
Hall's Corner
January 13, 2023
ATTENTION FAMILIES!
Does your student walk or still ride their bike to school?
It is still quite dark outside.
Please have them wear BRIGHT colors or reflective clothing!
We want them to be seen.
Dear BHS Families and Students:
We have just 2.5 weeks left in the 2nd quarter and 1st semester at BHS. Please talk to your kids and check the SchoolTool Parent and Student Portal for students’ updated grades. The 3rd quarter and 2nd semester classes begin on February 2, 2023. Contact your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Don’t forget, the debut of our new BRUIN MASCOT will take place during half-time of the Boys Varsity Basketball Game on Friday, February 3rd. It is going to be epic!
Have a great long weekend. Remember, no school on Monday, January 16th, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for MLK Day.
Be well,
Tom (T.) Hall
BHS Principal
The following information is contained in this week’s Hall’s Corner.
- Join us for the Official Release of the BRUIN!
- College and Career Night, January 19!
- Bruins Pink the Rink, January 19!
- NO MIDTERM WEEK this year!
- PTSA Special Education Event 3/25/2023
- Students in the News! Making BHS Proud!
- Counseling News
- TIES program
- Winter Formal News
- Calendar of Events
- SENIORS, Have you ordered the cap and gown?!
- BHS Outdoor Club will have the opportunity to travel to Grand Cayman
- BHS Open Campus Schedule for 11/29/ 2022- 4/30/2023
- Cell Phone Reminders
- What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know About Fake Pills
- Athletics
SAVE THE DATE - Friday, 2/3, Varsity Basketball Game and the official release of the BRUIN!
Official release of the BRUIN!
Friday, February 3, 2023
Boys Varsity Basketball Game
BHS GYM
BRUIN DANCE, t-shirts in the crowd, fun, and games at half-time!
Special Event - January 19th at 6 p.m. at BHS
Students and families are welcome!
Click here for Link
IMPORTANT - END of 1st Semester and Start of 3rd Quarter DATES - 2/1 and 2/2 - A little different this year!!!!
The end of the 1st Semester Classes and end of the 2nd Quarter is Wednesday, February 1st!
The start of 2nd Semester Classes and start of the 3rd Quarter is Thursday, February 2nd!
There is NOT a midterm week!
January 23 - January 26 are REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS
- NO MIDTERM WEEK. Only Regents Exams for
- Any major course in class tests/cumulative testing is to be done after February 1st.
Asynchronous School Day on Friday, January 27th!
No in person classes.
BHS PTSA PRESENTING A MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPAL
He will also discuss graduation requirements, flex and lunch!
Via Zoom
The 2023-2024 Program of Studies and Course selection guide is available at
PTSA Presents a BHS SPED Event
Students in the News!
Brighton Model UN Club complets in the Syracuse University Conference
The Brighton Model UN Club returned to Syracuse University for the first time in 3 years. All delegates did a wonderful representing their assigned nations and their school. Great job by all, and extra congratulations to the following awards winners:
For Honorable Mention:
Kelly McDermott
Sam Martin
For Outstanding or Best Delegate:
Annie Guo
Gaurang Khetan
Ana Bansal
David Lusignan
Incredible vocal and instrumental music from our very own BHS BRUINS!
BHS Strings Concert – Dr. Rachel Lauber
December 20, 2022
BHS Vocal Concert – Ms. Sarah Staebell
December 8, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDKQjR14e0M
Concert Bands – Mr. Jeremiah Cooper
December 6, 2022
PM Concert Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfVfrzwMoxk&list=PLH-lzfXzt_iP9nFFxAmz-OfRxmBYwNcid&index=4
AM Concert Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqHerHhCAzU&list=PLH-lzfXzt_iP9nFFxAmz-OfRxmBYwNcid&index=5
BHS Wind Ensemble Concert – Dr. Sarah Fischer
November 28, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6v7M30qBfM&list=PLH-lzfXzt_iP9nFFxAmz-OfRxmBYwNcid&index=6
Counseling News
Click here for the latest Senior newsletter.
THE TIES Program is looking for student volunteers!
TIES (Together Including Every Student) is a program which promotes the participation of children and young adults who have developmental disabilities in extracurricular and community-based activities by providing effective, positive, student-specific support.
The Brighton School District is a long-time participant in this program. TIES matches trained student volunteers with participant students (aged 8 – 21), who have a developmental disability, so they can fully participate in activities. Our student volunteers provide more naturalized support for participants. Without this support, TIES participants might be unable to join activities¸ need parents to attend with them, or be unable to participate fully.
TIES is looking for Brighton student volunteers in grades 8 – 12 to join us. We provide extensive training including information about the importance of belonging, disability awareness, friendship building and effective support strategies.
If you are interested in having a positive impact – and a fun experience – please consider becoming a TIES volunteer.
The TIES Coordinator will be in the High school throughout the month of January during lunches and FLEX time to share information about the program.
In the meantime, if you would like more information or are interested in becoming a TIES volunteer, please contact:
Mrs. Kathleen DeGoey Kathleen_degoey@bcsd.org
Executive Council will host Winter Formal in January!
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
Attention Seniors, PLEASE Get your cap and gown ordered if you have not already done so!
Jostens still needs to hear from a large portion of the SENIOR CLASS! Cap and gown ordering was in November! If you have not ordered yet, PLEASE do so NOW!
Click here for the essential cap/gown and tassel needed for BHS graduation
Cap, Gown and Tassel direct link (jostens.com)
Financial Assistance is Available
If you are your family need financial assistance with purchasing a cap and gown, please see your counselor for a PTSA Student & Family Support Fund Voucher. We can help you!
Please call or email us with questions - 585-377-4778 or scott.fitch@jostens.com - or to place your order over the phone. Looking for a catalog? A complete packet can be found in the main office.
Outdoor Club announces the summer 2023 trip to Grand Cayman
BHS Open Campus Schedule for November 29 - April 30
“Open Campus” means you may leave campus if you have a free period.
“Closed Campus” means you may not leave the building, except for scheduled appointments. If weather/supervision allow, students may be allowed to go behind the school to study, play sports, or do work. Students MUST remain on campus.
Open Campus is a privilege granted to Brighton High School students and should be respected. This privilege can be revoked and/or restricted by administration and/or by parent request due to academic and/or behavioral concerns.
- Students are required to sign in and out during regular school hours at door #1.
- Students leaving for an appointment need to sign out at the Attendance Office FIRST and then leave via door #1 with a pass.
- Students cannot transport other students in their car during the school day.
- FAMILIES - if you DO NOT want your child to have OPEN CAMPUS privileges, please notify their assistant principal.
Schedule effective Nov. 29th -April 30th
New Cell Phone Policy
What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know About Fake Pills
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/DEA-OPCK_Parent%20flyer_V2.pdf
Fake prescription drugs like Percocet, Vicodin, Oxycodone, Xanax, Alprazolam, Adderall, OxyContin, and many more drugs used to treat pain and/or anxiety disorders can be made with lethal doses of Fentanyl and sold to teenagers for a cheap price.
Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- Encourage open and honest communication
- Explain what fentanyl is and why it is so dangerous (see attached article and refer to online articles below)
- Stress not to take any pills that were not prescribed to you from a doctor
- No pill purchased on social media is safe! Many teenagers are acquiring “prescription” drugs through social media. They think they have a Percocet or Xanax pill and they actually have a fake pill made with lethal doses of Fentanyl.
- Make sure they know fentanyl has been found in most illegal drugs
- Create an “exit plan” to help your child know what to do if they’re pressured to take a pill or use drugs
Drug overdose deaths among teenagers surged during the pandemic driven by illicit fentanyl
By Spencer Kimball, CNBC
Published 9:17am EST, Monday, December 19, 2022
Check out this article:
Fentanyl killed their son. Now they’re begging parents to understand the dangers
By Josh Campbell, CNN
Published 12:15 AM EST, Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Check out this article:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/28/us/campbell-fentanyl-dangers
Ozark teen faces adult murder charge after 16-year-old girl he met at church overdoses on fentanyl-laced pill
By Danielle Wallace, FOX NEWS
Published 12:49pm EST, Sunday, December 18, 2022
Check out this article:
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.