MOTHERS’ GUILD NEWSLETTER
Welcome from Mothers’ Guild President Melissa Buckley
Dear Brophy Moms,
Welcome back! As we embark on another year together as a community of Women for and with Others, we’re reminded of the special journey we share, walking the same path alongside our sons. This year’s theme, "Stronger Together," celebrates the unique bonds that we have as moms as we support the school, each other and our son(s). There are many exciting events and volunteer opportunities ahead, so attend whenever possible! Our vibrant community is strengthened by each one of us, including our similarities and our differences. There is no Mothers’ Guild without you. I look forward to meeting and seeing you on campus as we share in this wonderful journey together.
Blessings for an amazing academic year ahead ~ Melissa
Mark Your Calendar:
Mothers’ Guild Welcome Prayer Service and Kick-Off Event - Wednesday, Aug. 20
Prayer service, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Brophy Chapel, All faiths are welcome.
Committee showcase and kick-off fair, 6:30-8 p.m., Harper Great Hall
Brophy Clothing Exchange - Open to students only, early release Fridays, located in the basement of Romley Hall. The Clothing Exchange is open in August during these dates:
First Home Football Game - Thursday, Aug. 28, Brophy event
Pre-Game Tailgate, 5-7 p.m.
Brophy v. Basha, 7-9:30 p.m., Central High School
Book Club - Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6-8:30 p.m., The Herb Box, 7000 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Back-to-School Dance - Friday, Sept. 12, 9-11 p.m., Harper Great Hall
New Mom Social - Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
Senior Mom Social - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m., location in Punchbowl invitation
Senior Treat Day - Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m., AMDG Pavilion
Sophomore Mom Social - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
Junior Mom Social - Thursday, Nov. 6, 6 p.m.
For our incoming Bronco moms - Class of 2029 Brophy Events:
Freshman/Transfer New Mom Welcome - Sept. 18, 6 p.m., Invitation with details will be emailed soon.
Freshman Retreat - Saturday, Sept. 20-21, overnight, Brophy
Mothers’ Guild Lifetime Membership and Pay it Forward
Haven't purchased your Lifetime Membership to the Brophy Mothers' Guild yet? Now is the time! Lifetime Memberships are Mothers’ Guild sole source of funding. Your support helps provide monthly events, faculty/staff appreciation, special socials, senior treat days, and support for our 14 committees! Your son's enrollment at Brophy automatically grants you a membership to the Mothers' Guild, but by purchasing a Lifetime Membership you are directly helping to create connection and engagement for the moms in our community.
Sign up for Lifetime Membership today!
This year we are unveiling an exciting opportunity for our moms who have already committed to being Lifetime Members. You can now Pay it Forward with a donation in any amount to help support Mothers' Guild. All of our funding comes from YOU and your generosity is greatly appreciated! If the Mothers' Guild has been a meaningful part of your Brophy experience, please consider a
Pay it Forward contribution!
Mothers’ Guild Welcome Prayer Service and Kick-off Event, Wednesday, Aug. 20

Prayer Service, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Brophy Chapel. Join us for a special Mother's Guild Prayer Service to kick off the new school year. We'll take a moment to pause, connect and lift our hearts in prayer together. All women of faith are warmly welcomed
Committee showcase and kick-off event, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Harper Great Hall. This is your opportunity to learn about and meet with each of our committees, preview upcoming events and discover volunteer opportunities available this academic year. It’s also a great time to meet other moms and start the year being involved with the Mothers’ Guild. Please see the
Punchbowl invitation here for more details and to RSVP. (If you did not receive the Punchbowl invitation, please email
vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org)
Save the dates!
Brophy Clothing Exchange
Open to students only, early release Fridays, located in the basement of Romley Hall.
The Brophy Clothing Exchange is available to all students to encourage reusing and recycling. Tell your Bronco to stop by! The next opening will be on Friday, Aug. 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Mothers' Guild Retreats - Save the Date!
Reserve one of these weekends for one of a Brophy mom’s most treasured experiences...making meaningful memories with amazing mamas at Manresa! Our retreat dates are:
Fall: Friday, Oct. 17 - Saturday, Oct. 18. Open to freshman, sophomore, and junior moms. A Punchbowl invite went out on Aug. 13 with retreat information. The Punchbowl invite will be updated to include the link to the interest form which will go LIVE on Aug. 27 at 6 a.m. sharp!
Spring: Friday, Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Open to moms from all classes.
Space is limited for each retreat and attendance is on a first come first serve registration basis, one retreat attendance per year. We know that it takes some juggling of schedules to be able to attend, so we want to share the dates with you at this time. Keep your eye out for more information about the registration process coming this fall!
Class of 2026 Moms
Class of 2026 Senior Moms, you'll want to "Save the Dates" for all of these great events!
Three Moms-Only Socials - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. | Tuesday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. | Wed, April 15, 6 p.m.
Three Senior Treat Days - 10:50 a.m. on the Brophy campus - Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | Tuesday, April 21
Senior Moms Retreat - Where laughing through tears is just part of the program. Punchbowl invite will go out on Aug. 20 with details about the retreat. The Punchbowl invite will be updated to include the link to the interest form which will go LIVE on Sept. 3 at 6 a.m. sharp! Only 60 spots… so don’t be late.
Book Club - Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6-8:30 p.m., The Herb Box, 7000 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Book club meets once a month, 6-8:30 p.m. at The Herb Box, 7000 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Award-winning books are our book club theme this year! Mark your calendars for these future book club meetings. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for monthly Punchbowl invites, please email us at
vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org.
Our first book is “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Join us to discuss at The Herb Box on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.
The Alchemist | Paulo Coehlo | | 09/09/25 |
Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt | | 10/15/2025 |
The Tortilla Curtain | T.C. Boyle | | 11/11/25 |
Small Things Like These | Claire Keegan | | 12/09/25 |
Intermezzo | Sally Rooney | | 01/13/26 |
Letters to a Young Poet | Rainer Maria Rilke | | 02/10/26 |
American Dirt | Jeanine Cummins | | 03/10/26 |
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | | 04/14/26 |
Hiking Club
Ready to get outdoors this fall and explore some of the Valley’s best hiking spots? Join us for a fun and invigorating hike, followed by a well-earned lunch with fellow Brophy moms! Whether you're an experienced hiker or just looking for a chance to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, this is the perfect way to stay active and make new connections. All Brophy moms (including alumni moms) are welcome! This is a great way to make new friends, soak in the stunning views, and enjoy some post-hike relaxation. If you would like to join the hiking club,
please sign up here. Please see the dates below for the school year.
Monday, Oct. 20 – Quartz Ridge Trail #8A | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: Luci’s at The Orchard
Thursday, Nov. 13 – Fat Man's Pass & Natural Tunnel via Mormon Trail | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: The Farm at South Mountain
Wednesday, Dec. 3 – 40th Street Trailhead | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: OHSO Brewery
Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Lost Dog Wash Trail – Taliesin Overlook | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: Goldie’s Sports Café
Friday, Feb. 20 – Deems Hill Ridgeline Trail | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: Salt Tacos & Tequila
Thursday, March 19 – Freedom Trail #302, Phoenix Mountain Preserve | Arrival: 8:45 a.m.; Hike: 9:00 a.m. | Lunch: Aunt Chilada’s
Saturday, April 18 – Papago Park Butte Loop | Arrival: 7:30 a.m.; Hike: 7:45 a.m. | Brunch: Lou's Bar & Grill at Papago Golf Club
Class of 2029 Moms: Freshman Mom Social - Thursday, Sept. 18
We are excited to introduce ourselves as your Class of 2028 Mothers' Guild committee chairs: Katherine Polachek, Lisa Heroux, Marissa Medley and Michelle Batchelet. Please save the date for our first Class of 2029 moms social on Thursday, Sept. 18, hosted by the Mothers’ Guild, to kick off the year. More details to come soon via Punchbowl. If you have any questions for us about this event, please contact Kelly Larsen,
VPMembership@brophymothersguild.org. We can’t wait to meet you!
Class of 2028 Moms: Sophomore Mom Social - Tuesday, Oct. 28
Welcome back Sophomore Moms! We hope you had a wonderful summer and that you and your sons got to enjoy some special time together. Please save the date of Tuesday, Oct. 28 for an evening of great conversation, laughter and fun as we connect and reconnect with friends for the first sophomore mom social of the year! More details will be provided soon via Punchbowl. We can’t wait to see you! Your Class of 2028 Mothers’ Guild committee chairs: Katie Feuer, Jenny Shorr, Sarah Klusman and Carrie Liakos. If you have any questions for us about this event, please contact Kelly Larsen,
VPMembership@brophymothersguild.org. We can’t wait to meet you!
Class of 2027 Moms: Junior Mom Social - Thursday, Nov. 6
We are happy to introduce ourselves as your Mothers’ Guild committee chairs for the Class of 2027 moms: Angela Isacksen, Natilie Rinehart, Leslye Lauer, Kim Tate and Randi Basten. Please save the date for Thursday, Nov. 6 for our first Class of 2027 moms social! The night will be a great time to meet new and old friends. More details to come in soon via Punchbowl. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead! If you have any questions for us about this event, please contact Kelly Larsen,
VPMembership@brophymothersguild.org. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Corral Volunteers
Each month throughout the school year, the Corral (Brophy’s food service) requests volunteers to help at lunchtime. It’s a great way to catch a glimpse into your son’s school life and get a picture with your handsome Bronco while providing the rest of our Broncos a tasty lunch! If you are interested,
please sign up here. Please note the time you sign up for, as early release days and C Days follow different schedules. Family members are also welcome to sign up to volunteer. We appreciate your help!
A heartfelt thank you goes to …
The inaugural group of Ambassador Moms for reaching out to new moms and welcoming them to the Brophy community. Thank you to Laura Castle and Kelly Larsen for spearheading this group!
Our rock star Faculty/Staff Appreciation Committee of Michelle Dietrich, Susan Reina, Tiffany Monroe and Meredith McGuire, for planning and organizing our first Faculty/Staff Appreciation breakfast on Monday, Aug. 4. Special thanks also to Megan Forristall, Mothers’ Guild VP Operations and Kelly Larsen, Mothers’ Guild VP Membership, for their assistance. What a wonderful way to welcome our over 200 faculty and staff members back to school and show them love!
Lindel Millar, Becky Farley, Erica Hackett, Mary Kaplan, Kelly Larsen and Carrie Hancock for getting the Clothing Exchange up and running for Orientation Day on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Almost 80 boys visited and 175 pieces of clothing were taken. Thank you to those who donated this summer!
Krista Bolton, Lauren Ingold, Lilly Swetlishoff, Megan Calhoun, Nicole Heim, Stephanie Quinn, Susan Wadsworth, Tiffany Hardaway, Cynthia Maughan and Monica Escarzaga for assisting the Admissions office with preparations for and spending the morning welcoming our newest Bronco families at convocation on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Shout out to our Amazing Moms who rolled up their sleeves to volunteer in the Corral the first two weeks of school. Thank you for feeding our hungry Broncos!
Use of Photos from Events
We hope you enjoy the photos we share on social media and in the newsletter. If you prefer that a photo of you not be taken or not published, please email Melissa Dillingham at
vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org.