Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Operation Christmas Wishes Fundraiser
• Holiday Fun Day - Operation Christmas Wishes Fundraiser
• Apprenticeship/Skilled Trades Wall

• I-96 at Grand River Avenue - Project Update

• PSAT 11/NMSQT Results and Upcoming Standardized Test Prep
• Follow Up Plan on SAT/PSAT Testing During Advisory
• Senior Survivor Charity Applications - Due November 24th!
• Brighton High School Choirs Fundraiser - Scooter's Coffee (11/25)
• United States Naval Academy Q & A Session - November 25th
• BHS Hockey Toys for Tots Toy Drive - November 26th
• Upcoming 2nd Quarter Progress Reports - Visible December 8th
• Make Up Testing and Make Up Attendance Opportunity - Monday, December 1st
• Upcoming ASVAB Test Opportunity
• Upcoming BHS Staff Holiday PTO Event - Donations Needed
• Senior All Night Party Information - Tickets and Yard Signs Now Available!
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns)

• Zekelman Holocaust Center Field Trip (9th Grade)

• Upcoming FAFSA Night - December 9th at 6 pm
• 2026-27 Student Scheduling Timeline
• Senior Specific Information - Senior Meeting Slideshow Included
• Cap and Gown Ordering
• Scholarship Opportunities
• U of M Flint Scholarships
• Jennison Charitable Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
• Golden Apple Scholars Program
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - November Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Put Down the Glass"
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, January 13th

• SNAP/Pantry/Holiday Support & Resources

• Recent Fentanyl Fathers Presentation for Seniors

• Xello Post Secondary Planning Presentations for Juniors

• MiCareer Quest Trip

• Brighton School of Ballet's Nutcracker
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Sunday, November 23rd - Holiday Fun Day from 1 pm to 4 pm (Operation Christmas Wishes Fundraiser)
• Monday, November 24th - District Band Tour All Day (No Band Students in Class on this Day)
• Monday, November 24th - Senior Survivor Prospective Charity Applications Due
• Tuesday, November 25th - Brighton High School Choirs Fundraiser (Scooter's Coffee)
• Tuesday, November 25th - United States Naval Academy Q & A Session During 6th Hour
• Wednesday, November 26th through Monday, December 1st - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
• Monday, December 1st - Make Up Testing and Make Up Attendance Opportunity
• Tuesday, December 2nd - 2026/27 Student Scheduling Meetings (9th, 10th, and 11th grades, SS classes)
• Wednesday, December 3rd - DECA Testing in Media Center
• Monday, December 8th - 2nd Quarter Progress Report Grades Visible in ParentConnect

Operation Christmas Wishes is up and running! There will be a few different events taking place between now through December 5th to support their efforts. Between this weekend's Holiday Fun Day (information provided above), the bake sale, hot cocoa sales, etc. all of the money raised is going to a great cause. Students will be traveling to both Perry ELC and Puentes ELC in Ypsilanti to provide gifts and a memorable day to the students there. All donations are due by December 4th. The informational flyer can be found here.

Our BHS Leadership Class is organizing a Holiday Fun Day on Sunday 11/23 1 pm - 4 pm for elementary age children (JK-4th grade)! Scan the QR code to sign them up!

We are so excited to share that our new Apprenticeship/Skilled Trades Wall is up, and is located in the Main Hall next to Mrs. Starrak's room (A-10).

The Apprenticeship Wall is a spot where students can scan QR codes to find quick, up-to-date information about trade careers and apprenticeship opportunities—like construction, electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, and more. It lists current openings, training programs, requirements, and contacts.

It's a great resource for students. Please check it out!

Special thanks to Dr. Clark for all of her work in bringing this valuable resource to BHS!

Please see the information below regarding Grand River construction/closures from the project's engineering manager as it may impact your commute:

The last significant traffic shift of the season will take place along Grand River Avenue on Monday, November 24th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The following closures will be in place during this time:

• Eastbound Grand River Avenue will be completely closed between Hilton Road and the Eastbound I-96 off-ramp. Traffic will be detoured along Hilton Road and Old US-23, exactly as it was during the full closure of Grand River Avenue this past summer.
• The Westbound I-96 off-ramp to Grand River Avenue will be closed. Traffic will be directed to use the Spencer Road Exit to Old US-23 to Grand River Avenue.
• Westbound Grand River Avenue will remain open but will be reduced to one lane through the work zone.

At the completion of this work, we will be in our winter configuration with two lanes of traffic in each direction on Grand River Avenue and all ramps open. This includes the new Westbound I-96 on-ramp which will be accessible from both Eastbound and Westbound Grand River Avenue.

In case you didn't know, the PSAT 11/NMSQT results for our students from the October test are now available in their College Board accounts. Keep in mind these test results are not only a baseline for expected spring scores (all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT/SAT in April), but also unlock a number of targeted preparation options for our students. Through College Board's partnership with Khan Academy, linked PSAT results with share options for growth with our students as they look to maximize their scores this spring.

In addition to these online resources, as the year goes on, our students will be exposed to additional standardized test prep in their classes. This will include increased exposure to content covered on upcoming standardized tests, the types of questions on these tests, as well as test taking strategies. This has been taking place, and will continue to take place in students' classes, including their Advisory period at various points in time up until April.

Thank you for you help with Wednesday's practice SAT and PSAT assessments that our 9th through 11th graders took during Advisory. We appreciate you encouraging your students to put forth their best effort. On the whole, students did an excellent job taking their time and doing their best on these practice assessments. We have had students ask about if they will get their results/next steps. This information is provided below:

• We will be scanning the bubble sheets next week so that we can begin providing results to students and analyzing the results.
• Students will be provided with their "Student Small Slip" generated by Illuminate so they are aware of the outcome of their practice assessment.
• Students will be provided with a digital copy of the assessment. The copy will include the questions, answers, and rationales for the answers.
• We'll share the breakdown of the questions when that information is available.
• We plan to provide a similar opportunity to students again later this winter, prior to the actual tests in April.

NHS Senior Survivor Charity Applications

The NHS Senior Survivor Committee is looking for charities to be the beneficiary of this year's Senior Survivor Fundraiser. If you know of any charities that may want to apply, please feel free to share this information with them. All interested applicants must also fill out the Google Form to submit their interest in being selected as this year's charity.

Important information for any interested charities:

• Applications are due by November 24th
• Charities will be evaluated by Brighton Area Schools Administration in a timely manner.
• All charities will be asked to submit a short, two-minute video highlighting their charity.
• Charities need to email their video, or a link to their video, to nhs@brightonk12.com
• Videos will be due by December 1st.
• National Honor Society Members will view videos and participate in blind voting.

For more information on Senior Survivor, access the informational slideshow from this year's NHS Senior Survivor Committee.

Brighton High School Choirs will be hosting a fundraiser for their programming on Tuesday, November 25th. Scooter's Coffee in Brighton will be giving back 15% of total sales to the Brighton High School Choirs.

Any student interested in the United States Naval Academy should sign up in the Counseling Office for a 6th hour Q & A session from Midshipman Danny Borozan, a Sophomore at the US Naval Academy. Danny is in town over Thanksgiving Break, and would love to present materials to any student considering the Naval Academy. He will discuss his experience with admissions, and discuss up and coming summer opportunities like Summer Seminar and the Summer STEM Program. This is a last minute opportunity on Tuesday, November 25th during the 6th hour. If you are interested, please sign up in the Counseling Office and see Mrs. Petit if you have any questions.

The Brighton High School hockey team is partnering with Brighton Ford as part of a Toys for Tots Toy Drive at one of their upcoming games. They will be collecting new, unopened toys at their upcoming home game on Wednesday, November 26th. Puck drops at 7 pm at the Bigby Coffee Ice Cube (formerly Kensington Valley Ice House).

I know it seems like the 1st Quarter just ended, but it is almost time for 2nd Quarter Progress Reports. These progress reports are visible on Monday, December 8th in both ParentConnect and StudentConnect. This is a pretty quick turnaround once we get back from Thanksgiving Break. Please encourage your students who may need to play catch up to do so before break so they can take a few days off. Otherwise, the break is a great opportunity for them to get back on track without new work being assigned!

In an effort to have all of our students caught up coming out of Thanksgiving Break, we will be offering make up testing for all students on Monday, December 1st from 8 am to 3 pm. Any students looking to test should plan to arrive by 2 pm (1:30 pm if they have extended time) to ensure they have enough time to finish. Students should coordinate any make up testing opportunities with their teachers directly in advance on December 1st to ensure that their test(s) will be available.

If a student needs to make up attendance per the attendance policy in order to earn credit, they also have the ability to make up time on December 1st between 8 am and 3 pm. They can make up as much or as little time as they would like on this day to get them down to the allowable nine absences for the semester.

Brighton High School Counseling is offering the ASVAB test for 10th -12th grade students interested in further career exploration. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program promotes career literacy through personalized career exploration, awareness of career-field entry requirements, and future-oriented planning tools that help students develop an action plan that they can share with parents and educators. Students will learn about themselves, whether they're interested in pursuing post-secondary education, work-based learning, or the Military. The Department of Defense sponsors the ASVAB, but participants have no obligation to talk to a Military recruiter or enter Military service. However, students in 11th and 12th grade can use their scores to consider enlistment.

The assessment will take place on Friday, December 12th at 7:30am in the Media Center and will run 1st and 2nd hours. Score interpretation will be on Friday, January 10th during 5th and 6th hours in the Media Center. Please sign up using the attached Google Form BEFORE Friday, December 5th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Petit in counseling.

https://forms.gle/EwWoHRj4yw2xEVTA7

Our amazing BHS PTO is looking to celebrate the BHS Staff this holiday season. Please see the message below from the BHS PTO:

We will be celebrating our BHS Staff this Holiday Season with a Festive Woot Woot Treat Train and a Fun Gift Card giveaway. If you would like to help make this effort a success, please see the signup below. I have provided some slots for local businesses. You can drop these gift cards to the Main Office, Attn: PTO.

I have also made an Amazon wish list for easy shopping. The wish list is set to ship directly to us.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X06PFRLNA52V?ref_=wl_share

We typically have gift cards ranging from $10-$25, in order to get enough for everyone. We try to provide gifts to the entire BHS staff, over 140 individuals. Please have all items turned in by Friday, 12/12.

Thanks for helping to make their season festive! We can't do it without our awesome parents!!! Happiest of Holidays!

Your BHS PTO

This year's Senior All Night Party will be held at BHS on June 6th, 2026 from 10pm to 4am. Doors open at 09:30pm for check-in. Tickets are $75, are all inclusive, and can be purchased here. The following message has been shared with students:

Come join your fellow classmates for an AWESOME, all inclusive night filled with food trucks, casino, tiki bar, and lots more!! There will be many prizes raffled off. It's really easy! Just place your raffle tickets in the buckets in front of the prizes you would like to win and hopefully you're a lucky winner!! The evening will conclude with a hypnotist and raffle prize pick up.

You also have the option to purchase a lawn sign for your Class of 2026 Senior. Purchases can be made here. Please see the message below from the Senior All Night Party Committee:

This lawn sign is a great fundraiser for the 2026 Senior All Night Party (SANP)!! We have a FANTASTIC night planned for all our departing Seniors filled with fun, games, food, drink, and lots of raffle prizes to win!! Order yours today. Place it in your lawn to show you have a graduate this year all while your helping raise funds for this years SANP!!!

*These yard signs are DIFFERENT than the ones you may have seen in front of the school with students' pictures on them in years past. Those yard signs will be created for every Senior and are part of the Senior Fee.

National Honor Society's After School Tutoring is underway! If your student is in need of extra help, we encourage them to reach out to the teacher first, as they will be the best resource, but have shared this option with them as well, so please feel free to do the same. NHS students will be available to tutor students in room B-1 from 2:30-3:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tutoring is free of charge. For more information about after school tutoring or for a list of NHS students who are willing to tutor, go to https://bit.ly/BrightonNHSTutoring Please note: our after school tutor will leave at 2:45 if no students have arrived by then.

In addition to After School Tutoring, we have another tutoring resource available for our students. Every year, the BHS Counseling Office generates a list of adult tutors that can be shared with students and families as an additional option if After School Tutoring doesn't work for them for any reason. These tutors have reached out and asked to be on our tutoring list as a resource to BHS students and families. They have self-reported their qualifications. All adults who are not BAS teachers have passed a background check. It is the responsibility of the students and families to find the best tutor for them, arrange meetings, and make payment.

The 2025-26 Tutor List can be found here.

With moving Advisory out of lunches, we changed the name, but the idea for Lunch N Learns is back, just with a new name! We will be hosting Career Chats this year during Advisory and could use your help. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in connecting our students with more information on potential career opportunities, we would love it if you could review the information below or share the following information with anyone who may be interested!

Brighton High School is looking for community partners!

We are seeking volunteer presenters to share their careers and experiences with students during our 2025-26 Career Pathways Presentations. Our "Career Chats", previously known as Lunch N Learns, are a great opportunity to inspire the next generation and help students explore future career options.

When: During Advisory on Wednesdays from 9:18-10:16 am (dates vary)
Where: Brighton High School
Who: Individuals from all career fields welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Tanya Clark at clarkt@brightonk12.com for more details.

Together, we can help students connect their education to real-world opportunities!

All 9th grade students will once again be taking a field trip to the Zekelman Holocaust Center with their English classes. These trips will take place over two days. We want you to have this information so you/your student can plan accordingly. If your student has Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Sawyer for English 9, they will be attending the trip on Monday, December 8th, and students with Mrs. Awdish, Mrs. Reichhold, or Mrs. Elliott will be attending on Tuesday, December 9th.

On December 9th at 6pm in the Media Center at BHS, we are hosting a workshop to help seniors and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid for their first year in college. As a public service, a financial aid representative from Oakland University is facilitating the workshop. Please register using the link below and follow the instructions to prepare.

Please register HERE by 11/17/25! (*If we do not have at least 15 registrations by this date, the FAFSA Night will take place virtually rather than in-person)

Before you attend the FAFSA Workshop:

• Student applicants and each parent contributor should each create their own FSA ID at studentaid.gov (if a user does not have a social security number, they will need to create their account at least three days in advance.)

• Determine which parent(s) will contribute information to the FAFSA if there are multiple households to consider- https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg

• Record each studentaid.gov login in a secure location or on Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet.

• Review the FAFSA Checklist to gather information necessary to complete the FAFSA.

• If you are unable to join the workshop on the date/time selected, you can access OU hosted workshops open to anyone regardless of college choice on the Financial Aid Events website.

It is hard to believe, but it is already time to start thinking about the scheduling process for the 2026-27 school year. We want you to have the updated timeline for planning purposes. More details will be provided to you as they become available, but here is the shell of the schedule for you:

• Tuesday, December 2nd - Grade level scheduling meetings (held with students' social studies classes)
• Friday, December 5th - Curriculum Day with students visiting possible electives of interest (alternate schedule attached, *Seniors will have a late start on this day)
• Thursday, December 11th - Signing Day for classes requiring a signature and course numbers must be entered into StudentConnect
• Friday, December 12th - Individual student scheduling sheets due to English teachers

Here are some important dates included below that you may want to put on your calendar now and your student may want to participate in (Note: *Dates for Senior Survivor and Senior Scholarship Banquet are currently TBD)

Friday, January 9th - Deadline to Purchase Senior Recognition Ads in Yearbook

Wednesday, March 4th - Senior Class Council Sponsored 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, April 15th - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

Tuesday, April 21st - Graduation Speech Tryouts @ 7 am or 2:30 pm in Room D47 (Ms. Lundy)

Tuesday, April 28th - Graduation Song Tryouts @ @ 2:30 pm in Choir Room

Saturday, May 9th - Prom @ Suburban Showplace in Novi (7 pm - 10 pm)

Friday, May 22nd - Seniors Last Full Day

Tuesday, May 26th - Senior Exams (5th and 6th Hour)

Wednesday May 27th - Senior Exams (3rd and 4th Hour)

Thursday May 28th - Senior Exams (1st and 2nd Hour)

Thursday, May 28th - Senior Sunset in the BHS Stadium @ 8 pm (Donation/Volunteer Sign Up to Follow)

Friday, May 29th - Cap and Gown Pick Up Starting @ 8 am in Aux Gym

Friday, May 29th - Senior Walk at BHS Starting @ 9:45 am (family and friends encouraged to attend)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Picnic in the BHS Stadium after the Senior Walk @ approx. 10:30 am (Food provided for Seniors)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Elementary Walk (more information to come) @ approx. 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Summa Cum Laude Breakfast (invite only) in the BHS Cafeteria @ 8 am (parents invited)

Wednesday, June 3rd - MANDATORY Graduation Practice in the BHS Fieldhouse @ 10 am

Friday, June 5th - Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony in the BHS Stadium @ 7 pm

Saturday, June 6th - Rain Date for Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony (Time is 2 pm)

Saturday, June 6th - Senior All-Night Party at BHS @ 10 pm (Check-in @ BCPA)

Whether your student was in attendance at Wednesday's Senior Class Meeting or not, we would like to share the slideshow presentation with all members of this year's Senior Class and their parents/guardians. The slideshow includes information on a number of different items related to Senior year, including how to order a cap and gown online, submitting pictures/videos for the Senior Book, submitting pictures for the Baby Picture Contest, etc. If you have any questions about any of the items located within the slideshow, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Grabowski (grabown@brightonk12.com) for more information.

In addition to our various social media accounts, one of the ways in which we share important information with the Senior class is through the use of the Remind App. We will share the same information with parents via weekly emails, however, students seem to do a better job receiving the information through Remind. Please help us by encouraging your student(s) to join the correct Remind group using the join codes below (alphabetical by last name):

Last Name A - E: @bhssr26a-e

Last Name F - L: @bhssr26f-l

Last Name M - P: @bhssr26m-p

Last Name R - Z: @bhssr26r-z

In-person cap and gown ordering is now complete, but you can still make purchases online!

If your student is planning on using a sibling's previously used cap and gown, and are only seeking this year’s tassel and medal, you can purchase these items separately online. There is also an opportunity in May at Cap & Gown Distribution Day, where cash/check can be accepted.

The website for any purchasing can be reached here. Please reach out to the grade level principal for the Class of 2026, Mr. Grabowski (grabown@brightonk12.com), if you have any questions!

We have a few different scholarship opportunities to share this week that have upcoming application deadlines and apply to a variety of different students.

• The first of the organizations offering these scholarships to students is the American Legion. The American Legion scholarships available can be found here. Scholarships include a national oratorical contest for public speaking in the form of a "Constitutional Speech Contest," scholarship opportunities for students with Veteran family members, as well as scholarship opportunities for students pursuing skilled trades or law enforcement.
• The second organization is the Hanover Insurance Group as part of The Citizens Insurance Community Scholarship Program. The Citizens Insurance Community Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards high school seniors for academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service. More information on the scholarship opportunities available as part of this program can be found here.

These scholarships are available to all incoming freshmen, so please encourage any interested students to apply. The application is free and can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/apply

UM-Flint Honors Program Scholarship Competition

• Invitation-only competition on February 21 to compete for 5 full-tuition scholarships
• 3.5+ GPA
• Must submit UM-Flint application materials by December 1, 2025 to be invited

UM-Flint First Year Merit Scholarships

• Guaranteed scholarship amount for 4 years
• Based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT test scores
• Limited number of full-ride True Blue Merit Scholarships available
• Input GPA and test scores at this website to see scholarship awards: https://www.umflint.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/first-year-merit-scholarship/

Go Blue Guarantee

• Need-based, full-tuition scholarship designed for Michigan students with a 3.5+ GPA and family incomes of $125,000 or less

Please see the message below from the Jennison Charitable Foundation regarding scholarships available to students:

We are offering scholarships to a wider number of graduating high school students, who demonstrate a financial need and are planning to attend a four-year college with the intent of majoring in, accounting, actuarial science, finance, business, marketing, real estate, or computer science.

The program will provide up to 75% of their tuition and a major feature is that it is renewable each of their 4 years of college if the candidate maintains a 3.25 GPA.

This program is for high school seniors graduating in the 2025 school year. Detailed information regarding our program and the application are available online at:

www.jennisoncharitablefoundation.org

Jennison Charitable Foundation

We are intentionally seeking to reach those students who are bright, successful high school seniors who lack the financial resources to achieve a college education.

Identifying and nurturing future educators is more important than ever. The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan recruits promising students and provides comprehensive support throughout their undergraduate studies and into successful teaching careers, helping them thrive on their path to teaching.

The Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan offers:

• Up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute across the collective undergraduate experience including hands-on instruction from outstanding Michigan teachers and experience teaching and leading in your community
• Undergraduate support
• Job placement assistance
• Mentoring from exceptional teaching faculty

The Golden Apple Scholars Program is recruiting passionate students who are:

• Michigan High School Seniors (Class of 2026) or Michigan College Freshmen or Sophomores
• Committed to teaching in high-need schools
• Driven to make a difference in education

For more information, feel free to access the informational flyer. Applications are due December 1st.

In addition to your students checking their email for announcements, here are some of the many accounts on Instagram that will provide them/you with news and information about all things BHS.

BHS: @brightonhs_bulldogs

Exec Board: @bhsexecboard

Class of 2026: @bhsseniorcouncil26

Class of 2027: @bhsjuniorcouncil27

Class of 2028: @bhssophomorestuco

Class of 2029:@bhs.freshmanstuco

BHS Video: @bhsvideo

The Paw: @brightonpaw

BHS Yearbook: @brighton_yearbook

BHS Leadership: @bhsleadership26

Ruff n Rowdy: @bhsruffnrowdy

Senior Survivor: @brightonseniorsurvivor

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open! As always, we encourage as many students as possible to submit the FAFSA form just to know what options may be available to them in the future by maximizing their aid possibilities. We will have additional opportunities to learn more about financial aid coming up. There are also a number of resources available on the MI Student Aid web site, including the FAFSA Awareness Toolkit.

If you need to meet with your student's Grade Level Principal for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach out. If your student has a 504 and will be returning to BHS in the fall, you should have recently received an additional communication offering you the opportunity to have your student's support plan continue as written, or the chance to meet to address any necessary changes. If your student has a 504 and will be a Freshman this year, you should have recently received an additional communication asking you to set up a time to meet to discuss the plan in greater detail, in order to help facilitate a smooth transition to a new environment next year. To contact your student's Grade Level Principal, please see the information below:

Mr. Matt Evans (Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal for 11th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101 (office)

(810) 852 - 9905 (evening)

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (Grade Level Principal for 9th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (Grade Level Principal for 12th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Jennifer Napuli (Grade Level Principal for 10th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

The November Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

This newsletter contains information on:

• First Quarter Grades
• Scheduling for 2026-2027
• Grade Level Updates
• Financial Aid, FAFSA, and Scholarship Information
• College Visits
• Resources for Those in Need
• Parenting Teens 101

As a reminder, if you would like to meet with your student's counselor for any reason, you can reach the Counseling Office at (810) 299-4150. You can also schedule an appointment with their counselor using the following links below:

9th Grade: Mrs. Feliks - Mrs. Feliks' Appointment Calendar

10th Grade: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

11th Grade: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

12th Grade: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

As a part of the BAS Strategic Plan, we are always trying to find ways to maximize and support student growth. One of many ways we do this is through the Brighton Area Schools App. This app can be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play. It is loaded with resources for students and parents. In addition, consider using the "Your Best, Your Growth, Your Future" part of the app to submit a goal and receive 1:1 support and feedback to help you achieve it! The app will also allow you to receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.

As a district, we are increasing our efforts to support the mental health and wellness of our students, families, and the community by focusing on relationships, student wellness, and increasing a mindset for learning and growth. Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.

Each week, we will be sharing out a weekly tip/resource with our families. This week's tip:

"Put Down the Glass"

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13th @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room. All are welcome!

BHS PTO is an active part of our students' overall high school experience. In addition to others, the BHS PTO proudly supports the following activities throughout the school year: Registration, educational student assemblies, Academic Letter and Academic Letter Lunches, the Academic Wall, Freshmen class activities, staff appreciation events, financial support for student-run after school clubs and organizations, and the Senior Picnic.

As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to share information on a number of opportunities and resources for families in need.

2025 Holiday Food and Gift Programs

Food Programs and Pantry List.

Links to these resources can also be found on the Livingston County Resource page and our BAS Mental Health & Wellness website.

On Wednesday, our Seniors attended an impactful assembly by an organization, Fentanyl Fathers, whose mission is to prevent illicit fentanyl poisoning and overdose deaths among America's youth.

You can access their website here, where the following information is shared regarding their approach: "Led by a dedicated group of bereaved parents who have personally experienced the devastating loss of their own children to opioid-related tragedies, Fentanyl Fathers takes a proactive approach to combat this epidemic. We believe that education is the key to prevention, and our focus lies in high school assembly presentations, Naloxone distribution, and trainings in schools."

A recording of last year's presentation containing the same content can be viewed here.

Please see the message below from this year's Junior counselor, Mrs. Caverly regarding Xello presentations that took place this past week with their social studies classes:

On November 19th and 20th, I met with 11th-grade students in groups through their Civics/Econ/AP Gov/AP Macro classes to work on their EDPs (Education Development Plans) in Xello. During these sessions, we addressed standards set by the State of Michigan by completing the following 4 tasks:

• Researching and Saving 3 Colleges
• Researching and Saving 3 Scholarships
• Completing the Choosing a College Lesson
• Completing the Work/Life Balance Lesson

While most students finished in the allotted class time, those who were absent or unable to finish should complete them by December 19th. They can do this by logging into their BHS student Xello account.

Here is a copy of the presentation shared with students. In addition to the Xello tasks, this presentation also includes valuable career/college/post-secondary resources, such as:

• Michigan's Public Universities Guide to Admissions
• Michigan College Guide Fall 2025
• BHS Post Secondary Planning Smore Page

Though the assignments focused primarily on college preparation, in accordance with state standards, we also discussed other post-secondary options, including: apprenticeships, military, trades, and the workforce.

Lastly, students received a copy of their current transcript! We dedicated time discussing important elements of their transcript, including their cumulative GPA, class rank, total credits, and the courses they are enrolled in for 2nd semester.

Should you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to me (caverlyj@brightonk12.com).

This week the BHS Counseling Department took 28 sophomores to the MiCareer Quest in Novi, where they experienced a hands-on look at real careers in healthcare, IT, construction, and advanced manufacturing. This was a great opportunity for our students to learn more about these high needs fields.

The Brighton School of Ballet will once again be putting on a series of performances of The Nutcracker this year. Performances will be taking place on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th at 2 pm at the BCPA. Tickets are $35. There are multiple BHS students performing in this year's show, so we would encourage you to come out and support our BHS students!

During the school year, the BASE Foundation will host six different events as part of a parenting series. The presentations are given virtually and will run on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm. More information on the BASE Foundation can be found here. For the specific topics for each one of these events or to sign up to attend, see the informational flyer.

• Building Calendar
• District Calendar
• Daily Announcements
• New Student Information Guide
• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Building Volunteer Approval Form
• Senior Questionnaire
• Student Scholarship Directory
• BHS Career and College Event Calendar
• Juniors - College and Career Planning Document
• Upcoming College Fairs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Information
• McKinney Vento Informational Flyer
• County-Wide Mental Health Network Resources

• Student Sign In/Sign Out Procedures

• Student Attendance Guidance Sheet

• AI Do's and Don't Guide

• Therapy Dog and Service Dog Information

• Suicide Prevention Resource Fair
• OK2Say Links
• Parental Guide to OK2SAY
• A Parent's Guide to Understanding Threats
• Online Resources
• Online Discussion Questions and Action Plan
• Bullying: How Parents Can Help
• Holding on to Life Toolkit

Matt Evans, Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal Class of 2027

Website: https://bhs.brightonk12.com/
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: (810)299-4100
Twitter: @BrightonHS