Hall's Corner
January 10, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope that you all have a wonderful and safe year ahead. We have so much to look forward to in 2025.
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 27, 2025. Contact your student’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
World Language Program Questionnaire
If you child is enrolled in a World Language course, please consider answering a few questions to offer input as we review the World Language Program. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete and is open until February 7th, 2025. Thanks for considering!
Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/r/0Xb2A3dBus
I can’t wait to share memories and experience all that the second semester brings with everyone.
Thanks!
Tom Hall
On Wednesday, January 22, 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 2025 - 2026.
He will also discuss graduation requirements, flex and lunch!
Join Via Zoom at
The 2025-2026 Program of Studies and Course selection guide is available at Brighton High School - Program of Studies & Elective Videos
Lian Nominated for Don Shula Coach of the Year Award
Brighton Football Coach Stephen Lian is the Buffalo Bills’ nominee for the Don Shula NFL High School Football Coach of the Year award. The national award honors high school football coaches that demonstrate character, integrity, leadership, dedication to the community, commitment to player health and safety, and on-field success.
The NFL will select two winners, one from each conference. They will be invited to the 2025 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl. The NFL Foundation and Nike have teamed up to give the two winners a $15,000 award for their high school football programs and a $10,000 cash award. The other 30 club nominees will all receive a $1,000 cash award.
Lian led the Bruins to a 12-1 record and the program’s first Sectional Championship and Far West Regional Championship in school history. He was also named the All-Greater Rochester Coach of the Year and All-County Coach of the Year.
“It's very humbling knowing that there are so few that are nominated each year," Lian said. "I've been fortunate to have received some awards, especially this year and over time, but it's definitely a full staff effort. It's really everybody else involved, and no one person more important than the next. So, I really want to give a lot of thanks to my coaching staff."
He became the first Asian American head coach to win a sectional title.
"It is very meaningful for me," Lian said. "To be able to pave my own way, and then see it culminate and making the accomplishment to be able to do that, it for sure, is special to me. I've got three kids of my own … and for them to be able to see that their dad was able to do this and know where it all started, that's been very special."
The TIES
Program provides trained volunteers to support students with developmental disabilities
from grade 3 to the age of 21 so that they can successfully participate in any afterschool activity
or community event.Volunteers are students within our school district in grades 8 through 12,
who attend a workshop that presents valuable information about the importance of belonging,
disability awareness, friendship building, and effective support strategies. We rely on our
volunteers to make the TIES program successful. Contact Sarah Mehta to get involved at 518 626
1298 (text) or sarah_mehta@bcsd.org
Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
This summer, from August 1st through August 7th, Brighton students will have an opportunity to travel to Gunnison National Forest in Colorado for a seven-day adventure. Over the course of the trip, students will rock climb, participate in low and high ropes course activities, and backpack. Rope course activities include zip lines, power poles, repelling, and “The Screamer”. The three-day backpack traverses through the Gunnison National Forest where we will climb mountains over 13,000 feet high. Weather permitting, one of our peak ascents will be at dawn, which is a truly amazing experience. Current eighth graders through juniors are eligible for the trip, and spots are limited. If you are interested in joining the group and would like more information on the activities and cost of the trip, please contact Jamie Porta (the Outdoor Club advisor) at jamie_porta@bcsd.org.
Pictured, Alex Elkins, former student and current TCMS Technology teacher,
on the 2010 Peak Experience trip.
SAT and ACT BOOT CAMP
The 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. We’ll also outline the additional content and action steps needed for greater progress toward the highest test scores. The next sessions after this one are February 1st and March 1st.
Register for these classes (and more!) at https://brightonschools.revtrak.net Questions? Contact the Brighton Community Education Office at mona_zamiarski@bcsd.org or 585-242-5200 ext. 5595.
Financial assistance may be available through the BCSD Student & Family Support Fund. Contact Ms. Ingle the BHS Counseling Center for more information.
The next session of the New York State Driver Education Course starts in January 2025. Registration for the class opened on Tuesday, December 3rd. Brighton High School - Driver Education - General Information
All information about the course is available through the Brighton Community Education website. You do not have to be a Brighton student to register. However, BHS students are enrolled and assigned to cars first. The class fee is $640. This class fills quickly; make sure you review the class information before registration opens so you can reserve your spot as soon as registration opens!
