Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Progress Reports Visible - Monday, October 6th
• PSAT 11 Info - This Wednesday!
• Standardized Testing Guidelines
• Lynn Gregg's Pink Week Photos
• Student IDs Needed for This Week's Football Game
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Parent Teacher Conference Information - Dates and Sign Up Included
• Teacher Appreciation Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Up - Donations Needed
• Suicide Prevention Resource Fair
• Sunshine Hallway Display
• OK2SAY Presentation Information
• Homecoming Parade Convertibles Needed
• Homecoming Chaperones Needed
• Homecoming Dance Information
• Homecoming Ticket Sales - Starting this Week!
• Homecoming Guest Applications - Due Friday, October 10th
• Homecoming Assembly Information
• Junior Specific Information - Including T Shirt Pick Up Info, College/Career Prep Meetings With Mrs. Caverly, and Upcoming Educational Development Plan Work
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns)
• Guardian Access - Google Classroom Updates 2025
• A Message from the BHS Yearbook Staff - Discount Opportunity Included
• Ordering School Pictures - If You Have Not Ordered, New Code Needed
• Senior Headshot Sign Up for Yearbook (Portraits by Alex)

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 6 Schools Over Next 2 Weeks

• October is Michigan College Month!

• AP Test Fee Payment Deadline - Friday, October 31st
• Senior Specific Information
• SAT/ACT Score Comparisons - Should I Submit My Test Score?
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - September Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Self Confidence"
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, October 14th
• BHS Motorsports Club - Battle of the Schools
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops - 1st Session October 16th!
• Job Shadow Day Opportunity
• 2025-26 MHSAA Scholar Athlete Scholarship Award
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, October 6th - 1st Quarter Progress Report Grades Visible in ParentConnect
• Wednesday, October 8th - National Honor Society Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Wednesday, October 8th - PSAT Testing for All Juniors in BHS Aux Gym and Fieldhouse
• Friday, October 10th - Homecoming Guest Applications Due
• Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming Week
• Monday, October 13th - No School for Students (Staff Professional Learning Day)
• Tuesday, October 14th - Picture Retake Day
• Tuesday, October 14th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Wednesday, October 15th - Float Building from 3:30 to 9:30 pm
• Thursday, October 16th - Orchestra Fall Concert in BCPA
• Thursday, October 16th - Severe Weather Drill During 1st Hour
• Thursday, October 16th - Float Building from 3:30 to 9:30 pm
• Thursday, October 16th - Distinguished Alumni Ceremony
• Thursday, October 16th - Fall Orchestra Concert
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Assembly (Schedule)
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Parade @ 6 pm (BECC to BHS down Main St.)
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Football Game @ 7 pm
• Saturday, October 18th BHS Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 pm in BHS Fieldhouse

As a reminder, 1st Quarter Progress Report Grades will be visible in ParentConnect starting on Monday, October 6th. Please keep in mind that these grades are just a snapshot of your student's performance at this point in time and are impacted by a variety of factors, including missing assignments or assessments that they still have the opportunity to make up. That being said, if they need to make any type of adjustment, now is a great time to do so until 1st Quarter Grades are finalized at the end of the month.

The PSAT/NMSQT for our current Juniors is coming quick! The information included below are the basics for what you need to know for planning purposes:

• Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 8th this year in the morning.
• PSAT Testing will take place in the Aux Gym and Fieldhouse (just like this past year). All other students will attend class as they normally would. Juniors have the ability to leave for the day once their testing has been completed.
• Students will receive a standalone email this week with additional testing details related to the PSAT 11. This email will include where they are supposed to report and when.

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is structured similarly to the SAT and is a wonderful practice before the spring SAT. It has the same sections and timing, and measures the Reading and Writing and Math skills needed to succeed in college and career. Attached is the PSAT Student Guide with some practice tips and information on scholarships.

More information will be coming out each time we prepare for standardized testing. However, in preparation for this year's standardized testing (includes PSAT, SAT, and AP Testing) we wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding restrictions in place so students can plan accordingly.

Important Information Regarding Prohibited Devices:

For test security, the following items are not allowed during testing or during breaks once an exam begins:

• Cell phones

• Smart watches

• Fitness bands

• Air pods or any other brand of wired or wireless headphones

• Any other wearable electronic device

If brought into the room, these items must be powered off and will be stored with a proctor for the duration of the exam (unless there is a documented accommodation on file for medical purposes).

If a student accesses any of the prohibited devices after the test begins, regardless of if they are inside or outside the testing room and even during breaks, the student will be dismissed from testing. An irregularity report will also be filed with the testing agency, the room’s entire scores could be cancelled, and the student’s device may be confiscated as a part of the test investigation.

These guidelines also pertain to any national tests taken at BHS as part of our Saturday testing options available to our students.

Many of you may know former BHS Counselor Lynn Gregg, but if you don't, Lynn is frequently at BHS for the larger events we hold, such as Pink Week, Homecoming, Prom, and many of the end of the year Senior events, including graduation. He also makes the posters that you may see hanging up around BHS highlighting some of the events we hold here. Lynn shares these galleries with us so that students, staff, and families can view his images and purchase them if they are interested in doing so. A link to Lynn's photo galleries can be found here in case you are interested in viewing any of the pictures from these events.

As a reminder, based on a new policy instituted by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, for BHS students planning on attending this coming Friday's game at Salem High School, you MUST have your Brighton High School Student ID Card and a ticket to enter the stadium. No BHS Student ID Card means no entrance to the game. Non-BHS students and/or BHS students without a student ID can still attend the game, but must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

As in years past, there will be two days of parent teacher conferences this year, one of which will be in person and one of which will be virtual. As a reminder, virtual parent teacher conferences need to be held on site. Date and time information is provided below:

In Person: Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Virtual: Tuesday, October 28th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

We will once again be using PTC Fast to allow parents to sign up for times for virtual parent teacher conferences. The sign up for parent teacher conferences can be found here.

Please see the message below from the BHS PTO:

The PTO will be hosting a dinner for BHS Staff during conferences on October 23, 2025. If you would like to contribute, please review the available slots on the Sign-Up Genius and click on the button to sign up. Please indicate in your sign up what type of soup and/or salad you will be bringing so we can avoid duplicates. A few vegetarian and gluten free options would be wonderful!

Please drop all perishable items to the HS Main Office before 1:00 on Thursday, Oct. 23. Please have all soups in a crockpot, and please label all your items.

Please drop all non-perishable items in the HS Main Office by Wednesday, Oct. 22, so we can take inventory and get all the drinks refrigerated.

Thank you!

Your BHS PTO

BHS hosted a number of different individuals/organizations during lunch on Tuesday to share information on suicide prevention and support our students who may be struggling or have the opportunity to support their peers who may be struggling. This took place outside of the cafeteria during all lunches. Individuals/organizations who were in attendance included:

• Carl Nagy Foundation
• NAMI
• The Sunflower Project
• Be The Change
• BHS PTO
• Mrs. Wendrick and Alley
• BHS Parents Fran Joseph and George Seif

This resource fair promoted positive mental health, wellness giveaways, and lots of resources! We love our community! To see pictures of Tuesday's resource fair, click here.

We want all of our students to feel seen, valued, and know that they belong! On Friday, our students saw their name in a star, and hopefully know that they are a light in this world. Special thanks to Mr. Carney and the graphics students for stars, and Mrs. Harper and our BHS Sunshine Club for the painting and putting up all the stars! If you didn't have an opportunity to see this display, I have attached some pictures for you below:

Sunshine Hallway Display Pictures

Some of you may be familiar with OK2Say, but if you are not familiar with the OK2Say Tip Line or the additional resources they provide, we have a number of resources to share. Please see the information below that was shared with our 9th grade students.

On 10/1/25, our 9th grade students listened and engaged in an OK2SAY presentation. OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harmful or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

While the presentation is not recorded, they do offer several resources for families.

• 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

We realize that this information is sensitive in nature, but we believe it is important to help support our students. OK2SAY can be contacted by:

• By Phone: Call 1-8-555-OK2SAY (1-8-555-652729) to speak with a trained technician.
• By Text: Text 652729 (OK2SAY) to submit a tip.
• By Email: Send an email to okaytosay@mi.gov.
• By Mobile App: Download the OK2SAY app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Online: Visit the OK2SAY website and use the confidential online tip form at ok2say.state.mi.us.

If students have any safety concerns, they are encouraged to contact their Grade-Level Principal, our School Resource Officer, or a staff member. We believe in “See Something, Say Something”, and are here to help our students feel safe.

We are in need of convertibles for this year's Homecoming Parade. If you, or someone you know, may be willing to have their car included please see the attached flyer. They can contact Becky Goyt, Danielle Grills, or Exec Board President Reece Meyer (reecemeyer08@gmail.com) with any questions or to express interest in participating. Thank you in advance for helping us obtain enough convertibles for anyone interested to be able to participate in this year's parade.

We are in need of chaperones for this year's Homecoming Dance! The dance will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 7 to 10 pm at BHS. Chaperones are needed in a variety of different aspects of the dance (security, refreshments, coat check, etc.). Thank you in advance for providing the support needed to allow the dance to be held safely and smoothly!

Tickets are not yet on sale, but there have been a few questions coming in about this year's Homecoming Dance so we want to share the important information with you. It is provided below:

• Date: Saturday, October 18th
• Time: 7 to 10 pm
• Location: Brighton High School (Dance held in the Fieldhouse)
• Ticket Price: $30/ticket
• Options for Buying Tickets: Tickets will be available to purchase online and in-person (not at the door). Dates for purchase are listed in the section below.
• Theme: Glo-Co

Homecoming Tickets are available for purchase starting this week! As a reminder, the cost is $30/ticket. Ticket purchases can be made in the following ways:

• Online via ParentConnect - October 6th through October 10th
• In Person (At All Lunches) - October 10th, October 14th through October 17th

*Student must pick their actual ticket(s) up from the table during lunches, even if the purchase was made online.

Homecoming Guest Applications are available now in the Main Office. I have also included a copy here. Please make sure you/your student are reading the application in its entirety to ensure any guest meets the approved criteria and all parties involved are aware of the expectations if approved to attend.

• Guest Applications are due to the Main Office by 2:30 pm on Friday, October 10th.
• Please be aware that the application requires both a signature by the guest's current principal AND a parent signature. Applications without both signatures will not be accepted, so please have your student(s) plan accordingly.
• Guests who do not bring their ID, or who do not have guest applications on file may be denied entry to the dance, regardless of if a ticket has been purchased or not.

We will have our annual Homecoming Assembly on Friday, October 17th in the BHS Fieldhouse! In order to hold this assembly and keep all hours but 4th as balanced as possible, we will have an alternate schedule on that day. It will mirror the Homecoming assembly schedules we have used previously and is included here.

As with other weeks that are shortened or have days with alternate schedules, we will not have Advisory on Wednesday, October 15th.

*If you are a parent interested in attending the Homecoming Assembly, please enter through the pool/athletic doors. Doors will open at 1:00.

If you ordered a class t-shirt for your student, they will be available for pick up on Friday, October 10th during all lunches. There will be a table set up outside Mr. Grabowski and Mrs. Napuli's Office (next to the school store) where shirts can be picked up. Juniors should plan to wear this shirt on October 17th to the Homecoming Assembly.

Mrs. Caverly, the counselor for the Junior class, was in Junior-level social studies classes this past week talking to students about college/career planning, including standardized testing, Xello, and what they can be exploring and when. While the information applies to students of any age, Mrs. Caverly tailored it to current Juniors, both in her message and the attached college/career planning document that was shared with them about what they could engage in over the next year.

Juniors will be called down to the Media Center from their social studies classes on either November 19th or 20th to work with Mrs. Caverly on updating their educational development plan. The focus will be on targeted exploration activities for students to complete through Xello. We look forward to the opportunity to work with our Juniors to continue thinking about what comes next and to help them come up with a plan to accomplish it!

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!

We have some good news from Google in regards to Google Classroom Guardian Access.

Google's recent major update allows parents with active Guardian summaries to preview their student's Classwork page in a view-only mode, granting them access to assigned work, teacher-shared files, and other materials in addition to the previous email summaries of missing and upcoming assignments. This "Guardian Preview" feature, available for Google Workspace for Education Plus users, provides a more direct way for parents to engage with their child's learning by seeing what is on the Classwork page, although it does not grant access to other students' work or class communications.

What Guardians Can Now See:

• Classwork Page Preview:
  Guardians can now click through links in their email summaries to view the Classwork page for their student's classes.

• Assignments and Attachments:
  They can see the details of assigned work and any files, documents, or recordings teachers have shared with the class.

• Student-Specific Information:
  Access is limited to what has been shared with their specific student, preventing access to other students' information or the entire class stream.

As a guardian, you can get email summaries of your student’s work and progress in a class. Email summaries and preview capabilities within Classroom do not include grades. For grades, go to Parent Connect.

In email summaries, you can review:

• Missing work—Work not turned in when the summary was sent.

• Upcoming work—Work that’s due today and tomorrow (for daily emails) or that’s due in the upcoming week (for weekly emails).

• Class activities—Announcements, assignments, and questions recently posted by teachers.

Before you begin:

You can get email summaries sent to any email address. However, to view or update email summary settings, you need a Google Account. For details, go to Create a Google Account.

Get email summaries:

To get email summaries of your student’s work, you must accept an email invitation from a teacher. You have 120 days to accept an invitation before it expires. You can unsubscribe from summaries or remove yourself as a guardian at any time.

1. Teacher Invites Guardian: Teachers invite parents to receive email summaries for their student. This is not automatic! Please email your student’s teachers to let them know you want guardian access.

2. In your email application, open your email invitation.

3. Click Accept.

4. When you accept an invitation, you and your student get an email confirmation.

Important things to note:

• If you have had guardian access in the past, but turned off notifications, you will need to contact at least ONE of your students' teachers. They will remove your access, then add you back. Once they do, you will see ALL of your students' classwork again.

• Once you have access, Guardians will find links within their regular email summaries to access the classwork pages.

• Clicking these links provides a view-only version of the Classwork page, similar to how a student would see it.

• Remember, you still need to access Parent Connect to see missing assignments and current grades.

We hope you find this new Google feature helpful! For more information and tech assistance, visit Google's help page linked HERE.

Please see the message below from this year's BHS Yearbook Staff:

We're looking for pictures of all students on their first day of school and of Senior students on their first day of kindergarten. To send in a picture:

• Scan the QR code
• Choose "I am a student" and fill in the information with your student's info
• Add in your verification code, pick "school life" and share your photo(s)

*For a limited time, save on your yearbook order by using code YRBK14 at checkout! Our Media Publications staff is logging all your child's important high school moments--don't miss out by forgetting to order them a book. Visit https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school to order!

In case you did not receive the school picture ordering form previously, a copy of the form can be found here. Pictures can be ordered online. If you have not ordered school pictures yet and would still like to do so, you still can! You do, however, need a new, student-specific code. Please reach out to Amie Konieczny (konieca@brightonk12.com) or Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) via email to obtain your student's code.

Your student also should have come home from Registration with a slip from the picture company that looks like this. This slip will allow you to preview your student's picture prior to ordering.

As a reminder, if your student is going to take advantage of our Picture Retake Day, it will take place on October 14th. There will be a new order form issued for that day that will be provided as it gets closer.

If you are still in need of a Senior Headshot for the BHS Yearbook - Portraits by Alex is offering to do senior headshots - November 12th and 13th here at BHS.

The cost is $50.00, cash or check, made out to Portraits by Alex. You will pay the day of your scheduled appointment. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional copies from Portraits by Alex if you choose.

Students will need to click on the below link and fill out the google doc.

https://forms.gle/oeDD2216WonnbMCh6

Any questions call/email Amie Konieczny 810-299-4106 or konieca@brightonk12.com

The following colleges and organizations will be visiting Brighton High School in the next two weeks. Students can sign up here. Please encourage your students to stop by their tables, located directly across from the Lunch Room for information and to have any questions answered. Through these visits with college admissions reps, students can learn more about the schools, their academic programs, and scholarship opportunities.

• Wayne State University - 10/6 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Mississippi State University - 10/7 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Kalamazoo College - 10/8 from 10:15 to 11:45
• Washtenaw Community College - 10/15 from 9:18 am to 10:16 am in Collab Lab
• Eastern Michigan University - 10/15 from 10:15 to 11:45
• Spring Arbor University - 10/16 from 10:30 to 12:15

Michigan College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative with the goal to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college and for financial aid. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered applying to college. Michigan College Month emphasizes the relationship between applying to and paying for college and helps break down some of the most complex and commonly cited barriers to attending college.

We will have different events going on in October in promotion of Michigan College Month, but also have some resources to share as well. In addition to the student resources already linked, additional resources on fee-free applications/application fee waivers are provided below:

• Michigan Colleges with No Application Fees
• Michigan Colleges with Waived Application Fees in October

This year, if students want to take their AP exam in May, they must register online in AP Classroom and pay for their AP exam in Parent Connect by October 31, 2025. Each exam is $100 unless a student is eligible for reduced fees due to demonstrated financial need. For students or families who feel they qualify for reduced fees, please email Jennifer Napuli (napulij@brightonk12.com), so she can assist with the process.

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)

Wednesday, October 22nd - MANDATORY Senior Meeting in BCPA During Advisory Period

Wednesday, October 22nd - Senior Class Composite Picture Taken after Senior Meeting (Wear Class Shirt)

Thursday, October 30th - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, October 31st - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, November 7th - Senior Headshots Due for the Yearbook (Requirements)

Wednesday, November 12th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow))

Thursday, November 13th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow)

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)

When a student is trying to decide whether to submit ACT scores to a particular college, this chart helps give you a comparison to see if it's a good idea. Say a student earned 1180 on their SAT and 27 on their ACT, and they are wondering if it would help them to submit the 27.

By looking at the chart, you can see a 27 is equivalent to 1260-1290, so roughly 100 points higher than their SAT. So yes, in most cases this student would be helped by submitting their ACT score.

The only exception would be if the higher score still isn't super competitive for the school you are applying to, like UM Ann Arbor. In that case, if the score is below what your GPA would predict you to get, it's probably better to not submit any scores.

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 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 September Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

This newsletter contains information on:

• Get to know your counseling team at BHS.
• How to make an appointment with your counselor.
• Grade level counselor updates (SENIORS....there's a lot of IMPORTANT information)
• Events happening at BHS.
• Events happening near BHS.
• Local resources for mental health and substance use.
• 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:

"Self-Confidence"

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th @ 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.

On Saturday, October 11thThe BHS Automotive Technology Department will be heading down to Milan Dragway to compete in the Battle of the Schools.

This is a super fun day of drag racing that is open to ALL BHS students and is hosted by Washtenaw Community College. Students will be able to bring their cars to Milan Dragway and test their drag racing prowess. It doesn't matter how fast or slow your car is, you can still win! If you don't have a car, don't worry, you can still come down to spectate and cheer for your favorite BHS racers.

Event Details:

Date: October 11th
Time: Gates open at 12.

Location: Milan Dragway10860 Plank Rd, Milan, MI 48160
Entry Fee:

• Racers $25 Entry Fee
• Spectators $15 Entry Fee

All students must show their Student ID. Racers must have a valid drivers license. Students under the age of 18 will need a permission slip from their parents to race. See the link to the form found in the link below.

You do not need a permission slip to spectate.

Please see the link below website for track times/ schedule.

https://www.milandragway.com/battle-of-the-schools/

For more information, contact Mr. Delaney in Room C28

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.

On October 16th, from 7 - 8:30 pm the BASE Foundation will be holding the next session of their Part of a Parenting Series. This session is entitled "Life Balance: How to Help Balance School Expectations, Self-Care, and All the Extras Without Feeling So Overwhelmed." This session will be held via Zoom and the informational flyer with the Zoom meeting information can be found here. It will be led by Kirstie Wyler, MA, LLP. The informational flyer also includes information on additional upcoming presentations.

BHS, in partnership with Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department, has planned a countywide, bi-annual event, Liv Co Job Shadow Day, from Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7, 2025. This is a one day activity designed to show Juniors and Seniors a bit about what a day in the life of different careers is like. There are many diverse opportunities for students to shadow, ranging from aircraft mechanics to veterinarians to HVAC technicians.

Sign up for students opens on October 15th at 7pm; students can register and sign up on the same day! Registration involves a parent signature to confirm students' permission to participate. Students can preview the website ahead of time to see what Job Shadow Opportunities are available at the Livingston Career Hub. Please note that career availability is on a first come, first served basis, so it would be a good idea to have a list of top five choices. Some careers require extra paperwork, so please check that out ahead of time. Extra forms are attached to the Job Shadow Profile. All extra forms are due to the employer via email by October 29th, or the job shadow will be canceled. The last day to sign up for Job Shadows for students is October 29th, 2025.

Please see your counselors or CTE teachers for more information. It’s a great way to check out different careers to see if it’s the one for you! There are currently 38 employers and over 340 opportunities available!

The online application for the 2025-26 Scholar-Athlete Award is now available. Students will fill out the entire application online, which includes applicant background info, short-answer questions, and essays. Judges will also be reviewing and scoring applications online.

Schools are limited to the number of students who will be considered for the award. Class A schools can nominate 6 boys and 6 girls, Class B can nominate 4 boys and 4 girls, Class C can nominate 3 boys and 3 girls and Class D can nominate 2 boys and 2 girls.
To get your students involved, here is what you need to do…

1. Direct students to mhsaa.com/scholarship to start the application process.
2. Once there, students will create an account.
3. Finally, students will need to enter the Access Code provided to you by the MHSAA. WE WILL SEND YOU THIS CODE IN A SEPARATE EMAIL.

At this point, students can start to fill out the different parts of the application. If they leave the application, they will pick up where they left off when they return. Students also need two letters of recommendation. Students can upload PDFs or Word docs themselves, or they can use the system to have recommenders upload recommendations themselves. The deadline is Dec. 5, at 4:00 p.m. Since the process is entirely online, there is no internal school deadline.

• For tips and instructions for students, click here.
• For more information about the Scholar-Athlete Award, click here.

If you have questions contact Paige Winne at the MHSAA: paige@mhsaa.com or 517-332-5046.

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• 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
• 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

• Girls in Aviation Day - October 4th

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

Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/465
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: (810)299-4100
Twitter: @BrightonHS