Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Student Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
• Morning Building Entrance Information
• Morning Breakfast Information
• Updated Student Safety/Security Procedure at BHS
• Open House Information - Tuesday, September 15th (Schedule Included)
• Sullivan's Message Assembly (All 10th and 12th Graders on Wednesday)
• Last Day for Schedule Changes - Friday, September 11th
• Class T-Shirt Purchases - Please Order ASAP
• Advisory Update
• Vacancy at BHS - Health Care Professional Position

• Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy (Recent Legislation)

• BHS Attendance Policy
• BHS PTO - This Year's PTO Officers
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, September 15th
• School Picture Ordering Information
• Thursday Academic Progress Update Emails
• Senior Specific Information
• **Senior Only Event Calendar and Information Sheet**
• Future Senior Parent Meeting Info - Presentation and Additional Information Included
• Senior Student and Family Guide to Preparing for Senior Year and Beyond
• Senior Sunrise Recap
• Senior Sunrise Balloon Arch - Anna Schlecht Events
• Senior Yearbook Dates
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Senior Questionnaire - Link Included
• Senior Fee Information
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 10 Visits in Next 2 Weeks

• Pink Week

• Pink Week FAQ
• 2026 BHS Pink Week Bake Sale - Donations Needed
• Pink Week Survivor Walk/Recognition
• Official Pink Week Shirts Available Now!
• Pink Week Sponsorship and Raffle Donation Information
• McKinney Vento Information
• Senior All Night Party - Volunteers Needed

• Early College Information Night - Monday, September 14th

• Ruck to Live Event - Saturday, September 19th

• LACASA's Cinderella's Closet Returning September 17-20
• Save the Date! - Livingston County College Fair @ Cleary University
• Artrageous Show at The BCPA - Sunday, October 11th
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, September 14th - Early College Information Night @ 6 pm via Zoom
• Tuesday, September 15th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Tuesday, September 15th - Open House from 6 pm to 8 pm (Open House Schedule)
• Wednesday, September 16th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Wednesday, September 16th - 1st Advisory Hour of the Year (NO Traveling)
• Wednesday, September 16th - Sullivan's Message Assembly for All 10th and 12th Graders
• Monday, September 21st through Friday, September 25th - Pink Week (FAQ and Schedule)
• Monday, September 21st - Powderpuff Game @ 7 pm in the BHS Stadium
• Wednesday, September 23rd - NO Advisory
• Wednesday, September 23rd - Pink Walk/Run @ 5:30 pm at the BHS Stadium
• Wednesday, September 23rd - Brighton Bond Q & A @ 6 pm in BECC Board Room
• Thursday, September 24th - Livingston County College Fair at Cleary University @ 6 pm
• Thursday, September 24th - Brighton Idol at The Amp (Downtown) @ 6 pm
• Friday, September 25th - Pink Out Football Game with Survivor Recognition at Halftime
• Monday, October 12th through Saturday, October 17th - Homecoming Week
• Parade Friday @ 6 pm
• Dance Saturday @ 7 pm

We would like to take a moment to remind everyone of the proper drop-off/ pick-up procedures for your students at the High School. First thing, we want to make sure your students are safe. This will always be our #1 priority! This includes our security staff who our out directing traffic, rain or shine, to ensure your students’ safety, while also attempting to keep traffic flowing through the loop.

There has been an increase in student drivers to start the year each of the last few years and the lots will fill up quickly. This means A LOT of NEW drivers who may not be familiar with the traffic volume before/after school.

Parents———PLEASE use the drop-off loop off Seventh Street. Do not use the side streets to drop-off your student to walk across Seventh Street towards the school.

#1—— It is posted NO stopping, standing or parking during drop-off and pick-up times.

#2—— It is safer to get closer to the building. As we get closer to the start of the year it will be staying darker later, which means it will be harder to see students as they cross the street.

PLEASE NOTE—— For the traffic on Seventh Street and those trying to turn left from Washington St. onto Seventh Street, PLEASE try to alternate. Unless, of course, there are cars leaving the school preventing vehicles waiting to turn left from Washington onto Seventh Street. Although there is no stop sign on Seventh Street at Washington, the traffic on Seventh usually stops to let someone in. This keeps things from backing up too much on any one street at any point in time.

Please do NOT use the rear of the school or the BCPA Lot to drop-off —— This area will be blocked off with cones preventing cars from entering the drop-off line. Also, there is NOT a turnaround option in this lot. There are so many students and staff coming into and leaving the lot it creates an added hazard to all. The goal is to maintain ONE direction traffic into these lots as much as possible in an attempt to avoid any traffic collisions.

Every year, we hear about the traffic congestion in the morning and afternoon. PLEASE understand with 2000 plus students and staff packed into this building there is a lot of traffic around the school. We do the best we can to keep things moving as quickly as possible while still keeping all of our students and staff as safe as possible. If you are looking to avoid the congestion, here are a few things to look at:

#1—— Have your students ride the bus or car pool

#2—— Pull all the way up to the end of the sidewalk in front of BHS. This will maximize the amount of cars that can drop-off at one time (especially since all three doors on the front side of BHS are open for student entry each morning).

#3—— Plan to get to the high school before 7:10 am. If you get your student up and are arriving at BHS before 7:10 am, you can usually just drop-off and continue on your way without getting caught in a long line up.

For Pick-Up——— Make sure when you are lining up waiting to ONLY utilize the lane CLOSEST to BHS. The LEFT lane MUST be left OPEN for drive -thru traffic! Also, as the pick-up gets longer out to the road and down Seventh Street, you can park in the front parking lot and wait for your student there as well.

We have been receiving a few questions about building access and when students are able to enter the building in the morning and through which doors. As a result, we wanted to share the following information with you:

• BHS doors unlock at 6 am. Students are able to enter the building at that point in time.
• Students riding the bus will arrive at approximately 7 am over by the Athletic Department/Pool Doors.
• Students entering the building in the morning (prior to 7:30 am) can enter through any of the three sets of doors on the front side of the building, through the BHS Cafeteria doors, the Athletic Department and Pool Doors, behind the building by Leith Lake, and by the Pooh's Corner loop. All other doors to BHS will remain shut and locked.
• For safety and security reasons, students arriving after 7:30 am must enter the building through the Main Office doors. They should NOT be asking peers to let them in through any other doors when arriving late.

As in the past, school breakfast will once again be free as long as students are taking a complete school breakfast as identified by food service guidelines and staff. A la carte items are still available for purchase at the student's expense. School breakfast items are available beginning at 7 am each day. The cafeteria space will be open for students prior to 7 am, but food/drink items will not be available for purchase prior to that point in time.

Starting this year, if you or your student enters the building after 7:30, you will notice a few minor updates to our building entry procedures designed to keep our students safe and our buildings secure. The process for entry is outlined below.

• Anyone looking to enter the building after 7:30 will be required to use the buzzer and be buzzed into the vestibule area. This is no different than past practice. Students should have their Student ID out and visible in order to gain entry into the vestibule area. They may notice building security staff present to check their ID and greet them upon arrival. While this presence may be a change for the high school, it should be a familiar process for anyone who has entered one of our buildings serving younger grades during the school day.
• Historically, once in the vestibule area, students/adults were able to immediately enter the office area as well as the building through the Main Office since the office door was open/unlocked. This door will now remain locked at all times. As a result, students/parents will need to be buzzed into the Main Office and then will have the ability to enter the building once checked in from there.
• As a reminder, students should have their Student ID out ad visible in order to gain access to the building. Guests looking to enter the actual building via the Main Office should plan to bring their ID as well so that we can use it to check them in/out.

As you are already aware, we will have Open House on Tuesday, September 15th from 6 pm to 8 pm. For those of you who are not familiar with Open House at BHS, this will be an opportunity for you to attend each of your student's classes and hear directly from their teachers about what their class will be like this year. The schedule for the night can be found here.

In order to help the night go smoothly for you, we would encourage you to come with your student's schedule so that you know which classes you are supposed to be in and when. BHS Administration and Teachers will be in the halls helping your navigate from one class to the next. We will also have students on site that will be able to help direct you as well.

Some of your student's teachers may not be in attendance on Tuesday night due to prior commitments (i.e. coaching obligations, unavoidable schedule conflicts, etc.). We will do our best to notify you of who thoe teachers will be in advance so that you can plan accordingly.

On Wednesday, September 16, all 10th and 12th grade students will attend a special grade-level presentation, “Sullivan’s Message,” during our Advisory scheduled class, which has been moved to AFTER lunch for this school year. Unfortunately, this means they will miss the first Advisory.

Students will report to the Fieldhouse for the presentation by 12:30 pm (the start of Advisory) and will be released to attend the final 30 minutes of 6th hour. The presentation is planned from 12:30-1:45 pm. We look forward to sharing this important message with them as it was a very impactful presentation last year!

As a reminder, the last day for schedule changes was Friday, September 11th unless the schedule change is a result of being misplaced in a class or there are significant extenuating circumstances. Please keep in mind that schedule changes for specific teacher requests, or having class/lunch with friends, are not schedule change requests that would constitute extenuating circumstances.

If you have a concern that you think may meet the criteria for a delayed approved schedule change, you should reach out to your student's grade level principal for further discussion.

If your student is interested in a Class T-Shirt for this year (new ones are designed each school year by that year's class council) we need them to do so ASAP. Our Class Advisors are preparing to submit their order so that we will receive them and be able to pass them out in advance of the Homecoming Assembly when each grade level will be wearing their Class T-shirts. If you are not sure if you have purchased a Class T-Shirt yet or not, you can check your ParentConnect Purchase History and see if a shirt is listed for this school year. As a reminder, Senior Class T-Shirts are included in a student's Senior Fee. You will still need to make this purchase online if you have not done so already, but will be looking for Senior Fee as opposed to Class of xxxx T-Shirt... Information on ordering can be found below:

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 (here's where you will choose Class of xxxx and t-shirt size, etc)

6. Add to cart and check out

If you have trouble accessing Parent Connect, email pc@brightonk12.com

Advisory will be starting on Wednesday, September 16th.

We will use the first few weeks to focus on building connections and establishing Advisory as a meaningful and supportive time for students. The Advisory slides include several connection ideas and activities you can use with your students.

The purpose of Advisory is to provide students with opportunities for:

• Peer-to-peer connections

• Peer-to-adult connections

• Academic support

• A consistent time to check in, get organized, and ask for help

As in years' past, the first two weeks of Advisory will be a "No Travel" period. Beginning Wednesday, October 7, we will start allowing students to travel. At that point, students may travel to a teacher who is on their current schedule to:

• Make up a test or quiz

• Receive additional academic support

• Get help with missing or challenging coursework

Until travel begins, students should remain with their assigned Advisory teacher and use this time to build relationships and establish routines.

• Advisory Calender & Resources linked HERE
• Advisory Bell Schedule linked HERE

Thank you for helping us make Advisory a valuable time for our students. The relationships and academic connections we build through this time can make a meaningful difference in helping students feel connected and supported at BHS.

BHS is currently looking for an outstanding medical professional to join our team! A copy of the job posting can be found here, while a job summary can be found below.

Health Care Professionals will primarily assist students with medical & physical needs in our buildings. As part of our District medical team, Health Care Professionals’ duties include some of the following tasks: monitoring ill students, providing direct medical care to students, monitoring vital signs, keeping charts & records up to date, assisting in the school and clinic areas as needed, stocking medical areas, communicating with families via phone & computer, and other duties as assigned.

Apply now!

Background:

On February 10, 2026, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan legislative package, consisting of Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, designed to minimize classroom distractions and improve student focus across Michigan schools. This new law mandates that all public school districts implement a formal policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices during instructional time, effective for the 2026-27 school year.

Luckily, Brighton High School put a cell phone policy into place several years ago, putting us ahead of the curve and setting us up for success in meeting this new legislation. Our policy is outlined in our BHS Student Handbook on page 50. Below is a summary of our policy and procedures.

Brighton High School Personal Device Policy and Procedures:

Brighton High School prioritizes a focused learning environment by having students "Pouch" their personal devices as they enter the classroom and during instructional time. This ensures consistency within all classrooms while maintaining student agency during specific and flexible times (before school, after school, during passing times, and during lunch). Every student will be provided with a school-issued device to ensure equitable access to digital curricular resources during instructional time.

Definitions:

• Personal Electronic Devices: Includes, but is not limited to, internet-capable cellular phones, personal computers, iPads or tablets, smart watches, earbuds, headphones, and smart glasses.

• “Pouch” your phone: At BHS, “pouching” your phone means to put it in the phone pocket on the wall as the student enters the classroom.

1. Classroom Expectations (The "Pouch" Standard):

• Immediate Pouching: Upon entering any classroom, students are required to place their phones in the designated classroom pouch.

• Wearables & Accessories: Smart watches must be stored in the student's backpack/bookbag or pouched, and earbuds must be removed from ears entirely and also must be stored or pouched.

• Duration: Devices must remain in the pouch for the duration of the period. To ensure instructional consistency, mid-class "phone breaks" are not permitted.

2. Device Usage:

• School-Issued Devices: BHS is equipped with student chromebooks in the classrooms to ensure equitable access to the digital curricular resources during instructional time.

• Instructional Exceptions: Advisory and/or courses requiring specialized technology (e.g., Video Production, Yearbook, etc) may allow personal electronic device use to complete projects only with explicit principal/teacher approval.

3. BHS Student Handbook:

• Discipline / Expectations Development: With this plan, students are required to follow the school policy and procedures. Progressive discipline will be utilized for infractions based on the steps outlined in the student handbook.

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.

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

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15th @ 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.

This year's school pictures were taken by schoolpictures.com. Hopefully, your student brought home their picture slip with their unique picture code listed in order for you to be able to order their pictures from this year. This code can be entered here. You will need to enter an email address in order to view their pictures and can decide if you would like to order from there.

If they did not bring home their code, we can provide it to you. In order to receive your student's code if you do not have it already, please email Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) or Amie Konieczny (KoniecA@brightonk12.com) and it will be provided to you.

We will be continuing with our notification system implemented last year 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! We are looking forward to this continued partnership for the upcoming school year.

Each year we release a Senior Information Sheet highlighting a number of important items that pertain to members of our Senior Class. It highlights important contacts, dates, social media accounts to follow, etc. This year's Senior Information Sheet can be found here.

We also have a Calendar of Events for Seniors that highlights all of the events that you/they will want to add to their calendars so that they don't miss anything throughout the year.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Hello Class of 2027 Students, Parents, and Guardians,

It was a pleasure to see so many of you at the Future Senior Parent Night in the spring. To ensure that everyone has access to the information shared, we’ve included a voiceover slide show and a PDF of the slideshow, as well as some other important information.

Additionally, all Class of 2027 Seniors should have heard the voiceover slide show in their English class at some point over the last two weeks of school.

Below are some important links for Senior year:

Voiceover Slide Show

PDF Slide Show (with active links)

Parchment (transcripts if not using Common App)

Common App

Senior Questionnaire (only needed if letters of recommendation are required)

We know this time can be exciting and nerve-racking. Please know that we are here to help! Mrs. Caverly will be in the office at the beginning of August and Mr. Evans will be in the office throughout the summer.

We are excited to navigate Senior year with all of you!

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

All the Best,

Jennifer Caverly (caverlyj@brightonk12.com) and Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com)

We had a great time and a great turnout on Friday for our first Senior event of the year, Senior Sunrise! The field was full of seniors bright and early having breakfast together before starting their day thanks to our Senior Class Council, and the tremendous support of our senior parents who donated breakfast items as well as their time to make it a memorable morning for the BHS Class of 2027.

If your student took a picture in front of the balloon arch on Friday morning, it was provided by Anna Schlecht Events. If you find yourself needing any help with similar services for any events you are planning, her information can be found here.

Seniors at BHS typically submit a senior portrait for the yearbook in lieu of their ID photo. Portraits must be submitted to the yearbook no later than November 20 through our photo-sharing site at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school. Guidelines for portraits are posted on the site (and also provided here). Parents who wish to order a yearbook or purchase a recognition ad for their senior may do so at the same site and can get a reduced price if they order early! The early deadline for senior recognition ads is November 30.

Seniors may opt to sign up for a Portraits by Alex session at the high school for a $50 fee. This session will include a portrait for submission to the yearbook only; digital images may be purchased for an additional fee directly from the photographer. Sessions are offered November 11-12 and may be reserved at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A4AA2AAAF94-63978728-class on a first-come, first-served basis.

• BHS Counseling Page
• Michigan Achievement
• College Board
• Fast Web
• Scholarships.com
• Niche
• First-year scholarships at college

Senior Questionnaire Google Form

Senior Questionnaire Digital Copy (can print or you will need to make a copy if you intend to type directly on it)

Just a reminder to pay the $45 Senior Fee in your student's SBA account if you have not yet done so. In order for your student to receive their class shirt in time for the Senior Composite Photo, we need the fee paid as soon as possible (by Sunday, 9/13 is ideal so that we can get our order placed ASAP).

The Senior Fee covers costs for the following things and more: Class of 2027 Senior Shirt, Senior Gift(s), Senior Yard Sign with your student's picture that you will get to keep, Senior events throughout the year, and items related to the Graduation Ceremony (with unlimited guests).

To pay the Senior Fee, you should log into ParentConnect, select Senior Fee, select your Senior's shirt size, and check out.

If you have already paid this, please disregard this message or if you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Lundy, Mrs. Armstrong (Senior Co-Advisors) or Mr. Evans (Class of 2027 Principal). If you are experiencing financial hardship, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the aforementioned people.

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 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 12th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101 (office)

(810) 852 - 9905 (evening)

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (Grade Level Principal for 9th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (Grade Level Principal for 10th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Jennifer Napuli (Grade Level Principal for 11th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Here is our August Counseling Newsletter which contains information on:

• Registration (8/31 and 9/1)
• Schedule Change Requests (available 8/31 - 9/11)
• How to Make an Appointment with Your Counselor (starting 9/14)
• Grade Level Updates
• Upcoming Events in the Area
• 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: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

10th Grade: Mrs. Feliks - Mrs. Feliks' Appointment Calendar

11th Grade: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

12th Grade: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

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.

Northern Michigan University - Monday, September 14th (All Lunches)

Northwestern University - Tuesday, September 15th (All Lunches)

University of Michigan - Dearborn - Wednesday, September 16th (10:15 am to 11:45 am)

Michigan Tech University - Thursday, September 17th (All Lunches)

Davenport University - Friday, September 18th (All Lunches)

Eastern Michigan University - Monday, September 21st (All Lunches)

Lansing Community College - Tuesday, September 22nd (All Lunches)

Paul Mitchell - The School - Wednesday, September 23rd (10:15 am to 11:45 am)

Lake Superior State University - Thursday, September 24th (All Lunches)

Oakland University - Friday, September 25th (All Lunches)

We know each year, the are questions asked about Pink Week both internally and by other members of the community. Most commonly, questions like What is it?, Where do the funds go?, and How will the funds be used? You are always more than welcome to direct those questions to BHS Administration, or to Mrs. Armstrong and our Leadership Class. However, if you are wondering those things yourself, or want to answer those questions directly, please see our Pink Week FAQ that answers these most common questions you may be asked.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or need any clarification on anything!

The link to donate to this year's Pink Week Bake Sale can be found here. We need your help with donations of items for each day of the week. ALL proceeds go directly to the Trinity Health Center of Brighton. The bake sale will run from Monday, 9/21 to Friday, 9/25. Please deliver all donations to the BHS Main Office. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to 20028263@brightonk12.com. Thank you so much for your support!

On Friday, September 25th, we will be holding our traditional Pink Week Survivor Walk and balloon release at halftime of the Pink Out football game. More information, including how to sign up to participate, is provided below. As a reminder, all cancer survivors and those currently battling cancer get into the game free and are welcome to participate!

This year’s Pink Week apparel is available now. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated to the Pink Week initiative — not a portion, not the margin. All of it.

**Orders will not be fulfilled until the week prior (September 14-18) to Pink Week which is September 21–25. Your order is confirmed right away — it simply won’t ship until then, so everyone receives their gear in time to wear it all week!**

Where every dollar goes

•Cancer care services

•Transportation to and from appointments

•Oncology counseling

•Services for patients and their families

•Support that eases cancer’s effect on a patient’s daily experience

Thank you for showing up for this every year. Order early if you can, and please forward this to anyone who’d want to wear pink with us.

- BHS The Paw Staff

As mentioned above, Pink Week run from September 20th through September 25th this year. While this may seem like it is a long way away, students and staff have already begun their preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly and there are opportunities for everyone to come together and get involved. A few of the ways the community can support our Pink Week efforts are through sponsorships and raffle donations. Our students will be out in the community in the coming weeks sharing this information with them as well, but if you know of anyone who may be interested, feel free to share this information with them.

• There are multiple different sponsorship levels, and information on each level can be found here.
• Individuals/Local businesses can also provide raffle donations and can either create their own baskets, or our students will collect donated items and create a basket for them! More information on raffle items can be found here.

Supporting Students through the McKinney-Vento Act

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 your building principal or Starr Acromite

at 810-299-4040.

We are in need of volunteers for both Senior All Night Party Board Positions and Team Leaders! A sign up for general volunteers to assist with set up and running the party will come out later this school year. Details on positions currently being sought are provided below:

• Senior All Night Party Lead (replacing Michelle Letendre)
• Senior All Night Party Board Treasurer
• Senior All Night Party General Board Member

LESA will be hosting a virtual Early College Information Night for families who have not yet applied. More information about this opportunity for our students and families can be found below:

Meeting Details:

• Date: September 14th

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Format: Zoom

• Registration: Families must register in advance using the Early College Meeting link.

• A Zoom link will be sent on September 11th to those who register.

Key Deadline for Juniors: All 11th-grade students must complete the application by September 30th.

Please see the message below from Veterans Connected:

On Saturday, September 19, Veterans Connected will host our 6th Annual Ruck to Live at the Brighton Veterans Memorial.

The event began within the veteran community, but its purpose reaches far beyond it.

Suicide doesn't discriminate. Our own communities have experienced the devastating loss of young people to suicide. Those losses affect classmates, teachers, coaches, friends, families, and entire schools. We believe our young people need opportunities to talk about mental health, learn to look out for one another, and understand that asking for help is a sign of strength.

That is why we are especially inviting our local schools to walk with us. Students, families, and staff can participate in either the 8-Mile Ruck or the Patriotic 1-Mile Walk. Throughout the 8-mile route, we will pause at each mile to honor the life of a veteran or civilian who died by suicide.

We are currently seeking eight veterans and eight civilians whose lives can be honored during this year's Ruck. If your school community or one of your families has lost someone to suicide and would like them remembered, we would be honored to walk in their memory.

Our intention isn't to define someone by how they died. We want to honor how they lived, walk alongside the people who loved them, and remind families and friends that they don't have to carry that grief alone. And as we walk, we want to start conversations about PTSD, mental health and suicide prevention that may help someone who is struggling today. That's what Together We Heal has always meant to Ruck to Live. Healing happens when we stop carrying difficult things alone.

We would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with your students, parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, teams, clubs and other school organizations. Walk as a team. Walk as a family. Walk in someone's memory. Or simply walk because you believe no one should struggle alone.

6th Annual Ruck to Live
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Brighton Veterans Memorial
8-Mile Ruck & Patriotic 1-Mile Walk

Register for the Ruck or 1-Mile Walk:
Ruck to Live Registration

If you would like to honor someone your school or family has lost, please contact Veterans Connected. We would be grateful for the opportunity to remember them with you. Please share or forward this invitation throughout your school community.

For our veterans. For our neighbors. For our children. Together We Heal.

LACASA is excited to share that Cinderella’s Closet is returning from September 17 – 20!

Homecoming season is right around the corner, and LACASA is once again opening the doors to Cinderella’s Closet, a pop-up boutique where local high school students can find stylish, gently loved formalwear at prices families can afford.

From September 17–20, students can shop $25 gowns, dresses, and suits, along with deeply discounted shoes and accessories to complete their Homecoming look. Every purchase also supports LACASA’s vital services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence.

More than a shopping event, Cinderella’s Closet creates a welcoming and uplifting experience where students are surrounded by encouraging messages, guidance for making healthy choices, and supportive adults who want every student to feel confident and celebrated.

“In a time when families continue to feel the strain of rising costs, Cinderella’s Closet helps ensure that Homecoming can be a special experience without becoming a financial burden,” said LACASA President and CEO Bobette Schrandt. “Every student deserves the opportunity to feel confident and celebrated. When students shop at Cinderella’s Closet, they’re not only finding something they love to wear - they’re also helping support hope and healing for children and families in our community.”

Donations are still needed to help stock Cinderella’s Closet. LACASA is especially in need of short dresses suitable for Homecoming, as well as other gently loved formalwear, shoes, and accessories. Community members can drop off donations at LACASA Collection’s Donation Station Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or contact Snedicor’s Green Earth Cleaners for pickup and cleaning services. Donated formalwear is given a second life, helping make Homecoming more affordable for local students while reducing textile waste.

Cinderella’s Closet is open to high school students only, and a valid student ID is required. A limited number of formalwear scholarships are available; students may inquire with staff or volunteers on site.

This year’s Homecoming pop-up boutique will be located at Kensington Valley Outlets, in a storefront just down from LACASA Collection, next to the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet. As an added bonus, shoppers will receive a 25% off coupon for shoes and accessories at LACASA Collection to complete their look.

Volunteers are still needed to help set up, staff, and take down the boutique. Those interested can email Volunteering@lacasacenter.org.

Livingston County's Annual College Fair will once again be taking place at Cleary University in Howell! This year's Annual College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 24th from 6 - 8 pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information or to register to attend!

They are anticipating 50+ colleges and universities to be in attendance and will also be sharing information related to both military recruitment and financial aid opportunities.

Please see the flyer below for more information on an opportunity to attend a fantastic performance at the BCPA in October.

ARTrageous (an art/music extravaganza for all ages)

Date: Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM

Tickets: www.bcpashows.com/events

• Brighton High School Building Calendar
• Brighton High School Athletics Calendar
• Brighton Area Schools District Calendar
• Daily Announcements
• New Student Information Guide
• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Building Volunteer Approval Form
• BAS Wellness & Mental Health website
• Student Scholarship Directory
• Juniors - College and Career Planning Document
• Upcoming College Fairs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Information
• 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
• Fall Senior Class Meeting Slideshow

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