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We educate and develop the whole student

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

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Thank you to BK Mom Jamie Hilgart for the delicious and beautiful cookies for our faculty and staff this morning!

Next Week at a Glance

Monday 9/25

Block 1-4

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Tuesday 9/26

5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads

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

Wednesday 9/27

Straight 7 Schedule - Retreat Day for Freshman Class!

8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release

Thursday 9/28

Blocks 1-3, and House Time

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

Friday 9/29

4-7 Block Schedule

8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release

Important Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, September 27 - Freshman Retreat

Thursday, September 28 - Blood Drive at BK

Wednesday, October 4 - Freshman Parent Knight with the Counselors at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria

October 9-13 - Homecoming Week

Wednesday, October 11 -

• PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors
• 9:00 AM Class of 2024 Meeting, College Blitz, and Tux/Drape Photos for Seniors,
• No School for Freshmen

Saturday, October 14 - Homecoming Dance

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

Each week Bishop Kelly faculty and staff nominate students, and students nominate faculty and staff, who have demonstrated the BK Way attributes of Faith, Safe and Caring Place, Academic Excellence, Activities, Honor, Generosity, Community, and Partnership.

Congratulations to this week's Knights of the Week, Bishop Kelly's National Merit Semifinalists!

Bishop Kelly is very proud to announce our four National Merit Semifinalists for the 2023-2024 school year! These students embody the BK Way attribute of Academic Excellence. 

Bishop Kelly Seniors who have been named National Merit Semifinalists are:

Wesley Barton

Ryan Buckner

Isaac Pettyjohn

Hoyoon Song

High school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than 1% of US high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. 

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. National Merit Scholarship winners for 2024 will be announced beginning in April. 

Congratulations Wesley Barton, National Merit Semifinalist

Congratulations Ryan Buckner, National Merit Semifinalist

Congratulations Isaac Pettyjohn, National Merit Semifinalist

Congratulations Hoyoon Song, National Merit Semifinalist

BK Staff of the Week

Mr. Bob Goycoolea, Community, Generosity, Safe and Caring Place

• Mr. G helped me with some of my debating, and I feel very grateful.
• Mr. G Is helping the community by volunteering to man a marathon. He is always trying his best to contribute to something bigger than himself.
• Mr. G makes sure that he is always helping students with whatever we need. He gives us work time in class and is open to any question that we might have for him. Mr. G is amazing.
• I just love Mr G.
• Mr. G is so accepting of everyone and incredibly knowledgeable. He is encouraging and can teach us in a way that makes us want to learn. He always relates it to life lesson and creates a positive classroom.
• We love Mr G, he makes class feel like home.
• He is swag and he is cool. Vote Mr.G because he RULES!!

Next Wednesday, September 27th the Freshmen will be participating in a class retreat during the school day.

Here are the details:

Location: The Bishop Kelly REG

Time: 8:30am-3:05pm (normal school day hours)

Cost: $15 (will be applied to your TADS account)

Food: Snacks will be provided, but students will eat their normally planned lunch for the day.

What to Wear: All students will be given a retreat t-shirt on Tuesday that they will be expected to wear on Wednesday. They can also wear jeans (without holes).

This retreat is an incredible opportunity for our students to have fun, build relationships with fellow freshmen and upper class Campus Ministry leaders and to grow in their relationship with God. This is a normal school day where attendance will be taken.

Beginning on Wednesday, October 4th we will be offering weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday that school is in session. It is our hope to provide students with a weekly opportunity to encounter Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and to cover our faculty, staff, and families of Bishop Kelly in prayer each week.

In order to do this, we need at least 21 parents and/or grandparents willing to commit to one hour of prayer EACH WEEK between the hours of 8:15 a.m.-3:05 p.m. every Wednesday.

We are hoping to have at least 3-4 committed adorers per hour to ensure that there is always someone present with our beloved Lord.

If you are interested in signing-up for a Holy Hour, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Lorissa Horn, Director of Campus Ministry at LHorn@bk.org. 



We Need Your Donations for the Silent Auction!

Thank you to those of you who responded to our requests for donations in last week's BK Alive. We received some great items from the  Amazon Wish List  this past week. There are still plenty of things to choose from if you are interested in donating to our Silent Auction. We would also appreciate donations of Silent Auction Baskets, gift cards for our balloon raffles, sporting tickets, concert tickets or a vacation home! No donation is too small! 

We have only 2 remaining sponsorships including our main event Signature Sponsorship at $15k and our JR Knight’s Sponsorship at $1,250. Sponsorships are an excellent way to highlight your company and make a huge impact on the success of this event in support of BK. Last but not least, our Golden Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to win a $5,000 tuition credit or choose from a selection of Live Auction items. Thank you in advance for your support to help ensure the 47th annual Winner’s Choice is a great success!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON WISHLIST

Click Here to View the 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET

Click Here for Auction Details

Click Here to Purchase Auction Tickets

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 3rd. Students will be called down to the Nurse's office to receive their shot on either October 3rd or 5th.

Flu Vaccine Information Sheet

All seniors will be individually photographed at Bishop Kelly by Timeless Photo on October 11, 2022 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is a day with no scheduled classes (however, the Class of 2024 will be having a mandatory class meeting at 9:00 AM in the REG.)

The photographer will provide the tux and drape for the photo. We just ask that if gentlemen want to wear an undershirt, it should be plain white. We also suggest that ladies wear a tank top, or something similar, under the drape. The drape isn’t very long.  

A Google Form is posted on Schoology for students to sign up and is available here. Students must sign up by October 3rd. Time slots will be given to students in advance, and they will be determined by the order in which people are signed up.

There is no cost to the families for these photos. The only cost will be if you choose to order prints or if you want to have the photos retouched ($10 fee). Timeless Photo will submit the picture directly to Bishop Kelly. This is the only day this will be offered, so if your student does not take a photo this day, you will need to schedule your own sitting with a photographer and submit a photo by November 30th.  

In addition to the traditional tux/drape photo, you can choose to have your student photographed in a BK graduation cap and gown. You will just need to indicate on the same Google form if you would like this picture. The cost for a graduation gown photo is a $15 sitting fee. The cap and gown will also be provided by the school. So, if you choose the retouch option AND the graduation gown photo, the cost is $25.

Immediately after the sitting, your student will receive a QR code that will be used to view the photos. Even if you don’t plan to purchase any photos, you will need to select which pose you want for the yearbook. For more information about viewing and ordering photos, please see this information from Timeless Photo. 

If your student missed Registration Day or would like a new photo taken for the yearbook, please sign up on THIS GOOGLE FORM. Timeless Photo will be in the Bishop Kelly Cafeteria on Thursday, October 12th from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. This is a late start day, so students just need to show up to the cafeteria before school starts that day.  

This year's yearbook is dedicated specifically to Braden Caldwell and Henry Warner. The yearbook staff is putting together a few pages in the yearbook that feature photos of Braden and/or Henry with their classmates. We will be putting out a call to senior students for photos, but we thought we would also put out the call to senior parents. The photos don't necessarily have to be recent, and even elementary-aged photos would be nice to include. Please send photos directly to Mrs. Bainbridge at dbainbridge@bk.org and include your student's name. We would like photos submitted by September 25th. Thank you so much for your help with this special project!



Now is the time to receive the best price on your dedication ad for your senior. Early bird pricing ends on October 20th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to send your senior a special message in the yearbook. 

Click Here for The Yearbook Company flyer that includes all of the instructions and pricing needed to order.

Camino de Santiago

Current BK Students: Have you ever wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain? You can join our pilgrimage to Spain May 26- June 4 2024! For information, please visit our pilgrimage website through provider Verso Ministries!  Theology credit is available for your full participation. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Paz at apaz@bk.org.

Costa Rica

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce our new international trip to Costa Rica during spring break 2025. 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 Senor Perea's room, #113, or ask any Spanish teacher or Biology teacher for a brochure and a recommendation form.

You will need recommendations from two different teachers. The investment for this once in a lifetime trip is $3,078 for travelers under 23, and 3,608 for travelers 23 and over.

Registration deadline: September 28,2023.

Please click here to learn more about this amazing trip. Please email Senor Perea at mperea@bk.org if you have further questions. Once we receive your recommendation forms you will be notified to go ahead and enroll.

QR Code Rosters

New this week at Nick Ysursa Field, QR Code Rosters! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and create less litter at our games, we are moving to digital rosters. Starting next week, look for the QR Codes inside Nick Ysursa Stadium, and then use the camera on your phone to scan for Varsity, JV, and Freshman football rosters. Stay tuned for the rollout of QR code rosters for all our athletic teams!

Parents with green thumbs, we need your help!

Bishop Kelly has a need for ongoing volunteer support in Our Lady's Garden. If you have an interest or a passion for gardening, botany, beautification, landscaping, BK's spiritual spaces, or spending time outdoors, please consider supporting BK in this way. 

Interested volunteers, please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM.

Did You Know?... Gifts to BK may qualify for a 50% tax credit! Make a gift today and earn your Idaho Tax Credit this year, while creating a significant impact at Bishop Kelly.

National Honor Society senior members are ready to help others with drop-in tutoring at the cafe' tables outside of the Study Center, beginning on Monday, September 25, 2023. Tutors will be ready and waiting to be helpful to those who come by and ask for assistance before and after school each day.

JOBS AT BISHOP KELLY

Full Time Daytime Custodian

$15-$17/hour

Part Time Activities Bus Driver

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



• 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

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