Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Cap and Gown Ordering Deadline - *Sunday, November 17th*
• Operation Christmas Wishes - Help Needed Starting Monday!
• Upcoming Lunch and Learn (Political Science/Law) - Wednesday, 11/20 During Advisory
• BASE Foundation Parenting Series Information (ADHD: Myths & Misconceptions Separating Fact From Fiction) - This Week (Must Sign-Up)
• NHS Food Drive Results
• In Case You MIssed It: Health Occupations and Pre-Medical Science Open House
• Upcoming ASVAB Test Opportunity
• 2024/25 Tutor List and NHS Tutoring - Up and Running!
• Upcoming "Breaking the Silence" Presentation - 12/4 (during Advisory) and Evening Presentation (for community members)
• Fentanyl Fathers Presentation Information - Presentation Recording Included
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act
• Senior Meeting Follow Up from October 23rd
• Important Updates to the Senior Class Meeting Slideshow
• Senior All Night Party - Volunteers Needed
• Ordering Picture Retakes
• National Honor Society's Senior Survivor Charity Applications
• 2024/25 Advisory - Reminders on Traveling and Testing
  
• Ordering Your Student's Yearbook
• Recognize your Student with a Recognition Ad - Seniors Only (Due 12/1)
• PTO Volunteers and Meeting Information - Next Meeting 1/14 @ 7:30 am
• Senior Specific Information - *Includes November Senior Communication from Mrs. Richards
• 1st FAFSA Night at BHS - Thursday, December 12th
• Financial Aid Information for Class of 2025 Families
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - *New November Counseling Newsletter Included
• Upcoming College and Career Support for Students - Career/College Calendar Link Included
  
• Upcoming College Visits - 2 Schools Coming to BHS This Week!
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Lesson
• County-Wide Mental Health Network Reminders and Resources
• Scranton Middle School Musical - The Little Mermaid JR
  
• Upcoming College Fairs

Sunday, November 17th - Cap and Gown Ordering Deadline

Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd - Operation Christmas Wishes Bake Sale

Wednesday, November 20th - Lunch and Learn (Political Science/Law) in Collab Lab During Advisory

Thursday, November 21st - All Council Meeting in Media Center @ 7 am

Thursday, November 21st - BASE Foundation Parenting Series Information from 7 to 8:30 pm (Virtual)

Monday, November 25th - BHS Marching Band District Tour

Wednesday, November 27th through Monday, December 2nd - NO SCHOOL (Staff or Students)

**If you need to order, but have not done so yet, the deadline to order your student's cap and gown is Sunday, November 17th.**

When ordering your student(s) cap and gown, there are multiple packages to choose from. It may be helpful to have the following information:

• Unit = Cap & Gown for $35 includes the mandatory items of a cap, gown, tassel, and medallion
• Package C for $46.95 includes everything in the Unit = Cap & Gown Package + an additional Memory Tassel
• As a reminder, you can order your student(s) cap and gown online or over the phone (call them with any questions at 734.725.5743)
• For those students who are planning on using a sibling's cap and gown, you just need the tassel and medal. The tassel is available on their website under the Grad Gear and Apparel tab for $11.95. You may still have the medal from a sibling as well. If not, those can be purchased at the end of May when we pass out cap and gown packages for $15 (cash).

BHS Leadership is kicking off the Operation Christmas Wishes Fundraiser next week with the goal of supporting more underprivileged children than ever before. As usual, we could use your help with donations that support events like a bake sale, hot cocoa sales, candy gram sales, and more.

Donate to the Bake Sale (Starts Monday!):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AAAF23A4FCC43-53084492-operation#/

The Wrapping Committee Needs Tape:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FABA62AA3FFC43-53211651-operation

Candy Supplies for the Candy Gram Committee:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A5AA2AA0FCC25-53226292-candy#/

Hot Cocoa Committee Supplies:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AAAF23A4FCC34-53222397-hotcocoa#/

We are excited to announce that our next Lunch and Learn will be on Wednesday, November 20th during Advisory! The following information has been shared with our students:

• Report to the Collab Lab this week immediately following 4th hour
• They will be presenting material from 11 am - 11:55 am, then students will be released to go to C Lunch
• We will have light snacks and refreshments available
• Students do NOT need a pass to attend these.
• When you arrive, you will need to scan a QR Code for attendance, so you are not marked unexcused absent from Advisory.
• You may not come late or leave early to attend a different lunch.

This week's Lunch and Learn presenter will be:

Abby Cooper, Lawyer

Law Partner at Cooper & Riesterer, PLC

Date = Wednesday, 11/20/24

Topic = Political Science/Law

We hope that you can encourage your student(s) to take advantage of these opportunities to talk to professionals from various careers!

The BASE Foundation is proud to sponsor part of a parenting series offered to the community. This particular virtual (Zoom) session is entitled ADHD: Myths & Misconceptions Separating Fact From Fiction and more information can be found here.

The Zoom meeting information can be found on the flyer, but will be led by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Pamela McCaskill. It will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 7 - 8:30 pm.

The NHS Food Drive officially ended on November 8th. Thank you to all of you who got involved in raising funds for a great cause! The money raised will go a long way in supporting local families and making an effort to end hunger within Livingston County! Results from this year's NHS Food Drive are listed below:

Overall Money Raised - $27,929.33

Top Class Contributions:

1st Place - Mr. Delaney ($11,013.90 raised)

2nd Place - Mrs. Christiansen ($6,557.26 raised)

3rd Place - Mrs. Armstrong ($1,473.86 raised)

4th Place - Mrs. Buchanan ($1,129.43 raised)

5th Place - Mrs. Eathorne ($870.04 raised)

Great job by all of this year's BHS Food Drive participants and organizers!

In case you missed it, our BHS Health Occupations and Pre-Medical Science Program held a fantastic Open House for the community Wednesday night. Check out a few pictures here. Students impressively displayed their knowledge, demonstrating both their in-class learning and practical skill sets at a variety of different stations.

Thank you to instructors Brielle Haupt, Amy Kato, and their incredible students for all of their hard work in making it happen! Also, thank you to all who attended as guests and were able to see our outstanding students highlight this fantastic program.

The Brighton High School Counseling Department is offering the ASVAB Test for current 10th-12th Grade students interested in further career exploration. The ASVAB Career Exploration Program promotes career literacy through personalized career exploration, awareness of career-field entry requirements, and future-oriented planning tools that help students develop an action plan that they can share with parents and educators. Students will learn about themselves, whether they're interested in pursuing post-secondary education, work-based learning, or the military.

The Department of Defense sponsors the ASVAB Test, but participants have no obligation to talk to a military recruiter or enter military service. However, students in 11th and 12th grade can use their scores to consider enlistment.

*The assessment will take place on Friday, December 13th at 7:30 am in the BHS Media Center and will run through 1st and 2nd hour. Score interpretation will be on Friday, January 10th during 5th and 6th Hour in the BHS Media Center. Please sign up using the attached QR code before Friday, December 6th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Petit in counseling.*

Each year, the BHS Counseling Office releases a list of potential tutors if your student is struggling in a particular class and in need of additional support. We always encourage students to start with their classroom teacher (they are at the very least available from 2:20 - 2:50 each day for support), but if they find themselves needing more assistance, the 2024/25 Tutor List can be found here.

If your student would like to work with a peer tutor, we have the ability to help facilitate that as well. Our BHS National Honor Society has peer tutoring options available starting this week! Please see the information below regarding peer tutoring:

Here is a link to the NHS Tutoring page. It has information about the two tutoring options, as well as a link for students to sign up for the drop-in tutoring sessions (https://bit.ly/BrightonNHSTutoring).

We are pleased to announce the return of the National Honor Society’s Tutoring Committee. We understand that many students feel more comfortable seeking help from a peer rather than adults. Our goal is to provide the students at BHS with an opportunity to get assistance in a wide range of subjects in a platform that is easy and supportive.

Tutoring Sessions

Schedule:

We will be hosting walk-in tutoring sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30pm in Room B1 (located at the front of the school next to the Main Office).

Attendance Process:

We will provide students and parents a Google Form for students to sign-up to attend the tutoring sessions. This Google Form will ask them to submit their name, the day of attendance, subject for which they need assistance, or any preferred tutor we have to offer.

Additional Information:

• Students are not required to stay the whole time

• We encourage students to bring any materials they may need for their work

• There will be at least 2 tutors required to stay the whole time. We will do our best to provide additional tutors to meet the needs of students

We are excited to get this running and to make this year a success for all students!

Since this is a new program, we may need to make adjustments to better meet the needs of our students.

Thank you!

NHS Tutoring Committee

On Wednesday, December 4th during Advisory, our 11th Grade students will be attending a grade-level presentation by keynote speaker Anthony Grupido. Through speaking his "Magic of Hope,” keynote speaker and magician Anthony Grupido delivers over 200 presentations a year on Substance Use, Mental Health, Resiliency, and Suicide Prevention.

In addition to this presentation for our Juniors, Amber Reineck House has partnered with community organizations UNITE to Face Addiction Michigan (UFAM), Pathways to Hope, Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) and local chapters of youth-led prevention groups, “Be the Change” to host a community speaking tour on Mental Wellness and Substance Use. They are inviting parents and community members to attend an evening performance with Anthony Grupido and additional speakers. This is a great opportunity for you and your student to hear the same message and begin having conversations about these important and difficult topics. Livingston County’s Evening event will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Student Auditorium. The evening event is free for attendees, but advance registration is required. More information can be found here.

On November 6th, our Seniors attended a presentation by the organization Fentanyl Fathers. I can tell you having attended the presentation for our Seniors that the presentation was both a informational and impactful one! We had students who stayed after the presentation to speak with the presenters about their stories and the impact the information shared had on them. BHS Senior Jude Osterman recorded the presentation for us. Feel free to watch it, use it, and share it! More information on the organization is included below.

Fentanyl Fathers is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on a mission to prevent illicit fentanyl poisoning and overdose deaths among America's unsuspecting youth. The crisis of fentanyl and counterfeit pills is claiming far too many young lives, and we are committed to making a difference. Fentanyl Fathers Story

They provide assemblies all across the country to schools and their team of passionate bereaved parents travel across the country to directly educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and the critical steps for recognizing and responding to an overdose. Through impactful presentations, they aim to empower youth with knowledge and resources, helping them make informed decisions and stay safe.

Parents can view all of the components of their presentation on their landing page by clicking Presentation Detail. This includes:

• Presentation Slide Deck - They use the Orange Deck
• Seaholm High School Presentation
• Dead on Arrival Video
• Student Survey Summary Sample
• School Reference Letters

The orange slide deck is the one that they used at BHS. You can learn more at fentanylfathers.org. You can also see over 300 of their videos by going to YouTube and typing Fentanyl Fathers into the search box.

November is Homeless Awareness Month and there are a number of resources available for students and their families to support them through any challenges they may be currently facing! This information can be helpful to have if your family is currently in need of support, but also in case you know of any student/family that is in need of support.

You may/may not be aware, but Brighton Area Schools is part of a consortium dedicated to supporting students in temporary living situations. Through this program, students receive financial assistance for educational needs, housing referrals, access to clothing and other essentials, general support, and technical assistance.

To ensure compliance with federal law, all school staff are asked to help identify

students living in the following situations: emergency shelters or transitional housing,

motels/hotels, cars, parks, public spaces, shared housing due to loss of housing or economic

hardship, or temporarily with a non-parent or guardian.

Our district's homeless liaison is Starr Acromite, and each building has trained staff members

ready to provide support. Our consortium contact at the Livingston Educational Service Agency is Candice Olrich.

For more information or assistance, please contact your building principal or Starr Acromite at 810-299-4040.

The Class of 2025 did a great job both during their Senior Class Meeting and their Class of 2025 full class picture!

Following the Senior Class Meeting, Mrs. Richards provided our Seniors with the information that was shared during the Senior Class Meeting, as well as additional information that is important for them to have for the coming weeks and months. This information is also shared below so that you have it:

Hi Seniors!

This is a follow-up with information that was presented this morning for you and your families. Great job being present and attentive this morning, and excellent job taking your class picture! As promised, attached are the slides from today, along with a 1-page senior calendar linked here for your reference. I want to highlight a few items from the slides.

1. Yearbook Due Dates - this is a repeat of information that has been sent out in my previous September and October newsletters, as well as Mr. Evans’ weekly communications to families.

2. College Applications - be aware of the due dates that are approaching per college. If you are applying through Common App, you do not have to wait for teacher recommendations to submit your application(s). Once you add Mrs. Grossfeld as your Counselor, she will receive a notification to upload your transcript.

3. Cap N Gown Ordering - See packet from Herff Jones that was distributed after the class picture. **The deadline to order your Cap and Gown is Sunday, November 17th**.

• You can order online: www.highschool.herffjones.com or, call with any questions: 734.725.5743

4. Senior Class Video Submissions - see slides 15-17

• Click on this link to submit images & video

5. Baby Picture Submissions - see slides 18-19

• Click on this link to submit baby pictures

We realize there is a lot of information to take in. Thank you to those students who joined the Senior Student Remind classes. We’ll continue to keep you updated. Please make sure you are checking email, social media, and Remind regularly. Please reach out if you have any questions or need anything! Keep up the great work!

-Mrs. Richards

The Senior Class Meeting Slideshow was provided to all Seniors following Wednesday's meeting. There are a few key updates that we would like to share with you based on the information that was provided within the slideshow.

• Senior All-Night Party Tickets and Senior Yard Signs (different from the ones with student pictures on them that are put out in front of the school at the end of the year and are part of the Senior Fee) are on sale. To purchase, use the links below rather than the SANP Website listed on the slideshow that was shared out on 10/23. The slides have been updated.
• Lawn Signs: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/8df974dd-7b13-429c-b792-ebdbaf94f964
• Senior All Night Party Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/0e276111-139a-4e39-ab46-da8d7888b55

• When ordering your student(s) cap and gown, there are multiple packages to choose from. It may be helpful to have the following information:
• Deadline for Group Ordering is November 17th
• Unit = Cap & Gown for $35 includes the mandatory items of a cap, gown, tassel, and medallion
• Package C for $46.95 includes everything in the Unit = Cap & Gown Package + an additional Memory Tassel
• As a reminder, you can order your student(s) cap and gown online or over the phone (call them with any questions at 734.725.5743)
• For those students who are planning on using a sibling's cap and gown, you just need the tassel and medal. The tassel is available on their website under the Grad Gear and Apparel tab for $11.95. You may still have the medal from a sibling as well. If not, those can be purchased at the end of May when we pass out cap and gown packages for $15 (cash).
  

Please see the following message from the Chair of the Senior All Night Party Committee:

ALL PARENTS!!! It's that time of year where we start recruiting parents that want to be a part of the planning committee for the Senior All Night Party (SANP). We have a few openings due to last year's members' kids graduating.

What has made the party so successful is having underclassmen parents be a part of the planning - so just because you don't have a Senior does not mean you cannot help. WE NEED underclassmen committee members to ease some of the burden on Senior parents and to help with consistency year to year.

If you are interested in being on the planning committee, please either reach out to me (Michelle Letendre) via messenger or email at michelleletendre@gmail.com

NOTE - this is only recruiting people that want to be a part of the planning - not volunteer just the night of. That request will come out after Spring Break.

All students that took advantage of Picture Retake Day on Tuesday, 10/15 should have received a piece of paper with a QR code that can be used to order pictures of your student(s). If they did not bring the paper home, the order form can also be found here.

In order to order, you will need to know a few important pieces of information:

• If you use the QR code or the direct link, you will need a unique code for your particular student. Please contact Matt Evans (evansm@brightonk12.com) or Amie Konieczny (konieca@brightonk12.com) with your student's name in order to obtain their unique code.
• If you ordered your student's original pictures and received their picture packet, but have not yet returned the packet, you must do so prior to receiving a picture retake packet. Please see the following information from the picture company regarding returning your previous packet in order to receive a new one.

The National Honor Society's Senior Survivor Committee is looking for charities to be the beneficiary of this year's Senior Survivor Fundraiser. If you know of any charities that may want to apply, please feel free to forward the flyer with them. All interested applicants must also fill out the Google Form to submit their interest in being selected as this year's charity.

Important information for any interested charities:

• Applications are due by December 15th, 2024.
• Charities will be evaluated by Brighton Area Schools Administration in a timely manner.
• All charities will be asked to submit a short, two-minute video highlighting their charity.
• Charities need to email their video, or a link to their video, to nhs@brightonk12.com
• Videos will be due by January 5th.
• National Honor Society Members will view videos and participate in blind voting.

*There will be Advisory this week, so please encourage your students to use it wisely. Please encourage your students to use the Advisory period to catch up on missing work, make-up assessments, and receive additional support from their teachers in subjects they are struggling with. The 2nd Quarter is well underway and we are encouraging our students to take advantage of all of the supports that are available to them.

Going forward, in addition to staying in their Advisory class, students are given additional opportunities to utilize their Advisory period in a way that sets them up for success. The opportunities include:

1) Traveling to one of their teacher's classes to receive additional academic support

2) Making up a missing test/quiz with one of their teachers or in the Media Center

We encourage students to take advantage of both of these opportunities. If they are planning to do so, there are a couple of important reminders as it relates to both traveling and Media Center Testing for them to remember:

• If a student is traveling, they MUST get a pass from the teacher they are planning to see by the end of the day on Tuesday.
• Teachers may utilize the Media Center during Advisory as an alternative testing site for students, but do not have to (they can have them test with them instead).
• ALL quizzes and/or tests must be sent to the Media Center by the classroom teacher by Tuesday at 2:50 pm. No quizzes/tests will be accepted on the day of Advisory. This means students need to communicate with their teachers and make sure any tests/quizzes they plan to make up are sent down in advance.
• If a student is planning to travel or take a make-up test/quiz, they should email BOTH their Advisory teacher and the teacher they travel to on Advisory Wednesday upon showing up to the appropriate location.

Our Yearbook students are already busy capturing moments and memories to create a keepsake that you and your students will look back on for many years to come. Get ahead now and order your yearbook today! If you do not order a yearbook by the deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to get one for your student(s).

Yearbooks are available for order at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school

Senior parents, consider purchasing a personalized yearbook ad for your student to allow for a personal message with your favorite photos! Yearbook ads can be purchased from the same site listed above.

Senior Parents,

Recognize your student with a Recognition Ad. Celebrate your student for their accomplishments and achievements this year, but hurry, the deadline for reduced pricing is quickly approaching. Purchase today! OFFER ENDS 12/1/2024.

Ready to order your Recognition Ad? https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?code=YB_RA&cn=1064931

Need help with designing your Recognition Ad? Please see the attached Quick Start Guide.

Thank you!

BHS PTO is an active part of your student’s overall high school experience. In addition to others, the BHS PTO proudly supports the following activities throughout the school year: educational student assemblies, Academic Letter, Academic Wall of Fame, Freshman class activities, staff and student appreciation events, financial support for student-run after-school clubs and organizations, and the Senior Picnic. All activities are supported through the generosity of BHS families. If you would like to donate to the BHS PTO, you can do so here.

Our PTO at BHS has already been hard at work this year supporting BHS staff and students in a variety of ways, including student lunch treats, supporting our teachers by providing them with a meal before Parent/Teacher Conferences, and more.

Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 am in the Main Office Conference Room.

All are welcome!

Here are some important dates included below that you may want to put on your calendar now and your student may want to participate in.

Sunday, November 17th - Cap and Gown Ordering Deadline

Thursday, December 12th - FAFSA Night @ 6 pm in BHS Media Center

Wednesday, February 5th - Junior vs. Senior Volleyball Game in the BHS Fieldhouse @ 7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 5th - Senior Class Council 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Tuesday, April 22nd - Staff vs. Student Basketball Game

Friday, April 25th - BHS Lip Dub

Monday, May 19th to Friday, May 23rd - National Honor Society's Senior Survivor Week

Tuesday, May 27th - Seniors' Last Full Day

Wednesday, May 28th to Friday, May 30th - Senior Exams

Thursday, May 29th - Senior Sunset in the BHS Stadium starting @ 8 pm

Friday, May 30th - Cap and Gown Pick Up starting @ 8 am

Friday, May 30th - Senior Walk at BHS starting @ 9:45 am (family and friends encouraged to attend)

Friday, May 30th - Senior Picnic in the BHS Stadium following the Senior Walk @ approx. 10:30 am

Friday, May 30th - Senior Elementary Walk (more information to come) @ approx. 11:30 am

Wednesday, June 4th - Summa Cum Laude Breakfast (invite only) in the BHS Cafeteria @ 8 am (parents invited)

Wednesday, June 4th - MANDATORY Graduation Practice in the BHS Fieldhouse @ 10 am

Friday, June 6th - Brighton High School Commencement Ceremony in the BHS Stadium @ 7 pm (rain date is Saturday, June 7th @ 7pm)

Saturday, June 7th - Senior All-Night Party at BHS from 10 pm - 4 am

Hi Seniors!

I hope you all had a very successful 1st Quarter and you're feeling a little more comfortable with college applications. Many of you submitted them by November 1st, and we're excited to see your hard work pay off as you start hearing back from College Admissions in the next few months!

The beginning of this bulletin is updated with information that is coming up, but I've also included repeat information at the bottom so that it's all in one place for you. Families can refer to Mr. Evans weekly communications as well, so there is some overlap of information. We are trying to be as proactive as possible to help you have a successful year. We are here for you!

BHS Bulldog Senior Bulletin - November Update

- Mrs. Richards

In addition to this, each year the Senior Class Council produces an information sheet that is a one-stop shop for all things Senior year. View this year's Senior Class Council Information Sheet here. We would encourage you to have your student follow the social media accounts listed and also join the Remind App listed at the bottom of the page based on their last name to receive updates over the course of the year.

As you know, the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is set to open on December 1st. Our goal is to make the college application and financial aid process as easy for you as possible. With this in mind, we will be hosting a few different FAFSA and financial aid nights/workshops to assist you in actually filling out the appropriate paperwork and also let you know what options are available out there.

The first of these nights will be on Thursday, December 12th at 6 pm in the BHS Media Center. We hope to see you there if there is anything we can do to help you with your FAFSA Application!

Hello Senior Families,

Financial Aid season is right around the corner! This means it's time to get ready for the 25-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to open on December 1st. Regardless of what the plan for after high school is, we encourage every Senior family to fill out the FAFSA. This email includes many financial aid resources for your convenience.

Here's what you can start doing NOW in terms of financial aid:

• Each Senior and a parent should aim to create their FSA IDs prior to December 1st. (They take time to verify)

• Use this tool or this resource to find out which parent(s) needs to be part of the FAFSA process.

• Attend a financial aid webinar or watch this recorded webinar.

• Learn about the Community College Guarantee and Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Informational webinars can be found here.

• Look into scholarships offered at the schools you are applying to. Local scholarships are updated here throughout the year. National scholarships can be found at websites such as Going Merry, Fastweb, CollegeBoard Big Futures, and many more.

• Review Federal Student Aid video resources

• Reach out if you have questions. I am here to help students and families with anything college-related, including financial aid! (farinac@brightonk12.com)
  

Why should I fill out the FAFSA?

• Everybody is eligible for some amount of financial aid. You won't know what you qualify for unless you fill out the FAFSA.

• It is the only way to qualify for the Community College Guarantee, and is necessary to be considered for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

• You are planning to attend college OR a career training program after high school.

• It allows schools to consider you for more scholarships, grants, and other aid.

• It's FREE and you do NOT have to accept any of the aid that is offered to you.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Best,

Clarice Farina

Brighton High School

College Adviser - Advise MI

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & every other Monday

Click here to schedule a meeting with me

View the BHS college/career planning calendar here

We are regularly looking for potential scholarship for our students to help offset the cost of any type of postsecondary education our students pursue. One of these options is the scholarship directory. Within this directory, you can find scholarships available for a variety of different categories. Scholarships specific to this year's Seniors can be found here. You will find scholarship information for a multitude of scholarships dated as far out as November 15, 2025. You may also be interested in some of the Michigan-specific scholarships listed as a separate category. This page is one of many resources available for students when it comes to potential scholarship opportunities so we would encourage you to check it out! Our counseling website also includes pages for both local/state and national scholarships that your student may apply for.

If you need to meet with your student's Grade Level Principal for any reason, please don't hesitate to reach out. If your student has a 504 and returned to BHS this fall, you should have received an additional communication offering you the opportunity to have your student's support plan continue as written, or the chance to meet to address any necessary changes. If your student has a 504 and is a Freshman, you have received an additional communication asking you to set up a time to meet to discuss the plan in greater detail, in order to help facilitate a smooth transition to a new environment this year. To contact your student's Grade Level Principal, please see the information below:

Mr. Matt Evans (10th grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4101

Email: evansm@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Tracie Richards (12th grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4114

Email: richardst@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mr. Nate Grabowski (11th grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4103

Email: grabown@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

Mrs. Jennifer Napuli (9th grade)

Phone: (810) 299 - 4112

Email: napulij@brightonk12.com

Schedule an Appointment Directly

The November Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

As a reminder, if you would like to meet with your student's counselor for any reason, you can reach the Counseling Office at (810) 299-4150. You can also schedule an appointment with their counselor using the following links below:

9th Grader: Mrs. Petit - https://bit.ly/MrsPetit

10th Grader: Mrs. Caverly - https://bit.ly/MrsCaverly

11th Grader: Mr. Miner - https://bit.ly/MrMiner

12th Grader: Mrs. Grossfeld - https://bit.ly/MrsGrossfeld

We would encourage you to look at the most up-to-date version of our BHS Career and College Calendar for additional opportunities for parents and students.

There are a number of opportunities for students to engage with both college representatives, as well as employers in future career fields if they are interested. We are encouraging students to engage in these opportunities as it can help them determine what their next steps may be following graduation. Our goal is to make sure that all of our students are leaving BHS with a plan, and support them in the pursuit of that plan, whatever it may be!

In the next few weeks, we have a few different college representatives who will be visiting BHS to share more information with students about their school. Students can see which schools will be at BHS and when by accessing the Sign-Up Genius here and signing up. Upcoming visits include:

• Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art and Design - Friday, 11/22 In the Collab Lab (D32/34) During 2nd Hour
• Michigan State University's ROTC - Friday, 11/22 Outside the Cafeteria During All Lunches

As a part of the BAS Strategic Plan, we are always trying to find ways to maximize and support student growth. One of many ways we do this is through the Brighton Area Schools App. This app can be downloaded for free on iTunes and Google Play. It is loaded with resources for students and parents. In addition, consider using the "Your Best, Your Growth, Your Future" part of the app to submit a goal and receive 1:1 support and feedback to help you achieve it! The app will also allow you to receive notifications on what is happening throughout BAS and be updated on future events and information.

As a district, we are increasing our efforts to support the mental health and wellness of our students, families, and the community by focusing on relationships, student wellness, and increasing a mindset for learning and growth. Additional resources and information can be found on our BAS Wellness & Mental Health website.

Each week, we will be sharing out a weekly tip/resource with our families. This week's tip:

"Fall Forward"

As a member of the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA), we are provided with a number of community resources and informational sessions designed to support families as it relates to a variety of different topics.

This month's County-Wide Mental Health Network Reminders and Resources Newsletter includes information on the following:

• Upcoming ParentGuidance.org Events
• Emergency Family Resources - Food and Holiday Gift Programs
• Upcoming County-Wide Mental Health Network Events
• MDHHS School Responses to Vaping and Tobacco Use Survey

Additional resources within Livingston County, including both emergency and holiday resources can be found here.

This year, Scranton Middle School will running their annual musical from 11/22 - 11/24. Please see the information below from their team. We would love to see these talented BAS students supported for all of their hard work!

Scranton Middle School Presents “The Little Mermaid JR!”

Join us for a musical presentation of epic proportions! Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).

Show Dates/Times:

• Friday, November 22, 2024: 7:00 pm
• Saturday, November 23, 2024: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
• Sunday, November 24, 2024: 2:00 pm

Ticket Purchase Link:

https://scrantonms.seatyourself.biz/

In case you missed the College Fair at Cleary University, there are a number of additional college fairs coming up between now and the end of the school year. The Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling and the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers keeps a list of upcoming, accredited College Fairs that they post for anyone who is interested. The list can be found here.

Matt Evans, Lead Principal, Grade Level Principal Class of 2027

Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/465
Location: Brighton High School, Brighton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: (810)299-4100
Twitter: @BrightonHS