


Hall's Corner
January 12, 2024
BHS - Closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Brighton Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!.
In the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while helping to lead the prolonged bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, that succeeded in dismantling bus segregation laws. King’s words were as powerful as his deeds, and his moving and eloquent addresses, which gave hope to millions, continue to inspire people throughout the world.
Check out the resources below to learn more:
- Smithsonian Museum: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/mlk
- PBS resources for families: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/honoring-the-real-meaning-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day
- PBS kids book list: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/books-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day
2nd Quarter & 1st Semester ends January 25, 2024!
Please talk to your students and check the Parent Portal for grades.
Greetings
Dear Bruin Families and Students:
We have just under 2 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 January 29, 2024. Contact your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Attention 9th, 10th and 11th graders please sign-up using Bookings to see your counselor to pick classes for the 2024-2025 school year.
Bookings links can be found on the BSCD website on the counseling page (or see links below). Choose Program Planning meeting and find a common time that you are your counselor are free.
Mary Crelley, Keri Crowley, Elissa Maxon, Jennie Viggiani
Travis Figueroa, Holly Juliano, Courtney Stern, Lance Mitchell
Please contact Ms. Zeller directly to schedule an appointment.
Be well,
T. Hall
BHS PTSA Presents a Meeting with the Principal - Program Planning
On Tuesday, January 17, 2024, join Dr. Hall at noon for a Zoom presentation and Q&A. Dr. Hall will be joined by Courtney Stern and Jennie Viggiani to share information on program planning, course selection process and timeline for 2024 - 2025.
He will also discuss graduation requirements, flex and lunch!
Join Via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/99326855403
The 2024-2025 Program of Studies and Course selection guide is available at
College and Career Night
The BHS Counseling Department brings you a look at Colleges and Careers, January 18th at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at BHS
Students and families are welcome!
Galaxy Soiree
Come spend a fantastic night at Soiree on Friday January 19th from 7-10pm! Hosted each year by Galaxy Literary Magazine, Soiree features awesome student performances such as acapella groups, standup comedy and epic indie rock bands. This year the theme is disco! Sign up to perform using the QR codes on our posters or using the link on the Galaxy Instagram. We hope to see you there!
Students in the News
Congratulations to the Brighton Model UN Club which won "Best Delegation" at the 2024 Central New York Model United Nations Conference.
Twenty-seven Brighton students attended the conference and represented their school wonderfully & diplomatically! Individual award winners included:
Honorable Mention: Luisa Batek, Pooja Guntreddi, David DeRoo-Kury, and Nolan Condon
Outstanding Delegate: Sam Martin
Best Delegate: David Lusignan
Opportunities to Help and to Be Helped
BHS Red Cross Club and American Red Cross Blood Drive - Saturday, 2/10 (9am-2pm)
The BHS Red Cross Club and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive in the cafeteria at Brighton High School on February 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Main Parking Lot- Door #20) Will you please post to the district socials? I’m including a flyer. Please highlight that people who donate are eligible for a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. I’m including the link to register for the blood drive.
Donors can use the link below or they can go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor keyword: brightonhighschoolbrighton to schedule an appointment Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Brighton Central Schools - BHS Tutoring
Future Teachers of America and Prep Works Tutoring Clubs have joined up to offer BHS Tutoring.
1-1 Tutoring - anywhere, anytime. Scan the QR code to request a tutor. Tutors are available before, during, and after school.
After School Group Tutoring - Group tutoring, Regents review sessions, and 1-1 tutoring offered, Tuesdays, after school, in the Library Classroom. No notice required.
Contact lugerj2026@365.bcsd.org or biedenkopfv2025@365.bcsd.org for more information.
Donate Your Prom Attire for Say Yes to the Dress.
A prom clothing drive will be held from Jan. 2 through Feb. 1. All donations should be gently used and clean.
Brighton Your Wardrobe is requesting the following items:
- Dresses
- Suits/Tuxedos
- Shoes
- Jewelry
- Ties
- Evening Bags
These items will be collected at the Central Administration Building, 2035 Monroe Ave., between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Contact brightonyourwardrobe@bcsd.org with any questions
Say Yes to the Dress will be held for BHS students on February 15, 2024.
Brighton Believes Resources
Safe School Helpline
1-800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
TEXT: 66746, TIPS
Check out the Counseling News
Counselor Booking Pages
Mary Crelley, Keri Crowley, Elissa Maxon, Jennie Viggiani
Travis Figueroa, Holly Juliano, Courtney Stern, Lance Mitchell
Please contact Ms. Zeller directly to schedule an appointment
2024 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE
June Exam weeks schedule is here! Please get the dates on your calendars!
ATTENTION BHS Families and Students
2024 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE
FINAL DRAFT
SAVE THE DATES for FINAL EXAMS
June 14 – June 24
Students with scheduled exams are expected to be there for ALL EXAMS!
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
Nominate Someone for a Brighton Believers Award
The Brighton Believers Awards are presented to people who exemplify the five character traits highlighted in the motto, “Brighton Believes."
Criteria
- Nominees must live or work in the town of Brighton.
- Nominees must demonstrate the character traits of Brighton Believes in their work, school, community involvement, public service, extracurricular participation, etc.
- Anyone may submit a nomination.
- There is no deadline this year, as we’d like nominations to come in throughout the 2023-24 school year.
Process
To complete a nomination, please fill out this form (file below). You need not be limited by the lines in the form. You can submit your nomination by mail or in person to Brighton Believes Council, 2035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618; or e-mail to Jeff_Green@bcsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Green at (585) 242-5200 ext. 5535.
Recipients will be recognized at a Brighton Central School District Board of Education Meeting on a date to be determined. The recipient will be invited along with the person who submitted the nomination.
Brighton Community Education
Brighton Community Education offers the following classes for high school students throughout the school year. If you have questions, please send an email to ce@bcsd.org or call the office at 585-242-5200, Ext. 5595.
SAT and ACT Exam Prep Boot Camp
Taught by Chariot Learning--Upstate New York’s most well-known and respected test prep organization--this SAT/ACT Boot Camp thoroughly reviews the essential reading, writing, math, and test-taking skills and strategies for the most current versions of both exams. This class meets at Brighton High School multiple times throughout the year.Complete class information, meeting dates for each session, and registration are available at brightonschools.revtrak.net. You do not have to be a BHS student to register for this class. Questions? Please contact the Community Education office at ce@bcsd.org or 585-244-5200, ext. 5595.
New York State Driver Education
This course is offered at Brighton High School (BHS four times a year – fall, winter, spring, and summer. Brighton Central School District partners with a program coordinator and instructors who are Monroe One Educational Services (BOCES) employees. Dates for the next session are posted as soon as they are provided to BHS from BOCES. BHS students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Prepare to register for this course by reading general information about the current session here (see the Student Info Sheet). Complete course details and registration information are available at brightonschools.revtrak.net. Questions? Please contact the Community Education office at ce@bcsd.org or 585-244-5200, ext. 5595.
Resources
School Picture Code
- BHS offered a second day picture makeup day on Friday, December 1. Parents/guardians who have not ordered can place an order using the Retake Event Order Code, 84702RF at https://inter-state.com/Order. This Order Code is different from the original Event Order Code.
- Students who were absent for Picture Day and had pictures on makeup day in October, please use the Retake Order Code: 79066MF to place your order at: https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Senior Picture Guidelines
The BCSD site for yearbook with Senior Portrait info is up to date. This is the link to our page
BATHROOM EXPECTATIONS – violations will lead to consequences.
- ONLY one person per bathroom stall.
- No loitering or hanging out in bathrooms. If students are waiting for available stalls or urinals, they should wait in the hallway or choose another bathroom.
- Bathrooms are for urinating, defecating, and attending to personal hygiene issues. They are not for eating, socializing, or vaping. Students have a right to privacy when using the restroom and should not have to navigate through students vaping or hanging out.
- Students should get in and get out. Period.
- Nicotine Vape use/possession will result in Saturday detentions, ISS, and treatment programs for nicotine addiction.
- THC containing vapes use/possession will result in out of school suspension and treatment program referrals for substance use/abuse.
- Selling of vape devices/drugs will result in long-term suspension.
We have stepped up our cleaning schedule throughout the day and have increased security monitoring of all bathrooms at BHS. We have heard you and we need your help to make all of our bathrooms clean, safe, and welcoming.
Food Services
Current COVID Guidelines
The CDC recommends that people who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home. Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin.
- If people test positive for COVID-19, they should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate.
- Isolation may end after Day 5 IF people are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication AND their symptoms are improving.
- Day 0 being day of symptom onset or positive test.
- If symptoms are NOT improving, the CDC recommends that the person continue to isolate until symptoms improve and they are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication.
- After the person has ended isolation and when symptoms have improved, the CDC recommends that people wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask through Day 10, OR until two rapid tests, taken 48-hours apart, are both negative.
Administrator and Counselor Information
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