The Stinging News!

Jack Yates - Principal

Email: yatesj@brightonk12.com

Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/179

Address: 4680 Bauer, Brighton, MI 48116

Phone: 810-299-4451

📅 April Happenings

• 4/8-5/1: Mileage Club

• 4/27-5/1: Spring Book Fair

• 4/30: Breakfast with Books 8-9 am

📅 May Happenings

• 5/4-5/8:Staff Appreciation Week

• 5/6:Talent Show 6:30pm @ BCPA

• 5/8: PTO Meeting 9 am (Elections)

• 5/15: Fun Run!

• 5/21: Popcorn day

📚 Breakfast with Books – April 30 (8:00–9:00 AM)

Join us for a cozy, picnic-style morning of reading and family time in the school gym and a chance to visit our spring book fair together!

Details:
• Enter through the media center doors
• Open to families, guardians, grandparents, and younger siblings
• Bring a blanket and enjoy time reading together
• Visit the Book Fair during the event!

The PTO will provide a limited number of muffins (while supplies last). This is a free event for our school community.

Helpful reminders:
• Water only, please (no juice)
• Food and drinks must stay outside the media center
• All guests must exit before the school bell

👉 Help us plan by signing up here:
https://forms.gle/cHiedZQmFbQBN2At5

🏃‍♂️ Mileage Club!

Mileage Club is a fun and free way for students to stay active during lunch recess. A course will be set up right on the playground, and every lap counts—12 laps (that’s 2 miles!) earns a toe token reward 👟✨

No sign-up needed—kids can jump in anytime and go at their own pace!

🙌 We need your help! Parent volunteers make this program possible. If you’re available, we’d love to have you join the fun!
Mileage Club Volunteers

Staff Appreciation Week: May 4–8

We’re planning lots of fun treats to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week, May 4–8!

On Wednesday, May 6, we’ll be treating our team to a special visit from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck.

We’d love your help in making this event possible! Families are invited to contribute by donating via Venmo @hornungpto with the note “sips for staff”.

Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support in making this week extra special!

Fun Run May 15!!

Mark your calendars! Hornung Elementary’s Fun Run is coming May 15 — complete with an obstacle course, fun stations, and a DJ dance party! Parents are welcome to volunteer. More details coming soon!

Don’t Forget to Order Your Student’s Yearbook!

The only way to guarantee your student a yearbook is to preorder!

Order at: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1082209/Hornung-Elementary-School/2026-Yearbook/20250715042848840145/CATALOG_SHOP/?jrid=1761991251868

🗓️ Stay Organized with Our PTO Calendar

Never miss an event! Add Hornung PTO’s Google Calendar:

• Calendar ID: HornungPTO@gmail.com

• View Online: View Calendar Online

• Download for iOS (iCal): Download Here
  
  

🐝 Your Hornung PTO Board

• Co-Presidents: Lauren Argillander & Andrea Shorkey

• Co-Vice Presidents: Erin Bradley & Mirullia Morneault

• Co-Secretaries: Mary Beth Harris & Rachel Loch

• Treasurer: Michele Mannooch

The Fun Run is almost here, and we’re ready to roll! We now have the full schedule for each grade and are looking for parent volunteers to help make the day run smoothly. If you can spare a little (or a lot) of time on May 15, grab a slot and join the fun. Slots will be assigned after the sign up closes.

You must have a completed background check to volunteer. If your background check through BAS is not approved before 5/13 you will not be able to participate. Here is the link to submit the background check. You must complete this form once every school year to be approved.

Link for Background Check:

https://www.applitrack.com/brightonk12/onlineapp/EForm.aspx?r=ZWFmMThiZmQtNTM3ZS00OGIyLTlmYmItNzY2OGZmNmZkNjZlLDE5&end=1

Link to Sign Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4FACA62DA2FF2-63736147-hornung

Our teachers worked directly with 1st Day School Supplies to build next year’s supply lists. That means when you order, you are getting exactly what your child’s teacher requested. No substitutions. No second-guessing. It is a simple, organized way to start the school year confident and prepared. Order today!

More Info on Summer Camps

https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/68/summer-camps

Register for GRASP

https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/course/1505/winter-spring-2026/grasp

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 (on the campus of Brighton High School)

Tickets: Adult: $23; Child/student: $18

Available at www.bcpashows.com

Contact: (810) 299-4130

Parent Connect has a quick and easy way to report your child's absence.

• Log into Parent Connect

• If you have more than one child, select the student who will be absent.
• Click Report Absence on the top right corner.
• Enter the date(s) of the absence.
• If your child will be gone all day, check the All Day box so it applies to both morning and afternoon. Or, if your child will only miss part of the day, enter the specific times.
• Finally select a Reason and make sure to include in the Notes why your child will be absent (illness, doctor visit, vacation etc.) If your child has been diagnosed with something specific (like COVID, strep throat, pink eye, flu, chickenpox, etc.), please mention that in Notes.

If you report an absence through Parent Connect, you do not need to call the attendance line.

Another option for reporting an absence is to call the Hornung attendance line at 810-299-4454. When you leave a message, please include:

• Your child's name
• Their teacher's name
• The date(s) they'll be absent
• The reason (illness, doctor visit, vacation, etc.)

If your child has been diagnosed with something specific (like COVID, strep throat, pink eye, flu, chickenpox, etc.), please mention that in your message.

If they haven't been diagnosed but do have symptoms, let us know what those symptoms are.

Please Email kurtinaitisc@brightonk12.com with any attendance questions.

Brighton Area Schools supports students experiencing temporary housing through the

McKinney-Vento Act. Assistance is available for school needs, housing referrals, clothing, and

more. If you know a student in need, please contact your building principal or district liaison

Starr Acromite at 810-299-4040.

Parents please pack an extra set of weather appropriate clothes in your child's backpack each day. Bathroom accidents, spills, mud puddles or unexpected messes can happen, and having a spare outfit will help keep your child comfortable throughout the day. This way, we can take care of any changes at school, and you won't have to make a trip to bring them. Thank you for your support!

Student Drop Off: 8:55 AM

First Bell: 9:01 AM

Second Bell: 9:05 AM

Starting Time In Class: 9:05 AM

Dismissal Time: 3:58 PM

Students eating Breakfast may enter the cafeteria at 8:45 AM

Hornung Office - 810-299-4450

Hornung Attendance Line - 810-299-4454

Jack Yates, Principal Office 810-299-4451

Hornung Fax - 810-299-4460

Hornung Friendship Center – 810-299-4461

BAS Central Office - 810-299-4000

BAS Transportation – 810-299-3890