Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• 2nd Quarter Progress Reports - Visible December 8th

• 12 Days Before Break - 10 Days to Go!

• Electives Curriculum Day

• 2026-27 Student Scheduling Timeline

• Curriculum Videos and Core Class Conversations

• Zekelman Holocaust Center Field Trip (9th Grade)
• Upcoming FAFSA Night - December 9th at 6 pm

• Advisory Plan for Wednesday, December 10th – Distribution of PSAT/SAT Practice Results

• Snow Day Information and School Closings

• Field Trip Reminders

• Upcoming BHS Staff Holiday PTO Event - Donations Needed
• 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
• Cap and Gown Ordering
• Scholarship Opportunities
• U of M Flint Scholarships
• Jennison Charitable Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
• Golden Apple Scholars Program
• Pheasants Forever Scholarship Opportunity
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Put Down the Glass"
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, January 13th

• SNAP/Pantry/Holiday Support & Resources

• Prime For Life® – One-Day Teen Substance Use Class

• Upcoming Sullivan's Message Presentation for Sophomores

• December 2nd Scheduling Presentations

• Xello Post Secondary Planning Presentations for Juniors

• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, December 8th - Progress Reports Visible to Students/Parents
• Monday, December 8th - 9th Grade Field Trip to Holocaust Museum (Classes Split Between 2 Days)
  
• Tuesday, December 9th - 9th Grade Field Trip to Holocaust Museum (Classes Split Between 2 Days)
• Tuesday, December 9th - FAFSA Night @ 6 pm in BHS Media Center
• Wednesday, December 10th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in BHS Media Center
• Wednesday, December 10th - Winter Band Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Thursday, December 11th - Signing Day for Classes Requiring a Signature and Course Numbers Must Be Entered into StudentConnect
• Friday, December 12th - Individual Student Scheduling Sheets Due to English Teachers
• Friday, December 12th - BHS Winter Choir Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Monday, December 15th - Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm
• Friday, December 19th - Holiday Assembly During 4th Hour (Schedule)
• Saturday, December 20th through Sunday, January 4th - Winter Break

I know it seems like the 1st Quarter just ended, but the 2nd Quarter is halfway over, and that means it is time for 2nd Quarter Progress Reports. These progress reports are visible on Monday, December 8th in both ParentConnect and StudentConnect. Please encourage your students who may need to play catch up to do so before break so they can take a few days off. Otherwise, the break is a great opportunity for them to get back on track without new work being assigned! The 1st Semester will end on Friday, January 23rd.

We still have 10 days left in our 12 Days Before Break spirit days. In case our students missed it, a copy of the list of days can be found here. Just a little bit of a fun way to finish off the calendar year!

We wanted to thank our students for the time and effort they put into planning for Friday's Electives Curriculum Day presentations and the focus they showed in their sessions. We were fortunate enough to be in the halls as students were coming and going, talking about potential classes and what they were excited to hopefully be able to take next year. We have a short video that highlighted some of what we were able to see in these sessions. If you would like, you can view it here.

It is hard to believe, but it is already time to start thinking about the scheduling process for the 2026-27 school year. We want you to have the updated timeline for planning purposes. More details will be provided to you as they become available, but here is the shell of the schedule for you:

• Tuesday, December 2nd - Grade level scheduling meetings (held with students' social studies classes)
• Friday, December 5th - Curriculum Day with students visiting possible electives of interest (alternate schedule attached, *Seniors will have a late start on this day)
• Thursday, December 11th - Signing Day for classes requiring a signature and course numbers must be entered into StudentConnect
• Friday, December 12th - Individual student scheduling sheets due to English teachers

As we have in years past, core teachers will have discussions with their students about what classes are available to them and any corresponding recommendations by Signing Day (12/11) to allow students to sign up for appropriate courses. Core teachers will also share curriculum videos for their own department with students so that they can learn more about all of the course options available in their specific subject area.

*Elective curriculum videos can be found here* They have already been shared with students as well.

All 9th grade students will once again be taking a field trip to the Zekelman Holocaust Center with their English classes. These trips will take place over two days. We want you to have this information so you/your student can plan accordingly. If your student has Mrs. Clark or Mrs. Sawyer for English 9, they will be attending the trip on Monday, December 8th, and students with Mrs. Awdish, Mrs. Reichhold, or Mrs. Elliott will be attending on Tuesday, December 9th.

On December 9th at 6pm in the Media Center at BHS, we are hosting a workshop to help seniors and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid for their first year in college. As a public service, a financial aid representative from Oakland University is facilitating the workshop. Please register using the link below and follow the instructions to prepare.

Please register HERE!

Before you attend the FAFSA Workshop:

• Student applicants and each parent contributor should each create their own FSA ID at studentaid.gov (if a user does not have a social security number, they will need to create their account at least three days in advance.)

• Determine which parent(s) will contribute information to the FAFSA if there are multiple households to consider- https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/is-my-parent-a-contributor.jpg

• Record each studentaid.gov login in a secure location or on Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet.

• Review the FAFSA Checklist to gather information necessary to complete the FAFSA.

• If you are unable to join the workshop on the date/time selected, you can access OU hosted workshops open to anyone regardless of college choice on the Financial Aid Events website.

As you know, all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders in attendance on November 19th completed a PSAT or SAT practice exam during Advisory. As educators, we recognize that formative assessments are only as meaningful as the feedback students receive. With that in mind, next Wednesday, December 10th, students will have the opportunity to pick up their individual score reports from their Advisory teachers.

What you need to know:

• Score Report Delivery: Each student’s results will be delivered to their Advisory classroom so that it is available for pick up on Wednesday.
• Advisory Expectations (Dec. 10):
• Teachers will distribute score reports to their Advisory students.
• Students will still be allowed to travel; however, students can stop by their Advisory teacher's classroom to pick up their slip if they would like to do so. Otherwise, they will receive it the next time they are in their assigned Advisory class.
• Teachers may use the time for review or discussion of the test and its results with students, but it is not required.

Additional Information for Students and Families:

Students and parents will receive a digital copy of the exam and an answer key with explanations so they can effectively review results as they deem appropriate.

Next Steps:

Overall schoolwide results on the PSAT and SAT practice tests will be shared with staff. We will discuss these trends further at our upcoming staff meeting as part of our schoolwide SAT school improvement goal. This will provide information that can be used to build upon the standardized testing prep work that is already taking place in classes and will continue throughout the year.

We will be repeating this process later on this year, prior to this spring's standardized testing for 9th through 11th grade students.

Earlier this month, Dr. Outlaw shared information in his monthly newsletter about some of the potential variables that are considered when determining if school will be closed or not. His message also included information about how that information can be communicated and what it means when school is cancelled. This is important information to be aware of in order to maximize everyone's safety and the information can be found here.

We have a number of field trips coming up between now and the end of the year. In preparation for students going on these trips, I just wanted to share a couple important reminders:

• In order for students to be allowed to go on a field trip, we need to make sure they have completed all portions of the required permission slips prior to attending the field trip, including any parent signatures. These permission slips travel with teachers on their trips as they include important information they may need should any issues arise.
• If your student will be needing to take medicine with them on a trip, please encourage them to talk with our medical staff well in advance to allow them to plan accordingly. It can be very difficult to accommodate multiple students coming down the morning of to manage very important medicines. Any assistance with this would be much appreciated.

Our amazing BHS PTO is looking to celebrate the BHS Staff this holiday season. Please see the message below from the BHS PTO:

We will be celebrating our BHS Staff this Holiday Season with a Festive Woot Woot Treat Train and a Fun Gift Card giveaway. If you would like to help make this effort a success, please see the signup below. I have provided some slots for local businesses. You can drop these gift cards to the Main Office, Attn: PTO.

I have also made an Amazon wish list for easy shopping. The wish list is set to ship directly to us.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1X06PFRLNA52V?ref_=wl_share

We typically have gift cards ranging from $10-$25, in order to get enough for everyone. We try to provide gifts to the entire BHS staff, over 140 individuals. Please have all items turned in by Friday, 12/12.

Thanks for helping to make their season festive! We can't do it without our awesome parents!!! Happiest of Holidays!

Your BHS PTO

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)

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)

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

In-person cap and gown ordering is now complete, but you can still make purchases online!

If your student is planning on using a sibling's previously used cap and gown, and are only seeking this year’s tassel and medal, you can purchase these items separately online. There is also an opportunity in May at Cap & Gown Distribution Day, where cash/check can be accepted.

The website for any purchasing can be reached here. Please reach out to the grade level principal for the Class of 2026, Mr. Grabowski (grabown@brightonk12.com), if you have any questions!

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.

These scholarships are available to all incoming freshmen, so please encourage any interested students to apply. The application is free and can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/apply

UM-Flint Honors Program Scholarship Competition

• Invitation-only competition on February 21 to compete for 5 full-tuition scholarships
• 3.5+ GPA
• Must submit UM-Flint application materials by December 1, 2025 to be invited

UM-Flint First Year Merit Scholarships

• Guaranteed scholarship amount for 4 years
• Based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT test scores
• Limited number of full-ride True Blue Merit Scholarships available
• Input GPA and test scores at this website to see scholarship awards: https://www.umflint.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/first-year-merit-scholarship/

Go Blue Guarantee

• Need-based, full-tuition scholarship designed for Michigan students with a 3.5+ GPA and family incomes of $125,000 or less

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 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.

Identifying and nurturing future educators is more important than ever. The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan recruits promising students and provides comprehensive support throughout their undergraduate studies and into successful teaching careers, helping them thrive on their path to teaching.

The Golden Apple Scholars program in Michigan offers:

• Up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute across the collective undergraduate experience including hands-on instruction from outstanding Michigan teachers and experience teaching and leading in your community
• Undergraduate support
• Job placement assistance
• Mentoring from exceptional teaching faculty

The Golden Apple Scholars Program is recruiting passionate students who are:

• Michigan High School Seniors (Class of 2026) or Michigan College Freshmen or Sophomores
• Committed to teaching in high-need schools
• Driven to make a difference in education

For more information, feel free to access the informational flyer. Applications are due December 1st.

Pheasants Forever Chapter #465 is pleased to provide a scholarship opportunity exclusively for

Livingston County residents who are passionate about environmental conservation and wildlife

resource management. The scholarship is valued at $2500 in total, and will be awarded at their 2026 Annual Banquet on February 20th, 2026, at Crystal Gardens in Howell.

The scholarship money will be offered in multiple parts for use on tuition, books and learning

materials; For the first year $500 will be awarded initially and a second payment of $500 will be

awarded upon proof of a 2.5 GPA after 1st semester. Then, $500 will be awarded for each following

year with proof of a 2.5 GPA and continuation in a conservation/wildlife resource management

field of study.

*The deadline for submission of the scholarship application is December 31st. More information, including the application, can be found here.

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

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open! As always, we encourage as many students as possible to submit the FAFSA form just to know what options may be available to them in the future by maximizing their aid possibilities. We will have additional opportunities to learn more about financial aid coming up. There are also a number of resources available on the MI Student Aid web site, including the FAFSA Awareness Toolkit.

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• First Quarter Grades
• Scheduling for 2026-2027
• Grade Level Updates
• Financial Aid, FAFSA, and Scholarship Information
• College Visits
• Resources for Those in Need
• 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:

"Put Down the Glass"

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13th @ 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.

As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to share information on a number of opportunities and resources for families in need.

2025 Holiday Food and Gift Programs

Food Programs and Pantry List.

Links to these resources can also be found on the Livingston County Resource page and our BAS Mental Health & Wellness website.

On January 24th from 9 am to 2:30 pm, there will be a free educational class for students ages 13-18 who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Dealing with issues at school, with the Court, or in the community related to alcohol, vaping, marijuana, or other substances

• At risk for substance use

• In early stages of substance use or substance use is suspected

This class will include interactive activities and discussions about risks, goals, and making safer choices. It will hopefully allow students to gain tools to avoid future trouble at school, with the law, or in life. More information can be found here.

Later on this winter, we will be having a grade level presentation during Advisory for our current Sophomores. This assembly will be put on by Sullivan's Message and will focus on the dangers of substance use, mental health awareness, and self care. More information on Sullivan's Message can be found on their website or on the attached informational flyer.

On December 2nd, grade level counselors and grade level principals met with students in their social studies classes about scheduling for next year and what options may be available to them. They also received their scheduling sheets to write down their selections for next year that will be signed by their teachers and signed by their parents by December 11th, and turned into their English teachers on Friday, December 12th. Students will need to enter their course selections into their StudentConnect account prior to turning in their sheet (directions are provided on their scheduling sheet).

Grade level counselors will be emailing students this presentation if they have not done so already. The email sent to current Juniors is provided below:

Greetings Class of 2027 Parents/Students. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. I wanted to share that Mr. Evans and I met with 11th grade students through their Social Studies class on Tuesday 12/2 to discuss senior year scheduling options.

Here is a link to the Powerpoint Presentation we discussed (slides 47-65 are applicable to current 11th graders).

Here is an overview of the scheduling timeline:

• Friday, December 5th - Curriculum Day with students visiting possible electives of interest (alternate bell schedule attached). Students are encouraged to review elective options emailed to them prior to Thanksgiving break.
• Here is a link to curriculum videos for students/parents/guardians to view ahead of time.
• Here is a link to the curriculum day elective schedule (students must pick 4 options to attend).
• Thursday, December 11th - Signing Day for classes requiring a signature and course numbers must be entered into StudentConnect by 11:59pm. Students - please do the best you can with choosing classes and I can make adjustments to your course requests during our individual meetings in January/February.
• Friday, December 12th - Individual student scheduling sheets due to English teachers.
• January and February - I will meet with all students individually (all 440 of them) regarding their course selections, questions, and graduation requirements to provide appropriate guidance to ensure they are enrolling in classes that meet their remaining grad reqs as well as their future path. If needed, I can make changes to their course requests during this time!

If students were absent on 12/2 or didn’t attend the presentation due to NOT having a Social Studies class, they can attend a make-up presentation in the Media Center on Monday, 12/8 at the start of 3rd hour!

Please see the message below from this year's Junior counselor, Mrs. Caverly regarding Xello presentations that took place this past week with their social studies classes:

On November 19th and 20th, I met with 11th-grade students in groups through their Civics/Econ/AP Gov/AP Macro classes to work on their EDPs (Education Development Plans) in Xello. During these sessions, we addressed standards set by the State of Michigan by completing the following 4 tasks:

• Researching and Saving 3 Colleges
• Researching and Saving 3 Scholarships
• Completing the Choosing a College Lesson
• Completing the Work/Life Balance Lesson

While most students finished in the allotted class time, those who were absent or unable to finish should complete them by December 19th. They can do this by logging into their BHS student Xello account.

Here is a copy of the presentation shared with students. In addition to the Xello tasks, this presentation also includes valuable career/college/post-secondary resources, such as:

• Michigan's Public Universities Guide to Admissions
• Michigan College Guide Fall 2025
• BHS Post Secondary Planning Smore Page

Though the assignments focused primarily on college preparation, in accordance with state standards, we also discussed other post-secondary options, including: apprenticeships, military, trades, and the workforce.

Lastly, students received a copy of their current transcript! We dedicated time discussing important elements of their transcript, including their cumulative GPA, class rank, total credits, and the courses they are enrolled in for 2nd semester.

Should you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to me (caverlyj@brightonk12.com).

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.

• 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
• Juniors - College and Career Planning Document
• Upcoming College Fairs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Information
• McKinney Vento Informational Flyer
• County-Wide Mental Health Network Resources

• 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

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

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