Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• 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
• Advisory Period Update - Traveling and Testing
• After School Tutoring - Starts Tuesday, 9/23
• Parent Teacher Conference Information - Dates Included
• Livingston County Early College Application Deadline - September 30th
• Homecoming Parade Convertibles Needed
• Homecoming Dance and Ticket Information
• Homecoming Guest Applications - Due Friday, October 10th
• Special Education Paraprofessional Vacancies
• A Message from the BHS Yearbook Staff
• 9th Grade Vision Screening Information
• Ordering School Pictures
• Senior Headshot Sign Up for Yearbook (Portraits by Alex)

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 8 Schools Over Next 2 Weeks

• BHS Attendance Policy

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

• Standardized Testing Guidelines

• October is Michigan College Month!

• AP Test Fee Payment Deadline - Friday, October 31st
• Senior Specific Information - Includes Dates for Seniors Last Day, Sr. Exams, Sr. Events and Graduation (including Rain Date)
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - September Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, October 14th

• Livingston County Early College Information Night - This Week!

• Livingston County College Fair - This Week!
• Veterans Connected - Ruck to Live Event This Saturday!
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops - 1st Session October 16th!
• Selfridge Day Opportunity - Thursday, October 16th
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Sunday, September 21st through Friday, September 26th - Pink Week
• Monday, September 22nd - Livingston County Early College Information Night 6 pm via Zoom (More Information Below)
• 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)
• Wednesday, September 24th - Livingston County College Fair from 6 to 8 pm @ Cleary University (More Information Below)
• 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)
• Tuesday, September 30th - Livingston County Early College Applications Due to Counselors
• Wednesday, October 1st - Count Day
• Wednesday, October 1st - OK2Say Presentation in BCPA for all 9th Graders During Advisory
• Wednesday, October 1st - Digital Readiness Check for All Juniors in Fieldhouse During Advisory

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

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 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. At this point in time, all requested donation slots have been signed up for. We are so appreciative of your generosity!

• 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.

Students' Advisory Period has moved to after 2nd Hour. The new schedule is provided here. All students received an email from Mrs. Richards on Friday updating students on any specifics as it related to traveling to other classes during Advisory or testing. The contents of this message is included below so that you have access to the same information:

Hi BHS Students,

We hope that your first Advisory class went well this week! Beginning on Wednesday, September 24th, students will be able to start traveling during Advisory. Students may travel for the following reasons:

• academic support from another teacher
• to make-up a test or quiz in either a teacher's classroom or Media Center (must be pre-arranged by the teacher you are making up the test/quiz for
• for social/emotional/academic support with Counseling.
• you may NOT request to visit a teacher to be social with friends in that class.

It is VERY important that you follow the correct procedures when traveling. Please see below:

Advisory Traveling Reminders

1. Meet with the teacher you want to visit for Advisory BEFORE Advisory to receive a PASS. This must occur NO LATER THAN TUESDAY!

• Keep in mind that the teacher you are visiting can only have so many students in their room, so the sooner the better.
• The teacher you are requesting to visit has the right to deny your request.
• Do NOT email your teacher on Advisory Day asking them to visit their class - this is last-minute and they may not see your email. You need to be proactive and plan accordingly!

2. On Advisory Day, EMAIL your Advisory teacher and CC your visiting teacher using the suggested email etiquette below when you arrive in that room:

Dear Mrs. (Advisory Teacher’s name),

I am visiting Mr. (Visiting Teacher’s name) room for Advisory today. Mr. (Visiting Teacher) can confirm that I am in his room for attendance. Thank you!

Sincerely,

(Student’s Name)

3. Sign-in with your visiting teacher’s class to document your visit.

Failure to follow these procedures may result in getting marked unexcused absent/skipping, an administratively assigned detention, and/or revoking your ability to travel in the future.

If you have any questions, please contact your Grade Level Principal.

-Mr. Evans, Mr. Grabowski, Mrs. Napuli, and Mrs. Richards

National Honor Society will be starting After School Tutoring on Tuesday, September 23rd! 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. The message below was shared with all students on Friday:

National Honor Society is pleased to announce the return of After School Tutoring. Starting Tuesday, September 23rd, 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.

We would encourage you to reach out to your teacher if you are struggling in one or more classes. They are here to help! However, this is another great free resource for you. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Grade Level Principal.

As in years past, there will be two days of parent teacher conferences this year, one of which will be in person and one of which will be virtual. As a reminder, virtual parent teacher conferences need to be held on site. Date and time information is provided below:

In Person: Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Virtual: Tuesday, October 28th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

We will once again be using PTC Fast to allow parents to sign up for times for virtual parent teacher conferences. More information will be shared as these dates get closer.

As mentioned below, there will be an informational session on the Livingston County Early College programs on Monday night. However, the deadline to apply to one of these programs is coming up quickly! There are Livingston County Early College programs in the following areas:

• Automotive
• Business Management
• Career Ladder Nursing
• College Foundation
• Cyber Security
• Mechatronics/Robotics
• Welding

*If your student is planning to participate in one of these programs, their application must be submitted to their counselor no later than Tuesday, September 30th.

We are in need of convertibles for this year's Homecoming Parade. If you, or someone you know, may be willing to have their car included please see the attached flyer. They can contact Becky Goyt, Danielle Grills, or Exec Board President Reece Meyer (reecemeyer08@gmail.com) with any questions or to express interest in participating. Thank you in advance for helping us obtain enough convertibles for anyone interested to be able to participate in this year's parade.

Tickets are not yet on sale, but there have been a few questions coming in about this year's Homecoming Dance so we want to share the important information with you. It is provided below:

• Date: Saturday, October 18th
• Time: 7 to 10 pm
• Location: Brighton High School (Dance held in the Fieldhouse)
• Ticket Price: $30/ticket
• Options for Buying Tickets: Tickets will be available to purchase online and in-person (not at the door). Dates for purchase will be shared once finalized.
• Theme: Glo-Co

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.

Brighton Area Schools currently has multiple vacancies for special education paraprofessionals within the district. The district's job postings page indicates that vacancies are currently located at Spencer Elementary School and Scranton Middle School. More information on these vacancies, including application information, can be found here. Any questions about the positions can be directed to Special Education Director, Michelle Allison (allisonm@brightonk12.com)

Please see the message below from this year's BHS Yearbook Staff:

We're looking for pictures of all students on their first day of school and of Senior students on their first day of kindergarten. To send in a picture:

• Scan the QR code
• Choose "I am a student" and fill in the information with your student's info
• Add in your verification code, pick "school life" and share your photo(s)

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.

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.

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.

• University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Monday, September 22nd (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)
• Douglas J Aveda Institute - Monday, September 29th (All lunches)
• Bowling Green State University - Wednesday, October 1st (11 - 12:30 pm)
• Saginaw Valley State University - Thursday, October 2nd (All lunches)
• Northern Michigan University - Friday, October 3rd (All lunches)

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.

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.

More information will be coming out each time we prepare for standardized testing. However, in preparation for this year's standardized testing (includes PSAT, SAT, and AP Testing) we wanted to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding restrictions in place so students can plan accordingly.

Important Information Regarding Prohibited Devices:

For test security, the following items are not allowed during testing or during breaks once an exam begins:

• Cell phones

• Smart watches

• Fitness bands

• Air pods or any other brand of wired or wireless headphones

• Any other wearable electronic device

If brought into the room, these items must be powered off and will be stored with a proctor for the duration of the exam (unless there is a documented accommodation on file for medical purposes).

If a student accesses any of the prohibited devices after the test begins, regardless of if they are inside or outside the testing room and even during breaks, the student will be dismissed from testing. An irregularity report will also be filed with the testing agency, the room’s entire scores could be cancelled, and the student’s device may be confiscated as a part of the test investigation.

These guidelines also pertain to any national tests taken at BHS as part of our Saturday testing options available to our students.

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 and Senior Scholarship Banquet 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)

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)

We have gotten a few questions about the rain date for this year's Graduation Ceremony and specifically when the make-up ceremony would take place. Due to a number of factors, including other Senior events taking place on Saturday, if we are forced to utilize the rain date for the Graduation Ceremony, it would take place at 2 pm on Saturday, June 6th.

This year, the Seniors last full day of school will take place before Memorial Day. The Seniors last full day will be Friday, May 22nd. For those Seniors that have exams to take at the end of the year, the Senior Exam Schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, May 26th - 5th and 6th Hour Exams

Wednesday, May 27th - 3rd and 4th Hour Exams

Thursday, May 28th - 1st and 2nd Hour Exams

This schedule for our Seniors to end the year should allow for a less chaotic day for them on Friday, full of a number of memorable events that they will enjoy.

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:@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 September Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

This newsletter contains information on:

• Get to know your counseling team at BHS.
• How to make an appointment with your counselor.
• Grade level counselor updates (SENIORS....there's a lot of IMPORTANT information)
• Events happening at BHS.
• Events happening near BHS.
• Local resources for mental health and substance use.
• 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.

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.

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.

On October 16th, from 7 - 8:30 pm the BASE Foundation will be holding the next session of their Part of a Parenting Series. This session is entitled "Life Balance: How to Help Balance School Expectations, Self-Care, and All the Extras Without Feeling So Overwhelmed." This session will be held via Zoom and the informational flyer with the Zoom meeting information can be found here. It will be led by Kirstie Wyler, MA, LLP. The informational flyer also includes information on additional upcoming presentations.

Juniors and Seniors! The 127th Wing welcomes you to the 1st Annual Selfridge Day! This is a showcase of Air National Guard and other military branch careers and opportunities along with games and prizes. It will be held at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base on Thursday, October 16th and there will be 27 tables set up with different branches and careers in the military for you to learn about. You can witness the swearing in of the new high school graduating class and watch military drones in action. There will be raffles and prizes. We will take a bus from BHS in the morning and return before the end of the day. If interested, you must fill out the below Google doc before Monday, October 6th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Petit in the counseling office.

Selfridge Day RSVP

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

• Student Sign In/Sign Out Procedures

• Student Attendance Guidance Sheet

• AI Do's and Don't Guide

• Therapy Dog and Service Dog Information

• Girls in Aviation Day - October 4th

Matt Evans, Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal Class of 2027

Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/465
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: (810)299-4100
Twitter: @BrightonHS