Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Yearbook Information - Deadline February 22nd!
• Upcoming Freshmen Class Council Bake Sale - Donations Needed
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, February 10th
• Upcoming Parent Engagement Session - February 12th
• Upcoming Make Up Attendance Opportunities - February 13th and 21st
• Kindness and Respect Month

• Unified Assembly Game - Friday, February 20th

• 2nd Quarter PAWS Award Winners

• National School Counseling Week

• Upcoming Polar Plunge 2026

• Initial Spring Standardized Testing Information - Date Change

• Upcoming Sullivan's Message Assembly for All 10th Graders - February 25th
• 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
• Important Email from Mr. Grabowski - Due 2/11
• Updated Senior Class Meeting Schedule - Save the Date!
• Tremco's RISE Program
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Livingston County Spartans Scholarship - Due March 16th

• Donald P. Pobuda Memorial Scholarship Program

• Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) 2026 Scholarship - Due March 2nd

• Jennison Charitable Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
• Rosa Parks Scholarship Applications
• 2026 LCWCC County Conservation Scholarship
• Is Your Student Interested in the Marine Corps?
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - January Counseling Newsletter Included
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops
• Art Contest - Submissions Due 2/21
• University of Dayton's Explore Engineering Event
• Save the Date - Early College Information Night (March 11th)
• Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, March 14th
• University of Michigan Shadow Day - Society of Women Engineers
• Save the Date - Youth Employment Fair at LESA
• Upcoming Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• February 1st through February 28th - Kindness and Respect Month at BHS
• Wednesday, February 11th - Winter Count Day
• Wednesday, February 11th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Thursday, February 12th - Brighton Unified Basketball Game @ 6 pm in the BHS Fieldhouse (Senior Night Pre Game)
• Friday, February 13th - No School for Students or Staff
• Friday, February 13th - Make Up Attendance Time from 9 am to 12 pm in Media Center
• Monday, February 16th - Professional Learning for Staff (No School for Students)
• February 16th through February 20th - Winterfest Week
• Thursday, February 19th - All Council Meeting @ 6:45 am in STEAM Center
• Thursday, February 19th - Pre Festival Band Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Friday, February 20th - 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Visible in Parent Connect
• Friday, February 20th - Unified Basketball Game Assembly vs. Hartland

This is a reminder to order your student’s yearbook before February 22 if you haven’t already.

High school yearbooks are different—our yearbook staff works hard to capture every student’s story. Yearbook distribution is always an exciting day, and we typically do not have extra copies available. Once they are sold out, they are gone forever.

Not sure if you ordered your yearbook? Click here.

Please consider supporting our Freshman Class Council (FCC) in their upcoming bake sale! The bake sale will run February 9-12th. All proceeds go to supporting and raising money for the Class of 2029! Please consider donating baked goods to support FCC's bake sale. The following link can be used to sign up to donate baked goods: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EABAE2CABF8CF8-61794738-freshman

Encourage your student(s) to purchase items during all lunches February 9th-12th to support our Freshman Class. Thank you in advance for your support!

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 10th @ 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.

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

If your student received an "NC" in any classes 1st Semester as a result of their attendance, students can still make up time in order to earn their 1st Semester credit. In addition to being able to stay after school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, there are two additional upcoming opportunities to make up larger blocks of time. They are listed below:

• Friday, February 13th from 9 am to 12 pm in the Media Center (No sign up required)
• Saturday, February 21st from 8 am to 11 am (Sign up IS required. Students should email their grade level principal if they plan to attend)

*Saturday, February 14th is no longer an option to make up time. The February 21st date is replacing the 14th as it is no longer a possibility.

February is BHS KINDNESS AND RESPECT MONTH! While kindness is something we always strive to incorporate into our daily lives here at BHS, this February, we’re taking it to the next level by focusing our attention and intention on leading with kindness! We think this is something that all of our students and staff can rally behind and can have a positive impact on our overall BHS community.

We’re inviting all groups, clubs, teams, councils, boards, and student organizations to join us in spreading kindness throughout our school and community. Let’s show how small acts of kindness can create BIG, positive impacts! You don't have to be a coach or club sponsor to promote and show kindness and respect, but if you are, below is additional information about how you and your group(s) can get involved in a larger fashion.

How can your group contribute?
We’re looking for creative and meaningful ways to promote kindness. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

• Create videos for the morning announcements.
• Design eye-catching kindness posters.
• Start a “Random Acts of Kindness” campaign.
• Encourage students to sit with someone new at lunch.
• Brainstorm any other unique ways your group can spread kindness!

What we’re NOT looking for:
This isn’t about fundraisers. Instead, focus on team-oriented projects and initiatives that promote a wholehearted community of kindness.

When you’re ready:
Once your group has a plan, send it to Mr. Grabowski at grabown@brightonk12.com. Have questions or need help brainstorming? Feel free to reach out to Mr. Evans, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Napuli, or Mr. Grabowski—we’re here to help!

Let’s make February unforgettable by leading with kindness in everything we do. Together, we can make a difference at BHS! Thank you for spreading kindness and respect for everyone!

- BHS Administration

Every other year, we are fortunate enough to be able to hold a school-wide assembly to celebrate our Brighton Unified Basketball Team with a game against a neighboring school. It is a fantastic experience for all of our athletes and partners from both schools and our staff and student body always do an exceptional job supporting all participants. This year, we will be hosting the game on Friday, February 20th against Hartland. This will be a perfect additional to Kindness and Respect Month and a great way to cap off our Winterfest Week. A formal schedule will be coming as it gets closer.

On Thursday, we held our 2nd Quarter PAWS Breakfast to celebrate this quarter's nominees. PAWS Award winners are nominated by school staff for the way they demonstrate one or more of the identified PAWS characteristics. These characteristics include perseverance, attitude, work ethic, and school spirit. Winners are treated to breakfast at a downtown restaurant courtesy of our fantastic PTO. Below is a list of our 2nd Quarter PAWS Award winners. We cross-reference those who have won in recent years (as well as those who have respectfully declined), and try to spread the love around to those who have not been nominated. We leave the list open all year, so if a student was nominated during a previous quarter, they may still receive the award before the end of the year. Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter PAWS winners!

Students:

1. Alexis Ainsworth

2. Alita Doell

3. Auria Boren

4. Ava Warren

5. Braden Schultz

6. Connor Wasylk

7. Easton Day

8. Eleanor Cox

9. Jameson Shorkey

10. Kallan Ulivi

11. Lilly Zhao

12. Madeline Johnson

13. Meaghan O'Connor

14. Reece Hutcheson

15. Sabrina Bullis

16. Shelby Peters

17. Taija Tucker

18. Trevor Nickerson

Staff:

1. Rachel Anderson

2. Michelle Costa

3. Claire Kippola

Thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring these breakfasts! We are very lucky to have so many outstanding people at BHS!

This week was National School Counseling Week! While our counselors are hard at work wrapping up the 1st semester and meeting with students about next year, we would like to take a moment to recognize and thank everyone in the BHS Counseling Office for the work they do every day for our students, families, and staff. We know their impact reaches far beyond schedules, transcripts, and presentations. They are advocates, mentors, problem-solvers, and trusted adults who help students navigate academic challenges, personal struggles, and big life decisions. Because of our counseling office team, our school is a more supportive place. We are grateful for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to helping every student grow.

If you are involved in leading a Brighton High School club or athletic team, please see the message below from our Brighton High School Unified Sports Program about an upcoming Polar Plunge Opportunity:

Attention All Brighton High Sports Teams and Clubs

Is your team or club looking for a fun way to come together while supporting a great cause? Consider joining forces with Brighton High School’s Unified Program as we take on Hartland High School in a friendly fundraising showdown! The challenge: raise money—and then take the plunge by jumping into a frozen pool in the middle of winter. It’s a memorable experience for an incredible cause!

Polar Plunge Purpose:

To compete with/against Hartland High School to see which school, along with their sports teams and clubs, can raise the most money for Special Olympics and Unified Champion Schools. All students and staff who raise money can participate in the Plunge on March 10th. There will be incentives for the teams, clubs, and school that raise the most money. Our goal as a school is $10,000, but let’s BEAT Hartland in donations and then come together for an awesome PLUNGE!!

What we need from you:

If your team or club would like to battle Hartland in raising donations for a great cause, all while competing for fun prizes and taking the plunge, then please fill out this form no later than Thursday, February 5th. Individuals are free to join our team as well.

Polar Plunge Interest Form

Please know that Special Olympics and Brighton/Hartland Unified will take care of everything; all you will have to do is have fun and spread the word!

Let’s make this a fun, whole-school event for a great cause!

We have a brief update regarding this spring's standardized testing schedule. Please note there are a few changes to what was originally communicated. Brief details are provided below, with a more comprehensive outline attached. Full details will be provided as the dates get closer.

Wednesday, April 8th - 11th graders will complete the WIN Work Readiness Assessment (will be split between the Aux Gym and the Fieldhouse). It will be a normal day of school for all 9th, 10th, and 12th graders.

Wednesday, April 15th - No school for Seniors. All 11th graders will be completing their Spring SAT Assessment and all 9th and 10th graders will be completing their Spring PSAT Assessment.

Schedule and additional details on this Spring's testing can be found here.

For planning purposes, we wanted to let you know that all 10th graders will be taking part in a schoolwide assembly on February 25th in the BCPA during Advisory. The students will be learning about Sullivan's Message, a two-part presentation that focuses on substance abuse and mental health. For more information on the topic, see their website here.

That day, the presentation will primarily take place during Advisory, however, it is a 75 minute presentation. Therefore, all 10th grade students will need to be dismissed during their second hour at 8:50 am that day in order for us to start promptly at 9 am.

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)

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

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

Wednesday, April 22nd - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

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)

Please see the email below from Mr. Grabowski regarding the Senior Book all Seniors will receive this year as well as submissions for the Baby Picture Contest:

Hey Seniors,

Please take the time to fill out the following forms. This content is used to create your class's Senior Book that you will receive in your Graduation Envelope. Your input helps Senior Class Council create a book that is reflective of the Class of 2026 as a whole, so please participate and encourage your friends!

The first form is the final vote for Class Song, Motto, and Flower. The second link is where you can submit your baby photo for consideration in the Class of 2026 Baby Photo Contest. The third form is your opportunity to nominate your classmates for Senior Superlatives (Mock Elections).

Forms will be closed for submission on Wednesday, February 11th.

Thank you!

Senior Class Council 2026

Baby Picture Contest

Senior Superlatives (Mock Elections)

Due to our spring standardized testing schedule, this year's Senior Class Meeting date needs to be adjusted. Our Spring Senior Class Meeting will now be held on Wednesday, April 22nd during Advisory. This meeting is required, so all Seniors need to plan to be in attendance. If they will not be able to attend for any reason, they should contact Mr. Grabowski directly for approval.

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

If your student may want to go into construction, Tremco offers the RISE program, where students can obtain their associate or bachelor's degree in construction management from the University of Akron with 100% of tuition covered.

More information on the program can be found here.

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.

Each year, the Livingston County Spartans award student scholarships to assist with tuition, room and board, textbooks, etc. This year is no exception! If your student is planning to attend Michigan State University next year, there is a scholarship opportunity available to support their post-secondary education. The application can be found here. All applications are due by March 16th!

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation would like to provide the following information on their Donald P. Pobuda Memorial Scholarship Program. Additional information as well as the application for the scholarship can be found here.

Don Pobuda was a founding member, board member and third President of the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club in Brighton, Michigan. He inspired those with whom he came in contact to become better persons and always “think outside the box.”

If one’s life could be summarized into three words, for Don it would have been family, education and

community. Don was an advocate for youth and dedicated his professional life to education as a teacher, counselor, coach and superintendent. He touched the lives of thousands of young people during his 30 years of education.

Once retired, Don’s quest to help others continued. He served as Interim Superintendent in 6 different school districts in Michigan as well as Interim City Manager in the City of Brighton. Don served as President of his condo association, Chairman of the Genoa Township Planning Commission, as a SCORE counselor and on the St. Patrick Parrish Education Commission.

Don spent the final 3 years of his life living with leukemia. However, only very few close to Don even knew about his battle with this disease as Don continued his service to others as if there was nothing amiss. In fact, the most heard phrase at Don’s funeral was, “I didn’t even know Don was sick.” This was a tribute to the kind of man Don was to all who knew him: a man of integrity, kindness and loyalty, putting others needs ahead of his own.

We want to memorialize Don by awarding the scholarship to an individual who has overcome obstacles, physical or otherwise, to excel. The scholarship will be open to any senior graduating from a Livingston County High School and continuing on for post high school education, either academic or vocational.

The Michigan Relocation Council (MiRC) is a non-profit organization that provides corporate and service industry relocation professionals the opportunity to meet and work together on a regular basis to educate, to learn and to share knowledge and experiences about current relocation practices and emerging relocation issues to better serve and address the diverse needs of relocating employees and their families.

As part of our commitment to Relocation, MiRC has developed a scholarship program for current

high school seniors attending Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Public Schools and their surrounding counties high schools, who have relocated into or within Michigan sometime between grades 9 (after 8 th grade graduation) and 12.

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a Michigan high school senior this year. (Eligibility is limited to seniors attending Michigan public high schools). The award will be sent directly to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. The MiRC organization will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of their total application.

The student will be evaluated based on the following:

1.) Academic performance (as validated by transcripts from the counselor’s office),

2.) Extra-curricular activities (to be provided to us along with the application and essay), and

3.) The student’s essay addressing the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and

a new high school (please see greater details regarding the essay requirements below).

The application can be found here. All applications are due by March 2nd!

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.

The 2026 Rosa Parks Scholarship ($3,000) application is now available on their website: rosaparksscholarship.org

This is an annual scholarship, is open to all Michigan high school Seniors.

The application is also available at:

Apply | Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

The deadline for filing is March 1, 2026. Scholarship winners will be announced in mid-May.

If you have questions or problems concerning the application, please email: info@rosaparksscholarship.org

The 2026 LCWCC County Conservation Scholarship is now available. This is a $1,000 scholarship available to non-members entering a field of conservation or environmental studies.

This is available at our website Conservation|Livingston County Wildlife & Conservation Club|Township of Hamburg under the Scholarships tab.

They have other scholarships available for their members. Deadline is Friday, April 24.

If your student is potentially interested in what the Marine Corps can offer, they have shared with us information on career opportunities within the Marine Corps and NROTC Scholarship opportunities. Provided below are some links that students can use to further explore these possibilities.

Military Occupational Specialty | MOS | Marines ßLink to list of jobs the Marine Corps offers as well as descriptions.

Musician Enlistment Option Program | MEOP | Marines ß Link to Marine Corps band opportunities.

Become a Marine Corps Officer | Marines ß Link to more information about NRTOC scholarship and other officer programs.

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

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

This newsletter contains information on:

• Scheduling meetings for 26-27 school year (including application course information)

• Semester 2 schedule updates
• Grade level counselor updates
• Upcoming events in the area
• Parenting Teens 101 - Supporting Students' Emotional Needs During Exams

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.

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.

Brighton Community Education is hosting an art contest for their Summer Brochure with an upcoming deadline of February 21st for submissions. An informational flyer can be found here.

The University of Dayton is reaching out about an exciting opportunity on Saturday, Feb. 28, for Junior and Sophomore students who are interested in learning more about engineering, engineering technology, computer science and physics. Parent programming will also be offered.

Explore Engineering is a FREE event where your students can learn about a career in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or physics and what makes a University of Dayton degree unique. They’ll participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students, and tour our campus and facilities.

In addition, the Women Engineering Program and the Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program are hosting WEP/MEP Connect — a special event where your students can grab lunch on campus or bring their own, then engage with students in the programs to hear how they’re making connections, finding community, and getting involved in the School of Engineering and beyond. This session is open to any and all Explore Engineering participants and their families.

The spring Explore Engineering event is geared toward high school Juniors and Sophomores. They encourage Seniors who are accepted to UD to attend an admitted student event, as the activities are geared toward their next steps.

Explore Engineering Details
Saturday, Feb. 28
11 a.m.: Optional campus tour
Noon: Lunch on your own or optional WEP/MEP Connect session
1 to 5 p.m.: Explore Engineering program

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration will close on Friday, Feb. 20, or when full. If interested, please register today to secure your spot! You can also download this flyer.

LESA will be hosting an Early College Information Night on March 11th at 5:30 pm. It will be held at LESA (1425 W. Grand River, Howell). This informational meeting helps students and parents understand how the program works, explore career and college pathways, and see if Early College is the right fit. Come learn how students can save thousands in college costs while planning their next step with confidence.

An informational flyer can be found here.

Brighton District Library, along with other members of the Livingston Early Literacy Collaborative, is seeking volunteers to help with our Family Fun Day event. This fun celebration of early literacy and learning is a free community event for families with young children taking place on Saturday, March 14 at 2|42 Community Center. We are expecting a few hundred attendees. Last year, we had around 600 people in attendance. We are seeking volunteers for a variety of jobs, including wearing a book character costume! This could count towards service hours.

High school students & adults can sign up here to volunteer.

Please see the message below from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) High School Outreach Officer at the University of Michigan:

I’m thrilled to invite you to our Winter Shadow Day, a special opportunity for high school students to experience a day in the life of a Michigan Wolverine!

About Shadow Day
Shadow Day is designed to give high school students a first-hand look at college life at U-M. All high school students in 9th-12th grade are welcome. Participants will:

• Attend engineering classes and explore how college courses are structured

• Shadow a current U-M student through lunch, study time, and campus activities

• Ask questions about academics, student life, and the transition from high school to college

• Learn about the wide range of extracurricular activities and student organizations that make U-M so vibrant

It’s a personalized, interactive experience that helps students explore their future, and maybe even meet new friends along the way! Sign up here!

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• Location: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Fee: $5 per student (lunch included)

Registration Information

• Early-Bird Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2026 (secure your spot at the discounted $5 rate here!)

• Final registration closes once capacity is reached.

If the registration fee presents any difficulty, please email us!

For any questions, reach out anytime at swe.highschool@umich.edu.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and share what makes the University of Michigan such an exciting next step. Don’t miss this chance to see college life up close. Register by March 1st to guarantee EARLY BIRD Registration for your spot, and by March 14th to guarantee REGULAR Registration for your spot!

**Youth Employment Fair at LESA on April 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

As the date gets closer, students will begin to see fliers up around school to encourage those to attend who are looking for a job shadow, internship, summer job, or part time or full time employment! It's been a fantastic event for industry partners, students, and recent graduates in the past and we want to continue the growth.

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation is looking for future leaders! This year they are offering 4 scholarships for students to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards training program. This program is is an intensive training program that brings together our youth, to further develop character, leadership skills and to learn about Rotary. The focus is on leadership, ethics, problem solving, communication, and citizenship. This year, it will take place May 15th through 17th. If interested, students should contact their grade level principal for more information on how to apply.

• Building Calendar
• District Calendar
• Daily Announcements
• New Student Information Guide
• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Building Volunteer Approval Form
• BAS Wellness & Mental Health website
• 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

• 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

• Michigan's Public Universities Guide to Admissions
• Michigan College Guide Fall 2025
• BHS Post Secondary Planning Smore Page
• Junior Class Post Secondary Plan/Xello Presentation
• Scheduling Presentations

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Phone: (810)299-4100
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