Emergency Broadcast System Test
Brophy is scheduled to perform a routine trial of our emergency communication system next week. 
     - Please anticipate a test notification delivered to your registered email address.
     - To ensure you are also alerted via text, please opt in by sending the message "yes" to 79401. 

Frosh Mixer Tonight | 7-9 p.m. | Frosh Only | $5 with Student ID
     - Event Access: South parking lot entrance (between Piper and Eller).
     - Tickets: Admission is $5. While we accept credit cards and Apple Pay, cash is highly recommended for the most efficient entry.
     - Refreshments: A variety of food options will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
     - Remember to bring your student ID. We look forward to seeing you there!

BCP Spring Break '27 Galapagos trip - upperclassmen are invited.
Brophy is organizing a science-focused expedition to the Galapagos Islands over Easter Break 2027 (March 23 – April 3). 
     - Please note that this is a science department trip, rather than an OFJ immersion. You can find further details, including registration information, in this itinerary slideshow. 
     - Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors eager to explore the legacy of Darwin and evolution are welcome to join. 
     - Registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and enrollment will conclude once all available spots are secured.
     - For questions, please reach out to Mr. Kalkman at bkalkman@brophyprep.org.

Back to School Resources
     - Back to School Website: one-stop for everything you need to know in depth.
     - Back to School Checklist: quick information on grades, schedules, tuition, etc. 

Reporting Absences 
     - Report student absences by 8:30 a.m. through the myBrophy portal.
     - Brophy Activities and Athletics Calendars: a subscription guide is available to help you sync Brophy calendars with Microsoft Outlook, Mac Calendar, or Google Calendar. 

2026 - 2027 List of Important Dates

Freshman Retreat Reminder
Parents of students in the Class of 2030, be sure to mark your calendars for the Freshman Retreat, a mandatory gathering that is taking place Sept. 19-20. Freshmen and their parents/guardians must be on campus starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Parents/guardians should plan to return to campus by 9:45 on Sunday, first for our Family Exchange Activity, and then for Mass, which follows at 11 a.m. The retreat concludes after Mass. More information about the retreat will be sent via email as the date nears.

2026-27 Immersion Trip Program
Brophy’s immersion program has as its goal to cultivate awareness of social justice issues, deepen students' faith, and challenge them to live out the school's motto as “Men for and with others.”  By stepping outside their comfort zones, students gain perspective on human interconnectedness and the lived realities of others, guided by five core values: simplicity, spirituality, service, solidarity, and social justice.

Students who are interested in traveling on an immersion trip this year should keep an eye out for the OFJ Immersions document, which will be emailed to them (and you!) on Monday, Aug. 24.  This document provides a general overview of the immersion program and offers specific information about this year’s offerings, which begin in September with a KBI overnight and wrap up in July 2027 with the Camino Ignaciano.  
 

Important Dates
     - PLUB Monthly Meeting | Monday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m. | Harper Great Hall
     - Dads’ Club Monthly Meeting | Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m. | Harper Great Hall
     - BBFA Monthly Meeting | Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:00 p.m. | SAC
     - Mothers’ Guild Opening Prayer Service and Meeting | Wednesday, Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. | Chapel and Harper Great Hall

Freshman Tennis - Coach Bill Woods
Tennis tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 17 - Thursday, Aug. 20 after school at Phoenix Tennis Center until 5 p.m.  A bus will take players to practice every day. Parents will pick up players at the Phoenix Tennis Center at 5 p.m. after practice. All requirements for physicals and AIA online coursework must be completed before joining the team. Please sign up at this link.

Dayle Fouche-Bobo Named Brophy Rugby Coach
He takes over the program after serving as an assistant coach for the last two years. Read more here.
 

Welcome Back from the Counseling Department in upstairs Romley Hall

From the Desk of Colleen Feeney Wilson
We are excited to share that three doctoral-level practicum students, Ayesha Ismail, Sydney Sears, and Minh Tran, have joined our team this year. They are joining us from Midwestern University and Northern Arizona University’s PsyD programs as part of their advanced training in clinical psychology. Under my supervision, these students will be working closely with our staff, students, and families to support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success. Please join us in warmly welcoming our practicum students to Brophy. We look forward to the energy, knowledge, and fresh perspectives they will bring.

If you are interested in on-campus counseling services, email me at CFeeney@brophyprep.org and I will connect you with one of our practicum students. If you are looking for off-campus services, I can also assist with referrals. 

I look forward to seeing you all around campus. 


General Information:

Important dates
     - Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Senior + Senior Parent Night 
     - Monday, Aug. 31 - On campus college visits begin 
     - Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Virtual Sophomore Coffee Chat
     - Thursday, Sept. 3 - Virtual Junior Coffee Chat
     - Sunday, Sept. 27 - Brown, Columbia, UChicago, Vanderbilt Session
     - Thursday, Sept. 24 - Virtual Senior Coffee Chat
     - Monday, Sept. 28 - Brophy/Xavier College Fair on Brophy’s campus
     - Friday, Oct. 9 - Fall Break Begins
     - Wednesday, Oct. 14 - National Testing Day/Senior Mandatory Programming 

Brophy will host the Brophy/Xavier College Fair on Monday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Admission representatives from Indiana University - Bloomington, University of Notre Dame, TCU, Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University, Creighton University and many more will be on hand to answer your questions. All grades are welcome to attend. 

Admission counselors from Brown, Columbia, UChicago, and Vanderbilt will be visiting Brophy on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 2-3:30 p.m. Admission counselors will discuss: academics, the admission process at selective schools, financial aid, and campus life. Registration link coming soon.

Juniors and Seniors, this one’s for you. Colleges and universities are coming to Brophy beginning on Aug. 31. Sign up through your Maia account to speak with a college admissions counselor. Don’t forget to clear the visit with your teacher. Need assistance signing up? Contact your counselor or Mrs. McClelland. 
     - Monday, Aug. 31 - Villanova University
     - Tuesday, Sept. 1 - University of Arizona
     - Wednesday, Sept. 2 - Westminster University
     - Thursday, Sept 3 - Case Western Reserve University, University of Oregon, Colgate University

Class of 2027:

Seniors (and parents):
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., Seniors and Parents/Guardians - College Admission Process
You and at least one parent or guardian MUST attend. Presentations on the college admission process will begin promptly at 6 pm. 
     - NW Great Hall - Dyment
     - NE Great Hall - Borboa
     - South Great Hall - Feltz
     - The Dutch - Conner
     - Black Box - Tomlinson
     - The Chapel - Erdely

LAUNCH Collective Virtual Event
Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). At LAUNCH, you'll virtually meet admission officers from all five partner institutions and learn more about what unites us. Sign up to virtually attend on Wednesday, Aug. 17 or Wednesday, Sept. 16 beginning at 5:00 p.m. 

Senior Parent Night for Spanish speaking families will be held virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

In-state college applications are now open. ASU, UofA and NAU host both in-person and virtual events to help with your next steps. Learn more about the Tri-University Events here. 

Have you visited any colleges either in person or online? Fall Break is the perfect time to get out there and see what’s available. It’s time!

Make sure you have taken the SAT and ACT. Brophy hosts the SAT but spots fill up quickly. Don’t delay, sign up today.

Here are your important dates:
SAT Test dates and deadlines
ACT Test dates and deadlines

Juniors, Class of 2028:

Save the Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 8-9 a.m.: Virtual Junior Parent Coffee Chat 
More information to come as we get closer to the date.

Lots of important information was shared at Back to School Night. Has your Bronco logged into Maia?  It’s time to take the first step and sign up for a college visit. Don’t forget to clear the visit with your teacher.

Sophomores, Class of 2029:
Save the Date: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8-9 a.m.: Virtual Sophomore Parent Coffee Chat. 
More information to come.

Sophomores, your counselor will be scheduling an initial meeting soon. Need to reach out to them prior to your upcoming meeting? Find their emails below and check here for their office hours.

• Mr. Borboa

• Ms. Conner

• Mrs. Dyment

• Ms. Erdely

• Ms. Feltz

• Mr. Tomlinson

The Counseling Department is open for business on the second floor of Romley; come by and say hello!

- Ms. Erdely, Mr. Borboa, Ms. Conner, Mrs. Dyment, Ms. Feltz, Mr. Tomlinson and Mrs. McClelland
 

Getting Started in myBrophy 
If you have an 8th-grade boy interested in applying to Brophy for the 2027-28 school year, we are excited for you to get started with the Admissions Office! Complete an Inquiry Form on this webpage to create an account in our application and student information system.

Shadow Days 
Sign-ups for our “Bronco for a Day” shadow days begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19 in myBrophy. Any 8th-grade student is invited to visit the Brophy campus and shadow a current Brophy freshman student for a typical school day.  Your son will attend classes and meet teachers. Shadowing is not a mandatory part of the application process, but it is a great opportunity to spend time on our campus.  Available dates can be found on our Shadow Day webpage.

Information Socials 
The Office of Admissions will host seven evening presentations to give 8th-grade boys and their parents information about the school and the admissions process.  There will be a short presentation with current students available to answer questions. Available dates and locations can be found on our Information Socials webpage. RSVPs will begin online in Veracross on August 26. 
 

ESA Program
Directions for capturing the required documentation needed to upload to ClassWallet can be found here: Instructions for Submitting Direct Pay to Brophy and Instructions for Submitting Reimbursement to the family. Please note that families opting to participate in the ESA program may not receive funds from any STO during the same school year.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Families utilizing ESA funds for direct payment to Brophy are advised that the school cannot defer payment deadlines while awaiting fund disbursement. All student accounts must remain current according to the established schedule, independent of the anticipated arrival of ESA funds.

2026-27 Tuition
For your son to participate in all activities at Brophy, your FACTS billing account must be current.  Parents, you can log in to your account any time and view your balance information, upcoming statements, manage your autopay and more. All incidental charges (athletic team fees, immersion trips, AP exam fees, etc.) will be added to your FACTS account and may be paid through FACTS. Please note, Incidental Billing Items will be auto-paid like your tuition using your selected payment date (1st or 15th of the month). If you have any questions, please contact our Billing and Financial Aid Specialist, Mrs. Ellen McCoy (email: emccoy@brophyprep.org; phone: 602-264-5291 x6229).

 Tuition Due Dates
     - Second quarter tuition: Due Oct. 1
     - Second semester tuition: Due Dec. 1 
     - Monthly tuition: Please check your Payment Plan & Billing (click “View Details”) in your FACTS account for your specific payment schedule.

2026-27 Financial Aid
As a convenience to our families, we are holding the financial aid application open through Oct. 31. You will find the financial aid application by logging into FACTS. The application will be on the right-hand side of the page under “FACTS Grants & Aid.” If you have an incomplete application in FACTS, it must be completed and verified in FACTS no later than Oct. 31. All incomplete applications after that date will be closed.

Also, please note that until you have completed your application and an award letter has been issued, you are responsible to make tuition payments according to the payment plan you selected. If you have any questions, please contact our Billing and Financial Aid Specialist, Mrs. Ellen McCoy (email: emccoy@brophyprep.org; phone: 602-264-5291 x6229).
 

Save the Date for the Brophy Auction
The Brophy Lounge
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5-11 p.m. | Harper Great Hall

Mark your calendars for the first big community event of the school year! This year’s theme, The Brophy Lounge, sets the stage for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the strength of our Brophy community and the exciting future ahead.
     - Tickets Go On Sale - Monday, Sept. 14
     - Silent Auction Goes Live - Sunday, Oct. 18

Want to Support the Auction?
Visit the website for more information on Sponsorships, Donation and Volunteer Opportunities.
 

Win a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek! 
Buy your ticket by Aug. 30 and get entered to win a $500 AJs gift card! $225 each and only 300 tickets available - BUY NOW.
 

Did you know your tax credit gift might go twice as far?
Many employers match charitable contributions — including Arizona tax credit gifts. Check if your company participates, and your support for BCF students could double at no extra cost to you. Find out if you're eligible.

Consider giving Arizona K-12 Students a Brighter Tomorrow at NO COST to You!
Brophy Community Foundation is an Arizona certified school tuition organization authorized to receive individual and corporate tax credit contributions. You and/or your company can redirect your Arizona taxes toward tuition aid for deserving K-12 students at Brophy College Prep, Loyola Academy and 37 other schools across Arizona. 

Here's how you can make a difference:
     - Businesses: C-Corps, companies that file as S-Corps, and insurance companies that pay a premium tax can redirect some or all their Arizona income tax to BCF and get a dollar-for-dollar reduction on their AZ income tax return. Click here to learn how!
     - Individuals (2026): Contribute up to $3,131 (married) or $1,571 (single) and get a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your Arizona income tax return! Click here to donate!

Questions?
     - Tax Credit Questions: Contact Nicole Herden at nicole.herden@brophyprep.org or 602-264-5291 x6500.
     - Tuition Assistance: Contact Heather Chapman at hchapman@brophyprep.org or 602-264-5291 x6227.

Together, let's invest in Arizona's future!