


Hall's Corner
December 8, 2023
Dear Bruin Families and Students:
The Red Cross Club is sponsoring a blood drive here at BHS from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the BHS PARKING LOT (bloodmobile). For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor keyword: brightonhighschoolbrighton. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Next week in Hall’s Corner, we will highlight many other service projects taking place at BHS. During this time of year, it is so heartwarming to see so many students/clubs giving their time and energy to service in our BHS and Brighton Community. YOU MAKE BHS PROUD! If you can donate any items or take part, please get involved. IT FEELS GOOD TO GIVE!
Please check out our Students in the News section below. KUDOS to our musicians. You make BHS proud!
Be well,
T. Hall
CAP & GOWN ORDERING, ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024
LAST CHANCE - Brighton Graduation Online Order Week Extended Through Friday, December 8th!
Hello Brighton Class of 2024!
Your graduation order week has been extended! It's not too late to still order your cap & gown and other graduation items.
****The $35 cap and gown unit alone (including tassel for ceremony) can be found at this LINK HERE . ****
Please take a minute to watch the brief video below and click here to place your order online now at Jostens.com.
Please call (585-377-4778) or email (scott.fitch@jostens.com) with questions or to place your order over the phone. Looking for a catalog? A complete packet, including a sizer, can be found in the main office.
Thank you and we look forward to helping you celebrate your senior year!
Jostens - Fitch Office
Phone: (585) 377-4778
E-Mail: scott.fitch@jostens.com
Mail: PO Box 162, Fairport NY 14450
PTSA Family and Student Assistance is available through your counselor. See this link for the form.
Students in the News
BHS students participate in NYSSMA Conference All-State
Corban Vogler, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band
David Deroo-Kury, Timpani, All-State Symphonic Orchestra
Joanna Frank, Cello, All-State Symphonic Orchestra
Peter Odhiambo, Clarinet, All-State Symphonic Orchestra
Driver Education Winter Session
Registration will begin on Tuesday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m. The class dates and times are listed on the website.
Complete information about the class can be found at brightonschools.revtrak.net.
Try the Tanks
Brighton Crew sponsors a FREE event.
Curious About Crew? Come try the tanks for free. Grade 7 - 12 on December 9, 2023, from 2:00- 3:00 at PIRC- 280 Clover Street. Questions? info@brightoncrew.org or use the code attached.
Brighton High School Mountain Bound
The Brighton High School Mountain Bound program will be traveling up to the Adirondacks this summer for its annual five-day adventure, from July 15th to July 19th. This year’s program involves white water rafting, canoeing, hiking, swimming, stargazing, and some very exciting team building games. No prior camping experience in necessary, there are multiple levels of difficulty within each activity to challenge the first-time camper and the experienced hiker. If you are interested, would like more information, or have questions please contact Mr. Porta (jamie_porta@bcsd.org) for an information packet. The trip is open to current 8th graders through current 11th graders.
Request or Sponsor the December Holiday Baskets
The Brighton Central School District and Brighton Food Cupboard - a program of Jewish Family Services - are working together to December Holiday baskets to families who would benefit from them. Information can be found on the District Web Page HERE.
Check out the Counseling News for Senior Fall Happenings
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. 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.
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!
Resources
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
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
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
Click here for names and contact information.
Brighton Believes Resources
Safe School Helpline
1-800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
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