


Hall's Corner
February 16, 2024
Presidents Week Break is 2/19 - 2/23 - NO SCHOOL.
Attention Parents of Juniors and Seniors
Please join us for our 2nd FAFSA night on February, 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM in Room 262.
Jerome St. Croix, Director of Financial Aid at MCC will take a deep dive into the new FAFSA application.
February 28th
6:30 PM
Room 262
Greetings
Dear Bruin Families and Students:
Dear BHS Families and Students,
We continue to follow our NEW Positive Attendance Campaign at BHS! You can read Dr. Hall's letter HERE to learn more.
"When we reduce chronic absence we improve graduation rates, increase academic achievement and give young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community." attendanceworks.org
Enjoy your vacation next week. School will be closed Monday, February 19 - Friday, February 23.
Be well,
Tom
Peak Experience 2024
Brighton High School’s Peak Experience program will be traveling up to the Adirondacks this summer for an amazing six-day expedition, from July 29th to August 3rd. This adventure and leadership program includes rock-climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking four Adirondack High Peaks, star gazing, and some very exciting team building games. No prior camping experience is necessary, there are multiple levels of difficulty within each activity to challenge the first-time camper and the experienced hiker. The program is open to current 8th graders at TCMS to current 11th graders at BHS. If you are interested, would like more information, or have questions, please contact Mr. Porta (jamie_porta@bcsd.org) for an information packet.
February Updates from The Office of Curriculum and Instruction: D. E. & I.
See the link below for the February updates from The Office of Curriculum and Instruction: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Brighton Schools regularly engage in equity work reviewing the strengths and needs of our programs, curriculum, environment, and interactions with others. Some of the highlights of this ongoing work are listed below. More information can be found on our district website: https://www.bcsd.org/domain/802.
Parents - the Hidden Dangers of the App Called Telegram
Students in the News
Black History Month Celebration Assembly
- Our Black Student Union (BSU) hosted an assembly on Friday, February 16th in the BHS Auditorium. BHS was entertained by a vocal musical performance and the Wilson Magnet High School’s Pearls Step Team! They were also honored to hear from two incredible African American leaders from the Rochester Community, Andraé Evans, and Constance Patterson! Andraé Evans was recently elected supervisor in the town of Irondequoit. He's the first African American elected to a supervisor position in a Monroe County suburb. Constance Patterson was appointed as Rochester City Court Judge by Mayor Malik D. Evans on October 2, 2023. BSU, you make BHS proud!
Sponge Bob the Musical
- KUDOS to our talented student actors, stage crew, make-up artists, and directors for an incredible show! WOW! We are so incredibly lucky to have the high level of performances we have. WAY TO GO cast and crew! You make BHS Proud.
BRUIN Hockey Team
- This past Saturday, our Bruin Hockey Team had a “Pink the Rink” event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It was a wonderful event and another great opportunity to give back to our community. You make BHS proud!
Shared Spaces Art Exhibit at Nazareth College
The Shared Spaces Art opening was on Friday, February 9th at Nazareth College. Each year, Art teachers along with specially selected talented student artists from various Rochester Area HS’s, submit a piece of artwork together and share a space at Nazareth College to display their creations together from February 9th – March 9th. We are proud to announce our 2024 shared space exhibitors to you. This is quite an honor!
- Art teacher Ms. Galusha will present with sophomore Owen Wittmeyer.
- Art teacher Ms. Maley will present with senior Hannah Marangola.
- Art teacher Ms. Pickering will present with senior Paix Day-Magallon.
- Art teacher Ms. Jezsu will present with senior Marta Ross.
Kudos to all of our talented artists and teachers! You make BHS proud!
Red Cross Club Blood Donation Event at BHS
- Our very own Red Cross Club held a blood donation drive at BHS on Saturday. The American Red Cross sets up shop here in our BHS cafeteria and our students and Advisor Andy Conroy take care of signing in donors, setting out snacks, and taking care of logistics. We are SO excited to share that we had 55 units of blood donated (55 people donated) and 6 people donated power red blood cells, basically 2 units per person! WOW! This is truly amazing and the blood stays in our area to help patients in need. Have you ever thought about donating blood? Check this out… https://www.redcrossblood.org/ RED CROSS CLUB, you make BHS proud!
Boys Alpine Skiing Wins First Sectional Championship in School History
The Brighton boys alpine skiing team won its first Section V championship in school history on Feb. 13 at Swain. The boys team includes: Gavin Parks, Trevor Servé, Logan Servé, Oliver Blumkin, Finn Kleinman, and Nathan Ruchlin. The team is coached by John Feltes.
Logan Servé reached the podium in giant slalom, taking third place. Logan Servé, Trevor Servé, Parks, and Blumkin helped secure the Class A championship by 15.5 points of the second-place team by skiing well in each event.
Trevor Servé, Logan Servé, and Parks will be representing Brighton and Section V in the New York State Championships at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid on Feb. 26 and 27.
The Brighton boys also won Monroe County League Championships in slalom and giant slalom. Gavin Parks was named the League Champion, Parks and Logan Servé were named First Team All-County, and Trevor Servé was named Second Team All-County.
You make BHS Proud!
BHS students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program has advanced four BHS students to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship competition. All Finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards to be offered in 2024. The students were presented with a Certificate of Merit commemorating their advancement:
Vincent Hunt
Djedjiga Messalti
Austin Rao
Max Zinkin
Congratulations, you make BHS Proud!
BHS FBLA Club Competes at Regionals
9 Members of the Brighton High School Future Business Leaders of America Club competed at the NYS regional Competition last Friday. Brighton had four 1st place winners and one 2nd place winner at the event. Students will be competing for the title of NYS Future Business Leader Champion at the state conference in April.
You make BHS proud!
Brighton Believes Day 2024 is March 13th!
- Our annual Brighton Believes Day of Caring will be on March 13th! Multiple clubs and sports teams have stepped up to sponsor our grade level community service projects. Check out the attached PDF flyer for more information. We will also do our annual FOOD DRIVE for the Brighton Food Cupboard. More to come!
Rennes Exchange is looking for Host Families
Would you like to host a French student for 10 days?
Brighton will host 48 French students from October 13-22, 2024. Check out the attached information sheet/application to learn more!
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
Brighton Schools Alumni Association Robert Lambrix Scholarship
This scholarship is an award of $2,500/year from the Brighton Schools Alumni Association (BSAA), to be used to purchase textbooks or other required academic materials. See attachment for complete description, eligibility and application process.
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
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.
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
Click here for names and contact information.