
Hall's Corner
January 6, 2023
Special Event - January 19th at 6 p.m. at BHS
Students and families are welcome!
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Dear BHS Families and Students:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope that you all have a wonderful and safe year ahead. We have so much to look forward to in 2023. I can’t wait to share memories and experience all that the second semester brings with everyone.
As I occasionally do, I wanted to share some educational information with you about something that has become an epidemic in our country, the abuse of prescription drugs and unfortunately, the loss of life due to overdosing on fake medications made with Fentanyl. The past year has seen an alarming number of senseless teen deaths due to Fentanyl overdoses, including young people right in our community. I ask you to please talk to your students about the information attached and watch the online news stories together. I will also share some brief remarks with students at BHS.
Be well,
T. Hall
One Pill Can Kill – DEA.GOV
What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know About Fake Pills
https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/DEA-OPCK_Parent%20flyer_V2.pdf
Fake prescription drugs like Percocet, Vicodin, Oxycodone, Xanax, Alprazolam, Adderall, OxyContin, and many more drugs used to treat pain and/or anxiety disorders can be made with lethal doses of Fentanyl and sold to teenagers for a cheap price.
Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- Encourage open and honest communication
- Explain what fentanyl is and why it is so dangerous (see attached article and refer to online articles below)
- Stress not to take any pills that were not prescribed to you from a doctor
- No pill purchased on social media is safe! Many teenagers are acquiring “prescription” drugs through social media. They think they have a Percocet or Xanax pill and they actually have a fake pill made with lethal doses of Fentanyl.
- Make sure they know fentanyl has been found in most illegal drugs
- Create an “exit plan” to help your child know what to do if they’re pressured to take a pill or use drugs
Drug overdose deaths among teenagers surged during the pandemic driven by illicit fentanyl
By Spencer Kimball, CNBC
Published 9:17am EST, Monday, December 19, 2022
Check out this article:
Fentanyl killed their son. Now they’re begging parents to understand the dangers
By Josh Campbell, CNN
Published 12:15 AM EST, Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Check out this article:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/28/us/campbell-fentanyl-dangers
Ozark teen faces adult murder charge after 16-year-old girl he met at church overdoses on fentanyl-laced pill
By Danielle Wallace, FOX NEWS
Published 12:49pm EST, Sunday, December 18, 2022
Check out this article:
The following information is contained in this week’s Hall’s Corner.
- NO MIDTERM WEEK this year!
- Counseling News
- TIES program
- BHS teachers earn Golden Apple Award
- Winter Formal News
- Calendar of Events
- SENIORS, Have you ordered the cap and gown?!
- BHS Outdoor Club will have the opportunity to travel to Grand Cayman
- BHS Open Campus Schedule for 11/29/ 2022- 4/30/2023
- Cell Phone Reminders
- Athletics
IMPORTANT - END of 1st Semester and Start of 3rd Quarter DATES - 2/1 and 2/2 - A little different this year!!!!
The end of the 1st Semester Classes and end of the 2nd Quarter is Wednesday, February 1st!
The start of 2nd Semester Classes and start of the 3rd Quarter is Thursday, February 2nd!
There is NOT a midterm week!
January 23 - January 26 are REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS
- NO MIDTERM WEEK. Only Regents Exams for
- Any major course in class tests/cumulative testing is to be done after February 1st.
Asynchronous School Day on Friday, January 27th!
No in person classes.
Counseling News
Click here for the latest Senior newsletter.
THE TIES Program is looking for student volunteers!
TIES (Together Including Every Student) is a program which promotes the participation of children and young adults who have developmental disabilities in extracurricular and community-based activities by providing effective, positive, student-specific support.
The Brighton School District is a long-time participant in this program. TIES matches trained student volunteers with participant students (aged 8 – 21), who have a developmental disability, so they can fully participate in activities. Our student volunteers provide more naturalized support for participants. Without this support, TIES participants might be unable to join activities¸ need parents to attend with them, or be unable to participate fully.
TIES is looking for Brighton student volunteers in grades 8 – 12 to join us. We provide extensive training including information about the importance of belonging, disability awareness, friendship building and effective support strategies.
If you are interested in having a positive impact – and a fun experience – please consider becoming a TIES volunteer.
The TIES Coordinator will be in the High school throughout the month of January during lunches and FLEX time to share information about the program.
In the meantime, if you would like more information or are interested in becoming a TIES volunteer, please contact:
Mrs. Kathleen DeGoey Kathleen_degoey@bcsd.org
KUDOS to 3 BHS Faculty Members - 2023 NYS Master Teachers
KUDOS to Patrick Bond (science), Marissa Kenrick (math), and AnnMarie Swilley (math) for being selected as 2023 NYS Master Teachers. You make BHS PROUD!
Please join me in congratulating our colleagues!
Check this out!
Executive Council will host Winter Formal in January!
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
Attention Seniors, PLEASE Get your cap and gown ordered if you have not already done so!
Jostens still needs to hear from a large portion of the SENIOR CLASS! Cap and gown ordering was in November! If you have not ordered yet, PLEASE do so NOW!
Click here for the essential cap/gown and tassel needed for BHS graduation
Cap, Gown and Tassel direct link (jostens.com)
Financial Assistance is Available
If you are your family need financial assistance with purchasing a cap and gown, please see your counselor for a PTSA Student & Family Support Fund Voucher. We can help you!
Please call or email us with questions - 585-377-4778 or scott.fitch@jostens.com - or to place your order over the phone. Looking for a catalog? A complete packet can be found in the main office.
Outdoor Club announces the summer 2023 trip to Grand Cayman
BHS Open Campus Schedule for November 29 - April 30
“Open Campus” means you may leave campus if you have a free period.
“Closed Campus” means you may not leave the building, except for scheduled appointments. If weather/supervision allow, students may be allowed to go behind the school to study, play sports, or do work. Students MUST remain on campus.
Open Campus is a privilege granted to Brighton High School students and should be respected. This privilege can be revoked and/or restricted by administration and/or by parent request due to academic and/or behavioral concerns.
- Students are required to sign in and out during regular school hours at door #1.
- Students leaving for an appointment need to sign out at the Attendance Office FIRST and then leave via door #1 with a pass.
- Students cannot transport other students in their car during the school day.
- FAMILIES - if you DO NOT want your child to have OPEN CAMPUS privileges, please notify their assistant principal.
Schedule effective Nov. 29th -April 30th
New Cell Phone Policy
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.