HAWKINS HAPPENINGS

Chris McAuliffe - Principal

Address: 8900 Lee Road, Brighton, MI 48116

Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/52

First Bell: 9:01 AM

Second Bell: 9:05 AM

Dismissal Time: Begins at 3:55 PM (Final Bell 3:58)

3/9 - NO SCHOOL

3/30 - 4/3 - SPRING BREAK

4/6 - NO SCHOOL (Records Day)

5/25 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

6/11 - Last Day of School - 1/2 day for students (Dismissal 12:50pm)

Lunch/Recess Schedule

JK/K - 11:10 - 11:55

1st - 11:40 - 12:25

2nd - 12:10 - 12:55

3rd - 12:40 - 1:25

4th - 1:10 - 1:55

Congratulations to Mrs. Etheridge for winning WHMI’s “Making the Grade” award. Mrs. Etheridge received a number of nominations for her outstanding dedication, passion for teaching, and the positive impact she makes in the lives of her students every day. As a “Making the Grade” Award winner, she has earned well-deserved recognition — and a cash prize — for going above and beyond in the classroom. Thank you, Mrs. Etheridge, for all that you do. You are truly making the grade! 🎉🍎

Happy Friday Hawkins,

It has been a busy week here at Hawkins. We had a great surprise as our very own Kim Etheridge was surprised with a teacher’s award called, “Making the Grade” from WHMI, (see above). Everyone who has ever been around Mrs. Etheridge knows how deserving she is and I definitely know how lucky I am to have her on my staff. Mrs. Beach ran an amazing career week, the kids loved it. Thanks to all the parents who came in and helped. Today, the cast of Brighton High School's Frozen treated us to an amazing performance. Mrs. Vermiglio’s daughter Zoey is one of the leads, which made it even more special for the staff and students. If you get a chance, go and see it, you will not be sorry!

I am looking forward to my first weekend in a long time with no reffing. I will be heading to Port Huron tonight to watch my son-in-law play in the Police vs. Fire Hockey game. Tomorrow, we will be celebrating my daughter's baby shower. She is getting so close. Have a great weekend everyone, it looks like we may have some sunshine.

Mr. McAuliffe

Hawkins students participated in the 2nd Annual Career Exploration Lesson. This exploration included five hands-on stations that allowed students to dig deeper into various career cluster categories. These interactive stations provided students with the opportunity to explore potential career paths, and gain insight into different industries including:

• STEAM: Paleontology
• Health Science: Veterinary
• Architecture: Building/Construction/Design
• Public Safety: Military
• Arts, AV/Tech, Communications: Photography

Mrs. Beach created these experiences to help students get excited to learn about different areas of work that they may not know about yet. This event would not have been possible without our Hawkins parent volunteers! Thank you so much for making this event such a success! Your child will be bringing home a packet with information about this experience so that she can share it with you at home!

Hawkins staff would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the PTO for providing delicious trail mix treats and coffee from the Sunshine Cart! The Sunshine Cart truly brightened our day and made us feel so appreciated and special. We are so grateful for your continued support!

Brighton High School Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s Frozen March 13–22, 2026

BRIGHTON, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2026) — For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm as Brighton Musical presents Disney’s Frozen, with seven performances March 13–22, 2026, at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts.

Based on the Academy Award®–winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home — with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the true meaning of love.

Tickets — $17 for students, $22 for adults and seniors, and $100 for the Red Carpet Gala — are available now at BrightonMusical.com for the following G-rated performances at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts:

Frozen Showtimes:

● Opening Night: Friday, March 13 @ 7 p.m.

● Saturday, March 14 @ 7 p.m. (Regular + Gala Night seating)

● Sunday, March 15 @ 1 p.m.

● Friday, March 20 @ 7 p.m.

● Saturday, March 21 @ 7 p.m.

● Sunday, March 22 @ 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

For more information or to request an interview, contact Brighton Musical volunteer Wensdy Von Buskirk at wensdyv@gmail.com. Visit brightonmusical.com for additional details or to purchase tickets. The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116.

About Brighton Musical

Brighton High School prides itself on providing one of the premier musical theatre programs in the region. Consistently nominated for the Sutton Foster Ovation Awards, the program has earned honors including Best Musical (Honeymoon in Vegas, 2017), Best Set Design (The Wizard of Oz, 2022), and Best Music Director (Guys and Dolls, 2023).

This production includes more than 90 talented on- and off-stage cast members from BHS and is directed by the Brighton Musical Creative Team: Josh Holowicki, Michelle Holowicki, Phil Johnson, Sonja Marquis, Bella Rabold, and Kristine Stuenkel.

Red Carpet Gala
An important fundraiser for the theatre program, Red Carpet Gala tickets provide scholarships for students with financial need and support ongoing creative growth. The Gala Night Experience on Saturday, March 14, includes a walk down the red carpet with cast members, pre-show photographs, reserved seating, an exclusive intermission reception with refreshments, a meet-and-greet and behind-the-scenes tour with cast members, and a post-show soirée with the directors and producers.

Hawkins students were delighted to have a preview of the Brighton High School Musical Frozen. Cast members visited Hawkins and performed four songs. Many of the cast members are former Hawkins students including Mrs. Vermiglio's daughter Zoe. Zoe plays the role of Elsa. Show dates are March 13th - March 22. For more information visit: brightonmusical.com

Please make sure your child has an extra set of clothes in their backpack. Accidents happen while your child is at school (bathroom accidents, playground mishaps, lunchroom spills, ripped or torn clothes, etc.) and we do not have extra clothes to lend out. Having an extra set here at school saves parents from having to make a trip to Hawkins during the day. We appreciate your help!

All parent volunteers must undergo a background check in order to volunteer at Hawkins. If you have not done so yet and are planning on volunteering at Hawkins, click on the link below to access Brighton Area Schools Background Check Form.

Parent Connect a web-based application that allow parents/guardians to view information for your child's current school year. Logging into Parent Connect will enable you to see your child's placement (date to be determined), report card, and lunch account. In addition, parents/guardians can add or change emergency contacts. Please click on the link for more information.

Parent Connect FAQ

Parent Connect

If you need to change a contact phone number or email address you can do so through Parent. Connect at Parent Connect

If you do not know your Parent Connect login information, please follow the instructions on the Brighton Area Schools website.

PLEASE NOTE: Address changes CANNOT be completed through Parent Connect. Address changes must be completed by filling out a change of address form along with 3 copies of proof of residency. Details are listed on the change of address form which is available by clicking on the link below. Since in person drop off is not an option at this time, forms can be scanned and emailed to samanij@brightonk12.com