Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Construction Update - Starting Monday, April 13th
• BAS Bond and BHS Specific Information
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Next Meeting Tuesday, April 14th @ 7:30 am
• Paying for College Presentation @ Brighton High School - Tuesday, April 14th
• Make Up Standardized Testing - WIN Work Readiness Assessment and/or PSAT and SAT Testing
• Prom Tickets On Sale Now and Guest Passes Available!
• Make Up Testing Opportunities
• Make Up Attendance Opportunities
• PSAT/SAT Student Guides
• BAS Superintendent Newsletter - April
• Academic Progress Communications Starting 4th Quarter
• PEO Scholarship Opportunity - Current Female Juniors
• Current Job Postings for Next Year
• Upcoming Art Shows

• Upcoming Art Student Scholarship Exhibition in Downtown Brighton - 4/16 through 4/23

• Senior Survivor Week 2026 Information

• Senior Survivor 2026 Team Information

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits

• Mock Accident Assembly - Save the Date

• 2026 Unified Youth Sports Camp - Save the Date

• Prospective New Families Newsletter

• Senior All Night Party Information - Tickets and Yard Signs Now Available!
• Senior All Night Party Support - Amazon Wishlist Link Provided
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Senior Specific Information
• Senior Update from Mr. Grabowski and Mr. Miner
• Madison Wegener Scholarship Opportunity
• Senior Class Council Scholarship Opportunity
• Updated Senior Class Meeting Schedule - Save the Date!
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Save the Date - Youth Employment Fair at LESA
• Scranton Middle School Presents Beetlejuice Jr. - April 24–26, 2026
• AI and Public Impact Summer Research
• Prime For Life - One Day Teen Substance Use Class
• Livingston County Health Department - Important Update on Hearing & Vision Screenings for 2026–2027
• Upcoming Dale Carnegie Teen Program
• Harmful Online Game Potentially Negatively Impacting Students
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Saturday, April 11th through Wednesday, April 15th - Band Field Trip to NYC
• Monday, April 13th - 3rd Quarter Report Cards Visible in ParentConnect
• Tuesday, April 14th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Tuesday, April 14th - Make Up Testing and Attendance in the Media Center 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 14th - Paying for College Presentation @ 6 pm in STEAM Center
• Wednesday, April 15th - PSAT 9, PSAT 10, and SAT Testing (Schedule)
• Thursday, April 16th through Friday, April 17th - HOSA State Competition
• Thursday, April 16th through Saturday, April 18th - Robotics State Competition
• Thursday, April 16th - All Council Meeting @ 6:45 am in STEAM Center
• Thursday, April 16th - 3rd Quarter PAWS Breakfast (1st and 2nd Hour)
• Thursday, April 16th - Fire Drill (4th Hour)
• Thursday, April 16th - Make Up Testing and Attendance in the Media Center 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Tuesday, April 21st - Graduation Speech Tryouts at 7 am in Room D47 (1 of 2)
• Tuesday, April 21st - Graduation Speech Tryouts at 2:30 pm in Room D47 (2 of 2)
• Wednesday, April 22nd - Mandatory Senior Meeting During Advisory in BCPA
• Wednesday, April 22nd - Youth Employment Fair @ LESA (details provided below)
• Friday, April 24th to Wednesday, April 29th - International DECA Competition in Atlanta, GA
• Friday, April 24th to Sunday, April 26th - Scranton Middle School Presents Beetlejuice Jr. @ BCPA (details provided below)

Kissane Ave. and Devonshire Blvd. Road Rehabilitation Project

The Kissane and Devonshire Road Rehabilitation Projects will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The tentative schedule for this work is as follows:

• April 13 – April 17 – Removal and Pouring of Concrete

• April 20 – April 25 – Milling of the Roadway, Land Grading, and Turf Restoration

• April 27 – May 1 – Roadway Paving

• May 4-May 8 – Coring and Concrete Pouring around Water Valves and Sewer Manholes.

* Work may occur on Saturday, April 26, if needed.

The contractor will be working on both streets simultaneously. Drivers are asked to follow posted detours. All residents within the project area will be able to access their homes; however, some delays may occur.

For the safety of workers, pedestrians, and other drivers, please stay alert and drive carefully.

Please contact us at dps@brightoncity.org or 810.225.8001 for questions or concerns.

As you all know at this point, Brighton High School currently has a bond proposal that will be on the ballot as part of a May 5th election. This bond had the ability to impact all of the schools within the district, but has specific implications for BHS as well.

In addition, there are informational flyers in the Main Office and poster boards in the front vestibule and individuals enter the building outlining important information on the bond, as well as building specific information about what changes are proposed. If you have more questions, we recently received a BHS-specific bond board that not only outlines bond basics if you have questions or if anyone reaches out to you, but also has BHS-specific details about projects included in the bond application. The BHS-specific Bond Board can be found here.

In Dr. Outlaw's newsletter this week, he included a link to register to vote and another to request an absentee ballot. For those that are residents, you can request an absentee ballot now and begin voting absentee as early as March 26. Those voting in-person may do so on May 5th.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions and I will do the best I can to answer them for you.

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14th @ 7:30 am in the 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.

Attention Junior and Senior Parents!

Join us on April 14th from 6 - 7:30 pm for our annual Paying for College Presentation. All Junior and Senior parents are invited to the BHS STEAM Center to learn about types of financial aid, scholarships, grants, student employment, FAFSA, and next steps for securing financial assistance.

We have been getting a handful of questions about what to do if a student missed the WIN Work Readiness Assessment or if they miss the PSAT or SAT that is coming up this week for any reason. We will have a make up opportunity for any and all standardized testing. Make up testing for these standardized assessments will be on Wednesday, April 22nd. Any student who misses any of the components of this year's battery of standardized tests should plan to complete the missing assessment on this particular day.

Prom Ticket & Guest Application Information - Tickets On Sale Now!

Prom 2026 is coming up on May 9th at Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly named Suburban Showplace) in Novi, from 7-10pm! Check-in begins at 6:30. Prom tickets are now available for Seniors and Juniors!

• ONLINE SALES will be from April 7th to May 1st, via ParentConnect. Instructions for how to purchase tickets on Parent Connect can be found here: LINK

• IN-PERSON SALES will take place at all lunches, starting Monday, April 27th, and will be running through Friday, May 1st. Tickets are $75 each. Students can pay with cash, using Zeffy, a check (made out to Brighton High School), or online.

If you purchase your student's ticket(s) online, please have them bring proof of purchase to the table in the cafeteria to pick up their actual ticket(s). If your student has questions, please have them contact Mrs. Bell (Room B11) or Ms. Chandler (Room D21). A Night in Paris will be a night to remember!

Prom Guest Applications are now available in the Main Office! Please return the completed Guest Applications with all required signatures by Friday, April 24th, to the Main Office.

As you already know, the 4th Quarter is already underway at this point in time! However, we have a number of students who missed one or more of their 3rd Quarter Exams and have not yet made them up yet. As a result, we will offer two more opportunities to make them up after school in the Media Center. After that point in time, they will need to work with their teacher directly to come up with a day and time to make up any missing exams. Details for the make up opportunities this week in the Media Center are provided below:

• Tuesday, April 14th - Make Up Testing from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Thursday, April 16th - Make Up Testing from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center

We have been reaching out to students who have already exceeded the allowable number of absences for the 2nd Semester. As you are hopefully aware, students are allowed to miss 9 days in a class prior to having to make up any time. Certain types of absences do not count against this total (i.e. school business absences, medically excused absences with a doctor's note, funerals, college visits, etc.). As a reminder, students can make up attendance in a variety of different ways, including:

• Getting extra help with a teacher after school (teacher verifies time spent with the student) for any of their classes
• Detention
• Saturday School
• Coming in on a day that would have otherwise been an off day for students, but administration is present (i.e. Martin Luther King Junior Day, Records Days, etc.)

In addition to the opportunities provided above, we will have make up attendance opportunities on the following upcoming days:

• Monday, April 6th from 9 am to 3 pm in the Media Center
• Tuesday, April 7th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Wednesday, April 8th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Thursday, April 9th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center

Below you will find the student guides for the upcoming Spring standardized testing for this year.

PSAT 9 Student Guide

PSAT 10 Student Guide

SAT Student Guide

These student guides provide a wealth of information that you and/or your student(s) may find helpful in advance of the upcoming testing. Information provided in these guides includes, but is not limited to, basic test information (sections and testing times), practice test opportunities, important information for both before the test and after, scoring information, score reporting, as well as testing policies and procedures. One of the important policies to be aware of is that students are NOT allowed to access any electronic devices from the time the test starts until the time it ends, including during any breaks that are a part of the testing session. This includes phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.

Please see the information below for this month's Superintendent Newsletter from Dr. Outlaw that was shared with all BAS families previously:

Dear BAS Families,

The following is the link to this month's Superintendent newsletter. Please click on the link below:

Dr. Outlaw's April Newsletter
Superintendent Video Update

Topics include: Absentee voting, NWEA scores, Bridge Alternative HS, Enrollment, Bond information, Fact Checking misinformation, calendar and links.

Absentee Ballot Begins March 26. Mail in by April 20 or drop off directly to the local clerk by May 5. In-person on 5/5.

Request an Absentee Ballot

We have officially implemented a new notification system for students and parents, updating them both on academic progress when the student's grade falls below a 70% in any class. These notifications will go out once per week (on Thursdays to provide students with an opportunity to connect with teachers as needed prior to the weekend) and will include the following message. These notifications are designed to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that we are partnering and proactively working to support our students and their success at BHS!

Please see the scholarship opportunity below for this year's current female Junior students:

Do you know a junior female student who is deserving of local and/or state recognition for excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service, and potential for future success? Encourage her to apply for this $700 Livingston County Rising Star Award which, when selected, comes with assistance in applying for a $2.5K Star Scholarship at the state level. (Linked here and in our social media/distribution kit below.)

The application process is easy–a quick Google form, with space for brief Academic & Personal Statements, completed by the applicant. Deadline: June 1st for rising juniors who will graduate in May 2027. Local Award Notification: 7/1/26.

P.E.O. International and our local Chapter FU/Brighton MI are philanthropic nonprofits committed to assisting women in reaching their educational goals through grants, awards, scholarships, and loans. You may not have heard of us, but we were chartered over 150 years ago, when women were new to college campuses. Our projects include scholarships for high school women, international college students, PhD candidates, and more! (See the website link, below in our social media/distribution kit, regarding the 501(c)(3).)

In our chapter, we have many current and former educators, coaches, and student mentors, one of whom will partner with your student, if selected, to move forward in the state process. Again, she’ll get started by completing the form! This is available to any high school junior women attending public schools in Livingston County.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Warm regards,

P.E.O. Chapter FU/Brighton MI
Projects Committee | Rising Star Award

Margaret Adams and Andrea Campbell

bobmarg82@gmail.com and andreakcampbell@prodigy.net

More information on this scholarship can be found here.

We have a few different job vacancies for positions at BHS next year and are looking to add high quality individuals and educators to our team! The vacancies can be found here. They are also listed below:

• American Sign Language Teacher
• Business Education Teacher
• Spanish Teacher

If you know of anyone who may be interested in any of these vacancies, feel free to share the postings with them and encourage them to apply!

Please see the information below regarding upcoming art shows that will be including our students' work:

The Brighton District Library Art Show - April 8th through 27th during regular library hours.

The District-Wide Art Show - May 2nd through 17th, with opening night on May 8th from 6pm - 8pm in the STEAM Center.

• Open to the Public:
• Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 8 pm
• Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm
• Sunday from Noon to 5 pm

Buckley Jolley will be displaying art pieces from Rebecca Marzonie’s Drawing & Painting 2 class in their window on Main St. Each student will have the opportunity to win a $200 scholarship. Voting is open to the public (one vote per person) and can be completed via the posted QR code. The winner will be announced on April 24th! An informational flyer can by found here.

The teams have been announced for this year's Senior Survivor and they are excited to start raising money for 2 great charities: The Children's Healing Center of Southeast Michigan and Fund A Life. Teams are currently selling t-shirts and recruiting sponsors. If you have or know of a business that is interested in sponsoring, please email us at nhs@brightonk12.com. For more information about the teams and how you can get involved, please visit our Senior Survivor page: https://bit.ly/BHS_Senior_Survivor

This year's logo can be found here (square or rectangular). Please feel free to share out as you see fit!

We now have our Senior Survivor 2026 teams for this year! They have received their orientation and you may also see them out and about selling t-shirts in preparation for Senior Survivor 2026. In case you are wondering who the teams are, here is the team information.

You will note there are currently 11 teams, which is more than we have ever had! 7 of these teams are locked in, with the other 4 battling for our last 2 seats. We are excited about the opportunity to involve more students than ever before in this year's Senior Survivor.

The following colleges and organizations will be visiting Brighton High School in the next month. Students can sign up here. Please encourage your students to stop by their tables, located directly across from the Cafeteria 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.

• Trine University - 4/29 from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
• Valparaiso University - 4/30 from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm

As you may know, we hold the Mock Accident Assembly every 3 years at BHS. This is done in conjunction with BHS PTO and local first responders and is a very impactful assembly as students prepare for the spring/summer, Prom, and Graduation. This is a school-wide assembly that takes place in the afternoon so that students and staff have the ability to go home afterward.

BHS is hosting this assembly this year for our students. More details will be forthcoming as it gets closer, but for planning purposes it will be held during 5th and 6th Hour on Wednesday, April 29th.

We are excited to share that we will be hosting our second annual Unified Youth Sports Camp (grades JK-8) on May 5th from 5:00–7:00 pm at Brighton High School! This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate inclusion and bring students of all abilities together through fun, engaging activities.

We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us spread the word to families you may know within the community. Your assistance in sharing this information through social media or other communication channels would help ensure that as many students as possible can take part in this meaningful experience.

I have attached a flyer with a QR code attached for students and families to register. Please let us know if you have any questions. We have somewhat of a quick turnaround after break if students want to get a t-shirt. Students must register by April 13th.

Thank you for your continued support in promoting inclusive opportunities for all students!

You may or may not be aware, but the enrollment and school of choice windows are now open for the 2026-27 school year! It is important to keep our enrollment steady, or even increasing to allow us to maximize our offerings for our students and set them up for future success. If you know of anyone who will be new to BHS next year or who may be considering BHS as an option for enrollment next year, we have an excellent resource you can share with them. It is provided below. Also, feel free to connect them with us if they have any questions or are looking to set up an opportunity to tour the building!

Prospective New Families Newsletter

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.

As mentioned above, we will be holding the annual Senior All Night Party (SANP) on Saturday, June 6th from 10 pm to 4 am. All students will receive raffle tickets with the purchase of their ticket to the party. They can use these tickets to enter to win a wide variety of prizes, ranging from gift cards, to bedding, dorm room essentials, electronics, and more! Our SANP Raffle Committee has been hard at work gathering raffle prizes that our students will enjoy. In addition to purchasing prizes, they also rely on the donation of items to maximize the number of winners each year.

Requested donations of items can be found on the Senior All Night Party Committee's Amazon Wishlist. The link to their Amazon Wishlist can be found here. Thank you in advance for considering donating to this year's Senior All Night Party.

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.

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)

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

Wednesday, April 22nd - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

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

Saturday, May 9th - Prom @ Vibe Credit Union 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)

Please see the message below from Mr. Grabowski and Mr. Miner, the Grade Level Principal and Counselor for this year's Senior class:

Seniors & Families!

It is hard to believe that we have a little over two months left until Graduation! Time is starting to pick up speed for me and I heard that seniors have 41 more days of school left! Exciting, proud, happy, sad, and sentimental are all colliding as get closer and closer to graduation.

Please see the important information and updates below. As always, please reach out to me with questions and concerns.

Grades

We are nearing the end of the third quarter and we have fourth quarter left to go! Exams are next week, so please ensure that your senior is working as hard as possible to finish strong!!

If your senior currently has an E in one or more of their classes, you will be receiving a separate email from me.

Attendance

Attendance continues to be a focus of administration and staff, so please make sure you are attending school regularly and on time. If you have major health or medical issues that are prohibiting your senior from attending, please make sure you communicate so we can acquire documentation so that those absences do not count against your totals in our attendance policy. Regular attendance is a proven way to keep students on the right path with their academics and studies.

If your senior has more than 9 absences in a particular class, you will be receiving a separate email from me.

MVS/Online Classes

If your senior is enrolled in online classes, please make sure that this class does not fall off of their radar as we near the midpoint of the semester.

If your senior is not on track in their progress or failing an online class, you will receive a separate email from me.

Senior Exam Opt Out

Seniors have the OPPORTUNITY to earn exemption from their second semester exams. Here are the parameters:

• Each class has the possibility for exemption
• In order to be exempt from an exam in a particular class, seniors must meet the following criteria:
• Post a B+ or better with 3 or less tardies AND absences in that class
• Post a B or better with 2 or less tardies AND absences in that class
• If you have any additional questions on this policy or individual questions or concerns, please email me!
• The ONLY absences that are not counted in this are those with an official medical note, court date, college visits, school business, or family funeral.

Behavior and Graduation

Effective today and going forward, any behavioral issue that is considered major and warrants corresponding disciplinary action will jeopardize the senior’s ability to attend graduation and events. Examples of this would be possession or use of controlled substances at school or at school events, physical fights or assault, etc. While this is not an exhaustive list, I want to be very clear that we are keeping a high expectation of behavior for our seniors as we move closer and closer to graduation.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with this and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Senior All Night Party Information

Senior All Night Party Information - Tickets and Yard Signs Now Available!

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 you're helping raise funds for this year's 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.

Senior All Night Party Amazon Wishlist

Senior All Night Party Support - Amazon Wishlist Link Provided

As mentioned above, we will be holding the annual Senior All Night Party (SANP) on Saturday, June 6th from 10 pm to 4 am. All students will receive raffle tickets with the purchase of their ticket to the party. They can use these tickets to enter to win a wide variety of prizes, ranging from gift cards, to bedding, dorm room essentials, electronics, and more! Our SANP Raffle Committee has been hard at work gathering raffle prizes that our students will enjoy. In addition to purchasing prizes, they also rely on the donation of items to maximize the number of winners each year.

Requested donations of items can be found on the Senior All Night Party Committee's Amazon Wishlist. The link to their Amazon Wishlist can be found here. Thank you in advance for considering donating to this year's Senior All Night Party

Scholarships

If your senior hasn’t begun to work on scholarships yet, now is a great time! Please use this as a starting point, and let us know if you need any more information or help!

Link to national scholarships page: https://bhs.brightonk12.com/for-students/counseling-guidance/colleges-universities-post-graduation-planning/scholarships-national

Link to state and local scholarships page: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19etHeyhv0DLnZbB9wSqo9j5XAWMw33CXy3MbRjZzehQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Also, there is a Senior Class Council Scholarship that are awarding 3 scholarships to seniors! Application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnciYHONiLx5TXo86hwbgEjhJUo_3-3o1RKn-mqaE5yrJxrg/viewform

Calendar of Events

Please see the attachment for the Calendar of Important Events at the bottom of this email! Some of our events, like the Summa Breakfast will be invitation only, be on the lookout from those invites from me!

That's it for now! Please reach out with any individual concerns or questions. Enjoy the sunny weather and have a great weekend!

-Mr. G

Are you a student who has faced significant adversity and used that experience to fuel your future? We want to hear your story.

The Madison E. Wegener Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of a former BHS student who met her life-threatening illness and physical limitations with a smile, a sense of humor, and an unshakable resolve to help others. She recognized the importance of living life to the fullest, and she did not allow the challenges that she faced define her as a person.

We are seeking applicants who embody Madison’s spirit of resilience and purpose. This year, two $3000 dollar scholarships are available to BHS seniors planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college, technical school, or university in the upcoming fall. Scan the QR code in your school email for more information.

Seniors: Your class council is excited to award three $500 scholarships to deserving BHS seniors. Use the link in the announcement email for information on how to apply. Applications are due no later than Friday, May 1.

Due to our spring standardized testing schedule, this year's Senior Class Meeting date needs to be adjusted. Our Spring Senior Class Meeting will now be held on Wednesday, April 22nd during Advisory. This meeting is required, so all Seniors need to plan to be in attendance. If they will not be able to attend for any reason, they should contact Mr. Grabowski directly for approval.

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

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

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

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Grade Level Updates
• Spring Testing Updates
• Career Development and Job Opportunities
• Upcoming Events at BHS
• Events & Resources in Our Area
• Scholarship Opportunities
• 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

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.

**Youth Employment Fair at LESA on April 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

As the date gets closer, students will begin to see fliers up around school to encourage those to attend who are looking for a job shadow, internship, summer job, or part time or full time employment! It's been a fantastic event for industry partners, students, and recent graduates in the past and we want to continue the growth.

It’s showtime! Scranton Middle School Musical Theatre invites audiences to step into the strange and unusual world of Beetlejuice Jr., the wildly entertaining musical based on the Broadway hit and the beloved Tim Burton film, with four performances April 24–26, 2026, at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts.

Beetlejuice Jr. tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a bright and unusual teenager fascinated with the whole “being dead thing.” When Lydia meets a recently deceased couple and a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice, chaos and hilarity quickly follow. Filled with energetic musical numbers, outrageous humor, and a delightfully spooky story, the production promises a fun and unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

More than 60 Scranton Middle School students are involved in bringing this production to life, both on stage and behind the scenes. Students have spent months rehearsing, learning choreography, designing sets, and preparing costumes as part of the school’s growing musical theatre program.

Tickets — $16 each — are available for the following performances at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts:

Beetlejuice Jr. Showtimes

● Friday, April 24 @ 7 p.m.

● Saturday, April 25 @ 2 p.m.

● Saturday, April 25 @ 7 p.m.

● Sunday, April 26 @ 2 p.m.

For more information about the production or to purchase tickets, please contact Scranton Musical Volunteer: Penney Aiken at penney.mae.aiken@gmail.com.

Visit https://bit.ly/Scranton-Beetlejuice-Jr-Tickets for additional details or ticket purchases.

Inspirit AI Research matches students in grades 6–12 with MIT and Stanford researchers to apply AI to research in urban planning, public policy, and civic technology. Students submit their research to academic journals and science competitions like ISEF. Applications are due April 30.

Karen Bergbower and Associates are proud to once again offer Prime For Life, a one day class for teens who are either struggling with substance use or at risk of challenges with substance use moving forward. It is totally free of charge. This class is for teens ages 13 to 18 and focuses on prevention and education in addition to offering the following:

• Interactive activities and discussions about risks, goals, and making safer choices
• Led by a certified Prime For Life® instructor
• Substance use screening and recommendations provided upon completion

More information, including specific details on the date, time, and location of the program can be found here.

The Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) is making changes to the school Hearing & Vision Screening Program for next year. Screenings at school will now be provided only for Preschool–3rd Grade. Students in 4th grade and above will not receive routine screenings at school. However, screenings are still available free of charge, they will just need to be scheduled in advance. More information on these changes can be found here.

Please see the information below about an opportunity for teens from the Dale Carnegie Foundation:

As your teen continues to grow into adulthood, the skills they develop now will shape their confidence, relationships, and future opportunities. Academic knowledge is important, but so much of a young person’s success depends on their ability to communicate clearly, collaborate with others, and navigate challenges with resilience. That’s why I’d like to share an opportunity that can make a meaningful difference in your teen’s life: the Dale Carnegie Teen Program.

This course has helped generations of young people strengthen the very skills that set them apart in school, college, and early careers. Teens learn how to speak confidently in front of others, manage stress and worry, build stronger relationships, and take initiative in leadership situations. These are not abstract lessons—they’re practical tools your teen will use immediately, whether in the classroom, on a team, or in everyday interactions.

What makes the program especially impactful is its supportive, hands-on environment. Teens aren’t lectured at; they participate, practice, and grow alongside peers who are working toward the same goals. Many parents say they see noticeable changes in their teen’s confidence and maturity in just a few weeks.

If you know of a teen who could benefit from stronger communication skills, greater self-assurance, or a boost in leadership potential, this course is a powerful investment in their future. It gives them something school often doesn’t: a safe space to discover their voice and learn how to use it.

Please reach out for the informational flyer or pass thisinformation along to someone who could benefit from this! The enrollment form can be found here.

Please see the message below from LACASA regarding an online game that is potentially negatively impacting young people who come in contact with it:

As we mark National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are writing to bring your attention to a troubling trend emerging among students nationwide involving an online video game referred to as

“Five Nights at Epstein’s.”

Based on the popular video game “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” this game is deeply concerning. As players pretend to be sexual assault victims trapped on the convicted predator’s island, it draws on

themes of sexual abuse and trafficking in a way that trivializes and sensationalizes the experiences of hundreds of actual victims, including children. By framing these realities as entertainment, it risks desensitizing young people to the seriousness of exploitation and further dehumanizing those who have suffered.

As this content circulates through online platforms and peer networks, we encourage you and your teams to remain vigilant. Awareness is key, not only in recognizing when students may be engaging with or referencing this game and others like it, but also in addressing its implications. These situations can serve as important opportunities to reinforce values of respect, empathy, and an understanding of the real-world impact of abuse and exploitation.

What to Watch For:

· Students referencing the game by name or discussing its content casually or humorously

· Jokes, memes, or language that minimize or mock victims of abuse or trafficking

· Increased use of inappropriate or sexualized humor tied to real-world individuals or events

· Students showing or sharing gameplay, videos, or related content on devices

How to Respond:

· Address the behavior promptly and calmly, making clear why the content is harmful

· Redirect conversations toward respect, empathy, and the real impact of abuse and exploitation

· Avoid amplifying the game itself, while still setting firm expectations around appropriate conduct

· Engage school counselors or support staff when needed, especially if students appear distressed or impacted

· Communicate with families when appropriate to ensure awareness and reinforce consistent messaging

We also recognize that many educators and families may feel uncertain about how to approach conversations like this. LACASA is here to help. Our team can provide:

· Age-appropriate educational resources for students

· Guidance for educators on navigating sensitive discussions

· Support for families addressing these topics at home

· Training for staff on recognizing and responding to issues related to abuse and exploitation

You can learn more about this troubling trend by clicking here.

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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