Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• New Brighton Area Schools Website

• Grade Availability Information - After 3 pm on Monday, 2/2

• 2nd Semester Schedule Changes

• Important Message for Students in AP Microeconomics Next Semester

• Yearbook Information - One Deadline Today!
• Upcoming Freshmen Class Council Bake Sale - Donations Needed
• Student Scheduling Update - January 5th through February 28th
• Application Course Information
• Out of District CTE Classes
• New Out of District CTE Offerings
• Save the Date - Community Connect 2026
• Upcoming Kindness and Respect Month

• Project Unified Assembly Game Goodie Bags - Donations Needed

• Unified Assembly Game - Friday, February 20th

• Upcoming Polar Plunge 2026

• Initial Spring Standardized Testing Information - Date Change

• Upcoming Sullivan's Message Assembly for All 10th Graders - February 25th
• Senior All Night Party Information - Tickets and Yard Signs Now Available!
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns)
• Senior Specific Information - Senior Meeting Slideshow Included
• Updated Senior Class Meeting Schedule - Save the Date!
• Recent Senior Update from Mr. Grabowski
• Senior Recognition Yearbook Ads - Last Day to Purchase 2/1/26
• Tremco's RISE Program
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Livingston County Spartans Scholarship - Due March 16th

• Donald P. Pobuda Memorial Scholarship Program

• Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) 2026 Scholarship - Due March 2nd

• Jennison Charitable Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
• Rosa Parks Scholarship Applications
• Is Your Student Interested in the Marine Corps?
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - January Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, February 10th

• Upcoming Parent Engagement Session - February 12th

• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• The Coach Minock Varsity Club Foundation Presents The Valentine's Day Adult Prom Gala
• University of Dayton's Explore Engineering Event
• University of Michigan Shadow Day - Society of Women Engineers
• Upcoming Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• February 1st through February 28th - Kindness and Respect Month at BHS
• Sunday, February 1st - Last Day for Yearbook Senior Recognition Ad Purchases
• Monday, February 2nd - 2nd Quarter, Exam, and 1st Semester Grades Visible in ParentConnect (After 3 pm)
• Tuesday, February 3rd - Cardiac Emergency Drill and Shelter in Place @ Approx. 1:30 pm
• Wednesday, February 4th - Vocal Arts Day All Day in BCPA
• Wednesday, February 4th - Career Chat in STEAM Center During Advisory (DNR Fisheries)
• February 4th through February 8th - Model UN Conference
• Thursday, February 5th - 2nd Quarter PAWS Breakfast 1st and 2nd Hour
• Wednesday, February 11th - Winter Count Day
• Wednesday, February 11th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Friday, February 13th - No School for Students or Staff
• Monday, February 16th - Professional Learning for Staff (No School for Students)

Please see the message below from Dr. Outlaw regarding the launch of the district's new website:

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the brand-new, improved Brighton Area Schools website! This project represents six months of dedicated work, including thousands of hours spent building approximately 300 pages to better serve our students, families, and staff.

To finalize the move to our new platform, the website will experience scheduled downtime this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During this window:

• The main website will be temporarily unavailable.

• Access to specific school web pages and hosted resources will also be affected.

• Other core school systems (such as email or ParentConnect) should remain functional.

While we have meticulously reviewed every page, a transition of this scale may initially experience a few "glitches." We appreciate your patience as we settle into our new home. If you encounter any issues, please let us know by using the ‘Report an Issue’ link located in the bottom footer of the site.

This achievement would not have been possible without the efforts of Brady Butcher. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Brady for his technical expertise and the thousands of hours he contributed to building this modern resource for our community.

We can’t wait for you to explore the new site!

This information has been shared previously, but 1st Semester Report Cards will be made available in ParentConnect by the end of the day on Monday, February 2nd.

Additional reminders include:

• Report cards with show 3 grades from the 1st Semester. These grades will include a 2nd Quarter Grade, an Exam Grade (Average of the 1st and 2nd Quarter Exam Grades), and a 1st Semester Grade (the grade that impacts GPA and will be posted to a student's transcript).
• Semester grades are based on the following calculation: 40% 1st Quarter Grade, 40% 2nd Quarter Grade, and 20% Average of the 1st and 2nd Quarter Exam grades).

Schedule change requests via the Counseling Office and the designated QR code needed to be submitted by the end of last week. In extreme circumstances, additional schedule changes will be considered, but would require administrative approval.

• Requests will be reviewed in the order they are received
• Certain types of requests will not be honored (i.e. lunch change requests)

Attention AP Microeconomics Students

For those students who are taking AP Microeconomics this semester, you need to take a few steps if you are interested in taking the AP exams in May for an opportunity to earn college credit:

1. Register for the class in AP Classroom. Mr. Moore, the AP Micro teacher, has the code for you to register for the correct AP Micro class period. This step should be completed regardless of your decision to test in May or not. Deadline for this to happen is February 6th.

2. Decide by February 27th if you want to take the AP exam in May or not. Your exam decision must be entered into AP Classroom by February 27th.

3. Finally, if you are going to test, you must pay for your exam in Parent Connect by February 27th. Each AP exam is $100. **If you paid for your AP Micro exam in the fall, please disregard this last step. We have a record of your payment. If you need verification or have questions regarding payments, please contact Jennifer Napuli, Class of 2028 Principal, at napulij@brightonk12.com.

If any family is experiencing financial difficulties, please reach out to Jennifer Napuli so she can advise you of next steps.

Senior Recognition Ads:

February 1 is the deadline for purchasing senior recognition ads for the yearbook. Surprise them in May with a memory that will last for years to come! Order your ad at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school.

Please consider supporting our Freshman Class Council (FCC) in their upcoming bake sale! The bake sale will run February 9-12th. All proceeds go to supporting and raising money for the Class of 2029! Please consider donating baked goods to support FCC's bake sale. The following link can be used to sign up to donate baked goods: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EABAE2CABF8CF8-61794738-freshman

Encourage your student(s) to purchase items during all lunches February 9th-12th to support our Freshman Class. Thank you in advance for your support!

As a reminder, counselors began their one on one scheduling meetings with current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders starting on Monday, January 5th. They will be pulling students to meet with them from their English classes and will send them back as soon as they are able to minimize missed class time. The goal is that all students in grades 9 through 11 will be met with by the end of February, with the beginning of March being used to connect with students who were absent during their designated time. Changes can still be made after that point in time, but we want to have an idea of the classes our students are interested in as early as possible so that we can plan accordingly.

As a reminder, there are certain courses that students have to apply for as opposed to just being able to sign up for them. Students were able to still put them down on their courses selection sheets, but need to fill out the application and be selected in order to be able to formally enroll in the class. These application are available in the Counseling Office and include the following classes:

• Work Based Learning (Co-Op)
• Media Publications (Yearbook and Newspaper)
• Advanced Marketing (School Store)
• Video Production
• LINK
• Education Careers
• Peer to Peer
• Out of District CTE Classes
• Dual Enrollment Classes
• DEEP Program
• Leadership (Application NOT in Counseling)

If your student is interested in taking a CTE course offered at another school next year, they should have put the information on their course selection sheet, but also need to fill out an additional application. The application can be found here. Upon completion, the application can be turned in to the Counseling Office.

The locations for each program can be found on the application. As a reminder, these programs are self-transport, so students will need to be able to find their own way to and from these programs in order to be able to enroll in these courses.

LESA is offering two new CTE programs to our students that have been recently approved. One is offered in Howell and the other in Pinckney. Interested students should complete the following Google Form. They will only be able to access the form when signed in to their school Google account. Information on these courses is provided below:

• Law Enforcement - Offered in the morning at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. Course description is linked.
• Auto Body Collision and Restoration - Offered in the afternoon at Pinckney High School. Course description is linked. Fridays will be remote for I-CAR certification work.

Save the date for Community Connect 2026! Please share the flyer with your clients and networks.

The event will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm at 2|42 Community Church located on Grand River in Brighton.

Consider sharing the event on your social media pages!

The event, as always, is specific to Livingston County folks.

Interested in volunteering? Check out Volunteer Livingston for volunteer opportunities.

Thank you for your continued support!

-Community Connect Planning Committee

February is BHS KINDNESS AND RESPECT MONTH! While kindness is something we always strive to incorporate into our daily lives here at BHS, this February, we’re taking it to the next level by focusing our attention and intention on leading with kindness! We think this is something that all of our students and staff can rally behind and can have a positive impact on our overall BHS community.

We’re inviting all groups, clubs, teams, councils, boards, and student organizations to join us in spreading kindness throughout our school and community. Let’s show how small acts of kindness can create BIG, positive impacts! You don't have to be a coach or club sponsor to promote and show kindness and respect, but if you are, below is additional information about how you and your group(s) can get involved in a larger fashion.

How can your group contribute?
We’re looking for creative and meaningful ways to promote kindness. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

• Create videos for the morning announcements.
• Design eye-catching kindness posters.
• Start a “Random Acts of Kindness” campaign.
• Encourage students to sit with someone new at lunch.
• Brainstorm any other unique ways your group can spread kindness!

What we’re NOT looking for:
This isn’t about fundraisers. Instead, focus on team-oriented projects and initiatives that promote a wholehearted community of kindness.

When you’re ready:
Once your group has a plan, send it to Mr. Grabowski at grabown@brightonk12.com. Have questions or need help brainstorming? Feel free to reach out to Mr. Evans, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Napuli, or Mr. Grabowski—we’re here to help!

Let’s make February unforgettable by leading with kindness in everything we do. Together, we can make a difference at BHS! Thank you for spreading kindness and respect for everyone!

- BHS Administration

For Kindness Month, our BHS students will be filling goodie bags and making posters for the Project Unified Assembly game. We have created a wishlist link. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Every other year, we are fortunate enough to be able to hold a school-wide assembly to celebrate our Brighton Unified Basketball Team with a game against a neighboring school. It is a fantastic experience for all of our athletes and partners from both schools and our staff and student body always do an exceptional job supporting all participants. This year, we will be hosting the game on Friday, February 20th against Hartland. This will be a perfect additional to Kindness and Respect Month and a great way to cap off our Winterfest Week. A formal schedule will be coming as it gets closer.

If you are involved in leading a Brighton High School club or athletic team, please see the message below from our Brighton High School Unified Sports Program about an upcoming Polar Plunge Opportunity:

Attention All Brighton High Sports Teams and Clubs

Is your team or club looking for a fun way to come together while supporting a great cause? Consider joining forces with Brighton High School’s Unified Program as we take on Hartland High School in a friendly fundraising showdown! The challenge: raise money—and then take the plunge by jumping into a frozen pool in the middle of winter. It’s a memorable experience for an incredible cause!

Polar Plunge Purpose:

To compete with/against Hartland High School to see which school, along with their sports teams and clubs, can raise the most money for Special Olympics and Unified Champion Schools. All students and staff who raise money can participate in the Plunge on March 10th. There will be incentives for the teams, clubs, and school that raise the most money. Our goal as a school is $10,000, but let’s BEAT Hartland in donations and then come together for an awesome PLUNGE!!

What we need from you:

If your team or club would like to battle Hartland in raising donations for a great cause, all while competing for fun prizes and taking the plunge, then please fill out this form no later than Thursday, February 5th. Individuals are free to join our team as well.

Polar Plunge Interest Form

Please know that Special Olympics and Brighton/Hartland Unified will take care of everything; all you will have to do is have fun and spread the word!

Let’s make this a fun, whole-school event for a great cause!

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

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

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

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

For planning purposes, we wanted to let you know that all 10th graders will be taking part in a schoolwide assembly on February 25th in the BCPA during Advisory. The students will be learning about Sullivan's Message, a two-part presentation that focuses on substance abuse and mental health. For more information on the topic, see their website here.

That day, the presentation will primarily take place during Advisory, however, it is a 75 minute presentation. Therefore, all 10th grade students will need to be dismissed during their second hour at 8:50 am that day in order for us to start promptly at 9 am.

This year's Senior All Night Party will be held at BHS on June 6th, 2026 from 10pm to 4am. Doors open at 09:30pm for check-in. Tickets are $75, are all inclusive, and can be purchased here. The following message has been shared with students:

Come join your fellow classmates for an AWESOME, all inclusive night filled with food trucks, casino, tiki bar, and lots more!! There will be many prizes raffled off. It's really easy! Just place your raffle tickets in the buckets in front of the prizes you would like to win and hopefully you're a lucky winner!! The evening will conclude with a hypnotist and raffle prize pick up.

You also have the option to purchase a lawn sign for your Class of 2026 Senior. Purchases can be made here. Please see the message below from the Senior All Night Party Committee:

This lawn sign is a great fundraiser for the 2026 Senior All Night Party (SANP)!! We have a FANTASTIC night planned for all our departing Seniors filled with fun, games, food, drink, and lots of raffle prizes to win!! Order yours today. Place it in your lawn to show you have a graduate this year all while your helping raise funds for this years SANP!!!

*These yard signs are DIFFERENT than the ones you may have seen in front of the school with students' pictures on them in years past. Those yard signs will be created for every Senior and are part of the Senior Fee.

National Honor Society's After School Tutoring is underway! If your student is in need of extra help, we encourage them to reach out to the teacher first, as they will be the best resource, but have shared this option with them as well, so please feel free to do the same. NHS students will be available to tutor students in room B-1 from 2:30-3:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tutoring is free of charge. For more information about after school tutoring or for a list of NHS students who are willing to tutor, go to https://bit.ly/BrightonNHSTutoring Please note: our after school tutor will leave at 2:45 if no students have arrived by then.

In addition to After School Tutoring, we have another tutoring resource available for our students. Every year, the BHS Counseling Office generates a list of adult tutors that can be shared with students and families as an additional option if After School Tutoring doesn't work for them for any reason. These tutors have reached out and asked to be on our tutoring list as a resource to BHS students and families. They have self-reported their qualifications. All adults who are not BAS teachers have passed a background check. It is the responsibility of the students and families to find the best tutor for them, arrange meetings, and make payment.

The 2025-26 Tutor List can be found here.

With moving Advisory out of lunches, we changed the name, but the idea for Lunch N Learns is back, just with a new name! We will be hosting Career Chats this year during Advisory and could use your help. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in connecting our students with more information on potential career opportunities, we would love it if you could review the information below or share the following information with anyone who may be interested!

Brighton High School is looking for community partners!

We are seeking volunteer presenters to share their careers and experiences with students during our 2025-26 Career Pathways Presentations. Our "Career Chats", previously known as Lunch N Learns, are a great opportunity to inspire the next generation and help students explore future career options.

When: During Advisory on Wednesdays from 9:18-10:16 am (dates vary)
Where: Brighton High School
Who: Individuals from all career fields welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Tanya Clark at clarkt@brightonk12.com for more details.

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

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

Sunday, February 1st - Deadline for Senior Recognition Yearbook Ads

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, May 22nd - Seniors Last Full Day

Tuesday, May 26th - Senior Exams (5th and 6th Hour)

Wednesday May 27th - Senior Exams (3rd and 4th Hour)

Thursday May 28th - Senior Exams (1st and 2nd Hour)

Thursday, May 28th - Senior Sunset in the BHS Stadium @ 8 pm (Donation/Volunteer Sign Up to Follow)

Friday, May 29th - Cap and Gown Pick Up Starting @ 8 am in Aux Gym

Friday, May 29th - Senior Walk at BHS Starting @ 9:45 am (family and friends encouraged to attend)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Picnic in the BHS Stadium after the Senior Walk @ approx. 10:30 am (Food provided for Seniors)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Elementary Walk (more information to come) @ approx. 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Summa Cum Laude Breakfast (invite only) in the BHS Cafeteria @ 8 am (parents invited)

Wednesday, June 3rd - MANDATORY Graduation Practice in the BHS Fieldhouse @ 10 am

Friday, June 5th - Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony in the BHS Stadium @ 7 pm

Saturday, June 6th - Rain Date for Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony (Time is 2 pm)

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

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

Seniors & Families!

2026 is here, which means the year of graduation has ARRIVED! We have some work and time to go, but the fact that 2026 is here means we are so close to graduation! Below you will find some important information, but if you ever have any individual concerns, questions, or issues, never hesitate to reach out! We have a little over a week until the end of the first semester, so finish STRONG!! Work with your teachers to put yourself in the best position possible to finish this semester out as best you can! We are here for you!

-Mr. G

Yearbook SENIOR ADs REMINDER

Senior recognition ads in the yearbook are a meaningful and lasting way for you to share your pride and love for your senior. Include private jokes, special memories, and favorite photos, such as baby or childhood photos, sports photos, or additional senior portraits, and wait for your senior to be surprised and touched when they get their yearbook in May!

Our publisher's deadline for Senior Ads is February 1.

You may purchase yours at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school. You may order your yearbook at the same link!

Schedule Changes

Seniors! I know the end of the semester is rapidly approaching! If you need, or are looking at the possibility for a schedule change, please use this form to make sure I can get back to you in a timely manner! Link to Form: https://forms.gle/ob2Fr3kY8NpHhWXn7

E’s and 7th Semester Grades

The first semester ends on Monday, 1/27. A few important reminders on this:

• These 7th semester grades determine placement on the Academic Wall of Fame, which is a display class for students who have achieved above a 4.0 GPA for the next school year
• These 7th semester grades determent invitation to the Suma Cum Laude Breakfast, which students must have a 3.8 or higher GPA. Students and families will receive invitation to join this celebration as we get closer to the event in the spring!
• These 7th semester grades determine the academic cord color for graduation: (gold is 3.8 or higher, silver is 3.5 to 3.79, blue is 3.3 to 3.49).

Under this same topic, mid year Common App reviews will be conducted once the grades are posted, as well.

Please do what you can to finish STRONG for this semester!!! If you need help, support, or anything else please reach out to Mr. G or Mr. Miner.

Attendance/E’s/Online ‘Not Yet Passing’

I am sending emails today to students who have met the following criteria:

• Have not made up any time in their classes they have more than 9 absences this semester
• You can still make up time after school in counseling, or if you pre-arrange your time with a teacher or administrator

• You also have the opportunity to make up time on Monday 1/26, from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Come through the main entrance and report to the Media Center!

• Have at least one or more E in their current class(es)
• Are currently Not Yet Passing their online classes
• The deadline for these classes is 1/23 11:59 PM (this date has NOT changed with the Cold Day!)

The semester ends on 1/27, so you have the weekend to take care of these concerns. Please, make these the priority of your focus and energy to ensure your status of good standing towards graduation is not jeopardized. I will continue to send more emails about these three areas to students and families over the next week to help move your student in the right direction. You may receive several emails from me if your student has multiple areas of concern in these particular areas, if you don’t hear from me then you do not need to worry about these.

Senior Exams and 2nd Semester!

The second semester starts on 1/28 for students to attend. Next semester Seniors have the OPPORTUNITY to earn exemption from their second semester exams. Here are the parameters:

• Each class has the possibility for exemption
• In order to be exempt from an exam in a particular class, seniors must meet the following criteria:
• Post a B+ or better with 3 or less tardies AND absences in that class
• Post a B or better with 2 or less tardies AND absences in that class
• If you have any additional questions on this policy or individual questions or concerns, please email me!

Scholarships

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

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

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

Senior All Night Party Links

Parents! Use the links below to purchase your Senior All Night Party Ticket and your Senior Class of 2026 Lawn Sign! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-senior-all-night-party-ticket

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/class-of-2026-lawn-sign

Whether your student was in attendance at Wednesday's Senior Class Meeting or not, we would like to share the slideshow presentation with all members of this year's Senior Class and their parents/guardians. The slideshow includes information on a number of different items related to Senior year, including how to order a cap and gown online, submitting pictures/videos for the Senior Book, submitting pictures for the Baby Picture Contest, etc. If you have any questions about any of the items located within the slideshow, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Grabowski (grabown@brightonk12.com) for more information.

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

Recognize your student with a Recognition Ad. Celebrate your student for their accomplishments and achievements this year, but hurry, the deadline for reduced pricing is quickly approaching. Purchase today! OFFER ENDS 2/1/2026.

Ready to order your Recognition Ad? https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?code=YB_RA&cn=1064931

Need help with designing your Recognition Ad? Please see the linked Quick Start Guide.

If your student may want to go into construction, Tremco offers the RISE program, where students can obtain their associate or bachelor's degree in construction management from the University of Akron with 100% of tuition covered.

More information on the program can be found here.

We have a few different scholarship opportunities to share this week that have upcoming application deadlines and apply to a variety of different students.

• The first of the organizations offering these scholarships to students is the American Legion. The American Legion scholarships available can be found here. Scholarships include a national oratorical contest for public speaking in the form of a "Constitutional Speech Contest," scholarship opportunities for students with Veteran family members, as well as scholarship opportunities for students pursuing skilled trades or law enforcement.
• The second organization is the Hanover Insurance Group as part of The Citizens Insurance Community Scholarship Program. The Citizens Insurance Community Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards high school seniors for academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service. More information on the scholarship opportunities available as part of this program can be found here.

Each year, the Livingston County Spartans award student scholarships to assist with tuition, room and board, textbooks, etc. This year is no exception! If your student is planning to attend Michigan State University next year, there is a scholarship opportunity available to support their post-secondary education. The application can be found here. All applications are due by March 16th!

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation would like to provide the following information on their Donald P. Pobuda Memorial Scholarship Program. Additional information as well as the application for the scholarship can be found here.

Don Pobuda was a founding member, board member and third President of the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club in Brighton, Michigan. He inspired those with whom he came in contact to become better persons and always “think outside the box.”

If one’s life could be summarized into three words, for Don it would have been family, education and

community. Don was an advocate for youth and dedicated his professional life to education as a teacher, counselor, coach and superintendent. He touched the lives of thousands of young people during his 30 years of education.

Once retired, Don’s quest to help others continued. He served as Interim Superintendent in 6 different school districts in Michigan as well as Interim City Manager in the City of Brighton. Don served as President of his condo association, Chairman of the Genoa Township Planning Commission, as a SCORE counselor and on the St. Patrick Parrish Education Commission.

Don spent the final 3 years of his life living with leukemia. However, only very few close to Don even knew about his battle with this disease as Don continued his service to others as if there was nothing amiss. In fact, the most heard phrase at Don’s funeral was, “I didn’t even know Don was sick.” This was a tribute to the kind of man Don was to all who knew him: a man of integrity, kindness and loyalty, putting others needs ahead of his own.

We want to memorialize Don by awarding the scholarship to an individual who has overcome obstacles, physical or otherwise, to excel. The scholarship will be open to any senior graduating from a Livingston County High School and continuing on for post high school education, either academic or vocational.

The Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) is a non-profit organization that provides corporate and service industry relocation professionals the opportunity to meet and work together on a regular basis to educate, to learn and to share knowledge and experiences about current relocation practices and emerging relocation issues to better serve and address the diverse needs of relocating employees and their families.

As part of our commitment to Relocation, MiRC has developed a scholarship program for current

high school seniors attending Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Public Schools and their surrounding counties high schools, who have relocated into or within Michigan sometime between grades 9 (after 8 th grade graduation) and 12.

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a Michigan high school senior this year. (Eligibility is limited to seniors attending Michigan public high schools). The award will be sent directly to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. The MiRC organization will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of their total application.

The student will be evaluated based on the following:

1.) Academic performance (as validated by transcripts from the counselor’s office),

2.) Extra-curricular activities (to be provided to us along with the application and essay), and

3.) The student’s essay addressing the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and

a new high school (please see greater details regarding the essay requirements below).

The application can be found here. All applications are due by March 2nd!

Please see the message below from the Jennison Charitable Foundation regarding scholarships available to students:

We are offering scholarships to a wider number of graduating high school students, who demonstrate a financial need and are planning to attend a four-year college with the intent of majoring in, accounting, actuarial science, finance, business, marketing, real estate, or computer science.

The program will provide up to 75% of their tuition and a major feature is that it is renewable each of their 4 years of college if the candidate maintains a 3.25 GPA.

This program is for high school seniors graduating in the 2025-26 school year. Detailed information regarding our program and the application are available online at:

www.jennisoncharitablefoundation.org

Jennison Charitable Foundation

We are intentionally seeking to reach those students who are bright, successful high school seniors who lack the financial resources to achieve a college education.

The 2026 Rosa Parks Scholarship ($3,000) application is now available on their website: rosaparksscholarship.org

This is an annual scholarship, is open to all Michigan high school Seniors.

The application is also available at:

Apply | Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

The deadline for filing is March 1, 2026. Scholarship winners will be announced in mid-May.

If you have questions or problems concerning the application, please email: info@rosaparksscholarship.org

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

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

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

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

In addition to your students checking their email for announcements, here are some of the many accounts on Instagram that will provide them/you with news and information about all things BHS.

BHS: @brightonhs_bulldogs

Exec Board: @bhsexecboard

Class of 2026: @bhsseniorcouncil26

Class of 2027: @bhsjuniorcouncil27

Class of 2028: @bhssophomorestuco

Class of 2029:@bhs.freshmanstuco

BHS Video: @bhsvideo

The Paw: @brightonpaw

BHS Yearbook: @brighton_yearbook

BHS Leadership: @bhsleadership26

Ruff n Rowdy: @bhsruffnrowdy

Senior Survivor: @brightonseniorsurvivor

If you need to meet with your student's Grade Level Principal for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach out. If your student has a 504 and will be returning to BHS in the fall, you should have recently received an additional communication offering you the opportunity to have your student's support plan continue as written, or the chance to meet to address any necessary changes. If your student has a 504 and will be a Freshman this year, you should have recently received an additional communication asking you to set up a time to meet to discuss the plan in greater detail, in order to help facilitate a smooth transition to a new environment next year. To contact your student's Grade Level Principal, please see the information below:

Mr. Matt Evans (Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal for 11th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101 (office)

(810) 852 - 9905 (evening)

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (Grade Level Principal for 9th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (Grade Level Principal for 12th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

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

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Scheduling meetings for 26-27 school year (including application course information)

• Semester 2 schedule updates
• Grade level counselor updates
• Upcoming events in the area
• Parenting Teens 101 - Supporting Students' Emotional Needs During Exams

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.

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10th @ 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.

There will be an upcoming parent engagement session being hosted in partnership with Community Bible Church and LESA. The session is open to all school age families. A meal will be provided at this event, and the speaker will be Katey McPherson, who served as one of the keynotes at last year’s inaugural LESA Parent Summit. More information can be found below:

Thursday 2/12/26, Anxious Generation at Community Bible Church in Brighton

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.

Parents, looking for a nice night out with your significant other? See the flyer below. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please email Andy Doupe at doupea@brightonk12.com.

The Coach Minock Varsity Club Foundation is a fantastic sponsor of our Brighton Unified Program. For more information on this particular event, access the flyer here.

The University of Dayton is reaching out about an exciting opportunity on Saturday, Feb. 28, for Junior and Sophomore students who are interested in learning more about engineering, engineering technology, computer science and physics. Parent programming will also be offered.

Explore Engineering is a FREE event where your students can learn about a career in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or physics and what makes a University of Dayton degree unique. They’ll participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students, and tour our campus and facilities.

In addition, the Women Engineering Program and the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program are hosting WEP/MEP Connect — a special event where your students can grab lunch on campus or bring their own, then engage with students in the programs to hear how they’re making connections, finding community, and getting involved in the School of Engineering and beyond. This session is open to any and all Explore Engineering participants and their families.

The spring Explore Engineering event is geared toward high school Juniors and Sophomores. They encourage Seniors who are accepted to UD to attend an admitted student event, as the activities are geared toward their next steps.

Explore Engineering Details
Saturday, Feb. 28
11 a.m.: Optional campus tour
Noon: Lunch on your own or optional WEP/MEP Connect session
1 to 5 p.m.: Explore Engineering program

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration will close on Friday, Feb. 20, or when full. If interested, please register today to secure your spot! You can also download this flyer.

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

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

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

• Attend engineering classes and explore how college courses are structured

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

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

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

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

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Location: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Fee: $5 per student (lunch included)

Registration Information

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

• Final registration closes once capacity is reached.

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

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

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

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation is looking for future leaders! This year they are offering 4 scholarships for students to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards training program. This program is is an intensive training program that brings together our youth, to further develop character, leadership skills and to learn about Rotary. The focus is on leadership, ethics, problem solving, communication, and citizenship. This year, it will take place May 15th through 17th. If interested, students should contact their grade level principal for more information on how to apply.

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

• 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

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