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BK Mission
We educate and develop the whole student
in the Catholic tradition - Spirit, Mind, and Body.
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Next Week at a Glance
Monday 9/18
Block 1-4
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Tuesday 9/19
5-7 Block Schedule and Everybody Reads
9:00 AM Start, 2:45 PM- 3:15 PM Office Hours
Wednesday 9/20
Straight 7 Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release
Thursday 9/21
Blocks 1-3, and House Time
9:00 AM Start, 2:45-3:15 PM Office Hours
Friday 9/22
4-7 Block Schedule
8:30 AM Start, 3:00 PM Release
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, September 22 - $2 Jean Day
Friday, September 22 - Alumknight and Friends Golf Scramble at Quail Hollow Golf Course - SIGN UP HERE!
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, College Blitz and Tux/Drape Photos for Seniors, No School for Freshmen
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
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A Note from Bill and Sarah | |
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Dear Bishop Kelly Families,
This was a week of several firsts at Bishop Kelly. We celebrated our first All School Mass of the school year, where Father Vance debuted the new Bishop Kelly Vestments. These vestments were designed by Father Vance, expertly crafted by BK mom and talented seamstress, Wendy Behrend, and made possible by our generous community through a Paddle Raise at Irish Fest 2022. Our first Mass was a Mass of the Holy Spirit, so Father wore the red set of vestments. There is a set for every liturgical season, and they all bear the Bishop Kelly Crest on the chest. These are a beautiful addition to our Sacristy, and will be worn by BK Chaplains for many years to come.
In addition, Deacon Gene Fadness was on the altar with Father Vance for his first All School Mass. Deacon Gene is new to the BK Faculty this year, having recently retired from his job as the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Boise, and the Editor of Idaho's Catholic newspaper, the Idaho Catholic Register. We are glad to have Deacon Gene with us at BK!
We also had a new San Damiano Crucifix behind the altar at Mass. This beautiful new crucifix is one of the visuals we use to transform the Carley Center into a sacred space.
Tomorrow we'll end the week of firsts with the Grand Opening of Nick Ysursa Field, and the blessing of the new multi-purpose turf at the varsity football game. It looks to be a beautiful late summer afternoon, and we hope you'll join us for this special event. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM, and the blessing will take place at halftime on the 50 yard line.
Blessings,
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Bill Avey
Bishop Kelly High School
President
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Sarah Quilici
Bishop Kelly High School
Principal
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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!
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William Wynkoop
Community
Will is an exceptional library aide! Anytime I have a task, he jumps up to do it. In particular, I'm impressed with the way he steps up to help with the new printers. He takes the initiative to help any student he sees struggling, whether they ask him for help or not.
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Olivia Edson
Academic Excellence
Liv has gone above and beyond in the classroom. She completed a two week cell project in two nights and handed it in the next class day. She impresses me with the way she interacts with her partners. She gives her partners the precious time to think and share before sharing her answers during pair and share activities. Liv helps others around her get better, she gets it!
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Zoey Stauffer
Safe and Caring Place
Zoey is incredible! She is polite, hard-working and kind to everyone. Zoey steps up to the plate to help in class when needed. She is an all-around great kid and we LOVE having her in class!
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BK Staff of the Week
Mr. Larry Crump
Safe and Caring Place
- His classroom is always fun and it's a safe environment for everyone.
- He makes me feel comfortable enough to learn to the best of my abilities.
- He is one of the best teachers that brings out the best in students, making sure they have fun and spend time with each other during class. The whole class is talking with him during the day, about the subject, and everybody gladly contributes.
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Parent Adorers Needed for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays this School Year | |
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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.
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The Bishop Kelly Foundation | |
A Note for Senior Parents | |
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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!
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There is an Invisalign retainer that was found in the 700 hall in the lost and found!
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Order Your Senior Yearbook Dedication Ad Early! | |
Save the Date: Flu Shot Clinic | |
Bishop Kelly will be administering Flu Shots at a Flu Shot Clinic this year. Please mark your calendar for October 3rd & 5th. More information will be in BK Alive as the date is closer. | |
Educational Travel Opportunities for BK Students | |
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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.
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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 visit our website 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.
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BK uses GoFan for online ticket sales to Varsity and JV Football Games. Visit the Bishop Kelly Football Page for links to each game. Then your phone becomes your ticket! Just show your digital tickets at the gate to have them redeemed. | |
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Fall Sports Photo Galleries are live!
BK Parents with athletes competing in
- Cheer
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
should have received an email from Loren Orr Photography with your athlete's unique photo gallery link. If you did not receive the link, contact Loren Orr Photography at loren@lorenorr.com or (208) 320-2782 for assistance.
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QR Code Rosters
Coming soon to Nick Ysursa Field, QR Code Rosters! In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and create less litter at our games, we are going to move 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 fall sports teams!
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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!
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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)
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