Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Student Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
• Morning Building Entrance Information
• Morning Breakfast Information
• Class Supply Lists
• 7th St. Construction Project - Currently in Progress
• 1st Day of School Schedule - New Schedule this Year
• 1st Day of School Transportation Schedule
• Last Day for Schedule Changes - Friday, September 11th
• Vacancy at BHS - Health Care Professional Position
• Fueling Kids Futures Program
• Building and District Calendars for the Year
• School Breakfast/Lunch Information for 2026/27 School Year

• Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy (Recent Legislation)

• BHS Attendance Policy
• BHS PTO - This Year's PTO Officers
• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, September 15th
• BHS Golf Coach Named Coach of the Year
• Senior Specific Information
• **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 Sunrise Friday, September 11th - Donations Needed!
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Senior Questionnaire - Link Included
• Gates Scholarship - Application Now Open
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - August Counseling Newsletter Included

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits

• Pink Week FAQ
• Official Pink Week Shirts Available Now!
• Pink Week Sponsorship and Raffle Donation Information
• Senior All Night Party - Volunteers Needed

• Early College Information Night - Monday, September 14th

• Ruck to Live Event - Saturday, September 19th

• LACASA's Cinderella's Closet Returning September 17-20
• Save the Date! - Livingston County College Fair @ Cleary University
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Tuesday, September 8th - 1st Day of School for 2026/27 School Year (Schedule)
• Wednesday, September 9th - NHS Meeting @ 6:45 am in Media Center
• Friday, September 11th - Senior Sunrise Breakfast @ 6:30 am in the BHS Stadium
• Monday, September 14th - Early College Information Night @ 6 pm via Zoom
• Tuesday, September 15th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Tuesday, September 15th - Open House from 6 pm to 8 pm (Open House Schedule)
• Wednesday, September 16th - 1st Advisory Hour of the Year (NO Traveling)
• Thursday, September 17th - All Council Meeting @ 6:45 am in STEAM Center
• Monday, September 21st through Friday, September 25th - Pink Week (FAQ and Schedule)
• Monday, October 12th through Saturday, October 17th - Homecoming Week

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.

We have been receiving a few questions about building access and when students are able to enter the building in the morning and through which doors. As a result, we wanted to share the following information with you:

• BHS doors unlock at 6 am. Students are able to enter the building at that point in time.
• Students riding the bus will arrive at approximately 7 am over by the Athletic Department/Pool Doors.
• Students entering the building in the morning (prior to 7:30 am) can enter through any of the three sets of doors on the front side of the building, through the BHS Cafeteria doors, the Athletic Department and Pool Doors, behind the building by Leith Lake, and by the Pooh's Corner loop. All other doors to BHS will remain shut and locked.
• For safety and security reasons, students arriving after 7:30 am must enter the building through the Main Office doors. They should NOT be asking peers to let them in through any other doors when arriving late.

As in the past, school breakfast will once again be free as long as students are taking a complete school breakfast as identified by food service guidelines and staff. A la carte items are still available for purchase at the student's expense. School breakfast items are available beginning at 7 am each day. The cafeteria space will be open for students prior to 7 am, but food/drink items will not be available for purchase prior to that point in time.

In terms of a class supply list for students, it really depends on the classes a student elects to take. We recommend notebooks and folders for each class, an agenda/planner to help with organization unless they plan to do so digitally, preferred writing utensils (both pens and pencils), and a TI-84 calculator for math if they don't have one already (this will work for any classes they will take at BHS). From there, it is really just personal student preference. A teacher would let them know if there is anything specific they need the first week of school, but these items are generally few and far between.

As with any situation, if assistance is needed to obtain any supplies identified by your student's classroom teacher, please don't hesitate to reach out to their Grade Level Principal.

In case you were not aware, while 7th St. is now open to through traffic, the 1st (northernmost) entrance to the BHS drop off/pick up loop and the Main Office parking lot is currently closed for repair. Due to an issue with water accumulation, the road work could not be delayed. While we are hopeful it will be completed prior to school starting on Tuesday, there is no guarantee given the weather we have had the last few days.

We will let you know if it looks like everything will be fully open by Tuesday morning or not as it becomes more clear. If it will not be open, we will complete an alternate plan for entrance into the drop off/pick up loop at that point in time.

This year, we have adjusted our schedules for both the 1st day of school and the last day of school. The new 1st day of school bell schedule can be found here. Highlights of the changes to the 1st day of school schedule can be found below:

• 9th grade students need to be in their 1st hour class at the normal start time (7:30 am). Students in grades 10 through 12 will start at 11:19 am.
• All students will have the same amount of time in each class on the 1st day (26 minutes).
• 9th graders will all have lunch together on the 1st day of school at 10:48 am. Their regular lunch schedule will start on the second day of school.

There is no change to the bus schedule for 9th grade students on the first day of school. We WILL have transportation for our students with a late start on the first day of school (incoming 10th through 12th graders). Pick up times are currently visible in StudentConnect/ParentConnect online. Per the Transportation Department, on the first day of school only, students in grades 10 through 12 should plan on bus pick up 4 hours later than usual to accommodate their late start. Pick up at the normal indicated time will resume on the second day of school.

As a reminder, the last day for schedule changes will be Friday, September 11th unless the schedule change is a result of being misplaced in a class. Schedule change request information can be found within the BHS Counseling Office. Please keep in mind that schedule changes for specific teacher requests, or having class/lunch with friends, are not schedule change requests that will be honored.

BHS is currently looking for an outstanding medical professional to join our team! A copy of the job posting can be found here, while a job summary can be found below.

Health Care Professionals will primarily assist students with medical & physical needs in our buildings. As part of our District medical team, Health Care Professionals’ duties include some of the following tasks: monitoring ill students, providing direct medical care to students, monitoring vital signs, keeping charts & records up to date, assisting in the school and clinic areas as needed, stocking medical areas, communicating with families via phone & computer, and other duties as assigned.

Apply now!

Considering the tough economic times facing our area, we are attempting to help Brighton School families by making sure all our children have enough food. “Fueling Kids’ Futures One Meal at a Time” is a program designed to provide students on the free and reduced lunch program with enough food for three meals a day during the weekends. This program is a community-based program sponsored by Fueling Kids’ Futures, Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, Our Food Partner, and the Brighton Community.

If you agree to take part in this program, during the school year, your child will receive a bag filled with purchased food for the weekend. Bags will be dispensed in a discreet and caring manner. The simple meals may include food like mac and cheese, canned chicken, canned tuna, granola bars, peanut butter, soups, cereal, fruit cups, and other items. For you, there is no cost associated with this program.

To ensure, as to the best of our ability, to provide for a safe packing environment all volunteers will follow the guidelines established by the Brighton School District. All food will be sent home in disposable plastic bags.

If you would like to have your child participate in this program, please reach out to BHS Grade Level Principal Tracie Richards (richardst@brightonk12.com). If you have more than one child attending the school, share the names of all children in this school. Please be sure to indicate on the form if there are any food allergies. If your child has a food allergy, you as the parent are responsible for checking all food labels when the food arrives home. Brighton Area Schools as well as Fueling Kids’ Futures, Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, and the Food Partner will not be held responsible for any accidental food allergen exposure.

• Brighton High School Building Calendar
• Brighton High School Athletics Calendar
• Brighton Area Schools District Calendar

We have been getting a handful of questions on if breakfast and lunch will be free again for the 2026/27 school year. At this point in time, we are anticipating the following (although it is always subject to change). We will let you know if any changes to the follow information take place.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Michigan's universal free school meals program is continuing, so students can continue to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day if they so choose.The program is funded through a combination of federal reimbursements and state funding.

An important note:

• À la carte items, second meals, and some extra snacks or beverages are not included and would still require payment

Background:

On February 10, 2026, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan legislative package, consisting of Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141, designed to minimize classroom distractions and improve student focus across Michigan schools. This new law mandates that all public school districts implement a formal policy prohibiting the use of personal wireless communication devices during instructional time, effective for the 2026-27 school year.

Luckily, Brighton High School put a cell phone policy into place several years ago, putting us ahead of the curve and setting us up for success in meeting this new legislation. Our policy is outlined in our BHS Student Handbook on page 50. Below is a summary of our policy and procedures.

Brighton High School Personal Device Policy and Procedures:

Brighton High School prioritizes a focused learning environment by having students "Pouch" their personal devices as they enter the classroom and during instructional time. This ensures consistency within all classrooms while maintaining student agency during specific and flexible times (before school, after school, during passing times, and during lunch). Every student will be provided with a school-issued device to ensure equitable access to digital curricular resources during instructional time.

Definitions:

• Personal Electronic Devices: Includes, but is not limited to, internet-capable cellular phones, personal computers, iPads or tablets, smart watches, earbuds, headphones, and smart glasses.

• “Pouch” your phone: At BHS, “pouching” your phone means to put it in the phone pocket on the wall as the student enters the classroom.

1. Classroom Expectations (The "Pouch" Standard):

• Immediate Pouching: Upon entering any classroom, students are required to place their phones in the designated classroom pouch.

• Wearables & Accessories: Smart watches must be stored in the student's backpack/bookbag or pouched, and earbuds must be removed from ears entirely and also must be stored or pouched.

• Duration: Devices must remain in the pouch for the duration of the period. To ensure instructional consistency, mid-class "phone breaks" are not permitted.

2. Device Usage:

• School-Issued Devices: BHS is equipped with student chromebooks in the classrooms to ensure equitable access to the digital curricular resources during instructional time.

• Instructional Exceptions: Advisory and/or courses requiring specialized technology (e.g., Video Production, Yearbook, etc) may allow personal electronic device use to complete projects only with explicit principal/teacher approval.

3. BHS Student Handbook:

• Discipline / Expectations Development: With this plan, students are required to follow the school policy and procedures. Progressive discipline will be utilized for infractions based on the steps outlined in the student handbook.

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.

The next PTO Meeting will be in September. However, at May's PTO meeting, the PTO Officers were elected for the 2026-27 school year. The 2026-27 PTO Officers are provided below:

President - Deanne Ferrell

Vice President - Tracie Nord

Treasurer - Karen Nicholson

Secretary - Jessica Custer

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15th @ 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 Michigan High School Athletic Coaches Association (MHSCA) has named James Dewling of Brighton Schools the State Boys Golf Coach of the Year!

Coach Dewling will be formally recognized at the annual MHSCA State Awards Luncheon on November 8 in Midland alongside 28 other distinguished coaches and athletic directors from across the state.

"The selection of Coach Dewling reflects the high standard of excellence maintained by Brighton Schools and the broader community" the MHSCA noted in its announcement. Candidates for the award are nominated by their respective sport associations and evaluated based on long-term program performance, leadership, and contributions to athletics and the community.

Representing nearly 25,000 athletic administrators and coaches, the 71-year-old association promotes the educational values of interscholastic athletics across Michigan. The MHSCA extends its sincere congratulations to Coach Dewling and Brighton Schools.

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)

One of our first Senior events of the year will be taking place on Friday, September 11th before school. This year's annual Senior Sunrise Breakfast will take place starting at 6:30 am and Senior Class Council needs your help! Senior Class Council is looking for donations to be able to put on this event for the Class of 2027. A link to the sign-up genius for donations can be found here.

• BHS Counseling Page
• Michigan Achievement
• College Board
• Fast Web
• Scholarships.com
• Niche
• 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)

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 August Counseling Newsletter which contains information on:

• Registration (8/31 and 9/1)
• Schedule Change Requests (available 8/31 - 9/11)
• How to Make an Appointment with Your Counselor (starting 9/14)
• Grade Level Updates
• Upcoming Events in the Area
• Parenting Teens 101

As a reminder, if you would like to meet with your student's counselor for any reason, you can reach the Counseling Office at (810) 299-4150. You can also schedule an appointment with their counselor using the following links below:

9th Grade: 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.

Northern Michigan University - Monday, September 14th (All Lunches)

Northwestern University - Tuesday, September 15th (All Lunches)

University of Michigan - Dearborn - Wednesday, September 16th (10:15 am to 11:45 am)

Michigan Tech University - Thursday, September 17th (All Lunches)

Davenport University - Friday, September 18th (All Lunches)

We know each year, the are questions asked about Pink Week both internally and by other members of the community. Most commonly, questions like What is it?, Where do the funds go?, and How will the funds be used? You are always more than welcome to direct those questions to BHS Administration, or to Mrs. Armstrong and our Leadership Class. However, if you are wondering those things yourself, or want to answer those questions directly, please see our Pink Week FAQ that answers these most common questions you may be asked.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions or need any clarification on anything!

This year’s Pink Week apparel is available now. One hundred percent of the proceeds are donated to the Pink Week initiative — not a portion, not the margin. All of it.

**Orders will not be fulfilled until the week prior (September 14-18) to Pink Week which is September 21–25. Your order is confirmed right away — it simply won’t ship until then, so everyone receives their gear in time to wear it all week!**

Where every dollar goes

•Cancer care services

•Transportation to and from appointments

•Oncology counseling

•Services for patients and their families

•Support that eases cancer’s effect on a patient’s daily experience

Thank you for showing up for this every year. Order early if you can, and please forward this to anyone who’d want to wear pink with us.

- BHS The Paw Staff

As mentioned above, Pink Week run from September 20th through September 25th this year. While this may seem like it is a long way away, students and staff have already begun their preparations to ensure everything runs smoothly and there are opportunities for everyone to come together and get involved. A few of the ways the community can support our Pink Week efforts are through sponsorships and raffle donations. Our students will be out in the community in the coming weeks sharing this information with them as well, but if you know of anyone who may be interested, feel free to share this information with them.

• There are multiple different sponsorship levels, and information on each level can be found here.
• Individuals/Local businesses can also provide raffle donations and can either create their own baskets, or our students will collect donated items and create a basket for them! More information on raffle items can be found here.

We are in need of volunteers for both Senior All Night Party Board Positions and Team Leaders! A sign up for general volunteers to assist with set up and running the party will come out later this school year. Details on positions currently being sought are provided below:

• Senior All Night Party Lead (replacing Michelle Letendre)
• Senior All Night Party Board Treasurer
• Senior All Night Party General Board Member
• Senior All Night Party Spa Team Leader

LESA will be hosting a virtual Early College Information Night for families who have not yet applied. More information about this opportunity for our students and families can be found below:

Meeting Details:

• Date: September 14th

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Format: Zoom

• Registration: Families must register in advance using the Early College Meeting link.

• A Zoom link will be sent on September 11th to those who register.

Key Deadline for Juniors: All 11th-grade students must complete the application by September 30th.

Please see the message below from Veterans Connected:

On Saturday, September 19, Veterans Connected will host our 6th Annual Ruck to Live at the Brighton Veterans Memorial.

The event began within the veteran community, but its purpose reaches far beyond it.

Suicide doesn't discriminate. Our own communities have experienced the devastating loss of young people to suicide. Those losses affect classmates, teachers, coaches, friends, families, and entire schools. We believe our young people need opportunities to talk about mental health, learn to look out for one another, and understand that asking for help is a sign of strength.

That is why we are especially inviting our local schools to walk with us. Students, families, and staff can participate in either the 8-Mile Ruck or the Patriotic 1-Mile Walk. Throughout the 8-mile route, we will pause at each mile to honor the life of a veteran or civilian who died by suicide.

We are currently seeking eight veterans and eight civilians whose lives can be honored during this year's Ruck. If your school community or one of your families has lost someone to suicide and would like them remembered, we would be honored to walk in their memory.

Our intention isn't to define someone by how they died. We want to honor how they lived, walk alongside the people who loved them, and remind families and friends that they don't have to carry that grief alone. And as we walk, we want to start conversations about PTSD, mental health and suicide prevention that may help someone who is struggling today. That's what Together We Heal has always meant to Ruck to Live. Healing happens when we stop carrying difficult things alone.

We would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with your students, parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, teams, clubs and other school organizations. Walk as a team. Walk as a family. Walk in someone's memory. Or simply walk because you believe no one should struggle alone.

6th Annual Ruck to Live
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Brighton Veterans Memorial
8-Mile Ruck & Patriotic 1-Mile Walk

Register for the Ruck or 1-Mile Walk:
Ruck to Live Registration

If you would like to honor someone your school or family has lost, please contact Veterans Connected. We would be grateful for the opportunity to remember them with you. Please share or forward this invitation throughout your school community.

For our veterans. For our neighbors. For our children. Together We Heal.

LACASA is excited to share that Cinderella’s Closet is returning from September 17 – 20!

Homecoming season is right around the corner, and LACASA is once again opening the doors to Cinderella’s Closet, a pop-up boutique where local high school students can find stylish, gently loved formalwear at prices families can afford.

From September 17–20, students can shop $25 gowns, dresses, and suits, along with deeply discounted shoes and accessories to complete their Homecoming look. Every purchase also supports LACASA’s vital services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence.

More than a shopping event, Cinderella’s Closet creates a welcoming and uplifting experience where students are surrounded by encouraging messages, guidance for making healthy choices, and supportive adults who want every student to feel confident and celebrated.

“In a time when families continue to feel the strain of rising costs, Cinderella’s Closet helps ensure that Homecoming can be a special experience without becoming a financial burden,” said LACASA President and CEO Bobette Schrandt. “Every student deserves the opportunity to feel confident and celebrated. When students shop at Cinderella’s Closet, they’re not only finding something they love to wear - they’re also helping support hope and healing for children and families in our community.”

Donations are still needed to help stock Cinderella’s Closet. LACASA is especially in need of short dresses suitable for Homecoming, as well as other gently loved formalwear, shoes, and accessories. Community members can drop off donations at LACASA Collection’s Donation Station Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or contact Snedicor’s Green Earth Cleaners for pickup and cleaning services. Donated formalwear is given a second life, helping make Homecoming more affordable for local students while reducing textile waste.

Cinderella’s Closet is open to high school students only, and a valid student ID is required. A limited number of formalwear scholarships are available; students may inquire with staff or volunteers on site.

This year’s Homecoming pop-up boutique will be located at Kensington Valley Outlets, in a storefront just down from LACASA Collection, next to the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet. As an added bonus, shoppers will receive a 25% off coupon for shoes and accessories at LACASA Collection to complete their look.

Volunteers are still needed to help set up, staff, and take down the boutique. Those interested can email Volunteering@lacasacenter.org.

Livingston County's Annual College Fair will once again be taking place at Cleary University in Howell! This year's Annual College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 24th from 6 - 8 pm. Please see the attached flyer for more information or to register to attend!

They are anticipating 50+ colleges and universities to be in attendance and will also be sharing information related to both military recruitment and financial aid opportunities.

• 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
• 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