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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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Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 7th - Fall sports practices begin.
Wednesday, August 9th - College Application Accelerator for Seniors
Friday, August 11th - Freshman Academy for all new 9th grade students at Bishop Kelly.
Monday, August 14th - New Student Academy for new students in grades 10 - 12 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Thursday, August 17th - Orientation Day for students in the 10th - 12th grades (Freshmen cover this information at Freshman Academy, so they get one more sleep-in day!)
Friday, August 18th - First day of school for ALL BK students (8:30 AM Start, 3:05 PM Release)
Wednesday, August 30th - Welcome Back BBQ and Back to School Knight for all BK Families
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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College Application Accelerator for Seniors
Wednesday, August 9th
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The College Application Accelerator for Seniors is a three hour course to help seniors get a fast track on college applications, scholarships, and college essays. All seniors are strongly encouraged to attend.
The workshop will take place in the Bishop Kelly cafeteria on Wednesday, August 9th from 9:00 AM - Noon.
Please fill out this google form if you plan to attend.
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Freshman Academy Schedule
Friday, August 11th at BK
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8:00 AM - 8:20 AM - Student drop off in front of the main building. Students will pick up their badges and head into the cafeteria.
At the same time, parents will park in the back, next to the Carley Center, and walk into the Carley Center for Mass.
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Students and Parents will partake in Mass and will meet the Admin and Campus Ministry Team.
9:45 AM - Students will be released for Freshman Academy. Parents will stay for a session with Dr. Quilici talk about the expectations of the school year.
10:30 AM - Parents will be released. At this time, the BK Spirit Store will be open. Remember BK Spirit Wear is a great way to make sure your student is in dress code.
10:30 AM - 1:45 PM - Students will go through a series of rotations (computer set up, school/yearbook pictures, school tours. student panel, meeting with counselors, and safety and security.)
11:50 AM - Break for lunch - pizza will be provided.
1:45 PM - Last rotation will finish up.
2:00 PM - Freshmen who did NOT take the Math Placement Test in May will take the Math Placement Test at this time. All other students dismissed for the day.
3:15 PM - Students taking the Math Placement Test dismissed.
Freshmen who cannot attend Freshmen Academy should email Vice Principal Cheryl Hutchinson prior to August 11th at chutchinson@bk.org to make alternate arrangements.
- All Freshmen, bring your fully charged laptop to Freshmen Academy.
- Students must be in BK Dress Code for Freshmen Academy
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Orientation Day Schedule
Thursday, August 17th
for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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Orientation Day is a required school day for students in the 10th - 12th grades. If your student cannot attend please follow these attendance procedures to excuse your student from school.
Orientation Day Schedule
Seniors - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Report to the Carley Athletic Center
Juniors - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Report to the Cafeteria
Sophomores - 8:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Report to the REG
No School for Freshmen who attended Freshman Academy! (Freshmen who cannot attend Freshman Academy, please email Vice Principal Cheryl Hutchinson, chutchinson@bk.org to make alternate arrangements.)
- School Photos for Students in Grades 10 - 12 will be taken on Orientation Day.
- Students must be in School Dress Code for Orientation Day.
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Students Looking for Host Families | |
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Looking for a host family this fall for a senior student from China. Virginia is a straight A student. This is her second year at BK. She loves sports and family activities. Host fee is $900 or more upon discussion.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Ying Donegan @(208) 853-8542 or ying@7eie.com.
Looking for a host family during the week for a Freshman boy who is commuting from Twin Falls. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Calovich in the Admissions office at acalovich@bk.org, and she will put you in touch with the family.
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Big Changes are Coming to the BK Cafe! | |
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Bishop Kelly has opted not to participate in the National School Lunch Program this year, and will begin our own school lunch program on August 18th! We are excited about the flexibility this change provides us, and think that our students will be enthusiastic about the delicious, nutritious, and filling lunches that will be available to them.
Each day in the BK Cafe there will be several options available to our students. These Include:
Knight’s Meal
- Knight’s Meals will include a variety of options daily. There will always be a hot or cold entree and a salad bar, and many days there will also be a “special” which could include entrees from local restaurants like Mai Thai Sushi, Panda Express, Dominos Pizza, Chick-fil-a, and more! Each Knight’s Meal will always come with a FREE milk and side of fruit. Students are not required to take these additions, but they will always be offered, making the Knight’s Meal the best value for a delicious and filling meal each day.
Mini Mart Items
- Mini Mart items include bags of chips, pop tarts, rice krispie treats, bottled juice, bottled water, etc. Similar to years past, these items will be sold at a fixed price.
Knight’s Meal Prices will vary, based on the daily meal choices. Prices for Knight’s Meals and Mini Mart items will be clearly shown in the cafeteria, Menus for the week will be available on the website, in BK Alive, and on the video displays in the main entrance at BK.
Free and Reduced Meals
Bishop Kelly students who meet certain requirements may qualify for free or reduced price meals in the cafeteria. Each day the Knight’s Meal options will be available free or at a reduced price to those students who qualify. Knight’s Meal options will include a hot or cold entree and a salad bar daily, and many days there will also be a “special” from a local restaurant. Knight’s Meals always come with a FREE milk and side of fruit. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can always select a Knight’s Meal as part of this program, and the Knight’s Meal will be either free, or reduced priced, depending on which category students qualify for.
Bishop Kelly will continue to use the application packet, process, and criteria from the National School Lunch program to qualify families for free or reduced lunches. New this year, ALL families needing assistance will need to fill out the application packet, as we are unsure if BK will be provided with a list of the students who automatically qualify for free or reduced lunches because of their enrollment in SNAP or TAFI. We want to help all of our families who need assistance with lunch, please fill out an application if you think you may qualify.
Please visit the BK Cafe Page on the BK Website for application materials.
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Volunteer Opportunities for BK Students | |
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Attention all students interested in PATHS, the Bishop Kelly student service group that works with students experiencing homelessness in the Treasure Valley. We will be taking the participants shopping on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Please join us!
We will be meeting at Sketchers on Eagle Road at 9:30 AM, shop there, then go to Target, and then have pizza at Idaho Pizza Company.
If you have questions or need more information, contact Vanessa Malsam at 208-871-8807 or Ms. Bieter at 208-863-7732.
We welcome all interested BK students!
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Dear BK families,
If your student has experienced any changes to his/her health over the last year or will be taking any medications at school during the upcoming year, please provide an update to his/her health history. Please fill out and submit these forms to cklaas@bk.org.
In order for Bishop Kelly to provide a safe learning environment for all students, please review the Mandatory Medication Guidelines. Students are not permitted to carry any medications with them on campus.
Have a healthy and safe rest of your summer!
Christina Klaas BSN, RN
Saint Alphonsus School Health Program Coordinator
208-375-6010
cklaas@bk.org
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Order Your Mass Day Uniform | |
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Days of All School Liturgies and other special occasions are designated dress-up days. These are school days where a more formal appearance is expected of students out of respect for the special purpose of the day. Sweatshirts are not to be worn. All students must stay in Mass Dress for the entire school day.
Male Students:
- White Oxford (button down), collared shirt (long or short sleeved) with the BK Crest. Shirts must be tucked in.
- Dress Slacks or Khaki/Dockers-style pants (No denim) black or khaki colored only.
- Optional: tie, black or gray sweater vest, cardigan, or blazer with the BK Crest may be worn over the oxford
Female Students:
- A white oxford (button down) collared shirt (long or short sleeved) with the BK Crest. Shirts must be tucked in.
- Dress Slacks or Khaki pants (No denim.) black or khaki colored only, OR
- Maxi /Midi (past the knee) skirt, black or khaki colored only.
- Optional: A black or gray sweater vest, cardigan, or blazer with a BK Crest may be worn over the oxford
Mass Dress items may be ordered from Educational Outfitters.
Order Mass Dress items now so that they will be delivered prior to the first All School Mass on September 14th.
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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!
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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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