Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Save the Date! - Junior Class Council Car Wash Fundraiser (8/23)
• BHS Registration Volunteers Needed
• Full 2025-26 School Calendar - District Calendar Included
• BHS Building Calendar
• Important Dates
• Back to School Registration and Registration Packet
• Online Back to School Registration Component - Now Open in ParentConnect
• AI Do's and Don'ts for Students
• School Lunch Information
• Academic Letters
• Missing In Person Back to School Registration?
• New/Incoming Student Information
• Athletic Department Updates - Start of Fall Sports and Sports Pass Info
• 1st Day of School
• 1st Day of School Transportation Schedule
• Student Pick Up and Drop Off Information for Parents
• Pink Week Information - Pink Week Shirts and Sponsorship Opportunities
• Club Sponsors
• Québec 2026 Trip Informational Meeting - 9/18 @ 6:30 pm in Room D-29
• Senior Specific Information - Includes Sr. Questionnaire, Dates for Sr. Events and Graduation

• District Nurse Beginning of School Year Checklist

• Student Enrollment for 2025/26 School Year
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Informational Webinars
• University of Michigan July Announcement - Incoming Seniors
• Information from Michigan State Admissions
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• UM-Flint Event - Inclusion and Neurodiverse Learning with Dr. Temple Grandin
• Livingston County College Fair - Save the Date!
• Veterans Connected - Ruck to Live Event
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Saturday, August 23rd - Junior Class Council Car Wash Fundraiser 10 am - 2 pm in BECC Parking Lot
• 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 (See Schedule Here)
• Thursday, September 18th - Québec 2026 Trip Informational Meeting @ 6:30 pm in Room D-29

Junior Class Council will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd. They will be running a car wash in the BECC parking lot from 10 am - 2 pm on that day and would love to see you come out and show your support.

These fundraised dollars help support events put on by the Junior class throughout the year, including Prom this spring.

High School Registration is scheduled for August 25th and 26th this year. We need volunteers to help this run smoothly. Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up if interested. Thank you!

If you received the most recent 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).

As mentioned above, Brighton High School has our own building-specific calendar that outlines when a number of different events will be happening at the school this year. It includes items like grade-level presentations, standardized testing and exam dates, special weeks at BHS, etc. This calendar is subject to change as needs arise, so please make sure you are verifying dates for future events as they get closer. We will be highlighting upcoming events in weekly communications each week as well once the school year starts.

For more information about upcoming athletic events, the calendar of events can be found here.

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.

As mentioned above, there is an online Back to School Registration component that is completed via ParentConnect. The online Back to School Registration component is now available for you to complete. This is different from DISTRICT ENROLLMENT you may have seen advertised online where you must submit very specific documentation, including proof of residency. As a reminder, all parts of the online Back to School Registration MUST be completed in order for students to be able to complete their in-person registration later this month. If you are unable to complete it at home, we will have devices available as well as volunteers to support you in doing so during your scheduled Registration time on the 25th or 26th.

If you are having difficulty getting signed in to your ParentConnect account, you will need to contact pc@brightonk12.com for additional support with getting logged in.

As technology continues to evolve, students have new AI tools that can support learning. While AI can be a valuable resource for research, brainstorming, and practice, it is important to understand how to use it responsibly to enhance understanding, not replace it. We will be supplying students with this Do’s and Don’ts Guide, so we thought you might find this helpful when supporting your child in using AI appropriately at home. This guide outlines practical tips for when AI can be helpful, and when it can interfere with learning. Our goal is to help students build strong skills, think critically, and complete their work with integrity.

As mentioned in Dr. Outlaw's most recent Superintendent Newsletter, there is still uncertainty over the state budget. However, we have been receiving a number of questions about the status of free meals for the upcoming school year. At this time, what we know is that breakfast and lunch will minimally be provided to all BAS students through September 30th, which is when State funding for the program expires.

More information on this specific program from Dr. Outlaw's newsletter can be found below:

Government-Provided Meals Program
In 2023-24, the State of Michigan began the Michigan School Meals Program, which provided free meals to Michigan students. As revenue decreases in the wake of the end of COVID relief funding, the legislature is debating whether to continue this program into the future. This is directly in both the Governor's and Senate versions of the budget, but the House rolled these dollars into one pot of money that could allocated at the discretion of each district.

We will continue to monitor negotiations, but breakfast and lunch will minimally be provided to all BAS students through September 30th which is when State funding for the program expires.

We will keep you up-to-date as negotiations unfold and we thank you all for your patience.

Each year, Brighton High School students are eligible to earn their Varsity Academic Letter for accumulating a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average for two consecutive semesters. If your student is a FIRST-TIME Academic Letter recipient, they will be able to pick up their Varsity Academic Letter in the BHS Cafeteria during their designated Registration. This will allow students to get their Academic Letter earlier, especially for those looking to purchase varsity jackets in time to get them before the colder weather comes in.

If your student has earned their Academic Letter previously, they will receive their bar and certificate at the Academic Letter Lunch in November! All parents of students receiving their Academic Letter and students receiving their Academic Letter will be invited to the Academic Letter Lunch on during their regularly scheduled lunch time in November (date TBD).

If your student is unable to attend either Registration Day, it is not the end of the world. They can get their school pictures taken on Picture Retake Day, which normally takes place in mid-October. They can get their picture taken and a Student ID card made before or after school in the Main Office. Once they have their ID card, they can have their sports pass added to their ID card if they purchased one. Parking passes can be purchased in the Main Office and student schedules will be visible online in their StudentConnect account after our Registration days have passed. All other items can be taken care of online.

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

The fall sports season is officially underway! Team specific contact and tryout information for all sports can be found here for planning purposes. As a reminder, you will need to have two items completed in order to try out/participate. These items include:

• A signed and fully completed physical dated 4/15/25 or later, uploaded into Final Forms
• Student athlete must be registered in Final Forms. For more information, access the registration directions. Additional forms and registration information can be found here.

Sports Pass Info

Please support Brighton Area Schools Athletics by purchasing a 2025-26 sports pass. There are 3 different sports pass options for the upcoming school year. More information on these options as well as QR codes to purchase these various options can be found here.

All BHS/SMS sports passes are good for entry to home, regular-season Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School-sponsored contests only. Passes are not valid for ice hockey, MHSAA tournaments, club sports or fundraising events.

If you need to use the pass before you receive it, please print the emailed receipt from Zeffy showing the name and email address used to purchase the pass. Photo ID may be required. We will accept printed receipts until 9/5/25.

For all other Athletic Department related information, you can access the Athletic Department website or can call the Athletic Office during their normal hours of operation.

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.

As shared previously, our Freshman will be starting the day at the normal time (in class by 7:30 am) in the building and in their classes without any 10th, 11th, or 12th graders present.

Our 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will attend on the first day, just not until later (in class by 12:00). We WILL have bus transportation available for all students on the first day of school, regardless of when they start their day. Additional information is provided below:

9th grade: Pickup will be at your regularly scheduled time that has been provided to you by the Transportation Department. This will get students to BHS by 7:00 or shortly after that and give them plenty of time to get to their 1st hour class by 7:30.

10th, 11th, and 12th grades: Transportation has shared with us that pick up will be 4.5 hours later than the time they will find on their normal transportation bus information (i.e. if normal pickup provided by transportation is 6:30 am, pickup on the FIRST DAY ONLY would be at 11:00 am). This will get students to BHS by 11:30 or shortly after that and give them plenty of time to get to their 1st hour class by 12:00.

After the 1st day, the bussing schedule will return to the normal pick up and drop of schedule as provided by the Transportation Department. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

We would like to take a moment to remind everyone of the proper drop-off/ pick-up procedures for your students at the High School. First thing, we want to make sure your students are safe. This will always be our #1 priority! This includes our security staff who our out directing traffic, rain or shine, to ensure your students’ safety, while also attempting to keep traffic flowing through the loop.

There has been an increase in student drivers to start the year each of the last few years and the lots will fill up quickly. This means A LOT of NEW drivers who may not be familiar with the traffic volume before/after school.

Parents———PLEASE use the drop-off loop off Seventh Street. Do not use the side streets to drop-off your student to walk across Seventh Street towards the school.

#1—— It is posted NO stopping, standing or parking during drop-off and pick-up times.

#2—— It is safer to get closer to the building. As we get closer to the start of the year it will be staying darker later, which means it will be harder to see students as they cross the street.

PLEASE NOTE—— For the traffic on Seventh Street and those trying to turn left from Washington St. onto Seventh Street, PLEASE try to alternate. Unless, of course, there are cars leaving the school preventing vehicles waiting to turn left from Washington onto Seventh Street. Although there is no stop sign on Seventh Street at Washington, the traffic on Seventh usually stops to let someone in. This keeps things from backing up too much on any one street at any point in time.

Please do NOT use the rear of the school or the BCPA Lot to drop-off —— This area will be blocked off with cones preventing cars from entering the drop-off line. Also, there is NOT a turnaround option in this lot. There are so many students and staff coming into and leaving the lot it creates an added hazard to all. The goal is to maintain ONE direction traffic into these lots as much as possible in an attempt to avoid any traffic collisions.

Every year, we hear about the traffic congestion in the morning and afternoon. PLEASE understand with 2000 plus students and staff packed into this building there is a lot of traffic around the school. We do the best we can to keep things moving as quickly as possible while still keeping all of our students and staff as safe as possible. If you are looking to avoid the congestion, here are a few things to look at:

#1—— Have your students ride the bus or car pool

#2—— Pull all the way up to the end of the sidewalk in front of BHS. This will maximize the amount of cars that can drop-off at one time (especially since all three doors on the front side of BHS are open for student entry each morning).

#3—— Plan to get to the high school before 7:10 am. If you get your student up and are arriving at BHS before 7:10 am, you can usually just drop-off and continue on your way without getting caught in a long line up.

For Pick-Up——— Make sure when you are lining up waiting to ONLY utilize the lane CLOSEST to BHS. The LEFT lane MUST be left OPEN for drive -thru traffic! Also, as the pick-up gets longer out to the road and down Seventh Street, you can park in the front parking lot and wait for your student there as well.

Pink Week Shirts

• As many of you know who have experienced it, Pink Week is one of the best weeks of the year at BHS! Our entire school and the Brighton community come together through both school and community-wide events to raise money for the Trinity Health Cancer Center in Brighton. More information will be coming out as the week gets closer. We appreciate any and all support this week as it is a fantastic opportunity to raise money for a great cause and to keep funds local! We also have shirts available for purchase via the BHS school store, The Paw.

• Online orders begin on 8/1/25 and will run through 9/14/25. Orders will be available for pick up at BHS at The Paw (or delivery to BAS employees) starting on 9/22/25. As always, 100% of proceeds generated by The Paw from Pink Week items will go toward BAS' donation to the Trinity Health Cancer Center in Brighton.

Pink Week Sponsorship Opportunities

• In addition to participating in BHS' Pink Week events, we are also offering businesses the opportunity to serve as Pink Week Sponsors or make donations to our Pink Week Raffle. If you or someone you know may be interested in participating in either of these opportunities to support a great cause, feel free to share our Pink Week Sponsorship and Donation Flyer.

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

The parent and student meeting for the Québec 2026 Trip (Mon, June 15 - Sat, June 20, 2026) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:30, in Mr. Dufon's Room, D-29. We will present the trip, share its details and costs, and answer any and all questions. Any student who has completed French 1 and 9th grade, at any point previous to the trip's date, is welcome to travel with us. For those who cannot attend, families may email Jean Marie Moffa (moffajm@brightonk12.com) for online information/registration and/or have their student pick up travel information from Mr. Dufon (Room D-29).

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 now closed for the fall.

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).

Mr. Grabowski and Mr. Miner shared information earlier this week directly from Michigan State University. In case you missed this information, it is provided below:

Please see below for some great information on processes & what to expect applying to Michigan State University. This information applies to both the Class of 2026 & Class of 2027. Please reach out with any individual questions or concerns!

Michigan State University Admissions Information — Class of 2026 & 2027 Applicants

Test Scores

• MSU is test optional through at least 2027.

• If a student has an average GPA and an SAT score below 1100, they should choose NOT to have test scores considered in their application.

• Going test optional will not hurt a student’s chances for:

  • Admission

  • Scholarships

  • Honors College consideration

• If a student says they want scores considered and submits a low score, MSU must factor it in — even if the scores were sent automatically from College Board.

• If a students elects NOT to have scores considered, MSU cannot consider them even if they've already been sent in or are on the transcript.

• For high-achieving students (top 5% of their class with a rigorous course load): only submit an SAT score if it is 1400 or higher to stay competitive for Honors College consideration.

Early Action vs. Regular Admission

• Apply Early Action (non-binding) by November 1 for:

  • A guaranteed decision by January 15

  • Full consideration for scholarships

• Regular Admission applications are guaranteed a decision by March 31 — but review doesn’t begin until after all Early Action files are processed. This delays decisions and may reduce scholarship opportunities.

Application Fee

• The application fee is $75 for this year.

Free Application Week

• From October 1–10, 2026, students can apply for free by using the waiver code: Spartan1855.

• MSU will email this code to students already in their system.

• No refunds are available for students who apply before October 1 and pay the fee.

• No advantage to applying before the free week — but don’t wait until the last minute. Applying closer to October 1 (instead of October 10) ensures faster processing ahead of the November 1 deadline.

• Traditional fee waiver questions will still appear for those who qualify.

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: TBD. Until hired, 9th grade questions should be directed to Mrs. Richards or Mr. Evans

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.

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.

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.

• 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