Boise Brave Family

Boise-based artist collective, Sector 17, recently completed a wonderful memorial mural for Boise Brave Jadin Zurawski near 16th on Washington. He was hit in the crosswalk there and died on his way to register for classes in August.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0NXfWcPzOF/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Earlier this year our community lost a bright light in Jadin Zurawski. We had the honor of working with his family to create this memorial wall near the intersection of 16th and Washington. Hopefully this piece serves as a beacon for all those who love and miss him #lljz

Congratulations to Boise High alumna Rosina Machu on earning WCC Women’s Runner of the Year!

https://goza.gs/3R4sqsj

Gameday for boys Basketball on the road vs Caldwell.

Good luck Brave ! 4:30/6:00/7:30pm

Boys basketball 🏀 is having a fundraiser with Fancy Freez tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/28 from 6-9pm). Head over and buy some food. The boys team will get part of sales during those times.

UPDATE: The Boise School District will be uploading a video recording of tonight’s meeting to their YouTube channel in a couple of days. A request was also made to have the slide deck from the presentation be posted.

Join us for a Community Conversation about Student Mental Health & Su***de Prevention.

Thursday, November 30th, 2023, 6-8pm
Boise High School Auditorium
(Doors open at 5:30 to access resources)

Do you have a question you hope to have answered? There will be opportunities at the event or submit your questions here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHlvSEbC7qQ_yVzvwrI4CPsfTZnNsMYvkCRrodrdtlQQe9UA/viewform

Parent-Daughter Clinic is back! Come shoot some hoops with your favorite Brave players and get some cool swag! We want to see those future Brave! All info and signup in the link! 🏀 💪

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_h-W61gGAaPxi-TrG2K7hop9OeSrHmZ/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations Cooper Smith on being named a 5A SIC Foothills Division Player of the Year. 🏈 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz698CEycfu/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The Speedy Foundation has reached out into our community to share some information about su***de postvention response and social media best practices. Please check out their tips in this post as well as some of the free resources on their website https://www.mentallycovered.org/collections/all.

If You Are in Need of Immediate Support

* Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 Available 24/7

*Mobile Crisis Support: Call 208-334-0808 Available 24/7

In response to the recent losses experienced in Boise, ID, The Speedy Foundation is hosting three 45-minute live virtual trainings on su***de postvention.

Postvention Training: A live virtual training on su***de postvention

Death by su***de is always an extremely traumatic loss. It is a crisis. It has severe and emotional psychological effects. It is always accompanied by complicated and prolonged bereavement. The response after a death by su***de feel almost impossible, but there is a path forward. This training was created to help to understand su***de as well as the public health concerns that surround this tragic death of despair.

Training Dates:
💙 Saturday, November 25th | 10 am MST
💙 Monday, November 27th | 12 pm MST
💙 Wednesday, November 29th | 5:30 pm MST

Learn More and Register Here: https://www.mentallycovered.org/blogs/events/postvention

Congratulations to head football coach
Mike Altieri, who was named the 5A SIC Foothillis Division Coach of The Year! 🏈 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz7eKMiPI2W/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Congratulations on this awesome achievement Avery Howell! 🏀

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzwZvEeJbVf/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Check out these photos from the recent Friendsgiving held at Boise High.

Parents please check out this conversation. The topic is “How is social media impacting the mental health of Idaho kids?”

Link to Boise State Public Radio’s show:
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/show/idaho-matters/2023-11-20/how-is-social-media-impacting-the-mental-health-of-idaho-kids

How is social media impacting the mental health of Idaho kids?

For those who know the Parrish family or want to support them as a community, here are the details for tonight’s vigil at the Hillside baseball field and Saturday memorial for Kade Parrish.

Check out this upcoming education event at Riverside Elementary on Wednesday, December 6th from 6:00-7:30pm.

It is a digital media and mental health education event and is being put on with a grant from Central District Health. Childcare will be offered for those that need it. The event is geared towards adults with kids of all ages as well as kids ages 12+. (Younger children are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents.)

The presenters are passionate experts in the Treasure Valley and include a Pediatric Neurologist from St. Luke’s speaking about the effects of stimulatory screen time on children’s brains, a former FBI agent speaking about safety issues for our children right here in the Treasure Valley, and a Registered Nurse speaking about resources and what we can do to help our children in this digital age.

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mXFoQ6q7nlssGrnOYkCxLluKfdnQM5hp8mYl1_RlQ8Y/viewform?ts=653190f5&exids=71471483,71471477&edit_requested=true

👉👉 Please repost on your wall. 👈👈

Message from Superintendent:
Be Safe For The Break
November 17, 2023

Dear Boise Friends and Families,

As we begin our Autumn Break, we want everyone to stay safe and healthy. However, there are many in our community who are in crisis. Please, talk to your kids. Reconnect with a distant family member or friend. Find a kind word for a stranger.

While our schools are often the safe space for our youth, there are resources in place for you and your loved ones at any time of the day or night. If you, or someone you know, needs support, please reach out to your mental health provider or one of our community partners below:

If You Are in Need of Immediate Support

* Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 Available 24/7

*Mobile Crisis Support: Call 208-334-0808 Available 24/7

Free counseling for all students and their families:

Offered by BPA Health Student and Family Assistance Program: Call 833-935-3816 for 5 free counseling sessions for all students, their caregivers, and siblings. Learn more online at BPA Health.

Charlie Health (Virtual)
Offers specialized treatment and curated groups that match clients based on age, life experiences, and mental health goals.
Charliehealth.com
(866) 491-5196

Please stay safe and connected to those you care about.

Sincerely,

Coby Dennis
Superintendent
Boise School District

LINKS:
BPA HEALTH
https://www.bpahealth.com/behavioral-health-network/

CHARLIE HEALTH
https://www.charliehealth.com/

THE TREVOR PROJECT
Their trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face and are available for support 24/7.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

2023 Holiday Resource List for Families

Thank you teachers who have stepped up to help make such a wide variety of AP classes a possibility here at Boise High. We have many students in our midst who have benefited from these course offerings over the years. 😊

From Mr. Chehey:

FINAL REMINDER! Students in AP classes -- Weds, Nov 15th, is the final deadline to join an AP course or to change the exam indicator to NO, without incurring a $40 late add or $40 drop/cancel fee. [These fees are not covered by AdvOpp/FastForward funds]. You can check your myAP/AP Classroom account on CollegeBoard to be certain that you are enrolled [and are a YES for the test], or if no longer in the class or do not want to take the exam in May, it needs to be confirmed.

We are all Idaho Vandals in times such as this. 🖤💛🖤💛

Please consider turning your porch lights on Monday night in remembrance of these four young people. 💡💡💡💡

Rest in Peace Ethan, X**a, Kaylee, and Maddie. We are praying for justice!

In remembrance of Madison, X**a, Kaylee and Ethan, the Vandal Family across the state and beyond is encouraged to turn on their porch lights Nov. 13 from 6-7 p.m. Pacific time.

At the same time, our campus community will gather for a student-led vigil to share memories and continue healing.

Boise Cross country Nxr 2023

Brave win improve to 2-0

Girls cross country place 6th at NXR northeest great job ladies.

Boise High School vs Rocky Mountain High School 🏀

📍Boise High School
⌚️6:00PM
🅱️ Boise
🏔️ Rocky

🏀 Check out the interviews with our Lady Brave and some awesome athlete pictures over on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzeP4UqJpT5/?igshid=YjVjNjZkNmFjNg==

Checking in on @bravehoops as we get set to tip-off the '23'-24 hoops season 🏀‼️ After falling to the eventual champs each of the past two years, the Boise Brave bring back all but one player (injury) and add a talented transfer as they look to reach new heights this upcoming season ☝🏼 Listen to Coach Brydges and @avery_howell_ as they talk about the upcoming season and tune in as Avery talks about her recruiting process and what made her eventually choose to be a USC Trojan 🌴 The Brave tip-off their season TONIGHT with a road test against the Capital Eagles 🤘🏼 #bst #iccu #idpreps #boise #brave

Congratulations to all the Brave athletes who signed their letter of intent yesterday at Boise High.

November girls basketball schedule!

November will be packed with excited to capture the season and watch this talented group go to work.

Plenty of times to watch the Brave at home this year. Don’t miss out.

Boise girls/boys wrestling official practice begins Monday. Dm boise_wrestling on insta for more info.

Please consider making a donation to our amazing girls basketball program.

🏀 Link to donate: https://app.launchfundraising.com/launchathonFundraiserHome/student/386379

National Letter of Intent Signing Day 🏀 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZfFsEvZs9/?igshid=MDI3ODU5M2RlNw==

All are welcome to attend Tucker Drake’s Celebration of Life this Friday, November 10.

Cynthia Mann Elementary PTO is holding a fundraiser next Tuesday, November 14 at the Gyro Shack on State Street.


Our November restaurant fundraiser is Tues, 11/14. Eat on State St (only this location) and 20% of proceeds will go back to our school.

Support Hillside Junior High School, one of our feeder schools, on Tuesday, November 14th from 3-9pm at Sockeye Alehouse! Sockeye is giving a portion of the night's proceeds to Hillside Jr High. Bring your famy and friends for happy hour, dinner and a great night out while supporting Hillside and your community - We appreciate you!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzUF5fOpXyN/?igshid=YjVjNjZkNmFjNg==

The Boise Brave Boys swim team takes home their 9th consecutive Idaho 5A Boys championship scoring a total of 234 points to be named the 2023 State Champions.

If you are struggling with su***de, a mental or emotional problem, having trouble with drugs or alcohol, or having family or relationship problems — please reach out. Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line — 24/7 every day of the year. You can call for yourself or for someone you care about.

☎️ Call or Text 988

When people call, text, or chat with the 988 Lifeline, they are connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing 988 Lifeline network, made up of over 200 local crisis centers. These counselors are trained to provide free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and connect them to resources. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.

https://idahocrisis.org/