Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• BAS Bond and BHS Specific Information
• ParentConnect Access and Review
• Transportation for Standardized Testing on April 15th - *Sign Up Required to Access (Must Be Completed by 3/27)*
• Student Parking Update - Parking Passes Sold Out
• Student Parking Reminders

• Upcoming Make Up Assessment Opportunities - March 24th and March 25th

• Make Up Attendance Opportunities
• March 24th Brighton Choirs Fundraiser (Panera Bread on Grand River)

• March 25th Career Chat Opportunity - Nursing

• PSAT/SAT Student Guides
• Initial Spring Standardized Testing Information - Date Change
• 3rd Quarter Make Up Exam Schedule
• Academic Progress Communications Starting 4th Quarter
• Upcoming Art Shows
• Upcoming Academic Letter Lunch - Friday April 10th

• Senior Survivor Week 2026 Information

• Senior Survivor 2026 Team Information

• Brighton Area Schools – Transportation Bus Stop Change Requests

• Prom Tickets Going on Sale After Spring Break!

• Brighton High School Joining the SEC Conference for the 2027-28 School Year

• 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
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns) - Updated Career Chat Schedule Included
• Senior Specific Information - New Update and Last Chance Senior Book Submission Information Included
• New Senior Update from Mr. Grabowski and Mr. Miner
• Last Chance for Senior Book Submissions - Due Sunday
• Updated Senior Class Meeting Schedule - Save the Date!
• Is Your Student Interested in the Marine Corps?
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - New March Counseling Newsletter Included
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Next Meeting Tuesday, April 7th @ 7:30 am
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Cinderella’s Closet – Affordable Prom Attire for Students
• University of Michigan Shadow Day - Society of Women Engineers
• Paying for College Presentation @ Brighton High School - Tuesday, April 14th
• Save the Date - Youth Employment Fair at LESA
• Scranton Middle School Presents Beetlejuice Jr. - April 24–26, 2026
• Tall Cop Says Stop – Parent Resource
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, March 23rd - Bond Forum Meeting and Tour @ 7 pm in BHS Media Center
• Tuesday, March 24th - Make Up Testing in the Media Center from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Tuesday, March 24th - Brighton Choirs Fundraiser @ Panera Bread (Grand River location) All Day Online or 4 pm to 8 pm in Restaurant
• Wednesday, March 25th - Career Chat (Labor & Delivery Nurse) During Advisory in Steam Center
• Wednesday, March 25th - Make Up Testing in the Media Center from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Thursday, March 26th - 3rd Quarter Exams (Schedule for Hours 1, 3, and 5)
• Friday, March 27th - 3rd Quarter Exams (Schedule for Hours 2, 4, and 6)
• Friday, March 27th - End of 3rd Quarter (Spring Break Starts at End of Day)
• Friday, March 27th - Sign Up for Transportation for Standardized Testing Closes at End of Day
• Monday, April 6th - No School for Students (Records Day)
• Monday, April 6th - Make Up Testing in Media Center from 9 am to 3 pm
• Monday, April 6th - Make Up Attendance Time in Media Center from 9 am to 3 pm
• Tuesday, April 7th - School Resumes
• Tuesday, April 7th - Make Up Testing in the Media Center 2:30 to 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 8th - Make Up Testing in the Media Center 2:30 to 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 8th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Wednesday, April 8th - WIN Work Readiness Testing in BHS Aux Gym and Fieldhouse (more details to follow, normal day for grades 9, 10, and 12)
• Thursday, April 9th - Make Up Testing in the Media Center 2:30 to 3:30 pm
• Friday, April 10th - Academic Letter Lunch During All Lunches in Media Center

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.

One of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your student’s success is by regularly checking their grades and progress through ParentConnect. If you have never accessed ParentConnect, it gives you the ability to stay up to date on your student’s grades, assignments, and attendance. Even a few minutes each week can make a big difference. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s growth and success.

In case you do not have the link at your disposal, you can access ParentConnect below:

ParentConnect

In order to log in, you will need a PIN and password. If you never received these items, or need them provided to you, you can contact pc@brightonk12.com and they will be able to assist you.

*If you/your student cannot see all of the assignments, including missing assignments, make sure you check the box "Show All" that should be located in the upper right corner of the assignments section.*

BHS is planning the PSAT/SAT standardized testing for Wednesday, April 15th. Please refer to this document (linked here) for your student's schedule. If you are planning on having your student ride the bus on this testing day, you must sign up or we cannot guarantee transportation will be available for them. A direct link to the transportation sign up can be found here. We will need this information by Friday, 3/27. Thank you!

We apologize, but at this point in time we have reached our parking pass capacity and are officially sold out of parking passes for the school year. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any additional drivers at this time. Once our Seniors are done for the year, we will have additional spots that will open up and students who did not have the opportunity to purchase a parking pass will be able to park on campus at that point in time. There will be no fee for a parking pass at that point in time based on the amount of time between then and the end of the year. We will let you know when that point in time comes. In the meantime, students who have all of the necessary paperwork and are currently in possession of their driver's license can do the following:

• Still turn in all necessary paperwork to the Main Office as you normally would. This will expedite the process when parking does become available, and it will allow us to operate on a first come-first served basis should any parking passes become available sooner.
• Wait to hear from me on next steps and letting you know that you are good to begin parking at BHS.

We are seeing an increase in the number of students who are parking in various parking lots at BHS without parking passes, or parking in lots other than the ones specified by their parking pass hang tags. Please keep in mind, parking passes are required to park at BHS and additional parking information can be found here. Hard copies of parking information can also be found in the Main Office.

As outlined in the student parking documents, parking in the wrong lot or parking on campus without a parking pass can lead to students being ticketed. Repeated violations of the school's parking policies or violations of the building's close campus policy can result in the loss of parking privileges. This includes students parking their non-EV cars in designated EV parking spaces.

Additional information on 3rd Quarter CQE make up opportunities following Spring Break are provided later in this week's newsletter. However, with the end of the quarter coming up on Friday, we wanted to provide students with an additional opportunity to make up/retake any assessments that they are still able to complete from any point in the quarter. Please encourage your student(s) to take advantage of these opportunities, as well as this week's Advisory period to help set themselves up for a successful finish to the 3rd Quarter. Information on make up/retake opportunities are provided below:

• Tuesday, March 24th - Testing in the Media Center from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
• Wednesday, March 25th - Testing in the Media Center from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

*Students looking to make up assessments should communicate this with their teacher directly to ensure their assessments are dropped off in the appropriate location prior to the make up opportunity*

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:

• Tuesday, March 24th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Wednesday, March 25th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• 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

On Tuesday, March 24th, Brighton Choirs will be holding a fundraiser at Panera Bread in Brighton (Grand River location). 25% of net sales made online at any point during the day will be donated to the Brighton Choirs Program! You can also make purchases in-restaurant between 4 pm and 8 pm with 25% of net sales given to supporting Brighton Choirs. An informational flyer can be found here. Feel free to share it out as you see fit.

We are excited to announce a Career Chat opportunity with you that you will hopefully share with our students as well! On Wednesday, March 25th, we will have a Career Chat on nursing during Advisory in the STEAM Center. More information is provided below. Please assist us in sharing this fantastic opportunity with your students.

Career Chat Alert: Nursing

• Curious about delivering babies and working in healthcare?
• Come hang with a Labor & Delivery Nurse and get the inside scoop on this amazing career!
• Ask questions. Hear real stories. See if nursing is your future!

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.

We have a brief update regarding this spring's standardized testing schedule. Please note there are a few changes to what was originally communicated. Brief details are provided below, with a more comprehensive outline attached. Full details will be provided as the dates get closer.

Wednesday, April 8th - 11th graders will complete the WIN Work Readiness Assessment (will be split between the Aux Gym and the Fieldhouse). It will be a normal day of school for all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders.

Wednesday, April 15th - No school for Seniors. All 11th graders will be completing their Spring SAT Assessment and all 9th and 10th graders will be completing their Spring PSAT Assessment.

Schedule and additional details on this Spring's testing can be found here.

As you most likely already know, the 3rd Quarter will end this year on Friday, March 27th. This means that students will be taking exams on Thursday, March 26th (hours 1, 3, and 5) and Friday, March 27th (hours 2, 4, and 6).

We have been receiving an increase in the number of questions from students and families about what they should do if they are planning to miss any of these exams for any reason. The best advice I can give is to have your student communicate with their teacher early. They can ask if they can take their exam early so they don't have to take it as soon as they come back from Spring Break, but it is not a requirement that teachers allow them to do so. In addition to coordinating this directly with their teacher, we will also have the following make up opportunities available the week we get back from Spring Break:

• Monday, April 6th (Records Day which means no school for students) - Make Up Testing from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Media Center (need to start testing by 2 pm)
• If your student needs to make up attendance time, they can also do so on this day between 9 am and 3 pm
• Tuesday, April 7th - Make Up Testing from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Wednesday, April 8th - Make Up Testing from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the Media Center
• Thursday, April 9th - Make Up Testing from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the Media Center

When we return from Spring Break, we will be implementing 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 information below regarding upcoming art shows that will be including our students' work:

Got Art Student Art Exhibit - March 3rd through 8th at the Howell Opera House. The exhibit is open weekdays 4 pm - 8 pm and weekends from Noon - 5 pm.

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

Invitations have been sent out (sent Friday, March 13th) to both eligible students and parents for our Spring Academic Letter Lunch. The Spring Academic Letter Lunch will take place on Friday, April 10th and will take place during a student's assigned lunch. We will have pizza available for students receiving their Academic Letter this semester. If you are planning to come have lunch with your students and they would prefer food from another location, you are more than welcome to bring it with you!

As a reminder, in order for a student to earn their Academic Letter, they must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher for 2 consecutive semesters. This means only current 10th, 11th, and 12th graders would be eligible to earn an Academic Letter this year.

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.

Bus stop change requests can be found on the Brighton Area Schools website under Departments → Transportation.

• In-district students: Please complete the “Alternate Destination” form. Students are permitted up to two (2) different bus stops.
• Out-of-district (School of Choice) students: Please complete the “Out of District/School of Choice” form.

Please allow a three (3) day processing window for transportation staff to review, assign, and communicate any approved changes to both families and drivers.

Important Reminders

• We cannot accommodate “one-time” bus changes for last-minute situations such as playdates, projects, or sports rides.
• In the case of a true emergency, please contact your building principal. The principal will determine if the situation qualifies and will coordinate directly with the transportation department if needed.

Why Advance Requests Are Required

There are several important reasons why same-day or one-time changes cannot be approved:

• Bus route sheets and student rosters are legal documents specifying authorized riders and stops.
• Drivers must be notified in advance of any approved changes.
• Routes may need adjustment, requiring time to inform all affected families.
• All changes must include proper written documentation signed by a legal guardian.
• In the event of an incident, drivers must have documented authorization for any deviation.
• Staffing limitations may prevent last-minute accommodations.
• Some buses are at capacity, requiring route adjustments to safely add riders.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep student transportation safe and efficient.

As you already know, Prom will be taking place on Saturday, May 9th for Juniors and Seniors from 7 pm to 10 pm at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi (formerly named Suburban Showplace). If your student is interested in bringing a guest who does not attend Brighton High School, they must complete the Guest Pass Form with all necessary signatures by the designated due date. We will share the Guest Pass Form with you/students and make it available in the Main Office as Prom gets closer.

Tickets will be $75 each again this year. When the time comes, students will be able to purchase tickets with cash, check (made out to Brighton High School), or online via ParentConnect and their SBA account. Tickets sales are not open yet, but we wanted you to have this information for planning purposes. We will let you know when online purchasing is available via Parent Connect. As with any SBA purchases made via ParentConnect, directions for purchasing ae provided below:

1. Log into Parent Connect Account

2. Click on Accounts/SBA tab

3. Click on online SBA payments (should be highlighted in yellow/upper right-hand corner)

4. Select a student from the 1st drop-down box

5. Select an item from the 2nd drop-down box

5. Add to cart and check out

If you are still having issues, you can contact:

Dana Thompson

Brighton High School

Bookkeeper

Phone: 810.299.4110

Email: bhsbookkeeper@brightonk12.com

You may have seen this information posted online, but Brighton High School, along with 11 other schools from the KLAA will be joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC), effective and beginning with the 2027-28 MHSAA calendar school year.

Much conversation and planning has gone into this decision, and much more planning will be required in the lead up to transitioning to a new conference. Additional details will be shared when finalized, and coaches will be in communication with sort-specific implications as appropriate.

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.

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.

An updated Career Chat Calendar can be found here.

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

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

Every year, Senior Class Council puts together a Senior Book. It includes a number of items specific to this year's Senior Class, including items like Senior Thank Yous, Predictions, Quotes, and Remember Whens. These submissions are due by Sunday night, and must be submitted via Senior Class Council's Google form.

This is their LAST chance to fill out the form to submit their entries for the Senior Book! Please encourage them to take some time and contribute to this great keepsake and collaborative set of Senior memories!

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

If your student is potentially interested in what the Marine Corps can offer, they have shared with us information on career opportunities within the Marine Corps and NROTC Scholarship opportunities. Provided below are some links that students can use to further explore these possibilities.

Military Occupational Specialty | MOS | Marines ßLink to list of jobs the Marine Corps offers as well as descriptions.

Musician Enlistment Option Program | MEOP | Marines ß Link to Marine Corps band opportunities.

Become a Marine Corps Officer | Marines ß Link to more information about NRTOC scholarship and other officer programs.

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

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 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

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 7th @ 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.

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.

Please see the information from LACASA about the upcoming opening of Cinderella's Closet with plenty of time to get ready for Prom:

Prom season is almost here, and LACASA’s Cinderella’s Closet is back! From March 19–22, high school students are invited to shop a pop-up prom boutique featuring $25 gowns, dresses, and suits, along with affordable shoes and accessories.

Cinderella’s Closet offers students a chance to find the perfect prom look at a price families can manage. A limited number of scholarships are available for students who need additional assistance. All proceeds support LACASA’s services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence.

The boutique will be located at Kensington Valley Outlets (near LACASA Collection, next to Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet). Students must present a valid school ID to shop.

The pop-up boutique will be open weekdays 3 - 7 pm and weekends 10 am-6 pm. For more information, visit lacasacenter.org.

Please see the message below from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) High School Outreach Officer at the University of Michigan:

I’m thrilled to invite you to our Winter Shadow Day, a special opportunity for high school students to experience a day in the life of a Michigan Wolverine!

About Shadow Day
Shadow Day is designed to give high school students a first-hand look at college life at U-M. All high school students in 9th-12th grade are welcome. Participants will:

• Attend engineering classes and explore how college courses are structured

• Shadow a current U-M student through lunch, study time, and campus activities

• Ask questions about academics, student life, and the transition from high school to college

• Learn about the wide range of extracurricular activities and student organizations that make U-M so vibrant

It’s a personalized, interactive experience that helps students explore their future, and maybe even meet new friends along the way! Sign up here!

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Location: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Fee: $5 per student (lunch included)

Registration Information

• Early-Bird Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2026 (secure your spot at the discounted $5 rate here!)

• Final registration closes once capacity is reached.

If the registration fee presents any difficulty, please email us!

For any questions, reach out anytime at swe.highschool@umich.edu.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and share what makes the University of Michigan such an exciting next step. Don’t miss this chance to see college life up close. Register by March 1st to guarantee EARLY BIRD Registration for your spot, and by March 14th to guarantee REGULAR Registration for your spot!

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

Join us on April 14th from 6 - 7:30 pm for our annual Paying for College Presentation. All Juniors and Seniors 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.

**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.

We are sharing an important resource from Tall Cop Says Stop to help families stay informed about current trends in vaping and substance use among teens. The information includes warning signs, prevention tips, and ways to support your child.

View the most recent newsletter here: Tall Cop Says Stop Parent Newsletter - March 2026

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students!

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

• Student Sign In/Sign Out Procedures

• Student Attendance Guidance Sheet

• AI Do's and Don't Guide

• Therapy Dog and Service Dog Information

• Fentanyl Fathers Presentation

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

• Michigan's Public Universities Guide to Admissions
• Michigan College Guide Fall 2025
• BHS Post Secondary Planning Smore Page
• Junior Class Post Secondary Plan/Xello Presentation
• Scheduling Presentations
• Scholarships
• 2025-26 Scholarship Opportunities
• Brighton Education Association Scholarship
• Brighton Garden Club Scholarship
• Tremco's RISE Program (Construction)
• Citizens Insurance Community Scholarship Program
• American Legion Scholarships
• Livingston County Spartans Scholarship - Due March 16th
• Donald P. Pobuda Memorial Scholarship Program
• Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) 2026 Scholarship - Due March 2nd
• Rosa Parks Scholarship Applications - Due March 1st
• 2026 LCWCC County Conservation Scholarship
• Fall Senior Class Meeting Slideshow
• LMCU's Roots in Education Grant Information

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