Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Parent Survey for School Improvement - Your Feedback is Requested and Appreciated
• DEEP Family Information Night - Tuesday, January 6th at 6 pm

• Operation Christmas Wishes Support

• Snow Day Information and School Closings

• It's Not Too Late to Purchase a Yearbook
• Student Scheduling Update - Starting January 5th
• Application Course Information
• Leadership Class Application Update
• Out of District CTE Classes
• New Out of District CTE Offerings

• Upcoming 9th Grade Class Assembly - Holocaust Survivor Dr. Irene Butter

• Upcoming Weeks with No Advisory - Two in January

• Make Up Testing and Attendance Opportunities

• Michigan's Public Universities: Guide to Admissions

• Distribution of PSAT/SAT Practice Results
• Senior Survivor Application Information
• 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
• Senior Recognition Yearbook Ads - Last Day to Purchase 2/1/26
• Scholarship Opportunities
• U of M Flint Scholarships
• Jennison Charitable Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - December Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Put Down the Glass"
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, January 13th

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

• Upcoming Parent Engagement Session - February 12th

• 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

• Saturday, December 20th through Sunday, January 4th - Winter Break
• Tuesday, January 6th - DEEP Family Info Night @ 6 pm in Media Center
• Wednesday, January 7th - DECA Districts @ Eastern Michigan University
• Wednesday, January 7th - Fentanyl Fathers Presentation for All Juniors in BCPA During Advisory
• Friday, January 9th - Acapella Night @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Monday, January 12th - Holocaust Survivor Presentation in BCPA for All 9th Graders in BCPA During 5th Hour (See Message Below)
• Monday, January 12th through Friday, January 16th - Orchestra Bake Sale During All Lunches
• Wednesday, January 14th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Wednesday, January 14th - Career Chat (Human Resources/Learning & Development) in STEAM Center During Advisory
• Thursday, January 15th - Shelter in Place Drill During 5th Hour
• Monday, January 19th - No School for Students or Staff
• Monday, January 19th - Make Up Testing and Attendance 8 am to 2 pm
• Thursday, January 22nd - 2nd Quarter Exams (1st, 3rd, and 5th Hours)
• Friday, January 23rd - 2nd Quarter Exams (2nd, 4th, and 6th Hours)
• Friday, January 23rd - Last Day of the 1st Semester
• Monday, January 26th - No School for Students (Records Day)
• Monday, January 26th - Make Up Testing and Attendance 8 am to 2 pm

Thank you to those of you who have already completed our parent survey for feedback on and improvement for BHS. It is greatly appreciated and we have already begun looking at the information you have provided. If you have not filled it out yet, please see the information below as we would really appreciate your feedback so that we can maximize our potential impact on all of our students and their educational experience:

Our school is currently participating in the Cognia Accreditation Process, which helps us reflect on our practices and continue improving the education we provide to our students. As part of this process, we are asking parents and guardians to complete the following survey: Brighton High School Parent Survey 2025-26.

This survey gives you the opportunity to share your honest feedback about our school’s strengths and areas for growth, especially in the areas of communication, learning experiences, and student support. Your responses can be anonymous and will be combined with feedback from students and staff to help guide school improvement planning as part of the continuous improvement process and ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families.

We greatly value your input, and your participation plays an important role in shaping the future of our school. Thank you for partnering with us, taking the time to share your voice, and for your continued support as we work to help all of our students grow and achieve their personal best!

If your student is a current 10th or 11th grader and is potentially interested in participating in the DEEP Program (a dual enrollment program through U of M - Flint), there will be an informational meeting for parents and/or students to learn more information about available programs, expenses, and courses that can be taken. There will also be an opportunity to have any questions you have answered. More information on the DEEP Program and what it offers can be found here.

Tuesday night's meeting will be at 6 pm in the BHS Media Center.

Operation Christmas Wishes had another extremely successful year this year, exceeding their goal in providing support for students in a neighboring community! Thank you so much for all your support! We couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s this year’s Operation Christmas Wishes video.

For more information about Operation Christmas Wishes, see the information below from this year's Leadership Class:

Join us in bringing a smile to every student's face this holiday season. By contributing to Operation Christmas Wishes, you're supporting Brighton High School and the Yoga Strong Foundation in providing Christmas gifts and other items to 530 students from Perry and Puentes Early Learning Centers in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Your generosity empowers our students, turning wishes into reality through the following:

• Provide a Holiday Wish Gift to each child
• Provide a new hat and water resistant gloves to each child
• Support joyful surprises - coloring books, crayons, and even a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself
• Spread Holiday Cheer

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.

As a reminder, counselors will begin 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)

We know that students are anxiously awaiting the release of the application for next year's Leadership Class. Students will apply with Mrs. Armstrong directly and will be able to do so later this month. Once applications are available, all eligible students (currently 10th and 11th graders) will be provided with the necessary information on how to apply.

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.

I know you have have all received the Advisory Calendar, but as a reminder, the will be NO Advisory on shortened weeks. There are two weeks in January that are shortened weeks, so there will be NO Advisory. Dates are provided below:

• Wednesday, January 21st
• Wednesday, January 28th

We are sharing this information now so that students can plan accordingly if they need additional support from their teachers or were planning to use this Advisory time for make up testing.

We will be resending this information as the dates get closer. However, as we do with most of the student days off that we have, we will be offering students the opportunity to make up assessments as well as attendance on the two Mondays we have off in January (January 19th and 26th). This can be a great help to our students to catch up as the semester ends and with limited Advisory periods in January. Per usual, we will ask students to communicate with their teachers in advance of these dates to make sure any assessments are dropped off by teachers in advance to be taken on these days.

Each year, we receive a guide to admissions for the public universities in the state of Michigan. It is loaded with information on each school, like Freshmen class enrollment numbers, academic profiles, financial aid and scholarship information, as well as application information. It is a great resource if you are looking to find out more about these schools. A link to the guide can be found here.

As you know, strengthening PSAT/SAT readiness is a schoolwide goal this year. On November 19th, all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who were present participated in a practice assessment during Advisory—PSAT practice for 9th and 10th graders and SAT practice for 11th graders. These formative assessments were not graded and are intended solely to help students understand their strengths and areas for growth.

Because Wednesday’s snow day interrupted our original plan to distribute hard copies of results, we will now provide those printed score reports during Advisory on January 7th. However, we do not want to delay students’ access to results for another month. Therefore, students can view their results electronically beginning today by following the directions below.

How to Access Your Results Digitally

Students may use the steps below to view their practice test results online:

1. Go to the Clever Portal, and log in using your student username and password.
2. In Clever, click on "Renaissance DNA" (found under either the JK–4 or Grades 5–12 heading).
3. When prompted, click “Continue to Portal.”
4. On the left-hand side, select “Assessments.”
5. Under the “Recent Assessments” section on the right, click “SAT 11 Practice 2025.”
6. You will first see a summary grade for your results.
7. To review item-by-item performance, scroll down and click “Score by Question.”

Reviewing Results at Home

To support meaningful review and reflection, the following links are provided for both students and parents:

• The practice test students completed
• The answer key with explanations for each question

These resources make it easy to revisit questions, examine mistakes, and understand why the correct answer is correct.

You will notice that this was not a full-length PSAT or SAT. Rather, it was a shortened diagnostic designed to assess a range of skills measured across the PSAT/SAT suite of assessments.

Most Missed Questions

Below is a list of the six most frequently missed questions from the SAT test, from most missed to least missed, along with their test section, domain, assessed skill, and difficulty level:

1. Question #12 – Math
• Domain: Algebra
• Skill: Systems of two linear equations in two variables
• Difficulty: Hard
2. Question #2 – Reading/Writing
• Domain: Information and Ideas
• Skill: Inferences
• Difficulty: Hard
3. Question #14 – Math
• Domain: Algebra
• Skill: Linear functions
• Difficulty: Medium
4. Question #19 – Math
• Domain: Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
• Skill: Two-variable data: Models and Scatterplots
• Difficulty: Medium
5. Question #7 – Reading/Writing
• Domain: Standard English Conventions
• Skill: Form, Structure and Sense
• Difficulty: Medium
6. Question #15 – Math
• Domain: Advanced Math
• Skill: Equivalent expressions
• Difficulty: Medium

We encourage students to review these questions carefully, as they represent common areas of challenge across grade levels.

Looking Ahead

Teachers will continue to support students throughout the year by building skills aligned with the PSAT and SAT. In connection with this schoolwide focus, students will take another formative assessment—similar in structure to this one—during Advisory in February.

Thank you for your attention and support as we work together to help every student grow.

Is your Senior interested in being one of this year's Senior Survivor participants? Applications will be available when students return from break, but the information below is important for them to have in advance of a few upcoming deadlines:

• January 30th - Paper applications due
• February 12th - Video applications due

Interested students should reach out to Mr. Carney or Ms. Daig with any questions.

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

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!

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!

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.

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 2025-26 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.

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Next Year's Course Selection Information
• Messages from all grade level counselors
• Scholarships
• Career Exploration at BHS
• Support in Our Community
• 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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