Dear Borah Families,

I hope you are enjoying your summer and creating wonderful memories with family and friends. As we approach the start of a new school year, I want to make sure you have the information you need to prepare for a successful year at Borah High School.

Whether you are new to Borah or a returning family, I hope the information in this newsletter answers many of your questions and helps you feel ready for the year ahead. Providing every student with a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment is our highest priority. We are also committed to ensuring that every student has a trusted adult at Borah.

If there is anything we can do to support your child or your family, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at trevor.mckenna@boiseschools.org. You can also visit our school website for important updates and information. Our school office will reopen on Friday, August 1.

Thank you so much for being part of the Borah High School community. Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we look forward to welcoming our students back soon. It's going to be a great year!

Go Lions!

Trevor McKenna

Principal, Borah High School

Please use the following links to access detailed information for this year's orientation.

School pictures will be available on the following dates and times. Students may attend any session that works best for their schedule.

Date: Wednesday, July 29th

Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Cafeteria

Grade level: All grade levels

*Students will receive their Student ID immediately.

Date: Thursday, July 30th

Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Location: Cafeteria

Grade level: All grade levels

*Students will receive their Student ID immediately.

Date: Wednesday, August 12th

Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Cafeteria

Grade level: All grade levels

*Students will receive their Student ID immediately.

Date: Wednesday, September 16th

Time: 7:30am - 12:30pm

Location: New Gym Foyer

Grade level: All grade levels

*Students are able to get their picture taken during break, lunch, or their open period.

*Students will NOT receive a Student ID.

Students will need to pick up schedule change forms in the counseling office starting Wednesday, August 12th.

Schedule change information and guidelines:

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) uses a holistic approach that empowers students with the skills, support, and opportunities needed to succeed in rigorous coursework, prepare for college and careers, and develop as leaders within our community. Through academic support, college and career exploration, a focus on organization, collaboration, and critical thinking, AVID helps students build confidence and achieve their goals. 

We invite you to learn more about the Borah AVID program by stopping by our table during registration or visiting our Borah AVID website. Hear firsthand about the impact of AVID by watching our Alumni Spotlight Video featuring Borah AVID alumni Patrick Ngalamulume. For additional questions, email Borah AVID Coordinator amy.everson@boiseschools.org.

This summer, several exciting improvement projects have been completed across the Borah campus. Some of the highlights include a renovated football locker room, a much-needed HVAC upgrade in our cafeteria, and new epoxy flooring in our shop classroom.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and resources provided by the Boise School District and Borah Football Boosters that made these improvements possible. Each enhancement ensures that Borah continues to be a place where students can thrive.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus to enjoy these improvements and another outstanding year at Borah!

All Borah student-athletes are required to purchase an ASB sticker, which helps directly fund Borah athletics and our sports programs.

Beginning July 25, families can purchase ASB stickers through School Cash Online. Parents who have not yet created an account will need to do so before making a purchase.

Special Purchase Links (available July 25):

Borah Athletes Grades 10 - 12: $30 ASB Sticker

9th Grade Athletes: $18 discounted ASB sticker (required even if an ASB sticker was purchased at their junior high)

Homeschool/Non-Borah Athletes: $30 ASB sticker

Please contact your coach or Vince Mann (vince.mann@boiseschools.org) if you have questions. Thank you for helping ensure all athletes are ready for the upcoming season!

If you have any questions about athletics at Borah High School, please contact our Athletic Director, Vince Mann at vince.mann@boiseschools.org

Welcome back! I am looking forward to another exciting year at Borah. There are resources available to support your student as you get ready for another school year. Please feel free to contact me with assistance with school fees, school clothes, graduation gowns, and school supplies. I am here to help!

Becky Woodland - rebecca.woodland@boiseschools.org or (208) 854-6916. 

Borah is offering support groups to all students and are accessed by both those seeking connections and those needing extra support.The purpose of a support group within the high school setting is to provide participants with a comforting, safe environment where they feel free to express themselves. In addition to providing emotional support, group participation also allows students to establish meaningful and trusting relationships with their peers. A survey will be available to all students to voluntarily take during the first weeks of school through their email to express interest in participation. In order to participate, students will need a signed permission slip from their guardian. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our school social worker Becky Woodland at rebecca.woodland@boiseschools.org or (208) 854-6916. 

Daily Moment of Silence (Required by State Law): Beginning this school year, Idaho Code 33-1639 (House Bill 623) requires schools to provide students with a daily moment of silence for quiet, individual reflection for at least sixty (60) seconds. Students may use this time for reflection, meditation, prayer, or another silent activity of their choosing, provided it does not inerfere with others. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children on how they may use this time.

We will share more information on what this will look like at Borah in the near future.

Trevor McKenna - Principal - trevor.mckenna@boiseschools.org

Bryan Defares - Assistant Principal (A-G) bryan.defares@boiseschools.org

Steve Novotny - Assistant Principal (H-N) steve.novotny@boiseschools.org

Brittany Smith - Assistant Principal (O-Z) brittany.smith@boiseschools.org

Vince Mann - Athletic Director - vince.mann@boiseschools.org

Halli Cada - Administrative Asst - Principal - halli.cada@boiseschools.org

Kellyn Meldrum - Administrative Asst Attendance - kellyn.meldrum@boiseschools.org

Heather Fry - Registrar - heather.fry@boiseschools.org

Nicole Bigelow - Administrative Asst Student Services - nicole.bigelow@boiseschools.org

Becky Woodland - Social Worker - rebecca.woodland@boiseschools.org

Stephanie Inlow - Counselor (A-D) stephanie.inlow@boiseschools.org

Kris King - Counselor (E-I and AVID) kris.king@boiseschools.org

Etta Eberlin (J-Q) Counselor -etta.eberlin@boiseschools.org

Kristen Pina - Counselor (R-Z) kristen.pina@boiseschools.org

Steve Moore - School Resource Officer -steve.moore@boiseschools.org