Principal Update - BHS Families

• Upcoming Events
• PSAT/NMSQT 11 Information - Both Standard and Accommodated Testing Information Included
• 9th Grade Vision Screening -This Week Wed. and Thurs.
• Veteran's Game Recognition Sign-Up - For THIS WEEK, 10/4, at Friday Night's Game
• McDonald's High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day 10/3 (Thursday) - BHS Athletic Department
  
• 2024/25 Advisory - Reminders on Traveling and Testing
• Becoming a Guardian in Your Student's Google Classrooms
• Ordering Your Student's Yearbook
• Homecoming Tickets and Guest Passes
• Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Up
• PTO Volunteers and Meeting Information
• Free Digital ACT Opportunity - First Come, First Served (Only 30 spots available)
• Senior Specific Information - *Includes Updated Senior Portrait Due Date, Portraits by Alex Senior Headshot Information and New 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
• Opportunities to Meet with BHS Administration
• BHS Counseling Department - September Counseling Newsletter Included
• Upcoming College Visits - 3 Schools Coming to BHS this Week!
• Brighton Area Schools Student Wellness Information
• Weekly Wellness Lesson
• BHS Students - Opportunities to Get Involved
• BHS Football Game Student Section Themes
• LESA Special Education Millage Information
  
• Course Curriculum Information
• Upcoming College Fairs
• U of M Society of Women Engineers Shadow Day
• Tall Cop Says Stop Newsletter and Resources

Tuesday, October 1st - PSAT/NMSQT 11 for All Juniors (more information included below)

Wednesday, October 2nd - Fall Count Day

Wednesday, October 2nd - 9th Grade Vision Screening (more information included below)

Thursday, October 3rd - 9th Grade Vision Screening (more information included below)

Thursday, October 3rd - BHS Acapella Concert at 7 pm in the BCPA

Friday, October 4th - 1st Quarter Progress Report (visible to parents in ParentConnect on 10/10)

Friday, October 4th - Military Appreciation Night Football Game vs. Canton - 7pm at the BHS Stadium

Monday, October 7th through Saturday, October 12th - Homecoming Week

Tuesday, October 8th - PTO Meeting @ 7:30 am in Main Office Conference Room

Thursday, October 10th - 1st Quarter Progress Report Grades Visible in ParentConnect

Friday, October 11th - Homecoming Assembly @ 1:15 pm

Friday, October 11th - Homecoming Parade @ 6 pm (From BECC Building down Main St. to 7th)

Friday, October 11th - Homecoming Football Game vs. Plymouth @ 7 pm

Saturday, October 12th - Homecoming Dance in BHS Fieldhouse from 7 - 10 pm

We have had a great start to the school year with the Class of 2026! As we have this class move into their Junior year at BHS, they will be taking a series of important assessments, with the earliest being the PSAT 11 on Tuesday, October 1st. For this day, there are some specifics that we need to share with all of you. Important information is included below and has already been shared with all Junior students:

• Juniors - On Tuesday, October 1st you will be taking your PSAT/NMSQT. We will have 2 sessions. Students testing WITHOUT special accommodations, with last names Ackroyd - Long, please report to the Field House no later than 7:30am. Students testing WITHOUT special accommodations with last names Lovejoy - Zweng, please report to the Field House no later than 11:20 am.
• For those testing in the morning, you must report no later than 7:30 AM (plan to arrive by 7:20 AM to account for traffic). Once you complete your testing and are released by the proctoring team, you may go home for the day as a reward for your hard work!
• For those testing in the afternoon, you are excused from your morning classes and are asked to report no later than 11:20 AM to your respective testing location.
• Make sure that you bring your ID (driver's license or student ID), number 2 pencils, and a calculator if you do not want to use the one embedded in the Bluebook App.
• Students who have special testing accommodations, you have already received an email as to where you are to report, and at what time, on test day. You will also receive a hard copy slip with this information on Monday.

Each year, the Livingston County Health Department conducts vision screening for all of our 9th grade students. This year, vision screening will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 3rd. For additional information please see the Vision Screening Information for Parents.

As a reminder, unless we are notified in advance that you would not like to have your 9th grade student screened, they will be included in the vision screening for the current school year. If you would like to opt your 9th grade student out of this year's vision screening, please contact either member of our building medical staff. Their contact information is listed below:

Cadie Godfrey - godfreyc@brightonk12.com

Sam Argento - argentos@brightonk12.com

BHS Students and Families,

On Friday, October 4th, the BHS Student Section theme of the football game will be USA (red, white, and blue), and our NHS Veterans Committee is planning to recognize any Veterans who are able to attend the game. The committee has created a Google Form to sign-up if you or someone you know is a Veteran, and are able to attend this game. Please fill out the linked Google Form below, and a member of the NHS Veterans Committee will follow up with more detailed information. Thank you for helping us recognize these local heroes and if you know a Veteran who is unable to attend, please thank them for their service!

USA/Veterans Game Recognition Signup Form

~NHS Veterans Committee

Take advantage of a night off from worrying about what's for dinner! On Thursday, 10/3, the McDonald’s Restaurants at 8515 N Grand River Rd. and 9437 Lee Rd. in Brighton have agreed to donate 20% of MOBILE ORDER & PAY SALES made in the McDonald’s App to the BHS Athletic Department.

Feel free to share out the informational flyer, which includes information on how to make eligible purchases.

This week, 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.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to stay informed about your child's progress in class by activating Guardian Access in Google Classroom. By enabling Guardian Access, you will receive regular email summaries of your child’s work within Google Classroom, including:

• Missing assignments
• Upcoming work and due dates
• Class announcements and updates

You can choose to receive these summaries on a daily or weekly basis, helping you stay connected with your child's academic journey. To activate Guardian Access, please follow these simple steps:

1. Contact one of your student's teachers (you only need to be added by one teacher and then will be automatically added to any of their other teachers that have notifications turned on) and request Guardian Access with your desired email address.
2. Check your email for an invitation from Google Classroom.
3. Accept the invitation by clicking the link provided.
4. Choose your preferred frequency for receiving updates (daily or weekly).

We encourage you to take advantage of this tool to support your child's success and stay up-to-date with their learning activities. Additional information can be found here.

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! Prices will begin to increase after October 1, so take advantage of this deal now!

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.

The Homecoming Dance will be on October 12th this year from 7 - 10 pm in the BHS Fieldhouse! Tickets are $25 and need to be purchased in advance as there will be NO ticket sales at the door. Ticket sale information can be found below:

• Tickets will be sold ONLINE ONLY starting on Monday, September 23rd, and running through Friday, October 4th. Tickets can be added and purchased via ParentConnect as an SBA purchase the same as any other items you may have purchased this year (class t-shirt, athletic pass, etc.).
• Tickets will be sold IN-PERSON starting on Monday, October 7th, and running through Friday, October 11th during all lunches in the BHS Cafeteria. In-person purchases can be made via cash or check (made out to BHS with "Homecoming" on the Memo line) ONLY. Must have exact change for any cash purchases.

If your student is looking to bring a guest who is NOT a BHS student to the Homecoming Dance, they MUST fill out an application AND turn it in by the deadline of Friday, October 4th. Applications are available now in the Main Office. Once complete (including all required signatures), applications can be returned to the Main Office.

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.

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, October 8th at 7:30 am in the Main Office Conference Room

All are welcome!

Seniors - We have an exciting opportunity for you! The ACT is evolving, and BHS has been asked to participate in a study for the October 2024 National Test for FREE. Yes, you can take the test ONLINE for Free. The study will provide important feedback to ACT about the comparability of scores between online and paper administrations. Examinees will have more time per question and the overall testing time of the study is approximately 30 minutes shorter. The scores for the study will be college reportable. So, if you would like to participate in the study and get another set of reportable scores, please scan the below QR code to sign up. This is first come, first served, and there are only 30 spots available.

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.

Monday, September 9th - Senior Sunrise in the BHS Stadium starting @ 6:30 am

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.

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

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:

• Lansing Community College - Monday, 9/30 in the Collab Lab during 3rd Hour
• Northern Michigan University - Tuesday, 10/1 in the Collab Lab during 5th Hour
• Purdue University - Thursday, 10/3 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:

"What is Your Perspective?"

Each year we remind students of the importance of finding ways to get involved within their school community. In addition to being academically engaged, another excellent way to accomplish this is through participation in BHS athletics or extracurricular clubs. We share this information now as many of our fall athletics teams have tryouts/practices prior to school starting. The same is true of some of our clubs/teams. For more information on these groups, please see the information below:

Brighton High School Fall Athletics Information

Brighton High School Clubs/Extra Curriculars

Brighton High School's student section, Ruff N Rowdy, has announced the themes for this year's football games. Themes for each week are listed below:

• 8/29 @ Saline - White Out
• 9/6 vs. Salem (Youth Night) - Orange Out
• 9/13 @ Northville - Hawaiian
• 9/20 vs. Novi (Pink Week) - Pink Out
• 9/27 @ Hartland - Neon
• 10/4 vs. Canton (Veteran's Game) - USA
• 10/11 vs. Plymouth (Homecoming) - Black and Orange
• 10/18 @ Howell - Student Choice
• 10/25 vs. KLAA Crossover (Senior Night) - Country vs. Country Club

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

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