Principal Update - BHS Families
June 7, 2026
In This Edition...
- Upcoming Events
- 4th Quarter Exam Schedule (Underclassmen)
- AP English Reading Material Pick Up
- PowderPuff 2026 Information - Forms Due June 10th
- 7th St. Construction Project - Tentatively Starts June 11th
- Make Up Exams - Dates Included
- Emails Deactivated (Seniors and Retirees)
- Summer School Information - Registration Now Open!
- End of Year Medication Pick Up Reminder
- Athletic Department Hiring Student Staff
- BHS PTO Meeting Information - Next Year's PTO Officers
- Information for Current Juniors - Future Senior Parent Meeting Info (6/8)
Brighton Community Bike Bus - June 9th
Prospective New Families Newsletter
- Graduation Pictures
- Graduation Ceremony Recording
- Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
- BHS Counseling Department - May Counseling Newsletter Included
- Information on The Bridge
- LCHD Immunization Exemption Process Update
- June Job Shadow Opportunities
- LACASA Summer Volunteer Opportunities
- WHMI Statistician Opportunity
- Previous Resources - Links Included
Upcoming Events
- Monday, June 8th - Future Senior Parent Meeting @ 6 pm in BCPA
- Tuesday, June 9th - 1st and 2nd Hour Exams
- Wednesday, June 10th - 3rd and 4th Hour Exams
- Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School
- Thursday, June 11th - 5th and 6th Hour Exams
- Friday, June 19th - 2nd Semester Grades Visible to Parents and Students Online
4th Quarter Exam Schedule (Underclassmen)
As you prepare for the end of the year, keep in mind that the 4th Quarter Final Exam Schedule for the underclassmen differs from the exam schedule for the first three quarters and also from the exam schedule for Seniors.
Underclassmen will take two exams each day, with a study period provided for each exam. A full copy of the 4th Quarter Exam Schedule can be found here.
AP English Reading Material Pick Up
Attention all AP English students:
Summer reading materials for the following classes can be found in these locations from June 1st - June 8th
AP SEMINAR: In Mrs. Clark's Room (D45) or Mrs. Awdish's Room (D25)
AP LANGUAGE: In Mrs. Christiansen's Room (F10)
AP LITERATURE: In Mrs. Ashburn's Room (F30)
Please try to come before school or after school; do not disturb classes.
PowderPuff 2026 Information - Forms Due June 10th
Attention all future 2026 PowderPuff participants:
Students, don't forget to join the Google Classroom if you haven't already. The join code (srqywmod) and the link to the Google Classroom can be found in your emailed announcements. You must turn in your forms by Wednesday, June 10 at the end of the day.
7th St. Construction Project - Tentatively Starts June 11th
There will be a major construction project taking place on/around 7th St. that will last through the summer and require you to enter the parking lot differently than you may normally. It is scheduled to start "on/around June 11th." For those of you who are not aware, 7th St. is the road you turn onto in order to enter the parking lot in front of the school. This may impact you or your student if they will be at BHS for any reason over the summer. A press release including all of the details can be found here.
Make Up Exams - Dates Included
For students who do not take their exams as scheduled for any reason, we will be offering the times below for them to come in and make up their exams with BHS Administration:
Friday, June 12th - 7 am to 3 pm
Tuesday, June 16th - 9 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, June 17th - 12 pm to 3 pm
Thursday, June 18th - 9 am to 12 pm
Feel free to share this information with your student if they miss an exam for any reason.
Emails Deactivated (Seniors and Retirees)
As we prepare for the end of the year, there are a few important dates to share regarding when email addresses will be shut off for our Seniors as well as our staff who are retiring. We are telling students to please make sure they are backing up/downloading all files in advance of this deactivation if there is anything you would like to save. More information for each of these groups is provided below:
- Seniors - Email addresses will be deactivated on September 1st
- Retirees - Email addresses will be deactivated 30 days from the end of the school year in case your student needs to get ahold of them for any reason
Summer School Information - Registration Now Open!
Summer School Registration is now open! The registration form for this year's summer school program can be found here.
For more information on the 2026 Summer School Program, feel free to visit the Summer School Informational Page.
- Online Michigan Virtual Essentials classes for credit recovery, taught by Michigan Virtual staff with a Brighton Area Schools Mentor and in-person computer lab support at BHS. Students will need to come into the lab to take all pre-tests and end of module tests.
- Online Michigan Virtual Plus classes for new credit, taught by Michigan Virtual staff with a Brighton Area Schools Mentor and in-person computer lab support at Brighton High School
All students who successfully complete their summer classes will earn a letter grade. This grade will be reflected on the student's high school transcript and is figured into their GPA.
Students can take up to 2 classes. Administrative approval is required to take additional classes.
End of Year Medication Pick Up Reminder
Please see the message below from our school nurse:
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR STUDENT'S MEDICATION!
Medication(s) must be picked up by a parent/guardian by the end of the school day on (or before) June 11th. All remaining medication will be properly disposed of.
Reminder for Next School Year:
If your student will require medication during the 2026/2027 school year, a new Medication Authorization Form or a new Action Plan needs to be completed. You can find the link to these Health Forms and Action Plans here.
*If your student has a chronic medical condition that may result in an emergency situation (Seizures, Anaphylactic Allergies, Type 1 Diabetes, Asthma, etc.), please inform your student's school and ensure you have an up to date medical plan on file prior to the start of the 2026/2027 school year. A new plan is required on a yearly basis or if any changes are made to the plan throughout the year.
Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Athletic Department Hiring Student Staff
The Athletic Department is hiring student staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Student staff offer competitive wages and flexible hours. Work includes: setting up for events, working during events and tearing down after the events. You do not need to play a sport to work for athletics! Applications and work permits are available outside of the Athletic Office.
BHS PTO Information - Next Year's PTO Officers
The next PTO Meeting will be in September. However, at May's PTO meeting, the PTO Officers were elected for the 2026-27 school year. The 2026-27 PTO Officers are provided below:
President - Deanne Ferrell
Vice President - Tracie Nord
Treasurer - Karen Nicholson
Secretary - Jessica Custer
As a reminder, 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.
Information for Current Juniors - Future Senior Parent Meeting Info (6/8)
We know some of our current Juniors (and maybe their parents) are getting nervous about all things Senior Year that are coming up and how to navigate that process. With this in mind, Mrs. Caverly and I will be hosting a Future Senior Parent Meeting on Monday, June 8th at 6 pm in the BCPA. We will be going over much of what you can expect to try to help minimize any anxiety that may currently be present. We hope to see you there!
Brighton Community Bike Bus - June 9th
On Tuesday, June 9th, a number of Brighton Area Schools students will be riding their bikes to school together with adult/parent leaders. The ride will take place mainly through Pine Creek, but will also include a stretch of Brighton Rd. as the students head toward Maltby. More information can be found here.
This information is being shared with you as an awareness piece in case it impacts your morning commute or you see them passing by in the morning.
Prospective New Families Newsletter
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!
Graduation Pictures
Hello Graduates and Families!
The QR code that is attached will help you and your family receive your portraits easier and more efficiently. You must scan the QR registration code. Register by filling out all the information fields. It will ask for you/your student’s name, email address (please put a personal email, not a school email), phone number, and home address.
By providing this information, we will send a proof of any professional portraits we take, e.g.: when you cross the stage, formal portraits, along with any other portraits taken of you before, during, and after the ceremony. After filling out all of the information, it will ask to provide a selfie. We use this selfie of you/your student as a reference photo to match all of the portraits we take of you/your student. You can either take a selfie as you are filling out the form, or you can upload a selfie as long as it matches the guidelines. It is extremely important that there is NO ONE in the selfie other than you/your student.
An example of what the selfie is supposed to look like will be provided during registration. When you see the registration code appear, this means you are registered. Save this for future use.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Thank you!
Graduation Ceremony Recording
Live streaming provided by Bigger Than A Movie Star Productions. https://www.biggerthanamoviestar.com
Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
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
BHS Counseling Department - May Counseling Newsletter Included
Here is our May Counseling Newsletter which contains information on:
- Summer School Information
- Grade Level Updates
- Events in the Area
- Career Development Opportunities
- Parenting Teens 101 - May is Mental Health Month
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
Information on The Bridge
LCHD Immunization Exemption Process Update
Please see the information below from the Livingston County Health Department regarding an update to their immunization exemption process (formerly known as waivers):
We are writing to share an important update to Livingston County Health Department’s immunization
exemption process (formerly known as “waivers”).
- New Fully Virtual Option
Families no longer need to come in person to complete an exemption. After they finish the required online education, they can complete the rest of the process virtually. These submissions are processed within 3–5 business days.
- In-Person Appointments Still Available
Families who prefer to come in person can still make an appointment. This includes parents who want to opt out of the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) and complete a paper exemption, or those who want to meet with a nurse before signing.
- Submission Responsibilities
Parents/guardians are not responsible for submitting virtual exemptions to schools. These are available to schools through the MCIR system. Families should not be asked to upload or email proof of a virtual exemption. Paper exemptions completed in person must still be turned in by the parent/guardian directly to the school.
We encourage you to share this update with your school community so families are aware of the new virtual option. Families can complete their virtual immunization exemption at bit.ly/LCHDExemptions.
June Job Shadow Opportunities
With the school year winding down, now is the perfect time to look ahead. We are excited to offer job shadowing opportunities throughout June with several Livingston County employers. More information can be found here! Please feel free to share this information with our students who may be interested in participating.
How to Participate:
Find a Host: Visit the Livingston Career Hub to view the list of participating organizations.
Reach Out: It is your responsibility to contact the employer directly via phone or email to set up your visit. Ensure your request falls within the parameters listed on the site.
Check-In: When you arrive for your shadow, scan the official QR code at the site so we can track your participation.
This is a great chance to build your professional network and explore careers in action!
LACASA Summer Volunteer Opportunities
LACASA would love to have our students volunteer with them this summer. LACASA Collection, a charity resale boutique, has a particular need for assistance with processing and sorting donations, preparing items for the resale, and even photographing items for their eBay store. No experience is required and they’re happy to provide documentation for NHS, scouting, or whatever a student may need. It’s a great setting for either individuals or groups looking to volunteer together. More information, including contact information can be found here.
WHMI Statistician Opportunity
If interested, please contact Mr. Richard Renko with WHMI at rrenko@whmi.com
Previous Resources - Links Included
- Building Calendar
- District Calendar
- Daily Announcements
- New Student Information Guide
- Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
- Building Volunteer Approval Form
- Career Chat Calendar
- 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
- Suicide Prevention Resource Fair
- OK2Say Links
- 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
- Tall Cop Says Stop Parent Newsletter - March 2026
Brighton High School
Website: https://bhs.brightonk12.com/
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: (810)299-4100
Twitter: @BrightonHS