Thank you again for your incredible support and cooperation with regard to the orange zone testing program and our efforts to reopen. We will resume the hybrid program tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 3) with the A-L cohort. We look forward to seeing the M-Z group on Friday, Dec. 4.
Although Governor Cuomo announced changes to Orange Zone testing requirements yesterday, we are still awaiting new regulations from the state. Until we receive the new regulations, we are still operating under the current Orange Zone rules that require 100 percent of staff and students to be tested in order to return to in-person instruction.
The three finalists are: Bobcats, Bruins, and Bulldogs. We now need the community’s help with submitting logo artwork for these three finalists.
The 2020-21 school calendar has been changed to maximize in-person instruction days. There will no longer be half days on the following Fridays: Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, and Dec. 11.
It is with sadness that we send this message to the Brighton school community! After much thought and conversation, and with safety of all in mind, we have made the decision to cancel this year’s Festival of Ideas.
Recent events related to violence, race, politics, and the wide variety of issues we are struggling with as adults can have a significant impact on our children. They are heart wrenching and confusing for the mature emotional brain, much more so for young people who are exposed to difficult and challenging conversations more often than ever before.
The bench is in memory of student Mila Ruangsuwana. We hope that this bench will help both new and old friends connect, while encompassing the beautiful essence that we remember of Mila.
A few French Road Elementary School teachers hosted meet-ups in front of the building.
Staff and students, both hybrid and remote, celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes.
The school and PTSA invited families to display their carved pumpkins in the school’s bus loop. The pumpkins were arranged around the bus loop by staff and lit up with candles.
Niche.com once again ranked Brighton Central School District as the No. 1 District in both the Rochester area and Upstate New York in its 2021 Best Schools Rankings.
Tuesday was School Board Recognition Night and a video of student and community musical performances was played for the Board.
Brighton Central School District is pleased to welcome four teachers and one counselor to the District for the 2020-21 school year. These new faculty members will complement the high-quality staff that already support our students on a daily basis.
