Remember that Friday Dec. 6 is a half day for grades K-5. 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.
Click to see our latest "Just So You Know …" infographic with quick updates on what is happening in the District.
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.
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.
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.
Brighton students treated the Board of Education to some musical performances. The District also presented artwork by recent graduate Sarah Frischman to Board members.
Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo announced that she has secured $1 million in additional capital funding for the Brighton Central School District. The District will receive $1 million in DASNY grant funding to assist with offsetting the local costs associated with the 2017 Brighton Facilities Improvement Project.
The District’s K-12 English as a New Language (ENL) Department hosted an International Potluck Picnic at the Buckland Park Lodge on Sept. 21. Over 125 people attended the picnic.
