Dear Families,
We had a great start to our second semester and third quarter. Report cards for quarter two will be live on the Parent Portal on February 12th. As a reminder, we do have an academic eligibility policy for students participating in sports, clubs/activities, and the visual/performing arts. Please see attached (LINK HERE).
* Students failing 1 or more classes will have open campus privileges revoked.
* Students may also be scheduled in Student Help Times.
Please also talk to your students about our phone policy.
BHS Rowers Recognized
Two BHS Rowers Earned a Spot on the USRowing 2025 Scholastic Honor Roll
USRowing selects students for Honor Roll designations, based on outstanding academics, rowing career successes, and their responses to short-answer questions. For 2025, 321 students applied nationally. Congratulations to Maya Torres-Panzer and Ella Beyers
for being among the students who were selected for this honor. Both Maya and Ella also competed in the USRowing Youth National Championships in Florida last spring.
Two BHS Rowers Earn Regional and National Success in Pittsburgh
It’s hard to keep your rowing chops honed in the winter when you live in a climate like Rochester. But 2 BHS sophomores from The Brighton Rowing Club found their way to the Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championship on February 1st. Noah Biedenkopf and Grace Quarles competed in the men’s under 17 and women’s under 19 events, respectively. After racing a grueling 2,000 meters, Noah placed 4th and Grace 3rd. The Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championships was also a host site for the US Rowing Indoor National Championships.
Because of this, Noah is now ranked 23rd nationally in the men’s U17 event and Grace is ranked 12th nationally in the women’s U19 event. Congratulations to both on your dedication and achievements!
BHS Presents Mamma Mia!
Brighton High School is presenting “Mamma Mia!” at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, 7, and 8 in the Brighton High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15 and are available online or at the door.
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make “Mamma Mia!” a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
The cast includes: Taylor Howe as Sophie Sheridan (Yelena Haefner-Busza is the understudy); Casey Howe as Donna Sheridan (Sophie Pincus is the understudy); Henry Ager as Sam Carmichael; Clem Beach as Bill Austin; Sage Rinella as Harry Bright; Tobin Smith as Sky; Samuela Botwey as Tanya Cresham-Leigh (Fiona Hughes is the understudy); Soph Miller as Rosie Mulligan (Mila Lobos is the understudy); Katey Laird as Lisa; Brooke Allen as Ali; Charlie McBane as Pepper; and Javier Smith as Eddie.
The ensemble includes: Michelle Arnold, Sophia Baker, Norah Collins, Kara Filmore, Yelena Haefner-Busza, Victoria Hayashi, Sydney Hubbard, Fiona Hughes, Teja Jensen, Gabby Kappy, Makenna Keenan, Mila Lobos, Mary Elizabeth Lundy, Phoebe Martin, Molly McIntyre, Cypher McNulty, Hannah Meltzer, Jada Phelps, Sophie Pincus, Jennifer Puckey, Maria Shalaeva, Adia Shetler, Denise Snyder-Smith, Sophia Stilson, Solstice Toner, Carys Vaisey, Juliana Vasquez-Colindres, Aralina Yarbrough, and ZiYang Zou. The dance captains are Sophia Baker, Kara Filmore, and Molly McIntyre. Naomi Kleiner is a Middle School Apprentice Performer.
The technical crew includes: Stage Manager Hudson Sloan; Assistant Stage Manager Lauchlan Presley; Rhys McLendon on sound; Stella DeRisio on sound FX; Jordyn Raville on lighting; Alexis Sharp is the board operator; Ashe Nipe and Connor Mitchell are the spotlight operators; Arwen Hull and Jordan Inzinna are the Deck Leads; Laina Cohen and Anna Sackett are on props. The deck crew includes: Arnab Bandyopadhyay, Charlotte Marcus, Colby Rinella, Ellie Pratt, Nora Hiller, Rio Sama, Ronin Sellix, and Tessa Lindstrom.
Benji Watson (keyboard) is student member of the pit orchestra.
The Artistic Director is Glenn McCarty, the Vocal Director is Alison Cuchiarale, the Choreographer is Jessica Padilla, the Orchestra Director is Sarah Staebell, the Technical Director is Jack Witmer, and the Production Manager is Kathryn Muniz. Photography by Nadine Dykes.
BHS Say Yes to the Dress Event
We are so excited for our annual Say Yes to the Dress event at BHS! Our event for students will take place on February 13th, 8am-3pm, in the BHS auditorium. ALL BHS students are welcome to attend!
Over the last nine years of hosting this event, over 2,000 students have brought home new dresses, formal wear, shoes, and accessories at no cost to them!
We are once again seeking donations of gently used formal attire:
- Formalwear (men’s and women’s!), Ties, Belts, Shoes, Purses, Jewelry, Jackets, Dresses, Skirts, Shirts, and More!
Please drop your clean donations off in the Counseling Office (7:30 am – 3:30 pm on school days)
Thank you in advance for your generous support!
Brighton High School is hosting its first blood drive of 2025 on February 8th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria (via Door 22). All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card by email. Click here to schedule your blood donation. View the flyer for more information.
The Annual Brighton Believes Day Building vs. Building Dodgeball Senior Class Fundraiser Game is back for 2025!
Sign up to be on the BHS BRUIN TEAM!
Click here if you want to be on the BHS Dodgeball Team to play CRPS, FRES, TCMS, Central Office, and the Senior Class of 2025! Check out the advertisement. So much fun! Proceeds go to the senior class, PTSA, and the Brighton Support Fund.
https://forms.office.com/r/BLnneKyDnJ
Be well,
T. Hall
SAT and ACT BOOT CAMP
The SAT and ACT Exam Boot Camp class is being held at BHS on Saturday, February 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:0 p.m. in Room 158. 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 session after this one is March 1st. Spring dates will be available soon.
Our Spring/Summer 2025 session class dates will be available at our website in late February. Writing Your College Application Essay will be offered by BHS teachers weekly throughout the summer. An SAT and ACT Boot Camp will be held in August. The summer session of Driver Education starts July 7th. It will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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.
New York State Driver Education
The next session of the New York State Driver Education Course starts in April 2025. Registration for the class will begin on Tuesday, March 11th. All information about the course is available through the Brighton Community Education website listed below. 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!