Welcome to Jodie's BK

Jodie knew that she wanted to go to BK long before she officially became a Bishop Kelly Knight. Her older sister Justine was blazing her own trail at BK, and as Jodie watched, she knew that was what she wanted too. It wasn’t a stretch, the sisters were both products of Saint Joseph’s Catholic school, and BK had always been on their horizon. But as Jodie watched her sister thrive, she knew that Bishop Kelly would be more than just a place to get an excellent education.

As a member of the BK Ski and Snowboarding Team, as well as being an accomplished ice skater, Jodie appreciates the culture of support for BK’s athletics. Jodie loves to cheer on the knights, and wondered if the Bishop Kelly Community would be interested in cheering for athletes and teams that competed outside of school. Jodie, her sister and fellow Ice Skater Justine, and other BK athletes from sports like Rodeo, Ice Hockey, and Gymnastics worked with BK Activities and school administration to get their sports more recognition at school. “With the help of our advisor Miss Frederick, our BK Skating Team has worked together to not only host a schoolwide ice skating event, but perform both individually and as a group during Idaho Steelheads hockey game intermissions. As a team, we have also competed in virtual and in-person high school competitions all around the nation.”

Jodie’s excellent grades are a reflection of her hard work and dedication to her education. It’s not easy to be a full time student, and an athlete! This year she is especially enjoying her Chemistry and AP Human Geography classes. “Mr. Harris and Mr. Maust are able to connect with their students beyond the confines of their subjects. It makes me feel like they care about us as people, not just students. Mr. Harris emphasizes the importance of being aware of what is going on in our world today. He finds ways to incorporate anecdotes into lessons, and not only does this make class engaging, but reminds us students that our teachers are real people who went through the same things that we are going through.”

Jodie wants any students who are considering BK to know what a supportive environment she has experienced here. “The college and career counselors go out of their way to prepare you for what's to come in life, and they do frequent check-ups to ensure you feel safe and cared for. I know that there is always someone I can go to, should I need anything, and they will support and guide me authentically. Even though everyone might be at different places in their lives and education during their time at BK, the sense of unity within the small population is one that sticks with you, and reminds you that you're on the right path, wherever you are.”