Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• School Meals Update
• Class T-Shirt Pick Up
• Homecoming Chaperones Needed
• Homecoming Ticket Sales - Pick Up and Purchases In Person this Week!
• Homecoming Assembly Information

• Homecoming Week Spirit Days

• BHS PTO Meeting Information - Tuesday, October 14th
• Picture Retake Day - New Location
• Upcoming Senior Meeting Reminder - Wednesday, October 22nd
• Tutoring Options at BHS
• Parent Teacher Conference Information - Dates and Sign Up Included
• Teacher Appreciation Parent/Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Up - Donations Needed
• OK2SAY Presentation Information
• Powerlifting Coach Update - Coach Still Needed
• Junior Specific Information - Including College/Career Prep Meetings With Mrs. Caverly, and Upcoming Educational Development Plan Work
• Career Chats (Previously Lunch N Learns)
• Senior Headshot Sign Up for Yearbook (Portraits by Alex)

• Upcoming College and Organization Visits - 5 Schools Over Next 2 Weeks

• October is Michigan College Month!

• AP Test Fee Payment Deadline - Friday, October 31st
• Senior Specific Information
• SAT/ACT Score Comparisons - Should I Submit My Test Score?
• Brighton High School Instagram Accounts
• FAFSA Now Open!
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Tip from BAS - "Changing Seasons"
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Workshops - 1st Session This Week!
• Job Shadow Day Opportunity
• MiCareer Quest Southeast Field Trip Opportunity
• 2025-26 MHSAA Scholar Athlete Scholarship Award
• Distinguished Young Women of Michigan's Scholarship program
• Previous Resources - Links Included

• Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming Week
• Monday, October 13th - No School for Students (Staff Professional Learning Day)
• Tuesday, October 14th - Picture Retake Day in Room B1
• Tuesday, October 14th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room
• Tuesday, October 14th - Fire Drill During 2nd Hour
• Wednesday, October 15th - Float Building from 3:30 to 9:30 pm
• Thursday, October 16th - Orchestra Fall Concert in BCPA
• Thursday, October 16th - Severe Weather Drill During 1st Hour
• Thursday, October 16th - Float Building from 3:30 to 9:30 pm
• Thursday, October 16th - Distinguished Alumni Ceremony
• Thursday, October 16th - Fall Orchestra Concert
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Assembly (Schedule)
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Parade @ 6 pm (BECC to BHS down Main St.)
• Friday, October 17th - BHS Homecoming Football Game @ 7 pm
• Saturday, October 18th BHS Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 pm in BHS Fieldhouse
• Monday, October 20th - Fall Choir Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA
• Wednesday, October 22nd - Senior Meeting in BCPA (2nd Hour and Advisory)
• Thursday, October 23rd - Face to Face Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Please see the message below from Brighton Area Schools regarding school meals for the duration of the 2025-26 school year:

We're excited to share great news!

The State School Aid budget includes funding to continue free breakfast and lunch for all BAS students for the 2025-26 school year through the Michigan School Meals program. Michigan School Meals ensures every student enjoys healthy, delicious meals while saving families time and money - giving students the fuel they need to learn and succeed each day.

If you ordered a class t-shirt for your student(s), pick up will be continuing Tuesday for our 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students, and just starting for our 10th Graders. We will be making an announcement to remind students, but pick up information is included below:

• 9th Graders - Pick up will be at a table outside the cafeteria during all lunches
• 10th Graders - Pick up will be at a table outside the cafeteria during all lunches
• 11th Graders - Pick up will be next to The Paw (school store) during all lunches
• 12th Graders - Pick up will be in Room A15 (across from The Paw) during all lunches

If your student is absent Tuesday or out of the building during lunches for any reason, they will still have the ability to pick up their shirt. If this is the case, please have your student contact their grade level principal to coordinate pick up.

We are in need of chaperones for this year's Homecoming Dance! The dance will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 7 to 10 pm at BHS. Chaperones are needed in a variety of different aspects of the dance (security, refreshments, coat check, etc.). Thank you in advance for providing the support needed to allow the dance to be held safely and smoothly!

Homecoming Tickets are still available for purchase this week! Homecoming Dance information is provided below:

• Date: Saturday, October 18th
• Time: 7 to 10 pm
• Location: Brighton High School (Dance held in the Fieldhouse)
• Ticket Price: $30/ticket
• Theme: Glo-Co

Ticket purchases can be made in the following ways:

• Online via ParentConnect - Tickets can no longer be purchased via ParentConnect. However, any tickets purchased via ParentConnect need to be picked up in person during all lunches this week.
• In Person (At All Lunches) - October 10th, October 14th through October 17th. Tickets can be purchased with cash or through a Zeffy link.

*Once again, students must pick their actual ticket(s) up from the table during lunches, even if the purchase was made online.

We will have our annual Homecoming Assembly on Friday, October 17th in the BHS Fieldhouse! In order to hold this assembly and keep all hours but 4th as balanced as possible, we will have an alternate schedule on that day. It will mirror the Homecoming assembly schedules we have used previously and is included here.

As with other weeks that are shortened or have days with alternate schedules, we will not have Advisory on Wednesday, October 15th.

*If you are a parent interested in attending the Homecoming Assembly, please enter through the pool/athletic doors. Doors will open at 1:00.

In case you haven't seen them yet, our Homecoming Spirit Week Days have been announced. We are encouraging our students to participate and have fun with them.

Tuesday - Camo Out

Wednesday - Adam Sandler Day

Thursday - Neon Out

Friday - Orange and Black

The next PTO Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14th @ 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.

As a reminder, Picture Retake Day is on Tuesday of this week. The room location has been changed to Room B1. We use these pictures for the yearbook and to print a new BHS Student ID. With this in mind, if a student did not get their picture taken at Registration, they should plan to get their picture taken on Tuesday, even if no pictures will be purchased.

For students getting their pictures taken/re-taken, we will be making announcements over the PA system letting them know when to come down (alphabetically by last name).

Pictures can be ordered online. If you have not ordered school pictures yet and would still like to do so, you still can! You do, however, need a new, student-specific code. Please reach out to Amie Konieczny (konieca@brightonk12.com) or Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) via email to obtain your student's code.

This information has been shared previously, but we will have a mandatory Senior Meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd. Additional information will be shared as the meeting gets closer, but the meeting will start partway through 2nd Hour and will run through Advisory. The composite picture for the Class of 2026 will also take place at this point in time, so Seniors should wear their Class Shirt to the meeting on the 22nd.

National Honor Society's After School Tutoring is underway! If your student is in need of extra help, we encourage them to reach out to the teacher first, as they will be the best resource, but have shared this option with them as well, so please feel free to do the same. NHS students will be available to tutor students in room B-1 from 2:30-3:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tutoring is free of charge. For more information about after school tutoring or for a list of NHS students who are willing to tutor, go to https://bit.ly/BrightonNHSTutoring Please note: our after school tutor will leave at 2:45 if no students have arrived by then.

In addition to After School Tutoring, we have another tutoring resource available for our students. Every year, the BHS Counseling Office generates a list of adult tutors that can be shared with students and families as an additional option if After School Tutoring doesn't work for them for any reason. These tutors have reached out and asked to be on our tutoring list as a resource to BHS students and families. They have self-reported their qualifications. All adults who are not BAS teachers have passed a background check. It is the responsibility of the students and families to find the best tutor for them, arrange meetings, and make payment.

The 2025-26 Tutor List can be found here.

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. As a reminder, virtual parent teacher conferences need to be held on site. Date and time information is provided below:

In Person: Thursday, October 23rd from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

Virtual: Tuesday, October 28th from 3:30 to 6:30 pm

We will once again be using PTC Fast to allow parents to sign up for times for virtual parent teacher conferences. The sign up for parent teacher conferences can be found here.

Please see the message below from the BHS PTO:

The PTO will be hosting a dinner for BHS Staff during conferences on October 23, 2025. If you would like to contribute, please review the available slots on the Sign-Up Genius and click on the button to sign up. Please indicate in your sign up what type of soup and/or salad you will be bringing so we can avoid duplicates. A few vegetarian and gluten free options would be wonderful!

Please drop all perishable items to the HS Main Office before 1:00 on Thursday, Oct. 23. Please have all soups in a crockpot, and please label all your items.

Please drop all non-perishable items in the HS Main Office by Wednesday, Oct. 22, so we can take inventory and get all the drinks refrigerated.

Thank you!

Your BHS PTO

Some of you may be familiar with OK2Say, but if you are not familiar with the OK2Say Tip Line or the additional resources they provide, we have a number of resources to share. Please see the information below that was shared with our 9th grade students.

On 10/1/25, our 9th grade students listened and engaged in an OK2SAY presentation. OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harmful or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

While the presentation is not recorded, they do offer several resources for families.

• 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

We realize that this information is sensitive in nature, but we believe it is important to help support our students. OK2SAY can be contacted by:

• By Phone: Call 1-8-555-OK2SAY (1-8-555-652729) to speak with a trained technician.
• By Text: Text 652729 (OK2SAY) to submit a tip.
• By Email: Send an email to okaytosay@mi.gov.
• By Mobile App: Download the OK2SAY app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Online: Visit the OK2SAY website and use the confidential online tip form at ok2say.state.mi.us.

If students have any safety concerns, they are encouraged to contact their Grade-Level Principal, our School Resource Officer, or a staff member. We believe in “See Something, Say Something”, and are here to help our students feel safe.

We have been getting a few questions around the BHS Powerlifting Team. Please see the information below:

We are still in need of a club advisor/coach for the BHS Powerlifting Team! A more formal description of responsibilities can be provided upon request, but the identified items below cover the largest items on the list:

• Competitions on Saturdays, including State Meets
• Setting practice schedules with Coach Mayo (typically 3 days/week from early Nov. - early March)
• Writing and distributing lifting programs to athletes
• Navigating the administrative side of getting into meets and communicating with the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association

With it being a club, the practice schedule can be whatever anyone needs it to be, as long as it fits with Coach Mayo’s training schedule. Any meets will be on Saturdays across the state. There is a process to apply into the meets, but the MHSPLA gives out that information to new coaches at the beginning of every year. Additional guidance from the team's previous coach at least to get started can potentially be coordinated.

If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) and we will do the best we can to get them answered for you.

Mrs. Caverly, the counselor for the Junior class, was in Junior-level social studies classes this past week talking to students about college/career planning, including standardized testing, Xello, and what they can be exploring and when. While the information applies to students of any age, Mrs. Caverly tailored it to current Juniors, both in her message and the attached college/career planning document that was shared with them about what they could engage in over the next year.

Juniors will be called down to the Media Center from their social studies classes on either November 19th or 20th to work with Mrs. Caverly on updating their educational development plan. The focus will be on targeted exploration activities for students to complete through Xello. We look forward to the opportunity to work with our Juniors to continue thinking about what comes next and to help them come up with a plan to accomplish it!

With moving Advisory out of lunches, we changed the name, but the idea for Lunch N Learns is back, just with a new name! We will be hosting Career Chats this year during Advisory and could use your help. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in connecting our students with more information on potential career opportunities, we would love it if you could review the information below or share the following information with anyone who may be interested!

Brighton High School is looking for community partners!

We are seeking volunteer presenters to share their careers and experiences with students during our 2025-26 Career Pathways Presentations. Our "Career Chats", previously known as Lunch N Learns, are a great opportunity to inspire the next generation and help students explore future career options.

When: During Advisory on Wednesdays from 9:18-10:16 am (dates vary)
Where: Brighton High School
Who: Individuals from all career fields welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Tanya Clark at clarkt@brightonk12.com for more details.

Together, we can help students connect their education to real-world opportunities!

If you are still in need of a Senior Headshot for the BHS Yearbook - Portraits by Alex is offering to do senior headshots - November 12th and 13th here at BHS.

The cost is $50.00, cash or check, made out to Portraits by Alex. You will pay the day of your scheduled appointment. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional copies from Portraits by Alex if you choose.

Students will need to click on the below link and fill out the google doc.

https://forms.gle/oeDD2216WonnbMCh6

Any questions call/email Amie Konieczny 810-299-4106 or konieca@brightonk12.com

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.

• Eastern Michigan University - 10/15 from 10:15 to 11:45
• Spring Arbor University - 10/16 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Alma College - 10/23 from 10:30 to 12:15
• Ohio State University - 10/23 from 10:30 to 12:15
• John Cabot University - 10/24 from 10:30 to 12:15

Michigan College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative with the goal to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college and for financial aid. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered applying to college. Michigan College Month emphasizes the relationship between applying to and paying for college and helps break down some of the most complex and commonly cited barriers to attending college.

We will have different events going on in October in promotion of Michigan College Month, but also have some resources to share as well. In addition to the student resources already linked, additional resources on fee-free applications/application fee waivers are provided below:

• Michigan Colleges with No Application Fees
• Michigan Colleges with Waived Application Fees in October

This year, if students want to take their AP exam in May, they must register online in AP Classroom and pay for their AP exam in Parent Connect by October 31, 2025. Each exam is $100 unless a student is eligible for reduced fees due to demonstrated financial need. For students or families who feel they qualify for reduced fees, please email Jennifer Napuli (napulij@brightonk12.com), so she can assist with the process.

Here are some important dates included below that you may want to put on your calendar now and your student may want to participate in (Note: *Dates for Senior Survivor and Senior Scholarship Banquet are currently TBD)

Wednesday, October 22nd - MANDATORY Senior Meeting in BCPA During 2nd Hour and Advisory

Wednesday, October 22nd - Senior Class Composite Picture Taken after Senior Meeting (Wear Class Shirt)

Thursday, October 30th - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, October 31st - Cap and Gown Ordering at All Lunches

Friday, November 7th - Senior Headshots Due for the Yearbook (Requirements)

Wednesday, November 12th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow))

Thursday, November 13th - Optional Senior Portraits Taken by Portraits by Alex @ BHS ($50, Sign Up to Follow)

Friday, January 9th - Deadline to Purchase Senior Recognition Ads in Yearbook

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

Wednesday, April 15th - MANDATORY Spring Senior Class Meeting During 3rd Hour

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

Tuesday, April 28th - Graduation Song Tryouts @ @ 2:30 pm in Choir Room

Saturday, May 9th - Prom @ Suburban Showplace in Novi (7 pm - 10 pm)

Friday, May 22nd - Seniors Last Full Day

Tuesday, May 26th - Senior Exams (5th and 6th Hour)

Wednesday May 27th - Senior Exams (3rd and 4th Hour)

Thursday May 28th - Senior Exams (1st and 2nd Hour)

Thursday, May 28th - Senior Sunset in the BHS Stadium @ 8 pm (Donation/Volunteer Sign Up to Follow)

Friday, May 29th - Cap and Gown Pick Up Starting @ 8 am in Aux Gym

Friday, May 29th - Senior Walk at BHS Starting @ 9:45 am (family and friends encouraged to attend)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Picnic in the BHS Stadium after the Senior Walk @ approx. 10:30 am (Food provided for Seniors)

Friday, May 29th - Senior Elementary Walk (more information to come) @ approx. 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd - Summa Cum Laude Breakfast (invite only) in the BHS Cafeteria @ 8 am (parents invited)

Wednesday, June 3rd - MANDATORY Graduation Practice in the BHS Fieldhouse @ 10 am

Friday, June 5th - Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony in the BHS Stadium @ 7 pm

Saturday, June 6th - Rain Date for Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony (Time is 2 pm)

Saturday, June 6th - Senior All-Night Party at BHS @ 10 pm (Check-in @ BCPA)

When a student is trying to decide whether to submit ACT scores to a particular college, this chart helps give you a comparison to see if it's a good idea. Say a student earned 1180 on their SAT and 27 on their ACT, and they are wondering if it would help them to submit the 27.

By looking at the chart, you can see a 27 is equivalent to 1260-1290, so roughly 100 points higher than their SAT. So yes, in most cases this student would be helped by submitting their ACT score.

The only exception would be if the higher score still isn't super competitive for the school you are applying to, like UM Ann Arbor. In that case, if the score is below what your GPA would predict you to get, it's probably better to not submit any scores.

In addition to our various social media accounts, one of the ways in which we share important information with the Senior class is through the use of the Remind App. We will share the same information with parents via weekly emails, however, students seem to do a better job receiving the information through Remind. Please help us by encouraging your student(s) to join the correct Remind group using the join codes below (alphabetical by last name):

Last Name A - E: @bhssr26a-e

Last Name F - L: @bhssr26f-l

Last Name M - P: @bhssr26m-p

Last Name R - Z: @bhssr26r-z

In addition to your students checking their email for announcements, here are some of the many accounts on Instagram that will provide them/you with news and information about all things BHS.

BHS: @brightonhs_bulldogs

Exec Board: @bhsexecboard

Class of 2026: @bhsseniorcouncil26

Class of 2027: @bhsjuniorcouncil27

Class of 2028: @bhssophomorestuco

Class of 2029:@bhs.freshmanstuco

BHS Video: @bhsvideo

The Paw: @brightonpaw

BHS Yearbook: @brighton_yearbook

BHS Leadership: @bhsleadership26

Ruff n Rowdy: @bhsruffnrowdy

Senior Survivor: @brightonseniorsurvivor

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open! As always, we encourage as many students as possible to submit the FAFSA form just to know what options may be available to them in the future by maximizing their aid possibilities. We will have additional opportunities to learn more about financial aid coming up. There are also a number of resources available on the MI Student Aid web site, including the FAFSA Awareness Toolkit.

If you need to meet with your student's Grade Level Principal for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach out. If your student has a 504 and will be returning to BHS in the fall, you should have recently received an additional communication offering you the opportunity to have your student's support plan continue as written, or the chance to meet to address any necessary changes. If your student has a 504 and will be a Freshman this year, you should have recently received an additional communication asking you to set up a time to meet to discuss the plan in greater detail, in order to help facilitate a smooth transition to a new environment next year. To contact your student's Grade Level Principal, please see the information below:

Mr. Matt Evans (Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal for 11th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101 (office)

(810) 852 - 9905 (evening)

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (Grade Level Principal for 9th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (Grade Level Principal for 12th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Jennifer Napuli (Grade Level Principal for 10th Grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

The September Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

This newsletter contains information on:

• Get to know your counseling team at BHS.
• How to make an appointment with your counselor.
• Grade level counselor updates (SENIORS....there's a lot of IMPORTANT information)
• Events happening at BHS.
• Events happening near BHS.
• Local resources for mental health and substance use.
• 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: Mrs. Feliks - Mrs. Feliks' Appointment Calendar

10th Grade: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

11th Grade: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

12th Grade: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

As a part of the BAS Strategic Plan, we are always trying to find ways to maximize and support student growth. One of many ways we do this is through the Brighton Area Schools App. This app can be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play. It is loaded with resources for students and parents. In addition, consider using the "Your Best, Your Growth, Your Future" part of the app to submit a goal and receive 1:1 support and feedback to help you achieve it! The app will also allow you to receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.

As a district, we are increasing our efforts to support the mental health and wellness of our students, families, and the community by focusing on relationships, student wellness, and increasing a mindset for learning and growth. Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.

Each week, we will be sharing out a weekly tip/resource with our families. This week's tip:

"Changing Seasons"

During the school year, the BASE Foundation will host six different events as part of a parenting series. The presentations are given virtually and will run on Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm. More information on the BASE Foundation can be found here. For the specific topics for each one of these events or to sign up to attend, see the informational flyer.

On October 16th, from 7 - 8:30 pm the BASE Foundation will be holding the next session of their Part of a Parenting Series. This session is entitled "Life Balance: How to Help Balance School Expectations, Self-Care, and All the Extras Without Feeling So Overwhelmed." This session will be held via Zoom and the informational flyer with the Zoom meeting information can be found here. It will be led by Kirstie Wyler, MA, LLP. The informational flyer also includes information on additional upcoming presentations.

BHS, in partnership with Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department, has planned a countywide, bi-annual event, Liv Co Job Shadow Day, from Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 7, 2025. 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 15th at 7pm; 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 29th, or the job shadow will be canceled. The last day to sign up for Job Shadows for students is October 29th, 2025.

Please see your counselors or CTE teachers for more information. It’s a great way to check out different careers to see if it’s the one for you! There are currently 38 employers and over 340 opportunities available!

Please see the message below from Mrs. Napuli regarding an upcoming field trip opportunity for our 10th grade students:

Hi Class of 2028!

Want a quick, hands-on look at real careers- everything from healthcare and IT to construction and advanced manufacturing? We're offering a field trip to MiCareer Quest Southeast at the Suburban Collection Showplace (Novi) on Tuesday, November 18th from 8:15AM-10:15AM and you're invited!

Why should you go?

• Try out interactive, real-world demonstrations from local employers
• Discover high-demand jobs and the skills they're looking for
• Ask questions, make connections and explore paths you might love

Key details:

• Getting there: You'll need your own ride to Novi in the morning to meet at Suburban Collection Showplace at 8AM
• Getting back: We'll provide a bus back to BHS, arriving around 10:45AM (in time for your to still attend 4th hour and lunch)
• Attendance: You'll receive a school-related absence for the periods you miss- no penalty.
• Chaperones: Some of our counseling staff will be on site to chaperone

Interested? Sign up for 3:00 PM on Monday, October 13 so we can get permission slips out right away:

Google Form to sign up

For more about the event, feel free to check out this link.

Grab your spot and come explore what your future could look like!

The online application for the 2025-26 Scholar-Athlete Award is now available. Students will fill out the entire application online, which includes applicant background info, short-answer questions, and essays. Judges will also be reviewing and scoring applications online.

Schools are limited to the number of students who will be considered for the award. Class A schools can nominate 6 boys and 6 girls, Class B can nominate 4 boys and 4 girls, Class C can nominate 3 boys and 3 girls and Class D can nominate 2 boys and 2 girls.
To get your students involved, here is what you need to do…

1. Direct students to mhsaa.com/scholarship to start the application process.
2. Once there, students will create an account.
3. Finally, students will need to enter the Access Code provided to you by the MHSAA. WE WILL SEND YOU THIS CODE IN A SEPARATE EMAIL.

At this point, students can start to fill out the different parts of the application. If they leave the application, they will pick up where they left off when they return. Students also need two letters of recommendation. Students can upload PDFs or Word docs themselves, or they can use the system to have recommenders upload recommendations themselves. The deadline is Dec. 5, at 4:00 p.m. Since the process is entirely online, there is no internal school deadline.

• For tips and instructions for students, click here.
• For more information about the Scholar-Athlete Award, click here.

If you have questions contact Paige Winne at the MHSAA: paige@mhsaa.com or 517-332-5046.

The Distinguished Young Women of Michigan's scholarship program is now accepting applications for this year's upcoming scholarship program. State participants must be a high school senior young woman graduating in the spring of 2026. This is a transformative program which includes workshops on various life skills which will benefit these young women as they move forward in their college years and careers. This program is the longest running scholarships program for high school senior girls in the country!

The scholarship program is based on academic scholastics, a 90-second performing arts talent routine, physical-fitness routine and interview skills. Last year, $8.5000.00 in college scholarships were awarded at the Michigan program along with college granted scholarships around the United States. Participants can earn scholarships based on each category – scholastics, physical fitness routine, interview, performing arts talent, and self-expression. The winner of the Distinguished Young Woman of Michigan program will go on to the Distinguished Young Women of America National Scholarship Program in Mobile, Alabama in June 2026 for the opportunity to earn college-granted scholarships and additional scholarship money.

Last year’s state winner, Calista Elkins from Oakland County, Michigan, earned $3,450.00 in college scholarships at the state program and earned an additional $2,000.00 at the national scholarship program as an overall talent and fitness winner, totaling $5,450.00. Calista is using her college scholarships at the University of Michigan studying nursing.

The Michigan scholarship program is scheduled for January 24, 2026 in Westland, Michigan. If you would like more information on this scholarship program, you can go to www.distinguishedyw.org. You can also contact the State of Michigan Scholarship committee at Michigan@distinguishedyw.org or contact the Distinguished Young Women of Michigan State Scholarship Chairperson Jan Witte at 517-260-0730. We would enjoy the opportunity to talk to you or your students regarding this scholarship program.

Thank you for your help in promoting this transformative scholarship program for the young women around our state. We appreciate your support and please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Attached is a pdf flyer that can be shared with eligible young women.

• Building Calendar
• District Calendar
• Daily Announcements
• New Student Information Guide
• Prospective Student Building Tours Informational Flyer
• Building Volunteer Approval Form
• Senior Questionnaire
• Student Scholarship Directory
• BHS Career and College Event Calendar
• Upcoming College Fairs
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Information
• McKinney Vento Informational Flyer
• 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

• Suicide Prevention Resource Fair

Matt Evans, Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal Class of 2027

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