Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• Brighton Lake Rd. Lane Closure
• 1st Quarter Progress Report Grades
• 2024/25 Tutor List
• Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up
• Student ID Cards - Reminder
• Picture Retake Day - 10/15
• Upcoming Senior Meeting - 10/23 during 1st and 2nd Hour in BCPA
• Yellow Ribbon Assembly - 10/23 during Advisory for all 9th Graders
• Livingston County Job Shadow Day - November 13th through the 15th (sign-up starts 10/23 @ 7 pm)
• AP Test Payments - Now Open (Due by 10/30)
• Ordering Your Student's Yearbook
• PTO Volunteers and Meeting Information - Next Meeting 11/12 @ 7:30 am
• Senior Specific Information - *Includes Senior Portrait Due Date, Portraits by Alex Senior Headshot Information and Senior Communication from Mrs. Richards
• Michigan College Month - October 2024 - Application Fee Waiver Info Included
• Michigan Assured Admission Pact - Important Info on Guaranteed College Admission
• American Legion Department of Michigan - Programs and Scholarships Available
• Is Your Student Interested in a Career in Construction? - Scholarship Opportunity
  
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department
• Upcoming College and Career Support for Students - Career/College Calendar Link Included
  
• Upcoming College Visits - 5 Schools Coming to BHS this Week!
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Lesson
• Orchestra Boosters Fundraiser - 10/25 @ Tropical Smoothie
• Fentanyl Fathers Presentation Information - 11/6 for Seniors
• LESA Special Education Millage Information
  
• Course Curriculum Information
• Christmas Elf Holiday Giving Program
• Upcoming College Fairs
• U of M Society of Women Engineers Shadow Day
• Tall Cop Says Stop Newsletter and Resources

Monday, October 14th through Friday, November 8th - National Honor Society Food Drive

Monday, October 14th - No School for Students (PD Day for Staff)

Tuesday, October 15th - Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, October 16th - Business/Medicine Lunch N Learn During Advisory in Steam Center

Wednesday, October 16th - Choir Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA

Thursday, October 17th - Face to Face Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30 - 6:30 pm

Thursday, October 17th - Brighton Unified Soccer vs. Howell Unified @ 6:30 pm on the field behind the tennis courts

Thursday, October 17th - Orchestra Concert @ 7 pm in BCPA

Tuesday, October 22nd - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 6:30 pm (teacher will provide you the link for any virtual conferences)

Tuesday, October 22nd - Band O Rama @ 7 pm in BCPA

Wednesday, October 23rd - Senior Meeting and Senior Composite Picture 1st/2nd Hour in BCPA

Wednesday, October 23rd - Yellow Ribbon Assembly during Advisory for all 9th Graders

Please see the message from the City of Brighton's Department of Public Works, in case your commute is impacted by the outlined road work.

The City’s Department of Public Works will be performing an asphalt repair in front of 1312 Brighton Lake Road on Monday, October 14, 2024. This will require Brighton Lake Road to be closed to through traffic between S. Third Street and Northern Ridge Drive. The closure will begin at approximately 8 am on Monday and remain closed until mid-morning on Tuesday, October 15 to allow the asphalt to completely cure.

Residents who live to the east of the work area will have access to and from their homes at the Fairway Trails closure, and those who live to the west of the work area, will need to access their homes via the closure at Northern Ridge Drive.

Drivers in the area should follow the posted detour. North/eastbound Brighton Lake Road traffic will

detour down Northern Ridge, to Peppergrove, to Fairway Trails to S. Third and then to Brighton Lake

Road. South/westbound traffic will detour down S. Third Street, to Fairway Trails, to Peppergrove, to

Northern Ridge to Brighton Lake Road. Please see the attached map.

1st Quarter Progress Report grades are now visible in your ParentConnect accounts. Please keep in mind these grades are just a snapshot at that particular point in time, but are a good conversation starter with your student(s) if their grades are not in a position that reflects their traditional academic performance. Administrators and counselors will be meeting with students in the coming weeks to discuss concerns with grades and/or attendance in hopes that we can get students to a successful position by the end of the 1st Quarter on November 1st.

It is important for your student(s) to get in the habit of regularly checking their StudentConnect account (and email account) and tracking their own progress to keep tabs on what is due and when, as well as any fluctuations in their grades so that they know where they stand at any given point in time. Please feel free to join us in encouraging them to do so.

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 will have peer tutoring starting shortly. More information will be provided to parents and students once it becomes available.

Brighton High School Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up quick. Conferences will be taking place this year on Thursday, October 17th (in-person) and Tuesday, October 22nd (virtual). They will take place from 3:30 - 6:30 pm each day, and you need to sign up in advance.

• You may notice one of your student’s teachers has an alternative schedule for conferences due to extenuating circumstances. Please contact them directly via email with any questions or clarifications.

Our school is using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Brighton_High_School_1

Simply check the boxes for the teachers you would like to set up conferences with and you will receive an email with the times they are available for conferences. If you select a virtual conference, the teacher will send you an email directly with the link to the virtual conference session on the 22nd.

As you know, student and staff safety is our priority at BHS. One of the things that helps with this is knowing who is coming and going in our building at any point in time. Students should be carrying their Student ID Card on them at all times. When coming into the building after school has started, students will be required to buzz into the building and show their Student ID Card in order to gain entry.

*If your student loses their Student ID Card, we can print them a replacement. There is a $10 fee for replacing a lost Student ID Card and you may also be required to purchase a new athletic pass as well.

Picture Retake Day will be on Tuesday, October 15th. Student retakes are completed alphabetically, so if your student missed Registration, or simply would like their picture retaken, they need to listen to the announcements being made over the PA system on Tuesday that will let them know when they should head down to have their picture retaken.

*Even if you are not planning on ordering pictures, if your student did not attend Registration, they MUST get their picture taken on Tuesday so that they can get their Student ID Card.

We will have the first of our Class of 2025 Senior meetings on Wednesday, October 23rd during 1st and 2nd Hour. At this meeting, the Senior Class Council and BHS Staff will be talking about upcoming Senior events, deadlines for Seniors, cap and gown ordering, the Senior Class Composite picture, and more! We are encouraging all Seniors to attend the meeting on this day so they can be provided with this important information. If a student ends up being absent for any reason, we will provide the slideshow after the presentation.

*Immediately following the meeting, the Class of 2025 will have their Senior Class Composite picture taken in the BHS Fieldhouse. Students should plan to wear their Senior Class Shirt on this day.

The theme for this year's Yellow Ribbon Assembly will be - “FIND your ANCHOR”

Our Yellow Ribbon Program is a very serious and important part of what we do at Brighton High School. BHS has been doing a Yellow Ribbon Program since 2000. It is designed to educate and raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Yellow Ribbon also focuses on the message that BHS cares about all of our students, and that it is okay to ask for help for either yourself or a friend. It is also a time to make students aware of all the support services we provide. Yellow Ribbon is designed and implemented by the Peer for Peers and Student Support Services.

Wednesday, October 23rd, is designated as Yellow Ribbon Day at BHS.

We will have Yellow Ribbon activities and information throughout the week. There will be announcements, information, messages, lunch tables with giveaways, and video announcements. The Carl Nagy Foundation will also be joining us during lunch, providing information, support, and giveaways for our students. The day and week includes signing a pledge and understanding what it means to support the message of Yellow Ribbon. This includes asking for help, recognizing the signs of suicide risk, being available for a friend, letting others know if you are concerned for the health or safety of another student or yourself, recognizing how you talk to others both in person and online, and other messages that support caring about each other.

The State of Michigan has a “Chase Edwards Law”, Section 380.1171 which encourages schools to provide mental health awareness and suicide prevention to students and staff.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. You can contact Kris Nelson, School Social Worker and Yellow Ribbon Coordinator at nelsonk@brightonk12.com or 810-229-4152.

Liv Co Job Shadow Day is once again being offered this year to our students. BHS, in partnership with Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department, has planned a countywide, bi-annual event, Liv Co Job Shadow Day, on Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November 15, 2024. This is a one-day activity designed to show Juniors and Seniors a bit about what a day in the life of different careers is like. There are many diverse opportunities for students to shadow, ranging from aircraft mechanics to veterinarians to HVAC technicians.

Sign-up for students opens on October 23rd at 7pm; students can register and sign up on the same day! Registration involves a parent signature to confirm students' permission to participate. Students can preview the website ahead of time to see what Job Shadow Opportunities are available at the Livingston Career Hub. Please note that career availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it would be a good idea to have a list of top five choices. Some careers require extra paperwork, so please check that out ahead of time. Extra forms are attached to the Job Shadow Profile. All extra forms are due to the employer via email by November 6th, or the job shadow will be canceled.

Please see your counselors or CTE teachers for more information. It’s a great way to check out different careers to see if it’s the one for you!

More information on this opportunity can also be found here.

AP Exam payments are now being accepted on ParentConnect. If a student intends to take an AP exam in May at BHS, they need to submit payment for each AP exam they intend to take through ParentConnect. Each exam is $100, and payments are being accepted until October 30th. If payment is not received before that date, an exam will not be ordered for your student. If you have any questions regarding the payment process, please reach out to Jennifer Napuli at napulij@brightonk12.com or Sheryl Hemphill at hemphills@brightonk12.com.

*There will be Advisory this week even with the shortened week!

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.

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 a student lunch treat on Thursday of this past week! Coming up, PTO will be supporting our teachers by providing them with a meal before Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 17th. Please see the message from PTO regarding this below:

The PTO will be hosting a dinner for BHS staff during conferences on October 17, 2024. If you would like to help, please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Please indicate in your sign-up what type of soup and/or salad you will be bringing so we can avoid duplicates. A few vegetarian and gluten-free options would be wonderful!

Please drop all perishable items to the HS Main Office before 1:00pm on the day of event. Please drop all non-perishable items at the HS Main Office anytime prior to the event date. Thank you!

- Your BHS PTO

Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 am in the Main Office Conference Room.

All are welcome!

Senior Class Council has put together a 1-page document with important information for the upcoming year that will be made available to all students at Back to School Registration, and can also be found here. However, there are some dates included below that you may want to put on your calendar now and your student may want to participate in.

Wednesday, October 23rd - Senior Meeting in the BCPA during 1st and 2nd Hour

Friday, November 8th - Senior Headshots due for the yearbook

Wednesday, November 13th - Portraits by Alex Senior Headshots taken @ BHS ($50)

Thursday, November 14th - Portraits by Alex Senior Headshots taken @ BHS ($50)

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

Apologies from the BHS Yearbook Staff! The deadline for Senior Portrait submissions is November 8, NOT October 31, as posted earlier. Don't wait to order your yearbook, however, as the current deal ends on September 30! If you'd like to surprise your special Senior at the end of the year, consider purchasing a Recognition Ad. Visit https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school to check all three off your list!

The "to-do" list for a Senior (and Senior parent) is a long one. There are three important tasks to ensure each Senior is honored in the 2024-25 BHS Yearbook. Seniors must submit their Senior Headshots to the yearbook by November 8th, along with a list of Senior Activities. Parents may also buy an "ad" to recognize their special Senior. If you do not have a photographer submitting pictures on your behalf, students will have the opportunity to have Portraits by Alex take their Senior picture on either 11/13 or 11/14 for $50. Senior Yearbook Recognition Ad prices go up by 12/2. Of course, Seniors will also want to order a yearbook as a treasured memento of their Senior year. Take care of all three tasks at once at https://www.yearbooknerds.com/brighton-high-school! Order your book by September 30th to get the best price!

Brighton High School Yearbook Flyer

We have gotten a number of questions regarding the 11/13 and 11/14 dates for Seniors planning to get their Senior Headshot taken by Portraits by Alex at BHS. To clarify, these dates ARE correct. They come later once we have had a chance to go through all submissions and determine who has not submitted a Senior Headshot yet in case they still want to do so. It gives us the opportunity to reach out to students and parents and Portraits by Alex submits the images directly to the yearbook company all at once in bulk.

If you are wondering how to sign up to have your student's Senior Headshot taken on the 13th or 14th by Portraits by Alex, there will be a Google sign-up that is sent to students at the end of October. Students need to sign-up through their school Google account. If you are interested, please look out for that email in October.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Hi Seniors and Families,

It's been a great start to your Senior Year! Thank you for helping to make this year's Pink Week a success! I have a few updates and items I want to put on your radar. I know that Seniors can feel a wide range of emotions, including, but not limited to, stress, anger, fear, relief, and excitement. We want to alleviate the negative emotions and help you feel more positive ones! The beginning of this bulletin has updated information, but I've also included repeat information at the bottom so that it's all in one place for you. Mr. Evans has been sending out weekly family updates as well. We are trying to be as proactive as possible to help you have a successful year. We are here for you!

In this bulletin:

• Common App Reminder
• 24/25 Application Fee Waivers are Here! ($0 College Applications)
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship Update & Additional Scholarship Opportunities
• FAFSA Update
• Yearbook Reminders
• Counseling Update from Mrs. Grossfeld

August Newsletter items included at the bottom:

• Senior Questionnaire
• College Essays, Parchment, Requesting Transcripts and more
• Letters of Recommendation
• Senior Events

Click on the link below to access the September update!

BHS Bulldog Senior Bulletin - September 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.

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 August 31, 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.

According to the Michigan College Access Network:

Michigan College Month is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative with the goal to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college and for financial aid. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have otherwise seriously considered applying to college. Michigan College Month can open the door for students by encouraging them to take the most significant steps toward college in their senior year. Michigan College Month emphasizes the relationship between applying to and paying for college and helps break down some of the most complex and commonly cited barriers to attending college.

Brighton High School will have a variety of different events in October in support of Michigan College Month. During the month of October, a number of Michigan colleges and universities are waiving application fees for prospective applicants. More information on specific school doing so can be found here.

The Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) was developed in 2023. The goal was to remove uncertainty from the college admissions process for students.

10 of the 15 public universities banded together and are guaranteeing admission for students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher; all the student needs to do is apply.

For more information, a list of participating schools, as well as an updated FAQ, visit the MAAP website.

The American Legion Department of Michigan offers high school students several opportunities to gain valuable experience that will last a lifetime. At the same time, students can earn money for college or earn the needed community service points required on many college entrance applications, including the West Point Military Academy. They are currently offering over $75,000 in scholarships for both college, as well as skilled trades.

For more information, check out their information they have shared regarding programming they currently offer students in grades 9 - 12!

Attention Seniors! Are you interested in pursuing a career in construction? If so, there is a Brighton-based construction company, Schafer Construction, offering $2000 scholarships through their Build Better Foundation. Students may use this money for tuition, certification, PPE and other equipment. The deadline for this scholarship is December 31, 2024.

For more information about this scholarship opportunity, and how to apply please see the link in your email.

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 September Edition of the BHS Counseling Newsletter can be found here.

You can also view the BHS College and Career Calendar 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

With October being Michigan College Month we will have opportunities built into the day for students to meet with members of our BHS Counseling Office to receive support with postsecondary planning, completing their college applications, and answering any questions they may have regarding what comes next for them. These opportunities are outlined below and are structured so that students will not need to stay before/after school and will not need to miss class time in order to take advantage of them.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Tuesday, October 22nd - College Application Work Session (All lunches in BHS Media Center)
• Tuesday, October 29th - College Application Work Session (All lunches in BHS Media Center)

*We would also 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.

In the next week, 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:

• Adrian College - Tuesday, 10/15 in the Collab Lab during 2nd Hour
• Valparaiso University - Thursday, 10/17 in the Collab Lab during 1st Hour
• Grace Christian University - Thursday, 10/17 in the Collab Lab during 6th Hour
• Cleary University - Friday, 10/18 outside the Cafeteria during all lunches
• Kalamazoo College - Friday, 10/18 in the Collab Lab during 5th Hour

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:

"Homecoming"

Brighton Orchestra Boosters will be holding a fundraiser on Friday, October 25th from 3 - 7 pm. Tropical Smoothie will be donating 10% of all sales to the Brighton Orchestra Boosters.

Feel free to share the flyer with anyone who may be interested in supporting the BAS Orchestra Program.

On November 6th, our Seniors will be attending a presentation by the organization Fentanyl Fathers. 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 will be showing 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.

We plan to record the presentation at BHS so that we can share it out with families of our 9th - 1tth grade students as well.

At this time, we would like to share a letter and video with all of you regarding the upcoming special education renewal and restoration that will be on the ballot on November 5th. Ultimately, this represents just over $3 million of our annual budget. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask and we will do the best we can to answer any questions you may have.

LESA Special Education Millage Letter

LESA Special Education Millage Video

Brighton High School teachers have been working to review and revise their curriculum to ensure proper alignment with state standards, as well as alignment between what is being taught by teachers who are teaching the same course. Once this process has been completed, the curriculum is housed within the district's curriculum warehouse database, Rubicon Atlas. Below you will find the district's communication from the BAS Curriculum Office surrounding this curriculum warehouse database and how to access the curriculum within it.

Communication to Families

Please see the message below from the Christmas Elf Program. Each year, they do amazing work with the community to make sure our students are supported!

We’re thrilled to announce the start of the 17th Annual Christmas Elf Program! For over a decade, we’ve worked alongside Livingston County schools and you—our loyal sponsors—to serve underprivileged students and children in our local communities. We truly couldn’t do this without your support!

Exciting news for 2024! We are now officially a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charity under the formal name Christmas Elf Program. Some of you may remember when our Founder & President, Amy Crotty, ran this program out of her home. Over the years, we’ve sponsored thousands of children, and this new milestone will allow us to continue this meaningful work for many years to come.

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to secure your sponsorship for 2024. Please choose one of the following options by Wednesday, November 6th:

Sponsor children:

Click below to sponsor one or more children. You’ll receive their wish lists via email before Thanksgiving. You can purchase the requested items and drop them off at Green Oak Charter Township Hall from December 6th to 8th. The budget per wishlist is $200 - $250. Feel free to sponsor as an individual, with your family, team, or co-workers.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdiPIWha5Ts4t.../viewform

Monetary Donation:

Click below to donate. Monetary donations will be used to purchase gift cards for high school students. Donations can be made through our partner, Zeffy, and any amount is greatly appreciated! Zeffy is a donation platform specifically for non-profits. You do not need to set up an account and can donate using any major credit card. The Christmas Elf Program is not charged any processing fees by Zeffy, but you can choose to help cover the credit card processing fee when making your donation. You will receive a confirmation email, which will also include our tax ID number for tax write-off purposes.

https://www.zeffy.com/.../af0e2123-b0a8-4c9c-9280...

We continue to work closely with Brighton and Howell Public Schools and the Livingston Educational Services Agency (LESA) to identify families in need. Please note that all names remain confidential for both sponsors and recipients.

New this year: We've increased the budget per child to $200 - $250 to better meet their needs. Please see the sponsor form for more details. Thank you for your unwavering support! You are truly a blessing to the children and families of Livingston County!

In case you missed the College Fair at Cleary University this past week, 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.

The High School Outreach Officer of the Society of Women Engineers at U of M has reached out to us with a unique opportunity for our 11th and 12th grade female students who may be curious about studying STEM fields in the future. They are hosting a Shadow Day in which students will get the opportunity to shadow SWE members for a day and experience a day in the life of a Michigan engineer.

Please use the links provided to access the Registration Form and Informational Flyer.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information please reach out to swe.highschool@umich.edu.

Last year, BHS Administration had the opportunity to go see a Tall Cop Says Stop presentation by Officer Jermaine Galloway.

Tall Cop Says Stop™ was created by Officer Jermaine Galloway, an Idaho law enforcement officer since 1997. Regarded as one of America’s top experts in various drug and alcohol trends, he has specialized in underage drinking and drug enforcement for more than 15 years.

Since 2009, Officer Galloway has won four national awards and one international award for his work. In addition to his numerous talks at conferences and other events, he has personally trained more than 825,000 people nationwide. Officer Galloway’s many years of experience have taught him one thing above all else. In his words, “You can’t stop what you don’t know™.”

Officer Galloway has a newsletter he shares each month that contains a large amount of information for parents to be aware of, as well as information on upcoming learning opportunities for anyone who may be interested either in-person or online. The newsletter can be accessed 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