Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Voting Information - BAS Bond Proposal for November 2026
• BHS Homecoming 2026
• Homecoming Spirit Week Days!
• Homecoming Tickets
• Homecoming Float Building, Homecoming Dance, and Homecoming Ticket Purchasing Flyers
• Updated Student Safety/Security Procedure at BHS
• New Work Permit Process
• BHS Tutor List
• College App Help Session with Mrs. Caverly - Tuesday, 10/13
• 2026-27 Public University Guide
• Colleges with No/Waived Application Fees this Month!
• Make Up PSAT 11/NMSQT Information - Wednesday, October 21st
• College and Career Month at BHS
• BHS Attendance Policy
• Career Chats at BHS are Back!
• Upcoming Parent Teachers Conferences - October 22nd and 27th (Sign Up Information Included)
• BHS PTO Officers and Donation Opportunity
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, October 13th
• BHS PTO Event Donations (P/T Conferences Dinner)
• School Picture Ordering Information
• Picture Retake Day Information - Tuesday, October 20th
• Christmas Elf Program - Sponsor a Local Child
• Yearbook Ordering Reminder
• Senior Specific Information
• Senior Update from Mrs. Caverly
• **Senior Only Event Calendar and Information Sheet**
• Future Senior Parent Meeting Info - Presentation and Additional Information Included
• Senior Student and Family Guide to Preparing for Senior Year and Beyond
• Senior Yearbook Dates
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Senior Questionnaire - Link Included
• Senior Fee Information
• 2027-28 FAFSA is Now Live!
• FAFSA Family Help Night - Registration Information Included
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 7 Visits in Next 2 Weeks

• Upcoming Unified Robotics Opportunity
• BASE Foundation - Part of a Parenting Series
• 4th Annual Freedom River Fall Festival
• Livingston County Job Shadow Days
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Monday, October 12th - No School for Students (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
• Monday, October 12th through Saturday, October 17th - Homecoming Week
• Tuesday, October 13th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Tuesday, October 13th - College App Help Session with Mrs. Caverly (in Collab Lab D32/34 during all lunches)
• Wednesday, October 14th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Wednesday, October 14th - NO Advisory
• Wednesday, October 14th - Homecoming Float Building from 3 pm - 9 pm in Auto Tech Lab
• Thursday, October 15th - Shelter Drill @ 7:30 am
• Thursday, October 15th - Homecoming Float Building from 3 pm - 9 pm in Auto Tech Lab
• Thursday, October 15th - BHS Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Friday, October 16th - Homecoming Assembly (Schedule)
• Friday, October 16th - Homecoming Parade @ 6 pm Starting at BECC Parking Lot
• Friday, October 16th - Homecoming Football Game @ 7 pm
• Saturday, October 17th - Homecoming Dance from 7 pm - 10 pm in BHS Fieldhouse (More Information Below)
• Tuesday, October 20th - Picture Retake Day
• Wednesday, October 21st - Fall Senior Meeting During Advisory
• Thursday, October 22nd - PTO Dinner Before Conferences
• Thursday, October 22nd - In Person Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Dear BAS families, staff, and guests,
Last week, absentee voting began for the upcoming November election. With the important, BAS bond proposal on the ballot, I wanted to share information with all of you. We are hopeful that you will have an opportunity to let your voice be heard regarding our school district's zero mill tax rate proposal that focus on three priority areas: Protect, Preserve, and Prepare.

For additional information about the the bond proposal, I would encourage you to visit our bond webpage or reach out to me directly at outlawm@brightonk12.com Thank you so much for your time and Go Dogs!

- Matt Outlaw

1) Election Day Voting - In-person voting on election day is available between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. To check your voter registration status and/or where to voter, click on the following link: Am I registered and where do I vote? If you or perhaps a family member need to register, the following is the link: Register to Vote
2) Early Voting - Early voting begins on October 24 and you can find your early voting location using the following link. Where to vote early?
3) Absentee Voting - Absentee voting began on Thursday the 24th and will continue through election day on November 3. This is the link to request an absentee ballot: Request and absentee ballot

Please see the message below from Dr. Outlaw regarding all things Brighton Area Schools:

• Homecoming week
• November bond proposal - Proposal and election information
• AI and cognitive offloading - Who is doing the thinking?
• New safety terminology and our security team
• Extraordinary bulldog - Coach Kristi Matuszewski
• Upcoming events
• Important links and sites

Matt Outlaw

Our Homecoming Week spirit days have been announced. We are encouraging out students to participate and enjoy what will be a positive week for our students. The week's spirit days are provided below:

Tuesday: Superhero Day

Wednesday: Surfer vs. Biker Day

Thursday: Space Out Day (this year's Homecoming Dance theme is "Out of This World")

Friday: Black and Orange Day

Homecoming will be here before we know it! This year's Homecoming Parade will be on Friday, October 16th starting at 6 pm with the game to follow. The Homecoming Dance will take place at BHS on Saturday, October 17th from 7 pm to 10 pm. Tickets will be available for purchase for 2 weeks prior to the dance (October 5th - 16th) both online (in SBA) and in-person. The ticket price is $35/student this year.

Starting this year, if you or your student enters the building after 7:30, you will notice a few minor updates to our building entry procedures designed to keep our students safe and our buildings secure. The process for entry is outlined below.

• Anyone looking to enter the building after 7:30 will be required to use the buzzer and be buzzed into the vestibule area. This is no different than past practice. Students should have their Student ID out and visible in order to gain entry into the vestibule area. They may notice building security staff present to check their ID and greet them upon arrival. While this presence may be a change for the high school, it should be a familiar process for anyone who has entered one of our buildings serving younger grades during the school day.
• Historically, once in the vestibule area, students/adults were able to immediately enter the office area as well as the building through the Main Office since the office door was open/unlocked. This door will now remain locked at all times. As a result, students/parents will need to be buzzed into the Main Office and then will have the ability to enter the building once checked in from there.
• As a reminder, students should have their Student ID out ad visible in order to gain access to the building. Guests looking to enter the actual building via the Main Office should plan to bring their ID as well so that we can use it to check them in/out.

For our students under 18 years of age, the state of Michigan is changing their work permit process and they will no longer be accepting paper copies of work permits. Work permits will now only be accepted via Michigan's online Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP). An informational flyer with a QR code for accessing the portal can be found below.

Each year, the Counseling Department puts together a Tutor List to help our BHS students who may be struggling with their academic course work.

The individuals on this tutoring list have reached out and asked to be included as a resource for our BHS students and their families. Qualifications have been self-reported and it is up to the student/family to find the tutor that makes the most sense for them, arrange any meetings, and manage any necessary payments independent of the school.

A copy of the Tutor List for the 2026-27 school year can be found here.

You will note on the BHS Tutor List, there is also information about free peer tutoring that takes place two days a week each week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have at this point in time.

Attention Seniors! If you need help with your college applications, Mrs. Caverly is hosting a College App Help Session on Tuesday 10/13 during all lunches in the Collab Lab (D32/34). Stop by during your lunch and come prepared to ask your college app questions!

The 2026–27 Michigan Public Universities Guide to Admissions is now available and is a valuable resource for students and families navigating the college search and application process! This comprehensive guide provides an easy way to compare Michigan's 15 public universities, including admissions requirements, average GPAs and test scores, tuition and housing costs, scholarship opportunities, application deadlines, and campus visit information. Whether your student is actively applying to colleges or just beginning to explore their options, we encourage families to review this resource together and begin conversations about finding the right fit for their future.

October is Michigan College Month, and it is a great time for seniors to submit college applications! Many Michigan colleges and universities do not charge an application fee, while several others are waiving their fees for all or part of October. The attached resource includes participating schools, waiver dates, and any required application codes, including opportunities at CMU, EMU, MSU, Wayne State, and others.

Michigan College Month 2026 Fee Waivers Document

Families of college-bound seniors are encouraged to review the list and take advantage of these opportunities to apply while fees are waived!

If a student missed the 11th grade PSAT/NMSQT, we are offering one makeup opportunity on Wednesday, October 21st. If this is something that a student interested in, please have them report to the Media Center no later than 7:30am on that day with their ID, #2 pencil, and a calculator.

October is College and Career Month at BHS! This is a great opportunity to let our students know about many of the options that will be available to them after completing their high school experience at BHS. We will also have a number of different things going on over the course of the month. A copy of the College Month Initiatives Calendar can be found here.

As always, we will work with you/your student if there are extenuating circumstances, but our goal is to have students in front of their teachers as much as possible as we know it increases the likelihood of their success. The full BHS Attendance Policy is outlined below:

Absences:

Each semester, students will be allowed 9 absences. When the absence is excused, the student will be able to make up missed work/assignments/tests without penalty. If the absence is unexcused, the student will not be able to make up missed work/assignments/tests. Once a student reaches 10 absences (excused or unexcused), he/she may enter into a “loss of credit” status. The student will continue to attend class and work towards academic success. If there are no additional absences, the “loss of credit” status may revert back into course credit with the earned grade. In cases of continued but limited excused absences, the student will have the opportunity to appeal the “loss of credit” status, presenting evidence of extenuating circumstances, and possibly have credit reinstated to their grade level principal.

Please note: Excused absences that WILL NOT count in the (9) day limitation are those for documented medical and court appointments, religious observances, funerals, and those for school business and suspensions.

Per Board Policy 5301, the Building Principal or designee may impose additional consequences for excessive absenteeism, consistent with the student handbook or published grading procedures.

Absentee reports will be run by Administration at progress reports and marking periods throughout the school year. Based on those reports, the following will take place.

*Note: 10 or more absences per semester, student enters a loss of credit status (NC). Every 5 tardies = 1 absence.

** Appeal process goes to the Grade Level Principal for potential credit reinstatement.

Tardies:

Students are allowed 3 tardies per semester without a disciplinary referral. Once a student hits the 4th tardy, they will be sent to their Grade Level Principal for a student conference. The next offense will result in making up time during an after school detention. Multiple offenses will escalate the student discipline. A parent phone call does NOT excuse a tardy.

Career Chats give students the opportunity during Advisory to explore different career pathways and hear directly from professionals about their careers, experiences, and advice. These conversations provide students with a chance to learn about a variety of careers and begin thinking about possible pathways for their future.

Please see the Career Chat Calendar 26-27 for scheduled presenters. We are still looking for additional professionals who would be willing to share their career journey with our students. If you know someone who may be interested, please share the opportunity and have them sign up here.

Thank you for your continued support in encouraging students to attend Career Chats and take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities!

For more information, please contact Tanya Clark at clarkt@brightonk12.com.

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:

• Thursday, October 22nd - In person conferences from 3:30 to 6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27th - Virtual conferences from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

We will once again be using PTC Fast to allow parents to sign up for times for parent teacher conferences. The sign up for parent teacher conferences can be found here and you do need to sign up in advance.

• You may notice one of your student’s teachers has an alternative schedule for conferences due to extenuating circumstances. Please contact them directly via email with any questions or clarifications.

Simply check the boxes for the teachers you would like to set up conferences with and you will receive an email with the times they are available for conferences. If you select a virtual conference, the teacher will send you an email directly with the link to the virtual conference session on the 27th.

If you are interested in getting involved in the BHS PTO or any of their projects throughout the year, meeting information is provided below. You can also contact any of the PTO Officers for more information on all things BHS PTO! The 2026-27 PTO Officers are provided below:

President - Deanne Ferrell

Vice President - Tracie Nord

Treasurer - Karen Nicholson

Secretary - Jessica Custer

If you are interested in donating to the BHS PTO, they have provided a QR code to their donation page for your reference. It is linked here.

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room. All are welcome!

BHS PTO is an active part of our students' overall high school experience. In addition to others, the BHS PTO proudly supports the following activities throughout the school year: Registration, educational student assemblies, Academic Letter and Academic Letter Lunches, the Academic Wall, Freshmen class activities, staff appreciation events, financial support for student-run after school clubs and organizations, and the Senior Picnic.

The PTO will be hosting a quick grab & go dinner for our BHS staff before conferences on Thursday October 22, 2026.

If you would like to contribute, a link to the donation Sign-Up Genius can be found here.

Please drop all non-perishable items the HS Main Office by Wednesday Oct 21, so we can take inventory and get all the drinks refrigerated.

Please drop all perishable items to the HS Main Office before 1:00 Thursday Oct 22. Staff eat right after school.

If you would like to donate to the purchase of our main course, please make a donation to the PTO Zeffy account. Be sure to note: Apply to 10/22 Staff Dinner.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/202627-pto-fundraiser-help-us-kick-off-a-great-year-for-our-bhs-students-and-staff

Thank you!

Your BHS PTO

This year's school pictures were taken by schoolpictures.com. Hopefully, your student brought home their picture slip with their unique picture code listed in order for you to be able to order their pictures from this year. This code can be entered here. You will need to enter an email address in order to view their pictures and can decide if you would like to order from there.

If they did not bring home their code, we can provide it to you. In order to receive your student's code if you do not have it already, please email Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) or Amie Konieczny (KoniecA@brightonk12.com) and it will be provided to you.

Picture Retake Day is coming on Tuesday, October 20th. Students taking advantage of picture retakes can bring their picture packages ordered/delivered back with them on that day. Announcements will be made for when students can come down for picture retakes. They will be called down alphabetically, by grade level. If a student does not have a student ID card, they should plan to attend retakes, even if they do not plan on ordering school pictures.

If a student was absent from Back to School Registration, this is their opportunity to get school pictures taken this year. They will also get their Student ID the same day after getting their picture taken.

A digital retake order form and a retake day informational flyer can be found here:

• Retake Day Informational Flyer
• Digital Retake Order Form

These forms explain the retake proofing process so parents know their ordering options. Please reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!

Help us make Christmas a little brighter for local children this year! Whether you choose to sponsor a child or make a donation, every contribution helps bring some extra joy to a family in our community. We’re so grateful for everyone who helps make the Christmas Elf Program possible!

As a reminder, yearbooks are still available to purchase at a discounted rate. If interested, purchase yours now before the price goes up! Yearbooks can be purchased here. Payment is made directly through the website rather than through a student's SBA account.

Dear Class of 2027 Seniors, Parents, and Guardians,

As you navigate senior year and continue planning for life after BHS, I wanted to share some important information to help you stay organized and on track.

This Class of 2027 Fall Senior Info guide includes important information and reminders related to senior-year deadlines and action steps, college applications and admissions, FAFSA and financial aid, career and technical education opportunities, and other resources to help with planning for life after high school.

Please take some time to review It is designed to be a helpful resource for both students and families as you make decisions and complete important steps along the way.

Please know that Mr. Evans and I are here to support the the Class of 2027 as you prepare for whatever comes next!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Caverly
Class of 2027 Counselor

Each year we release a Senior Information Sheet highlighting a number of important items that pertain to members of our Senior Class. It highlights important contacts, dates, social media accounts to follow, etc. This year's Senior Information Sheet can be found here.

We also have a Calendar of Events for Seniors that highlights all of the events that you/they will want to add to their calendars so that they don't miss anything throughout the year.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Hello Class of 2027 Students, Parents, and Guardians,

It was a pleasure to see so many of you at the Future Senior Parent Night in the spring. To ensure that everyone has access to the information shared, we’ve included a voiceover slide show and a PDF of the slideshow, as well as some other important information.

Additionally, all Class of 2027 Seniors should have heard the voiceover slide show in their English class at some point over the last two weeks of school.

Below are some important links for Senior year:

Voiceover Slide Show

PDF Slide Show (with active links)

Parchment (transcripts if not using Common App)

Common App

Senior Questionnaire (only needed if letters of recommendation are required)

We know this time can be exciting and nerve-racking. Please know that we are here to help! Mrs. Caverly will be in the office at the beginning of August and Mr. Evans will be in the office throughout the summer.

We are excited to navigate Senior year with all of you!

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

All the Best,

Jennifer Caverly (caverlyj@brightonk12.com) and Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com)

Seniors at BHS typically submit a senior portrait for the yearbook in lieu of their ID photo. Portraits must be submitted to the yearbook no later than November 20 through our photo-sharing site at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school. Guidelines for portraits are posted on the site (and also provided here). Parents who wish to order a yearbook or purchase a recognition ad for their senior may do so at the same site and can get a reduced price if they order early! The early deadline for senior recognition ads is November 30.

Seniors may opt to sign up for a Portraits by Alex session at the high school for a $50 fee. This session will include a portrait for submission to the yearbook only; digital images may be purchased for an additional fee directly from the photographer. Sessions are offered November 11-12 and may be reserved at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A4AA2AAAF94-63978728-class on a first-come, first-served basis.

• BHS Counseling Page
• Michigan Achievement
• College Board
• Fast Web
• Scholarships.com
• Niche
• American Legion Scholarship Opportunities
• First-year scholarships at college

Senior Questionnaire Google Form

Senior Questionnaire Digital Copy (can print or you will need to make a copy if you intend to type directly on it)

Just a reminder to pay the $45 Senior Fee in your student's SBA account if you have not yet done so. In order for your student to receive their class shirt in time for the Senior Composite Photo, we need the fee paid as soon as possible.

The Senior Fee covers costs for the following things and more: Class of 2027 Senior Shirt, Senior Gift(s), Senior Yard Sign with your student's picture that you will get to keep, Senior events throughout the year, and items related to the Graduation Ceremony (with unlimited guests).

To pay the Senior Fee, you should log into ParentConnect, select Senior Fee, select your Senior's shirt size, and check out.

If you have already paid this, please disregard this message or if you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Lundy, Mrs. Armstrong (Senior Co-Advisors) or Mr. Evans (Class of 2027 Principal). If you are experiencing financial hardship, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the aforementioned people.

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available now at fafsa.gov. Most students can complete the form and see their results in 15 minutes or less! We will be holding a FAFSA Night later this fall with a financial aid representative available to help with the completion of any necessary paperwork.

Additionally, the following resources are available to assist students and families in completing the FAFSA:

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: This step-by-step guide is easy to print and share.
• 2027-28 Preview Presentation: This guide to completing the new online FAFSA form will familiarize you with what’s new and common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a FAFSA completion event or modified as needed.

If you need any assistance filling out the FAFSA this year, we will have our annual FAFSA Family Help Night on November 11th at 6 pm in the BHS Media Center. We will have an individual from a university financial aid office present to assist our families in hopes that they will be able to leave that night with their FAFSA completed.

If interested, please make sure you register by October 26th. If we do not meet the minimum required number of registrations by that point in time, the session will become a virtual one.

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 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 12th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101 (office)

(810) 852 - 9905 (evening)

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (Grade Level Principal for 9th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (Grade Level Principal for 10th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Jennifer Napuli (Grade Level Principal for 11th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Here is our September Counseling Newsletter which contains information on:

• Get to know your counseling team at BHS
• How to make an appointment with your counselor
• Grade level counselor updates
• Events happening at BHS
• Career and College Updates
• Wellness Corner

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: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

10th Grade: Mrs. Feliks - Mrs. Feliks' Appointment Calendar

11th Grade: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

12th Grade: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

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.

Albion College - Tuesday, October 13th (All Lunches)

Schoolcraft Community College - Thursday, October 15th (All Lunches)

Spring Arbor University - Friday, October 16th (All Lunches)

Wayne State University - Monday, October 19th (All Lunches)

University of Alabama - Tuesday, October 20th (All Lunches)

Kettering University -Thursday, October 22nd (All Lunches)

University of Detroit Mercy - Friday, October 23rd (All Lunches)

LESA and The STEAM Syndicate (a local educational non-profit organization) are once again

partnering to offer Unified Robotics in Livingston County. Last year’s program was so much fun and we can’t wait to share the program with more Livingston County students. This fantastic program brings together teams of up to six (6) students who are generally approximately 50% students receiving special education services and 50% students not receiving special education services to learn and interact through robotics. The students will work together to build and code a Lego robot to complete a specific task.

Teams will meet one (1) to two (2) times per week for six (6) to eight (8) weeks to complete their build. There will be a single tournament at the end of the season. Last year we ran the first Livingston County Unified Robotics tournament and had an absolute blast! We’ll be playing this game with our neighbors in the county, learning together, and having fun together right here at home!

This program is being offered to Livingston County students free of charge but does require

volunteers to be successful. We are looking for parents, teachers, and community members to

participate with this program as coaches and mentors in addition to interested students. No

experience is necessary to fill this role! We will train everyone who volunteers to help to be

successful in this role.

Please see the flyer below which explains how to register for the program (go to the ‘registration’ tab at www.steamsyndicate.org).

If you have questions, please reach out to info@steamsyndicate.org.

Thank you,

LESA & The STEAM Syndicate

On October 15th, Emily Kavanagh, M.S., LLP will be hosting a Zoom session sponsored by The BASE Foundation on Tips for Identifying & Helping Your Child Navigate Bullying.

More information on The BASE Foundation, as well as both this session and future sessions can be found here.

An informational flyer, as well as Zoom session log in information can be found below.

The 4th Annual Freedom River Fall Festival Veteran Fundraiser is coming up! Freedom River is an outdoor Veteran Retreat Center located in Hamburg Township. This festival is an opportunity for the public to celebrate the fall season with a festival and hayride. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Veterans served by the center. More information can be found below

The Liv Co FALL Job Shadow Day is coming up November 4–6, 2026. We now have more than 215 job-shadow opportunities—and that number is still growing! We continue to hear great stories from students who have used Job Shadow Day to confirm a career pathway, make a meaningful connection with an employer, or even land a job.

Registration opens October 14 at 6:00 p.m. As you know, opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis across the county, so early communication is important. We want students to have the best possible chance of securing the experience they are hoping for!

Job Shadow Day Description:

BHS, in partnership with Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department, has planned a countywide, bi-annual event, Liv Co Job Shadow Day, on Wednesday, November 4 - Friday, November 6, 2026. 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 14th at 6pm. 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 26th, or the job shadow will be canceled. The last day to sign up for Job Shadows for students is October 26th, 2026.

How Students & Families Can Prepare:

• Discuss Options: Have a conversation this weekend about career fields, industries, or job roles that spark your interest.

• Register Early: Registration opens Wednesday, Oct. 14th on the Livingston Career Hub. Popular placements fill up quickly, so don't wait!

• Complete Prerequisites: Make sure all required permission slips and documentation are submitted by the posted deadlines.

Registration & Support:

• Need help signing up? Check out the Student Registration and Sign up for step-by-step instructions.

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

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

About Shadow Day

Shadow Day gives students in grades 9–12 a firsthand look at college life at U-M. Throughout the day, participants will:

• Attend a sample class and experience a college classroom

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

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

• Learn about extracurricular activities and student organizations at U-M

It’s a personalized and interactive way for students to explore college life, learn more about U-M, and meet current students and fellow participants.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

• Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Location: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Early-Bird Fee: $5.50 per student (lunch included)

Registration Information

Register by Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to secure the $5.50 early-bird rate. Space is limited, and final registration will close once capacity is reached.

Register for Fall Shadow Day here!

If the registration fee presents any difficulty, please reach out—we never want cost to be a barrier to participation.

For any questions, feel free to contact me at ananair@umich.edu or swe.highschool@umich.edu.

We can’t wait to welcome students to campus and share what makes the University of Michigan such an exciting place to learn, grow, and get involved. Register by October 20 to secure the early-bird rate!

Go Blue!

MiCareerQuest Southeast is the region's largest interactive career exploration event for high school students. It exposes students to a broad range of exciting, rewarding career opportunities as they prepare for their futures!

Thousands of high school students from Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Wayne, Washtenaw and Livingston counties will be meeting with working professionals who have built successful careers in a variety of fields. In addition, young people will have the opportunity to touch, feel and work with the equipment, tools and technology used by people every day in a broad range of in-demand jobs.

The goal is to connect classroom learning with real-world jobs and their requirements. Students also will discover engaging workplace opportunities, such as internships, job shadowing and more.

We have a limited number of students we can take. If you are interested in attending this opportunity on November 17th from 11:30-1:30 at The Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, please fill out the form below. Transportation by bus will be provided.

MiCareer Quest interest form

• Brighton High School Building Calendar
• Brighton High School Athletics Calendar
• Brighton Area Schools District Calendar
• Daily Announcements
• New Student Information Guide
• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Building Volunteer Approval Form
• BAS Wellness & Mental Health website
• Student Scholarship Directory
• 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
• Fall Senior Class Meeting Slideshow

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