Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Patriot Week Information - September 11th through September 17th
• School Meal Information - Update on Free Meals
• Supporting Students through the McKinney-Vento Act
• Advisory Period Update
• 9th Grade Vision Screening Information
• Homecoming Guest Applications - Due Friday, October 10th
• Freshmen Class Council Interviews - Tuesday, September 16th
• NHS Veterans Appreciation Night Football Game
• Ordering School Pictures
• Québec 2026 Trip Informational Meeting - 9/18 @ 6:30 pm in Room D-29
• Senior Headshot Sign Up for Yearbook (Portraits by Alex)

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits

• Upcoming Science Olympiad Informational Meetings

• BHS Attendance Policy

• Upcoming Weekend - Parking for Events @ BHS

• Pink Week Information - Pink Week Shirts and Sponsorship Opportunities
• Pink Week Information - Pink Week Events to Get Involved With
• Pink Week Information - Donations Needed
• Powderpuff Game Tickets - No Sports Passes Accepted

• Digital Readiness Check and PSAT 11 Info - Includes General and BHS-specific Information

• October is Michigan College Month!

• AP Test Fee Payment Deadline - Friday, October 31st
• Senior Specific Information - Includes Sr. Questionnaire, Dates for Sr. Events and Graduation
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, October 14th
• LACASA's Cinderella's Closet

• Livingston County Early College Information Night

• Livingston County College Fair - Save the Date!
• Veterans Connected - Ruck to Live Event
• Women in Aviation Day - Saturday, October 4th
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Sunday, September 14th - Fueling Kids Futures Fall Fashion Show @ 12 pm at Brighton Light House
• Wednesday, September 17th - Advisory Starts (9:18 to 10:16 am)
• Thursday, September 18th - All Council Meeting @ 7 am in BHS Media Center
• Thursday, September 18th - Québec 2026 Trip Informational Meeting @ 6:30 pm in Room D-29
• Friday, September 19th - Home Football Game @ 7 pm (Senior Night and NHS Veterans Appreciation Night)
• Sunday, September 21st through Friday, September 26th - Pink Week
• Monday, September 22nd - Powderpuff Game @ 7 pm in BHS Stadium (Ticket Info)
• Tuesday, September 23rd - Airborne Night from 4 to 8 pm (20% of Proceeds Go to Pink Week)
• Wednesday, September 24th - Pink Walk/Run includes Youth 1 Mile Fun Run @ 6 pm and 5k @ 6:30 pm (Registration)
• Thursday, September 25th - Brighton Idol @ 6 pm Downtown at The Amp (Donation Opportunity)
• Friday, September 26th - Pink Week Football Game @ 7 pm (Survivor Walk at Halftime)

Brighton Area Schools will be honoring Patriot Week (September 11 - September 17) as an opportunity to promote an understanding of American history and America's First Principles, particularly those captured in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Patriot Week is a time created by Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren and his daughter in 2009. It’s a time to reflect upon the ideals, documents, and historical figures that represent the best of the United States. Patriot Week begins on September 11th, honoring the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives in 2001, and ends on September 17th, Constitution Day.

Your students may be learning more about, and completing assignments related to, relevant topics tied to Patriot Week this week, as well as at various other points throughout the year. We are sharing this information with you for awareness purposes.

*In case you have not heard, the Brighton Area Schools School Board has voted to extended free meals for students (breakfast and lunch) through the end of October. Additional updates will be provided on the rest of the year as it becomes available.

Please see the update below from our Student Nutrition Department regarding free and reduced meal eligibility:

Dear Parents,

We’d like to share some important information about Free & Reduced-Price Meal eligibility. While all students currently receive meals at no cost through the Michigan School Meals Program, qualifying for Free or Reduced-Price Meals can provide additional benefits for your child and family—including reduced fees for school activities, athletics, and testing.

In past years, most students’ eligibility was determined through a process called Direct Certification. This automatically qualifies students without the need for families to apply. However, this year Direct Certification has not identified as many eligible students as in the past.

If your child has qualified for Free or Reduced-Price Meals in previous years but you have not received a notification this year, you may need to complete a short application. Also, if you feel that you may now qualify, you should fill out this application as well (Link to Qualification Standards). The good news—it’s quick and simple to do!

• Paper applications are available in all schools.

• Applications can also be printed from the district website.

• An online Application is available on Parent Connect

If you are unsure of your eligibility status or have any questions, please call the Food Service Office at 810-299-4175 and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to ensure your child receives all the benefits they are entitled to.

Sincerely,

The Brighton Area Schools Student Nutrition Department

*if the hyperlink to the qualification standards does not work, the following is the direct link: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2024/09/17/income-guidelines-for-free-and-reduced-price-meals-announced

Brighton Area Schools is part of a county-wide consortium dedicated to supporting students who

are experiencing temporary living situations. Through this program, students can receive:

• Assistance with educational expenses
• Housing referrals
• Access to clothing and other essentials
• General support and technical assistance

To comply with federal law, staff and families are encouraged to help identify students who may

be living in:

• Emergency shelters or transitional housing
• Motels or hotels
• Cars, parks, or public spaces
• Shared housing due to loss of housing or financial hardship
• Temporary arrangements with someone other than a parent or guardian

Our district’s homeless liaison is Starr Acromite, and each building has trained staff available to

provide support. Brighton also partners with Candice Olrich at the Livingston Educational

Service Agency.

For more information or assistance, please contact building principal, Matt Evans or Starr Acromite

at 810-299-4040. An informational flyer can also be found here.

Students' Advisory Period will be moving to after 2nd Hour. The new schedule is provided here. We are planning to start Advisory, THIS WEDNESDAY, September 17th. All students received an email from Mrs. Richards earlier this morning outlining all details and providing additional specifics.

One additional resource I'd like to share with you is a calendar showing you which Wednesdays we will have Advisory. It is NOT every Wednesday. When we have shortened weeks for “no school” days, Advisory is almost always cancelled that week. Please refer to this calendar if you have questions about whether we are having Advisory or not. This will be updated for you as the year progresses.

2025-26 Advisory Calendar for Students & Families

Please see the message below from the Livingston County Health Department regarding 9th Grade Vision Screening for the upcoming school year:

Unfortunately, due to budget and staffing constraints, the Livingston County Health Department will not be able to offer vision screenings onsite for the 2025/2026 school year. We have included a flyer that can be posted informing parents of the changes this year. Office appointments are offered free of charge and can be made on the county website https://bit.ly/LCHDAppt

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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

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

Last week we held elections for members of the Freshmen Class Council. These results were sent to students on Friday. If they ran and unfortunately weren't elected, or if they missed signing up to participate in the election, there is still an opportunity to interview on to the Freshmen Class Council. Please see the message below from our Freshmen Class Council and their Advisors:

Dear Freshman Students,

Thank you to everyone who ran and was elected to the Freshman Class Council. We will be conducting interviews to fill three open positions. The positions are:

• Historian
• Public Relator
• KLAA Representative

We would love to have any student interested in interviewing come to interviews on Tuesday the 16th. Interviews will be taking place from 2:30 to 3:15 in Mrs. Baxter's Room (Room F-28).

National Honor Society is organizing an event to honor and pay respect to those who have served our country at next week's home football game. If you know a veteran that would like to be recognized, we invite them to join us before the kickoff against Hartland. Attendees will be guided by our NHS students at the event, so all we need is for them to arrive by 6:15pm. Veterans and one guest will also receive free admission to the game. An informational flyer that can be shared can be found here.

In case you did not receive the school picture ordering form previously, a copy of the form can be found here. Pictures can be ordered online and can be sent to you directly once they are ready (within 7 days of Picture Day).

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

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

The parent and student meeting for the Québec 2026 Trip (Mon, June 15 - Sat, June 20, 2026) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:30, in Mr. Dufon's Room, D-29. We will present the trip, share its details and costs, and answer any and all questions. Any student who has completed French 1 and 9th grade, at any point previous to the trip's date, is welcome to travel with us. For those who cannot attend, families may email Jean Marie Moffa (moffajm@brightonk12.com) for online information/registration and/or have their student pick up travel information from Mr. Dufon (Room D-29).

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

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

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

https://forms.gle/oeDD2216WonnbMCh6

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

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

• Ferris State University - Tuesday, September 16th (All Lunches)
• Oakland University - Wednesday, September 17th (11 - 12:30 pm)
• University of Detroit Mercy - Friday, September 19th (All Lunches)
• University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Monday, September 22nd (All lunches)
• University of Alabama - Tuesday, September 23rd (All lunches)
• University of Michigan Flint - Wednesday, September 24th (11 - 12:30 pm)
• Adrian College - Thursday, September 25th (All lunches)
• Schoolcraft Community College - Friday, September 26th (All lunches)

Do you love science and learning new things? If so, you should join Brighton High School’s Science Olympiad Team! They compete in 23 different STEM events, so there is something for everyone. There are study, laboratory, and building events. They will have 3 informational meetings and they will all cover the same information, so choose the one that works best for you. All meetings will be 7:00-8:00pm in the BHS Steam Center. Dates are listed below:

- Tuesday, September 16

- Wednesday, September 17
- Thursday, September 18

To get to the BHS Steam Center, enter on 7th St., go behind the building, and enter at Door 15. For more information, or if you cannot attend one of the meetings you can email the team at the following email address: bhs-scienceolympiad@brightonk12.com

We have received a few questions about our attendance policy and if it is new or if there have been changes. Students actually have the ability to miss 1 more day than they have been able to previously. However, if students exceed the allowable number of absences, there may be additional steps that a student may need to participate in to earn credit for the grading period. As always, we will work with you/your student if there are extenuating circumstances, but our goal is to have students in front of their teachers as much as possible as we know it increases the likelihood of their success. The full BHS Attendance Policy is outlined below:

Absences:

Each semester, students will be allowed 9 absences. When the absence is excused, the student will be able to make up missed work/assignments/tests without penalty. If the absence is unexcused, the student will not be able to make up missed work/assignments/tests. Once a student reaches 10 absences (excused or unexcused), he/she may enter into a “loss of credit” status. The student will continue to attend class and work towards academic success. If there are no additional absences, the “loss of credit” status may revert back into course credit with the earned grade. In cases of continued but limited excused absences, the student will have the opportunity to appeal the “loss of credit” status, presenting evidence of extenuating circumstances, and possibly have credit reinstated to their grade level principal.

Please note: Excused absences that WILL NOT count in the (9) day limitation are those for documented medical and court appointments, religious observances, funerals, and those for school business and suspensions.

Per Board Policy 5301, the Building Principal or designee may impose additional consequences for excessive absenteeism, consistent with the student handbook or published grading procedures.

Absentee reports will be run by Administration at progress reports and marking periods throughout the school year. Based on those reports, the following will take place.

*Note: 10 or more absences per semester, student enters a loss of credit status (NC). Every 5 tardies = 1 absence.

** Appeal process goes to the Grade Level Principal for potential credit reinstatement.

Tardies:

Students are allowed 3 tardies per semester without a disciplinary referral. Once a student hits the 4th tardy, they will be sent to their Grade Level Principal for a student conference. The next offense will result in making up time during an after school detention. Multiple offenses will escalate the student discipline. A parent phone call does NOT excuse a tardy.

This upcoming weekend (19th through the 21st) many of you are aware that Destination Stars Hollow will be returning to downtown Brighton. This event does a fantastic job highlighting what a great downtown we have, and many local businesses are involved in pulling it off. Last year's event resulted in roughly 40,000 people attending, leaving parking at a premium. This year's event will start Friday night, and run through Sunday. I would anticipate BHS parking lots being used heavily, so if you/your student are supposed to be at BHS for any events this weekend (especially Saturday and Sunday) I would encourage you to plan accordingly as you may end up parking further away than you would otherwise normally.

Pink Week Shirts

• As many of you know who have experienced it, Pink Week is one of the best weeks of the year at BHS! Our entire school and the Brighton community come together through both school and community-wide events to raise money for the Trinity Health Cancer Center in Brighton. More information will be coming out as the week gets closer. We appreciate any and all support this week as it is a fantastic opportunity to raise money for a great cause and to keep funds local! We also have shirts available for purchase via the BHS school store, The Paw.

• Due to overwhelming support, shirt sizes available online are limited, however, only a portion of the inventory was made available online for purchase. We do, however, have inventory available for in-person purchase is sizes that are not showing as available online. Your student will be able to purchase items directly from The Paw starting on 9/22 during all lunches.

• Online orders will be available for pick up at BHS (or delivery to BAS employees) starting on 9/22/25. As always, 100% of proceeds generated by The Paw from Pink Week items will go toward BAS' donation to the Trinity Health Cancer Center in Brighton.

Pink Week Sponsorship Opportunities

• In addition to participating in BHS' Pink Week events, we are also offering businesses the opportunity to serve as Pink Week Sponsors or make donations to our Pink Week Raffle. If you or someone you know may be interested in participating in either of these opportunities to support a great cause, feel free to share our Pink Week Sponsorship and Donation Flyer.

There are a number of different opportunities for students and families to get involved with over the course of Pink Week. Some of these opportunities will run all week, while others will take place on specific days during the week. We hope to see many of our students and families at a number of the events throughout the week. An outline of all Pink Week related items can be found here. More information on these events is provided below:

Pink Week Dash for Cash

• 9/22 @ Powderpuff Game
• 9/23 @ All 3 Soccer Games (Sloan Field) and All Volleyball Games (BHS)
• 9/25 @ Swim and Dive Meet (BHS) and Brighton Idol (The Amp)
• 9/26 @ Varsity Football Game

Pink Week Bake Sale and Pink Week Raffle Item Giveaway

• Taking place all week during all three lunches

Pink Week Driveway Painting

• Sign-up is required by September 19th. Driveway painting will be taking place on September 21st and 22nd.
• More information and sign-up information can be found here.

Monday, September 22nd - Powderpuff Game @ 7 pm in BHS Stadium (Ticket Info)
Tuesday, September 23rd - Airborne Night from 4 to 8 pm (20% of Proceeds Go to Pink Week)
Wednesday, September 24th - Pink Walk/Run includes Youth 1 Mile Fun Run @ 6 pm and 5k @ 6:30 pm (Registration)
Thursday, September 25th - Brighton Idol @ 6 pm Downtown at The Amp (Donation Opportunity)
Friday, September 26th - Pink Week Football Game @ 7 pm (Survivor Walk at Halftime)

There will be a few events during Pink Week that we need support with to be able to help our students pull them off. More information on each one of these opportunities to support Pink Week are listed below:

• Powder Puff Game Concession Donations: The BHS Leadership class is asking for donations for the Pink Week Powderpuff Concessions stand. The game is on Monday, September 22 @ 7pm. All donations should be dropped off at the BHS Main Office by 1:30pm or at the high school stadium AT 5:30pm on Monday 9/22. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A8A92AA6FDC16-58459264-pink?authuser=0#/

• Pie in the Face Supplies Sign Up: We are in need of supplies for this fundraising event happening during lunches. Please drop off donations by Monday 9/22 at 9 am. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A9AE29A0FFCF8-58468232-pieinthe?authuser=0#/

• Bake Sale Sign-Up: We are in need of the donation of baked goods and additional items for our annual Pink Week Bake Sale. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA5A72FA2FCCF8-58415439-pink#/

As a reminder, Powderpuff Game ticket purchasing information is provided above. Since this is not only a fundraiser for our Pink Week donation to the Trinity Health Cancer Center in Brighton, but also not a Brighton Athletic Department contest, no sports passes will be accepted for entry into the game on Monday night of Pink Week.

We know the school year just started, but the PSAT for our current Juniors is coming quick this year! The information included below are the basics for what you need to know for planning purposes:

• Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 8th this year in the morning. BHS-specific Information on this PSAT test for our Juniors can be found here.
• PSAT Testing will take place in the Aux Gym and Fieldhouse (just like this past year). All other students will attend class as they normally would.
• Prior to taking the PSAT, all Juniors are required to complete a Digital Readiness Check. This will be done during Advisory on Wednesday, October 1st. The schedule for where students will be completing their Digital Readiness Check will come out as the date gets closer.

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

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

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

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

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

Here are some important dates included below that you may want to put on your calendar now and your student may want to participate in (Note: *Dates for Senior Survivor, Senior Scholarship Banquet, Seniors Last Full Day, and Senior Exams are currently TBD)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, January 9th - Deadline to Purchase Senior Recognition Ads in Yearbook

Wednesday, March 4th - Senior Class Council Sponsored 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, April 15th - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

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

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

Saturday, May 9th - Prom @ Suburban Showplace in Novi (7 pm - 10 pm)

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 TBD)

Saturday, June 6th - Senior All-Night Party at BHS @ 10 pm (Check-in @ BCPA)

If you attended the Future Senior Parent Meeting, you learned more about the Senior Questionnaire. Many scholarships, college applications, etc., require letters of recommendation to be submitted in order to be considered. This document is extremely helpful for anyone you may be asking for a letter of recommendation (teachers, grade level principal, counselor, coaches, employers, etc.) and will go a long way in helping ensure the letter of recommendation you receive is a quality on. A few reminders are listed below:

• When you submit your Senior Questionnaire, it will generate an email with your responses included. We would recommend printing this and providing a copy to anyone you are asking to write a letter for you.
• If you are going to be asking for letters of recommendation, ask early, well before the deadline. Many of the people you will be asking will have many letters to write, so advance notice in requesting, and patience afterward is much appreciated.
• You are unable to submit applications via College Board prior to August 1st. Take your time in completing your Senior Questionnaire and be sure to provide as much information within each category/question as you can to aid your recommenders.

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: coming soon...

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Registration Information
• Schedule Change Requests
• How to Make an Appointment with Your Counselor
• Grade level updates
• Parenting Teens 101

As a reminder, if you would like to meet with your student's counselor for any reason, you can reach the Counseling Office at (810) 299-4150. You can also schedule an appointment with their counselor using the following links below:

9th Grade: Mrs. Feliks - Mrs. Feliks' Appointment Calendar

10th Grade: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

11th Grade: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

12th Grade: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

As a part of the BAS Strategic Plan, we are always trying to find ways to maximize and support student growth. One of many ways we do this is through the Brighton Area Schools App. This app can be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play. It is loaded with resources for students and parents. In addition, consider using the "Your Best, Your Growth, Your Future" part of the app to submit a goal and receive 1:1 support and feedback to help you achieve it! The app will also allow you to receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.

As a district, we are increasing our efforts to support the mental health and wellness of our students, families, and the community by focusing on relationships, student wellness, and increasing a mindset for learning and growth. Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.

Each week, we will be sharing out a weekly tip/resource with our families. This week's tip:

"Determination - Optimism - Generosity - Solidarity"

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room. All are welcome!

BHS PTO is an active part of our students' overall high school experience. In addition to others, the BHS PTO proudly supports the following activities throughout the school year: Registration, educational student assemblies, Academic Letter and Academic Letter Lunches, the Academic Wall, Freshmen class activities, staff appreciation events, financial support for student-run after school clubs and organizations, and the Senior Picnic.

Attached please find information about the upcoming Cinderella’s Closet pop-up boutique, where our students can purchase formalwear for $25 with all proceeds benefiting LACASA’s teen programs.

Cinderella’s Closet hours are as follows:

Thursday, September 11 & Friday, September 12: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 & Sunday September 14: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday, September 18 & Friday, September 19: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 20 & Sunday September 21: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

LESA will be hosting an Early College Information Night via Zoom on September 22nd at 6 pm. More information on the Livingston County Early College programs can be found here. Interested individuals will receive the Zoom link after registering to attend. If your student is taking a course that aligns with one of the Livingston County Early College programs, or has previously, we would encourage you to attend. Applications must be submitted to students' counselors by September 30th, so the timing of this meeting is excellent.

Every year, Livingston County comes together to hold a Livingston County College Fair for anyone interested in learning more about possible options in the future. This year's Livingston County College Fair will be held on September 24th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Cleary University in Howell.

Attached you’ll find a flyer with event details, including a QR code students can scan to register for the fair. Please feel free to share it with anyone who may be interested in attending.

On Saturday, September 27th, Veterans Connected will be holding their 5th Annual Ruck to Live event. This local organization and local event is designed to raise awareness for veteran and civilian suicide prevention. All proceeds will be used by Veterans Connected to impact and assist veterans and their families. An informational flyer on the event can be found here.

To learn more about Veterans Connected, you can access their website for more information about the organization and upcoming events that provide an opportunity to get involved. Sponsorship opportunities can also be found here.

A local Women in Aviation Chapter has created a new opportunity for middle school and high school women who may be interested in exploring the wide range of possibilities as it relates to potential careers in aviation. A message directly from the chapter is included below:

Our Women in Aviation Chapter is hosting our annual Girls in Aviation Day on October 4th. Our goal is to encourage girls from middle school to high school to explore the vast range of aviation careers. If you could share this flyer with your students we would greatly appreciate it. As of now, we have 40 tickets remaining for the event.

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.

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