduate, or the parents of the graduate. You must come into the office and sign for the diploma.
PARENTS, if your student will be getting their driver's permit or turning 18 over the summer, please note you will need a Verification of Compliance (VOC) Letter from the Front Office before you go to the DMV.
Please plan ahead, so we have time to print the VOC. The DMV does not accept email or faxed copies.
This VOC Request Form is always on the BK website in the Forms Manager section under Forms and Documents for Current Students.
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Summer Academic Bootcamps at BK |
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Summer Academic Bootcamps are designed to help our students feel confident and prepared for academics at Bishop Kelly High School. These workshops are especially helpful for incoming Freshman who want to review and improve their math, writing, and study skills before beginning high school this fall. Other BK Students who don't want to experience summer learning loss will also benefit from the academic workshops. And for students who want something engaging and fun to do this summer, we offer workshops in ceramics and faith formation.
Session 1 Academic Boot Camps: June 13 - 16
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Math Foundations LaunchPad - WORKSHOP FULL!
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Academic Survival Skills - WORKSHOP FULL!
Session 2 Academic Boot Camps: June 20th - 23rd
- Math Foundations LaunchPad
- Writing Foundations LaunchPad
- Academic Survival Skills
- Artistic Creations
- Evangelization and Leadership
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Host Family Needed for BK Student |
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Looking for a host family for a new student from China. She will move from Washington in June and stay in Boise this summer. She will be a junior at BK this fall. Host fee is $800 or more upon discussion.
For questions or more information, please contact Ying Donegan @(208) 853-8542 or ying@7eie.com.
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Galapagos Islands Trip, Spring Break 2024 |
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It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce our new international trip to the Galapagos Islands during spring break in 2024. This trip is available for all current freshmen and sophomores as well as incoming freshmen. This is a Biology and a Spanish trip.
Interested students should come by Mr. Perea's 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. The investment for this once-in-a-lifetime trip is $4500. Please visit our website to learn more about this amazing trip. explorica.com/Perea‐80 Please email me if you have further questions. We will have an information meeting soon. mperea@bk.org
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Bishop Kelly Summer Sports Camps are a GREAT way to keep your kids active and engaged this summer. Check our our Summer Camps page on www.bkathletics.org to see what we're offering for elementary, middle school, and high school students for Summer 2022!
RECENTLY ADDED - WRESTLING AND SOFTBALL YOUTH CAMPS!
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College Application Accelerator for Seniors
Wednesday, August 3rd from 9:00 AM – Noon for ALL Seniors
This is a three hour course to help incoming seniors get a fast track on college applications, scholarships and college essays. All seniors are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Bishop Kelly is currently taking applications for the following positions for the 2022-2023 academic school year.
Part Time Biology Teacher
Kitchen Assistant
Activities Bus Driver
Substitute Teachers
For more information and to apply, please visit the Employment Page on BK.org. |
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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:
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- Front Office: 375-6010
- Fax: 375-3626
- Business Office Manager: 947-1209
- BK Development Office: 947-1325
- BK Foundation Office: 323-4789
To add, remove, or change your email address, or to remove your name from our regular mailing lists, please contact Chrissy at cbeckner@bk.org.
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