Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Summer Office Hours
• Full 2025-26 School Calendar - District Calendar Included
• Important Dates
• Back to School Registration and Registration Packet
• New/Incoming Student Information
• 1st Day of School
• Club Sponsors
• Senior Specific Information - Includes Sr. Questionnaire, Dates for Sr. Events and Graduation

• District Nurse End of School Year Checklist

• Student Enrollment for 2025/26 School Year
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Informational Webinars
• University of Michigan July Announcement - Incoming Seniors
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Walk-in Sports Physicals @ Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatric Locations
• Ready, Set, School! Event - August 2nd
• UM-Flint Event - Inclusion and Neurodiverse Learning with Dr. Temple Grandin
• Livingston County College Fair - Save the Date!
• Veterans Connected - Ruck to Live Event
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Tuesday, August 12th - Summer Test Out Opportunity @ 10 am (Must Have Signed Up, Should Have Already Received Study Materials via Email)
• Monday, August 25th - Senior Back to School Registration from 8 - 11 am in BHS Cafeteria
• Monday, August 25th - Junior Back to School Registration from 12 - 3 pm in BHS Cafeteria
• Tuesday, August 26th - Sophomore Back to School Registration from 8 - 11 am in BHS Cafeteria
• Tuesday, August 26th - Freshmen Back to School Registration from 12 - 3 pm in BHS Cafeteria
• Tuesday, August 26th - Club Fair from 12 - 3 pm in BHS Aux Gym
• Thursday, August 28th - Home Football vs. Dexter @ 7 pm (Youth Night)
• Tuesday, September 2nd - First Day of School (See Schedule Here)
• Wednesday, September 3rd - First Traditional School Day (All Students in Attendance All Day)
• Tuesday, September 9th - Open House @ 6 pm (Schedule to Follow)

Beginning the week of June 16th and continuing through August 8th, the Main Office will have adjusted hours of operation for public access if anyone needs to come in for any reason. The Main Office will resume normal days and hours of operation starting Monday, August 11th. We do have work permits on hand should your student need one. Please make sure when filling out the work permit, they are following the correct steps as the part filled out by the school is the LAST step in the process.

Adjusted hours of operation for public access include:

Monday: 7 am to 3 pm

Tuesday: 7 am to 3 pm

Wednesday: 7 am to 3 pm

Thursday: 7 am to 3 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

If you received today's Superintendents Newsletter, you have seen that there has been an agreement reached that has determined the district's school calendar for the 2025-26 school year. Each building will have their own building-specific dates to share, but this district calendar will include days when students are not in session, semester and trimester dates, and our last day of school on June 11, 2026. Thank you to our teachers and their negotiating team for their collaboration on this year's school calendar.

If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to BHS Principal, Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com).

1st Day of School - Tuesday, September 2nd

Pink Week - Monday, September 22nd through Friday, September 26th

• Powderpuff Game - Monday, September 22nd @ 7 pm at BHS Stadium
• Pink Walk/Run - Wednesday, September 24th (Youth 1K at 6 pm, 5K at 6:30 pm)
• Brighton Idol - Thursday, September 25th @ 6 pm (Downtown at the AMP)
• Pink Out Game - Friday, September 26th @ 7 pm (Survivor Acknowledgement at Halftime)

Homecoming Week - Monday, October 13th through Saturday, October 18th

• Homecoming Parade - Friday, October 17th @ 6 pm
• Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 18th from 7 - 10 pm @ BHS

Winter Break - Saturday, December 20th through Sunday, January 4th

Spring Break - Saturday, March 28th through Sunday, April 5th

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

Each year, all students are required to complete Back to School Registration prior to the first day of school. In order to help you prepare for this process and help things run as smoothly for you as possible, BHS has their own Registration packet for your review. This document includes important information and paperwork that will be useful for both the online and in-person parts of the Registration process. As referenced, the Registration process has two parts, outlined below:

• The first part is completed by a student's parent/guardian online via ParentConnect. Parents/guardians will be asked to review certain documents, verify/update certain information within the system, and will have the option to purchase items for their student (i.e. parking passes, class t-shirts, etc.). This part of the process MUST be completed prior to your student being able to complete the in-person portion of Registration on their designated day and time.
• The second part is completed by the student, in-person, on a specific day, within a designated window of time. In-person Registration is completed on a first come first served basis within the student's designated window of time. This is when students will get their school pictures taken, get their Student ID card (needed for entering/exiting the building at any time other than before/after school), will pick where they would like to park (from the available options), and pick up their schedule. In-person Registration days and times are provided above, but also listed below:

Seniors - Monday, August 25th from 8 - 11 am

Juniors - Monday, August 25th from 12 - 3 pm

Sophomores - Tuesday, August 26th from 8 - 11 am

Freshmen - Tuesday, August 26th from 12 - 3 pm

In-Person Registration Reminders:

• If you cannot attend at your scheduled time, you can attend a LATER Registration session, but NOT an earlier one. Siblings wanting to complete registration together should do so at the later of the two times.
• Part 1 (online portion) must be completed in order for you to complete in-person registration.
• Must have all necessary paperwork outlined on the parking application in order to pick up a parking pass.

Earlier this summer, you should have received an email from Mrs. Richards, Grade Level Principal for this year's Freshmen class welcoming you to our BHS community. In case you didn't receive this email for any reason, I have included it below:

Hi Students and Families,

Welcome to Brighton High School! We’re excited to have you join our Bulldog family. High school is a time for growth, new experiences, and finding your path. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated staff and a strong school community. Linked HERE is a bulletin that provides you with resources to help guide you to succeed.

• About BHS - School Profile
• August Registration (date tentative)
• 1st Day of School (date tentative)
• Advisory
• School Lunches
• Arriving/Leaving School During the Day
• Closed Campus Policy / Outside Food Ordering
• Tips on how to be successful in High School
• Get Involved!
• BHS Attendance Policy
• Cell Phone Policy
• BHS Student Handbook / Behavior Expectations
• Graduation Requirements
• BHS Curriculum Website
• BHS Help Desk
• Administration & Counseling

Students, we'll go over this more on the first day of school, but I wanted to give you something to review if you have questions before then. We can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish at BHS, and I look forward to seeing you at registration in August. Have a great summer!

~Mrs. Richards

Once again this year, we will be running an alternate schedule on the first day of school. Only incoming Freshmen will be showing up and be in their classes at the normal school start time of 7:30 am. This will give them the opportunity to navigate their class schedule will less hallway traffic, attend class and lunch with students they are more familiar with, and also attend an assembly the second half of the day that will hopefully ease their transition to BHS. The schedule for the day can be found here.

*If your student is in grades 10 -12 and is scheduled to attend a consortium class in another district (i.e. construction, private pilot, etc.), they should attend their consortium class on the first day of school at its regularly scheduled time. They will be excused from any BHS classes on the first day that conflict with their consortium class, and we would plan to see them in their regularly scheduled classes starting on Wednesday, September 3rd.

Club Sponsors,

As mentioned above, the Club Fair this year will again be during Freshman Registration on August 26th from 12 to 3 pm. Time will be available starting at 10 am to set up if needed. We will have tables set up for your use during this time. There will be an email sent later this summer to gauge your interest in having a table for the Club Fair.

If you are a Club Sponsor, please complete a new volunteer form from HR if you are not a BAS employee. This needs to be done each year. Here is the link to that form: http://www.applitrack.com/brightonk12/StartForm.aspx?id=3993825

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, Senior Scholarship Banquet, Seniors Last Full Day, and Senior Exams are currently TBD)

Friday, September 5th - Senior Sunrise in the BHS Stadium @ 6:30 am (Donation/Volunteer Sign Up to Follow)

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)

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 TBD)

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

If you attended the Future Senior Parent Meeting, you learned more about the Senior Questionnaire. Many scholarships, college applications, etc., require letters of recommendation to be submitted in order to be considered. This document is extremely helpful for anyone you may be asking for a letter of recommendation (teachers, grade level principal, counselor, coaches, employers, etc.) and will go a long way in helping ensure the letter of recommendation you receive is a quality on. A few reminders are listed below:

• When you submit your Senior Questionnaire, it will generate an email with your responses included. We would recommend printing this and providing a copy to anyone you are asking to write a letter for you.
• If you are going to be asking for letters of recommendation, ask early, well before the deadline. Many of the people you will be asking will have many letters to write, so advance notice in requesting, and patience afterward is much appreciated.
• You are unable to submit applications via College Board prior to August 1st. Take your time in completing your Senior Questionnaire and be sure to provide as much information within each category/question as you can to aid your recommenders.

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.

Class of 2026: @bhsseniorcouncil26

BHS Video: @bhsvideo

The Paw: @brightonpaw

BHS Yearbook: @brighton_yearbook

BHS: @brightonhs_bulldogs

BHS Leadership: @bhsleadership26

Ruff n Rowdy: @bhsruffnrowdy

Senior Survivor: @brightonseniorsurvivor

Please see the message below from our District Nurse and BHS Medical Staff:

Renew Documentation for the 25/26 School Year Over the Summer:

It is district policy that all medical forms and documentation be updated at the start of a new school year or when a treatment plan changes. This includes medication forms and medical or emergency action plans. We recommend taking care of this over the summer when you see a clinician for a sports physical or other! Documents available here.

Update Vaccinations Prior to the Start of the 25/26 School Year:

New students, JK/K students, and incoming 7th grade students must be up to date with State of Michigan Vaccine requirements here or for public school attendance. This needs to be addressed before the first day of school. We recommend contacting your child's primary care provider now to ensure you get an appointment over the summer. Read more about vaccine requirements/waivers

and scheduling here.

If you have any questions or need assistance preparing for the 25/26 school year, please contact your building's medical staff member or the District Nurse. Thank you!

Student enrollment for the 2025/26 school year is now open! We would love for Brighton Area Schools to be your choice for your student for next school year. If your student is NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED in Brighton Area Schools, please see the information below regarding the timelines for enrollment:

For Brighton Area Schools District Residents - Enrollment is open indefinitely, starting 2/1/2025. Early enrollment prior to the end of the current school year is strongly recommended, however, for scheduling purposes.

For non-Brighton Area Schools District Residents (School of Choice) - Enrollment is only open from 2/1 until 8/8.

Additional enrollment information can be found here.

Students and their families looking to secure more financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which is the newest State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact the majority of students.

Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Information about the NEW Community College Guarantee
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

There are multiple dates and times to choose from and all sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.

We received a recent communication on new programs and application options available to students applying to the University of Michigan, starting with those hoping to attend in the fall of 2026. More information can be found here, with a summary of the information provided below:

New Early Decision (ED) Option:

• Binding admission plan for first-year applicants.
• Application window: Aug. 1 – Nov. 1.
• Admission decisions released by end of December.
• Requires signed agreement from student, parent/guardian, and school counselor that if accepted, all other applications will be withdrawn.
• Financial aid packages released shortly after decisions.
• Intended for students who are certain U-M is their first-choice school.

Existing Application Options:

• Early Action (EA): Apply by Nov. 1, receive decision by late January, non-binding.
• Regular Decision (RD): Apply by Feb. 1, commit by May 1.
• All plans use the same holistic review process.

Financial Aid:

• Available for ED, EA, and RD applicants.
• Includes Go Blue Guarantee: Tuition-free education for in-state students with family incomes and assets up to $125,000.

New First-Year Admitting Programs:

Integrated Business and Engineering Program:

• Joint offering from College of Engineering and Ross School of Business.

• Dual-degree (BBA + BS in Engineering).

• Cohorted, four-year program with focus on innovation, strategic thinking, and professional development.

Educator Preparation Program:

• Offered by the Marsal Family School of Education.

• Allows direct admission into teacher education program for first-year students.

• Previously required sophomore application through College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA).

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

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. Grossfeld - https://bit.ly/MrsGrossfeld

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.

Walk-in Sports Physicals @ Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatric Locations

No appointment needed! Do not need to be a current patient (Trinity or IHA patient)!

Sports PE Walk In Clinic at these Dates and Times:

• Saturdays: July 19, 26 and August 2nd from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Bonus evening option: Monday, August 4th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Sports PE Walk In Clinic at these Locations:

• Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatrics - Farmington Hills
  28300 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 100A, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
• Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatrics - Genoa
  2305 Genoa Business Park Dr., Suite 240, Brighton, MI 48114
• Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatrics - Schoolcraft Campus
  19000 St. Joe’s Parkway, Suite 160, Livonia, MI 48152
• Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Pediatrics - West Arbor
  4350 Jackson Rd., Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Please see the attached flyer for details!

Livingston County Health Department is excited to invite your family to their Ready, Set, School! event. Ready, Set, School! is a free health and safety fair for families with kids ages 0-12. The event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 2|42 Community Church (7526 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI).

Ready, Set, School! offers your family a chance to connect with free services and helpful resources. You can also check items off your back-to-school list! Free services will include immunizations and vision screenings. There will also be opportunities for family fun. Stop by for Touch-A-Truck, kids’ crafts, a Pop-Up Safety Town, and more!

No registration is needed. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/LCHDRSS.

An informational flyer can also be found here.

The University of Michigan-Flint Critical Issues Forum will be welcoming Dr. Temple Grandin for an Inclusion and Neurodiverse Learning presentation.

Friday, August 22, 2025

Genesys Conference and Banquet Center

805 Health Park Blvd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

5:00 pm - Community resource fair

7:00 pm - Keynote with meet and greet with Dr. Grandin to follow

This event is free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Register at go.umflint.edu/TempleGrandin2025.

Dr. Grandin will speak about her experiences growing up with autism and how to help individuals on the autism spectrum with different learning styles thrive. The event is perfect for parents, caregivers, those on the autism spectrum, current and pre-service teachers, healthcare workers, and anyone who wants to incorporate more inclusive practices into their personal and professional lives.

Temple Grandin is a world-famous animal scientist, autism advocate, and author of “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism”. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the Time 100 list of influential people, induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame, and honorary degrees from various universities. Her life story was made into an Emmy Award-winning HBO movie starring Claire Danes.

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.

• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Student Scholarship Directory
• BHS Career and College Event Calendar
• Upcoming College Fairs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Information
• County-Wide Mental Health Network Resources

• Student Sign In/Sign Out Procedures

• Student Attendance Guidance Sheet

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