Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Homecoming Recap
• Upcoming Senior Meeting Reminder - Wednesday, October 22nd
• Senior Class Picture - Wednesday, October 22nd
• Ordering Picture Retakes
• Make Up PSAT 11/NMSQT Opportunity - Wednesday, October 22nd
• McDonald's Fundraiser - Tuesday, October 21st
• Academic Letter Lunch Invitations - To Be Held November 7th
• Upcoming Day Off for Students - Tuesday, November 4th
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Parent Teacher Conference Information - Dates and Sign Up Included
• Teacher Appreciation Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Up - Donations Needed
• White Pine Donation - Thank You
• Powerlifting Coach Update - Coach Still Needed
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns)

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 6 Schools Over Next 2 Weeks

• October is Michigan College Month!

• AP Test Fee Payment Deadline - Friday, October 31st
• Senior Specific Information
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - October Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Changing Seasons"
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, November 11th
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Job Shadow Day Opportunity
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, October 20th - Fall Choir Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Tuesday, October 21st - Fire Drill (2nd Hour)
• Wednesday, October 22nd - Senior Meeting in BCPA (2nd Hour and Advisory)
• Thursday, October 23rd - Face to Face Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 to 6:30 pm
• Thursday, October 23rd - Band O Rama Concert @ 6 pm in BCPA
• Tuesday, October 28th - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 to 6:30 pm
• Thursday, October 30th - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches
• Thursday, October 30th - 1st Quarter Exams (Hours 1, 3, and 5)
• Friday, October 31st - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches
• Friday, October 31st - 1st Quarter Exams (Hours 2, 4, and 6)
• Tuesday, November 4th - No School for Students (Records Day)

Homecoming Week is always a fun and exciting week at BHS and this year was no exception! From spirit days, to float building, a Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and the Homecoming Assembly, a Homecoming Parade, and then finishing up with the game Friday night and a Homecoming Dance.

We appreciate all of the hard work by our students and staff, as well as the BHS and Brighton communities to be able to make it a special week for our students. We appreciate you and couldn't do it without you.

In case you missed the announcement at halftime, our Freshmen Class Float was the big winner of the fan vote, coming in first by 3 votes.

This information has been shared previously, but we will have a mandatory Senior Meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd. Additional information will be shared as the meeting gets closer, but the meeting will start partway through 2nd Hour and will run through Advisory. If your student is in an online class during this time and has off-site privileges, they should plan accordingly to be in attendance for this mandatory Senior Meeting.

The Senior panoramic photo (class picture) will be taking place on Wednesday, October 22nd and will be attached to the Senior Meeting. Please make sure your student is wearing their Senior Class Shirt on Wednesday for the class picture.

If you would like to order a copy of the Senior panoramic photo, you can do so here. You can also order via a QR code on the informational flyer.

If your student participated in Picture Retake Day, their pictures are available now for purchase. Before doing so, there is additional information to be shared with you so that you can follow the necessary steps. This information is included below:

• When you go to order pictures, the code you should be using is AA76-Your Student's ID Number (i.e. if their Student ID Number is 20043126, the unique code you would use is AA76-20043126).

• Both the original picture and the retake will show up when you log in. Select the picture you would like to order.

• If your student did not bring their original picture packet with them to Picture Retake Day, their are a few options to order the new picture
1. Place an order online via the link provided above.
2. Return the original picture package to the address below and the same order will be processed.

SchoolPictures.com

Attn: Retake Photos

300 W. Forest Ave.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

• If you have any questions, you can contact their customer service team at (800) 482-0321 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

We have a group of students who are eligible to make up a missed PSAT 11/NMSQT opportunity from earlier this month (10/8). If your student is eligible, they should have received an email from BHS counselor Jody Petit on October 15th. This email is provided below:

"Good morning. You are receiving this email because you missed your 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT. I wanted to let you know that I am offering a makeup opportunity one week from today. It will start at 7:30 am and you will be excused from class for school business, and then expected to attend your afternoon classes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let me know so I can plan accordingly. You can email me (petitj@brightonk12.com) or stop into counseling, but I need to know by Monday of next week. If you have any questions or concerns send them my way."

The 2025 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser is here! This Tuesday, October 21st, our school’s paired restaurants will be donating 20% of all McDonald’s App sales to our Athletic Department. Both the Lee Rd. and Grand River Ave. locations in Brighton are participating. Enjoy!

As a reminder, the end of the 1st Quarter is coming up on Friday, October 31st. As a result, Tuesday, November 4th will be a Records Day for teachers. This means there will be no school for students on this day. School will resume for normal hours on Wednesday, November 5th.

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.

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

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

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

We will once again be using PTC Fast to allow parents to sign up for times for both in-person and virtual parent teacher conferences. The sign up for parent teacher conferences can be found here. Teachers will send out their Google Meet links to anyone who signs up for the virtual conference (via the PTC Fast sign up) prior to 10/28.

Please see the message below from the BHS PTO:

The PTO will be hosting a dinner for BHS Staff during conferences on October 23, 2025. If you would like to contribute, please review the available slots on the Sign-Up Genius and click on the button to sign up. Please indicate in your sign up what type of soup and/or salad you will be bringing so we can avoid duplicates. A few vegetarian and gluten free options would be wonderful!

Please drop all perishable items to the HS Main Office before 1:00 on Thursday, Oct. 23. Please have all soups in a crockpot, and please label all your items.

Please drop all non-perishable items in the HS Main Office by Wednesday, Oct. 22, so we can take inventory and get all the drinks refrigerated.

Thank you!

Your BHS PTO

Thank you to the Brighton MI Garden Club for donating a beautiful white pine to BHS (pictured with members of our BHS Garden Club)! This was purchased from Milford Gardens who also helped us with the delivery and planting. We love the addition of this beautiful new tree in front of our school, coming from within our community.

We have been getting a few questions around the BHS Powerlifting Team. Please see the information below:

We are still in need of a club advisor/coach for the BHS Powerlifting Team! A more formal description of responsibilities can be provided upon request, but the identified items below cover the largest items on the list:

• Competitions on Saturdays, including State Meets
• Setting practice schedules with Coach Mayo (typically 3 days/week from early Nov. - early March)
• Writing and distributing lifting programs to athletes
• Navigating the administrative side of getting into meets and communicating with the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association

With it being a club, the practice schedule can be whatever anyone needs it to be, as long as it fits with Coach Mayo’s training schedule. Any meets will be on Saturdays across the state. There is a process to apply into the meets, but the MHSPLA gives out that information to new coaches at the beginning of every year. Additional guidance from the team's previous coach at least to get started can potentially be coordinated.

If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) and we will do the best we can to get them answered for you.

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!

The following colleges and organizations will be visiting Brighton High School in the next two weeks. Students can sign up here. Please encourage your students to stop by their tables, located directly across from the Lunch Room for information and to have any questions answered. Through these visits with college admissions reps, students can learn more about the schools, their academic programs, and scholarship opportunities.

• Western Michigan University - 10/20 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Alma College - 10/23 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Ohio State University - 10/23 from 10:30 to 12:15
• John Cabot University - 10/24 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Calvin University - 10/28 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Kettering University - 10/29 from 10:15 to 11:45

Michigan College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative with the goal to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college and for financial aid. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered applying to college. Michigan College Month emphasizes the relationship between applying to and paying for college and helps break down some of the most complex and commonly cited barriers to attending college.

We will have different events going on in October in promotion of Michigan College Month, but also have some resources to share as well. In addition to the student resources already linked, additional resources on fee-free applications/application fee waivers are provided below:

• Michigan Colleges with No Application Fees
• Michigan Colleges with Waived Application Fees in October

This year, if students want to take their AP exam in May, they must register online in AP Classroom and pay for their AP exam in Parent Connect by October 31, 2025. Each exam is $100 unless a student is eligible for reduced fees due to demonstrated financial need. For students or families who feel they qualify for reduced fees, please email Jennifer Napuli (napulij@brightonk12.com), so she can assist with the process.

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

Wednesday, October 22nd - MANDATORY Senior Meeting in BCPA During 2nd Hour and Advisory

Wednesday, October 22nd - Senior Class Composite Picture Taken after Senior Meeting (Wear Class Shirt)

Thursday, October 30th - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, October 31st - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, November 7th - Senior Headshots Due for the Yearbook (Requirements)

Wednesday, November 12th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow))

Thursday, November 13th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow)

Friday, January 9th - Deadline to Purchase Senior Recognition Ads in Yearbook

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

Wednesday, April 15th - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

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

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

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

Friday, May 22nd - Seniors Last Full Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to our various social media accounts, one of the ways in which we share important information with the Senior class is through the use of the Remind App. We will share the same information with parents via weekly emails, however, students seem to do a better job receiving the information through Remind. Please help us by encouraging your student(s) to join the correct Remind group using the join codes below (alphabetical by last name):

Last Name A - E: @bhssr26a-e

Last Name F - L: @bhssr26f-l

Last Name M - P: @bhssr26m-p

Last Name R - Z: @bhssr26r-z

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

BHS: @brightonhs_bulldogs

Exec Board: @bhsexecboard

Class of 2026: @bhsseniorcouncil26

Class of 2027: @bhsjuniorcouncil27

Class of 2028: @bhssophomorestuco

Class of 2029:@bhs.freshmanstuco

BHS Video: @bhsvideo

The Paw: @brightonpaw

BHS Yearbook: @brighton_yearbook

BHS Leadership: @bhsleadership26

Ruff n Rowdy: @bhsruffnrowdy

Senior Survivor: @brightonseniorsurvivor

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Grade level updates.
• Financial Aid Presentations, Scholarship Information ***Seniors ....pay close attention to Fee Waivers for College Apps this month!!!!***
• Upcoming Events at BHS
• Upcoming Events in the Area
• 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:

"Changing Seasons"

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 11th @ 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.

During the school year, the BASE Foundation will host six different events as part of a parenting series. The presentations are given virtually and will run on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm. More information on the BASE Foundation can be found here. For the specific topics for each one of these events or to sign up to attend, see the informational flyer.

On October 16th, from 7 - 8:30 pm the BASE Foundation held the first session of their Part of a Parenting Series. This session was entitled "Life Balance: How to Help Balance School Expectations, Self-Care, and All the Extras Without Feeling So Overwhelmed." This session was held via Zoom and the informational flyer with the Zoom meeting information can be found here. It was led by Kirstie Wyler, MA, LLP. The informational flyer also includes information on additional upcoming presentations (next presentation is November 20th).

BHS, in partnership with Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department, has planned a countywide, bi-annual event, Liv Co Job Shadow Day, from Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7, 2025. This is a one day activity designed to show Juniors and Seniors a bit about what a day in the life of different careers is like. There are many diverse opportunities for students to shadow, ranging from aircraft mechanics to veterinarians to HVAC technicians.

Sign up for students opens on October 15th at 7pm; students can register and sign up on the same day! Registration involves a parent signature to confirm students' permission to participate. Students can preview the website ahead of time to see what Job Shadow Opportunities are available at the Livingston Career Hub. Please note that career availability is on a first come, first served basis, so it would be a good idea to have a list of top five choices. Some careers require extra paperwork, so please check that out ahead of time. Extra forms are attached to the Job Shadow Profile. All extra forms are due to the employer via email by October 29th, or the job shadow will be canceled. The last day to sign up for Job Shadows for students is October 29th, 2025.

Please see your counselors or CTE teachers for more information. It’s a great way to check out different careers to see if it’s the one for you! There are currently 38 employers and over 340 opportunities available!

• 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

• 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