Remember that Friday, Dec. 13 is an early dismissal day for grades K-12.
The Brighton Believers Awards are presented to people who exemplify the five character traits highlighted in the motto, “Brighton Believes." Recipients will be recognized at a Brighton Central School District Board of Education Meeting on a date to be determined.
Over the past few days, our Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG) team, additional counselors, teachers, staff members, and administrators from FRES and throughout the District have been regularly meeting to plan for initial and ongoing support for children the children, staff, and families at FRES and other buildings. I am writing today to keep you informed and to provide information that all members of our school community might find helpful.
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Brighton Central School District leaders presented updates to its Blueprint plan at the Oct. 29 Board of Education Meeting. Click the link for a summary of what was presented if you’re curious about what the District is focused on this school year.
New York Times Bestselling author Nikki Grimes visited French Road Elementary School on Nov. 1. Grimes talked about her childhood, how she became an author, and her books. She also answered questions and signed books for students.
BHS was named one of Newsweek’s Top 500 STEM High Schools in its recent nationwide 2020 ranking. Brighton was ranked No. 1 in the Rochester area, No. 10 in New York, and No. 117 in the country for its excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The club hopes the dictionaries help students with vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension.
French Road Elementary School staff members celebrated World Kindness Day and Mr. Rogers Cardigan Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Staff members wore their favorite cardigan in the spirit of Fred Rogers and spread kindness with others.
Staff and students celebrated Halloween by dressing up in costumes. Council Rock Primary School and French Road Elementary School both held their Halloween parades.
Oct. 21 to 25 was Red Ribbon Week in Brighton. All four of our schools had special theme days.
Superintendent Dr. Kevin McGowan had the opportunity to speak about Brighton Central School District’s perspective on the foundation aid formula at a New York State Senate Education Committee Roundtable Discussion on Oct. 18 in Buffalo.
