Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Updated Student Safety/Security Procedure at BHS
• Wednesday, September 30th
• Advisory Update - Travel Starting this Week
• OK2Say Presentation for All Freshmen
• Digital Readiness Check for All Juniors
• Important AP Update for Students Taking AP Classes
• BHS Attendance Policy
• Career Chats at BHS are Back!
• Upcoming Parent Teachers Conferences - October 22nd and 27th
• Homecoming Tickets and Guest Pass Information
• 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
• Thursday Academic Progress Update Emails
• 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!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - September Counseling Newsletter Included

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 10 Visits in Next 2 Weeks

• McKinney Vento Information

• Culver's Block Out Cancer Share Day - Monday, September 28th

• I-96 Ramp Closure - Starting Tuesday, September 22nd

• Artrageous Show at The BCPA - Sunday, October 11th
• Prime for Life Opportunity - One Day Teen Substance Use Class
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Tuesday, September 29th - All Council Meeting @ 6:45 am in STEAM Center
• Wednesday, September 30th - Normal Advisory for 10th and 12th Graders (Traveling Allowed)
• Wednesday, September 30th - OK2Say Presentation (All 9th Graders) During Advisory in BCPA
• Wednesday, September 30th - Digital Readiness Check for All Juniors During Advisory
• Friday, October 2nd - 1st Quarter Progress Report Window Opens
• Monday, October 5th - Class Tshirts Distributed During All Lunches
• Wednesday, October 7th - Fall Count Day
• Wednesday, October 7th - PSAT Testing for All Juniors (More Information Below)
• Thursday, October 8th - All Council Meeting @ 6:45 am in STEAM Center
• Friday, October 9th - 1st Quarter Progress Report Grades Visible in ParentConnect
• Monday, October 12th - No School for Students (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
• Monday, October 12th through Saturday, October 17th - Homecoming Week
• Parade Friday @ 6 pm
• Dance Saturday @ 7 pm

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.

Advisory started on Wednesday, September 16th.

The purpose of Advisory is to provide students with opportunities for:

• Peer-to-peer connections

• Peer-to-adult connections

• Academic support

• A consistent time to check in, get organized, and ask for help

As in years' past, the first week of Advisory was a "No Travel" period. Beginning Wednesday, September 30th, we will start allowing students to travel. At this point, students may travel to a teacher who is on their current schedule to:

• Make up a test or quiz

• Receive additional academic support

• Get help with missing or challenging coursework

More information on Advisory is provided below:

• Advisory Calender & Resources linked HERE
• Advisory Bell Schedule linked HERE

Advisory Traveling Reminders for Students

1. Meet with the teacher you want to visit on advisory BEFORE advisory to receive a PASS. This must occur NO LATER THAN TUESDAY!

• Keep in mind that the teacher you are visiting can only have so many students in their room, so the sooner the better.
• The teacher you are requesting to visit, has the right to deny your request.
• Do NOT email your teacher on Advisory Day asking them to visit your class - this is last-minute and they may not see your email. You need to be proactive and plan accordingly!

2. On Advisory Day, EMAIL your Advisory teacher and CC your visiting teacher using the suggested email etiquette below when you arrive in that room:

Dear Mrs. (Advisory Teacher’s name),

I am visiting Mr. (Visiting Teacher’s name) room for Advisory today. Mr. (Visiting Teacher) can confirm that I am in his room for attendance. Thank you!

Sincerely,

(Student’s Name)

3. Sign-in with your visiting teacher’s class to document your visit.

Failure to follow these procedures may result in getting marked unexcused absent/skipping, an administratively assigned detention, and/or revoking your ability to travel in the future.

If you have any questions, please contact your Grade-Level Principal.

Thank you for helping us make Advisory a valuable time for our students. The relationships and academic connections we build through this time can make a meaningful difference in helping students feel connected and supported at BHS.

On Wednesday, September 30th, during Advisory, all 9th grade students will attend an OK2SAY presentation in the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA).

Students should report directly to the BCPA immediately following lunch/4th hour. They will not be going to Advisory on this day. If you would like additional information about this presentation, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say.

As we prepare for the upcoming PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 7, all 11th grade students will participate in a Digital Readiness Check on Wednesday, September 30, during Advisory.

The Digital Readiness Check is an important step in preparing students for test day. During this session, students will:

• Check in for their upcoming PSAT/NMSQT
• Verify their approved testing accommodations, if applicable
• Complete practice test items
• Become familiar with the digital testing platform and testing experience
• Make sure they are prepared and ready to go for October 7

September 30 Schedule

Students will report to the Fieldhouse for approximately half of the Advisory period based on last name:

Last Names A–L: Report to Advisory for attendance and to drop personal belongings. Then, report to the Fieldhouse during the first half of Advisory. Announcements will be made.

Last Names M–Z: Report to Advisory for attendance and to drop personal belongings. Then, report to the Fieldhouse during the second half of Advisory. Announcements will be made on when you should be dismissed from Advisory to head to the Fieldhouse.

Students should report to their regularly scheduled Advisory first unless otherwise directed.

Students with Off-Campus Classes

If you have an off-campus class or program, such as CTE or Dual Enrollment, during the Advisory time period, you are NOT expected to return to BHS for the September 30 Digital Readiness Check.

Instead, Mrs. Petit will contact you to arrange a make-up session before October 7. It is important that every student completes the Digital Readiness Check prior to the actual PSAT/NMSQT.

Why Does the PSAT/NMSQT Matter?

We encourage students to take this assessment seriously. The PSAT/NMSQT provides several important opportunities for 11th graders:

• National Merit Scholarship Program: The PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Students must take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet the program's other eligibility requirements to be considered for recognition and scholarships.
• SAT Preparation: The PSAT/NMSQT uses the same digital testing platform and measures the same core skills as the SAT, providing valuable preparation before juniors take the SAT in April 2027.
• Academic Feedback: Results help students identify areas of academic strength as well as skills that may need additional attention before the SAT.
• Scholarship and Recognition Opportunities: Taking the PSAT/NMSQT can connect students with additional scholarship and academic recognition opportunities.

College Board provides additional information about the benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT here:

Why Offer the PSAT/NMSQT? – College Board

Thank you for helping us make sure our 11th grade students are prepared and ready for a successful testing experience. We look forward to seeing students in the Fieldhouse on Wednesday, September 30!

Attention AP Students & Families!

If you are enrolled in an AP class this school year, there are two important steps and deadlines you need to know about.

STEP 1: Join Your AP Classroom — Deadline: October 2

All students enrolled in an AP course MUST be enrolled in the correct AP Classroom section by October 2.

Students will receive an AP Classroom join code for each AP course from their teacher. Students must complete this process themselves by logging into their College Board account using their personal College Board credentials. Parents cannot create or access the account on their student's behalf.

Important: Joining AP Classroom does NOT mean you are committing to take the AP Exam. At this point, students simply need to be enrolled in the correct AP Classroom section.

STEP 2: AP Exam Decision & Payment — Deadline: October 30

Students will later be asked to indicate whether they plan to take their AP Exam(s). The deadline for AP Exam decisions is October 30.

Please note: At this time, the College Board system is defaulting students to automatic exam registration when they join their AP Classroom section. We currently have a ticket submitted to College Board to determine whether this setting can be changed. Additional information will be shared once we receive the outcome of College Board's investigation. For now, students should still join their AP Classroom sections by October 2 as instructed above.

If a student chooses to take an AP Exam, two things must be completed by October 30:

1. The student must indicate their decision to take the exam (which is currently automatically happening when students register for the AP Classroom section).
2. Payment for the corresponding AP Exam must be completed through Parent Connect.

Each AP Exam costs $100, unless there is a demonstrated financial need that can be verified through the Food Service Department. For questions regarding financial need, please contact Jennifer Napuli, AP Coordinator, at napulij@brightonk12.com.

Families do not need to wait to make payment. AP Exam payments are now open and available in Parent Connect. If you already know your student plans to take an AP Exam, you may pay now by following these steps:

1. Log into your Parent Connect account.
2. Click on the Accounts/SBA tab.
3. Click on Online SBA Payments (this should be highlighted in yellow).
4. Select your student from the first drop-down box.
5. Add to your cart each AP Exam your student plans to take in May and complete checkout.

Additional information regarding the exam-decision process will be shared once we receive clarification from College Board.

Having Trouble Logging Into College Board?

One of the biggest challenges students encounter is remembering which email address and password they used to create their College Board account. If you cannot log in:

1. Try both your personal and school email addresses and use the "Forgot Password" option. College Board should send password-reset information to the email associated with your account.
2. BHS cannot access or reset College Board passwords. College Board accounts are completely separate from our BHS systems, and school staff do not have access to students' private College Board login information.
3. If you still cannot access your account, the STUDENT must contact College Board directly at 866-630-9305. The student hotline is available Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM–8:00 PM.

VERY IMPORTANT: Know Your Actual Password!

We are seeing a growing issue that could create significant problems on AP Exam Day in May.

Many students are using their phones as a "passkey" to access their College Board accounts. College Board sends a code to the student's phone, allowing them to log in without actually knowing their password. This may work now, but it will NOT work on AP Exam Day. Students cannot use their phones as a passkey during testing.

Every AP student should make sure they know their actual College Board username/email and password and save that information somewhere secure and accessible. Please do not wait until May to discover that you cannot log in without your phone.

Students: Take care of this now! Log in, verify that you know your credentials, save them securely, and join all of your AP Classroom sections by October 2.

Parents: Please help us by emphasizing this with your student. A few minutes spent resolving login issues now can prevent a major problem on AP Exam Day.

Important AP Deadlines

October 2: All AP students enrolled in their correct AP Classroom section
October 30: AP Exam decisions and payments due

Thank you for helping us make sure our AP students are prepared and ready for a successful AP year!

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.

More information will be shared as the dates get closer, but we want you to have the information now for planning purposes. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on two different days this year. More 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

Information on how to sign up for conferences with specific teachers will be shared in next week's newsletter so you can plan accordingly.

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 and in-person.

**If your student intends to bring a non-BHS student to the dance, they will need to submit a guest application for approval. A guest application can be picked up from either the Main Office or Back Office starting on Monday and are due back by 10/9. A copy of the Guest Application can also be found here.

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.

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.

We will be continuing with our notification system implemented last year for students and parents, updating them both on academic progress when the student's grade falls below a 70% in any class. These notifications will go out once per week (on Thursdays to provide students with an opportunity to connect with teachers as needed prior to the weekend) and will include the following message. Notifications are based off of grades as of 5 am on that Thursday morning. These notifications are designed to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that we are partnering and proactively working to support our students and their success at BHS! We are looking forward to this continued partnership for the upcoming school year.

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
• 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 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.

Central Michigan University - Monday, September 28th (All Lunches)

University of Mississippi - Tuesday, September 29th (All Lunches)

Western Michigan University - Wednesday, September 30th (10:15 am to 11:45 am)

Calvin University - Thursday, October 1st (All Lunches)

Ferris State University - Friday, October 2nd (All Lunches)

Olivet College - Monday, October 5th (All Lunches)

Lawrence Tech University - Tuesday, October 6th (All Lunches)

Ohio Northern University - Wednesday, October 7th (All Lunches)

Hope College - Thursday, October 8th (All Lunches)

John Carroll University - Friday, October 9th (All Lunches)

Supporting Students through the McKinney-Vento Act

Brighton Area Schools is part of a county-wide consortium dedicated to supporting students who are experiencing temporary living situations. Through this program, students can receive:

• Assistance with educational expenses
• Housing referrals
• Access to clothing and other essentials
• General support and technical assistance

To comply with federal law, staff and families are encouraged to help identify students who may

be living in:

• Emergency shelters or transitional housing
• Motels or hotels
• Cars, parks, or public spaces
• Shared housing due to loss of housing or financial hardship
• Temporary arrangements with someone other than a parent or guardian

Our district’s homeless liaison is Starr Acromite, and each building has trained staff available to

provide support. Brighton also partners with Candice Olrich at the Livingston Educational

Service Agency.

For more information or assistance, please contact your building principal or Starr Acromite

at 810-299-4040.

We had a few students reach out in support of Culver's Block Out Cancer Share Day this Monday, September 28th. Both the Brighton and Howell locations are participating this year in a partnership with C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. 10% of sales on Monday will be donated to the hospital and their efforts to support those battling cancer. A link to the flyer can be found here.

MAJOR RAMP CLOSURE TO AFFECT BRIGHTON-AREA:

Per, MDOT westbound Grand River on ramp to eastbound I-96 will close for 50 days starting Tuesday, Sept. 22. Detour will be Hilton Road to Old US-23 to Spencer.

The westbound Grand River Ave to eastbound I-96 ramp will temporarily open on September 26th and 27th for the Destination Stars Hollow event and will re-close early Monday morning September 28th. The ramp is expected to permanently re-open to traffic by November 15th at 5:00 p.m.

Please see the flyer below for more information on an opportunity to attend a fantastic performance at the BCPA in October.

ARTrageous (an art/music extravaganza for all ages)

Date: Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM

Tickets: www.bcpashows.com/events

Support your teen in making healthy choices. The Prime For Life® program helps teens understand the real risks of substance use, make healthier decisions, and stay on track with their goals.

This one-day educational class provides teens with tools and insight to avoid future trouble at school, with the law, or in life — all in a respectful, supportive environment.

Classes run on the 4th Saturday of each month. Additional information can be found on the parent flyer here.

• 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