Important Announcement It is with gratitude and heartfelt support that we announce that Dr. Tracie Glazer will be stepping away from her role as Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Instructional Technology, and Data ... June 2, 2026
FRES Parents Get an Inside Look at PE Class French Road Elementary School's physical education program held its annual Peeps to PE event in May. It's a chance for families to see what their students are learning in class and to participate a... June 1, 2026
RIT Beekeeping Club Gives Second Graders a Buzz-worthy Lesson Second-grade students in Mrs. Porta’s class received a special presentation from Max Frohman, president of the Rochester Institute of Technology Beekeeping Club. The presentation tied into the clas... June 1, 2026
BHS Ceramics Students Try Raku and Horse-Hair Techniques Throughout April, the Brighton High School Art Department hosted visiting artist Christin Bentley who taught students two alternative pottery-firing processes. One was raku, an ancient Japanese tec... May 29, 2026
BHS Students Recognized as Outstanding Seniors The Monroe County Council of School Superintendents (MCCOSS) Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner was held on May 14. This dinner is the only program that recognizes excellen... May 29, 2026
Three BHS Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent On Wednesday, May 27, Brighton High School celebrated three student-athletes committing to play college athletics next year. They are:William Keefer, Football, Buffalo State UniversityCharlie Messi... May 27, 2026
‘Take Me Home, Winton Road’ Debuts at BHS SpringFest Brighton High School held its annual SpringFest on Friday, May 22. SpringFest is a BHS tradition celebrating the end of the school year. It gives students, faculty, and staff a break before exam we... May 27, 2026
Brighton Believers Awards Presented The Brighton Believes Council selects nominees to receive Brighton Believers Awards for demonstrating the Brighton Believes character traits of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, and Sel... May 27, 2026
Supervisor Moehle Recognized as Community Champion Brighton Central School District recognized Brighton Town Supervisor Bill Moehle as an ACT for Education Community Champion for Public Education on May 8. Moehle has been an unwavering champion for... May 27, 2026
BHS Students Excel on National German Exam Brighton High School students participated in this year’s National German Exam, hosted by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). The exam is a prestigious assessment taken by more t... May 22, 2026
TCMS Science Olympiad Excels at States The Twelve Corners Middle School Science Olympiad team competed at the State Competition in April. TCMS finished 27th overall and medaled in two events: Meteorology (seventh place) and Mission Poss... May 20, 2026
Color Run Provides a Splash of Color and Community at FRES French Road Elementary School held its inaugural Color Run in May, bringing together over 191 students for a vibrant, fun-filled event. Participants ran or walked the course behind the school while... May 20, 2026
Spanish and Life Skills Students Collaborate on Cooking Class Brighton High School Spanish and Life Skills recently students collaborate on a Spanish cooking class. Mrs. Sara Schron-Metz’s Life Skills students learned about foods from different countries, sho... May 20, 2026
Community Approves 2026–27 School Budget and Proposition Residents of the Brighton Central School District approved a $114,689,880 budget for the 2026–27 school year by a vote of 1,669 to 730. The budget received a 69.57% “yes” vote, exceeding the 60% re... May 20, 2026
Brighton Believers Awards Presented The Brighton Believes Council selects nominees to receive Brighton Believers Awards for demonstrating the Brighton Believes character traits of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, and Sel... May 13, 2026
BHS Musical Recognized at Stars of Tomorrow 🎭✨ What an unforgettable night at the 2026 RBTL Stars of Tomorrow Gala! ✨🎭 We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our talented students, production team, crew membe... May 12, 2026
Eighth Graders Learn About Holocaust Through “Survivors” Play Twelve Corners Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity to see the play “Survivors” on May 1 to expand on what they’ve learned about the Holocaust.“Survivors” is a play by Wendy Kout crafte... May 11, 2026
BHS Students Compete in SkillsUSA Championship Forty-six Eastern Monroe Career Center (EMCC) students competed at the New York State SkillsUSA Championship on April 23 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Students showcased their skil... May 11, 2026
FBLA Students Excel at State Competition Seventeen Brighton High School students participated in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Competition in April. The top-four finalists in their respective competition categories r... May 8, 2026
Council Rock Students Design Artemis-Inspired Capsules Inspired by the endeavors of the crew of the historic Artemis II mission, second graders in Ms. Porta’s class did research about the moon to write informational paragraphs and create watercolor pai... May 7, 2026
FRES/TCMS Students Selected to All-County Ensembles Several French Road Elementary School and Twelve Corners Middle School students were selected to participate in the Monroe County School Music Association Elementary All-County ensembles. Congratul... May 6, 2026
Brighton Students Shine at State Art Show Many Brighton students had artwork on display at the New York State Art Teachers Association Region 2 Student Art Show at Roberts Wesleyan University in March. The Council Rock Primary School parti... May 4, 2026
Brighton High Clubs Unite for March Madness Mixer Brighton High School’s Music Production Club, Friends of Rachel, and Brighton on Board collaborated on a March Madness Mixer Event. The focus was music, connection, fun, and snacks. May 4, 2026
Council Rock Ignites STEAM Passion with Inaugural Fest Council Rock Primary School hosted its first CRPS STEAM Fest on March 13. It was a hands-on celebration where students, families, and the community came together to explore creativity, innovation, ... May 4, 2026
BHS Red Cross Club Holds CPR/AED Training The Brighton High School Red Cross Club hosted the “Brighton Believes: CPR Saves Lives” training event on Brighton Believes Day in March.BHS student Noah Biedenkopf came up with the idea for the ev... April 29, 2026
Brighton Named a Best Community for Music Education For the 16th straight year, Brighton Central School District was honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to m... April 27, 2026
Important Follow Up to Athletic Fields Discussion Dear Community Members, We have work to do and we need to do that work together. There is a challenge in front of all of us, as a community, and we’ll be much better at solving it if we can do it t... April 24, 2026
BHS Hosts Inaugural Women’s History Month Assembly Brighton High School hosted its inaugural Women’s History Month Assembly in March. The event was sponsored by the school’s Girl Up and Women’s History clubs. A panel of Brighton alumni and staff ca... April 17, 2026
BHS Math Team Shines in Another Strong Season The Brighton High School Math Team wrapped up an impressive season, marked by strong participation and standout performances. This year, more than 100 students competed in at least one meet, with 1... April 16, 2026
FRES Ensembles Perform for CRPS Students French Road Elementary School brass, woodwind, and string ensembles performed for Council Rock Primary School first and second grade students in March. The elementary school students also shared wh... April 14, 2026
Eastman School Professor Introduces Students to Digital Music Creation Eastman School of Music Professor Dennis DeSantis talked to French Road Elementary School fifth-grade music classes in March. He presented about digital composing and the digital music platform tha... April 10, 2026
Update on BHS Athletic Fields Construction Dear Members of the Brighton School Community,Since the District's announcement of the findings in the Brighton High School athletic fields construction area, the New York State Department of Envir... April 9, 2026
Pizza Boxing Highlights BHS Spring Assembly Brighton High School held its Spring Sports Assembly on Wednesday, April 8. Students participated in games and spring sports teams were recognized. One of the new games was pizza boxing where stude... April 9, 2026
FRES Names Special Area Brighton Believers Champions Throughout the second trimester, French Road Elementary School students worked hard to earn stars in every Special Area by consistently showing kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and all of the Br... April 8, 2026
Key Club Earns Multiple Awards at Leadership Conference Members of Brighton High School’s Key Club attended the Key Club Leadership Training Conference in Albany in March. Several students received awards at the event. Emmah Mundia was named a Distingui... April 7, 2026
BHS Students Qualify for DECA Nationals Five Brighton High School students qualified for the DECA National Competition after performing well at the state competition. The national competition is in Atlanta in April. The qualifying studen... April 3, 2026
Update on BHS Athletic Fields Construction Dear Members of the Brighton School Community,We wanted to provide you with an update on the Brighton High School athletic fields construction site.The District, in coordination with its environmen... April 2, 2026
Students Make Community Impact on Brighton Believes Day of Caring All Brighton students participated in a day of service during the Brighton Believes Day of Caring on March 11. The four schools offered age-appropriate service projects and guests that allowed stud... April 2, 2026
BHS Students Win Western NY Regional Science Bowl The Brighton High School Science Bowl Team took first place at the U.S. Department of Energy Western New York High School Regional Science Bowl at the University of Rochester. The team includes Eli... April 1, 2026
BHS Model UN Attends UNAR Conference The Brighton High School Model UN Club took part in the annual United Nations Association of Rochester Conference at St. John Fisher University. Eliana Schaff and Teo Sanders won awards for Outstan... March 30, 2026
Environmental Guidance on Construction Site The District received updated direction from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regarding the BHS athletic fields construction site. NYSDEC and the New York State ... March 27, 2026
Festival of Ideas Captivates Students Brighton Central School District’s annual Festival of Ideas was a hit with students in March. Almost 700 students in grades 3 through 8 came to Brighton High School to participate in the educationa... March 26, 2026
Update on BHS Athletic Fields Construction Dear Members of the Brighton School Community,We are writing to inform you of important findings discovered during the construction of our new athletic fields behind Brighton High School. We want t... March 25, 2026
TCMS Musicians Perform for All-County Ensembles Several Twelve Corners Middle School musicians were selected to perform with Monroe County School Music Association All-County ensembles in February at Greece Olympia High School. The students qual... March 24, 2026
Israeli Students and Teachers Visit Brighton Brighton High School hosted six students and two advisors from Maccabim-Reut Mor High School in Israel. The students stayed with host families in the Brighton community and learned about our cultur... March 23, 2026
BHS Students Explore Spain's History, Culture, and Traditions Fourteen BHS students traveled to Spain in February as part of the BHS-Meres International School Exchange took. The Spanish students traveled with Mrs. Rivera, Mrs. Crowley, and Dr. Hall.The first... March 19, 2026
Orchestras Combine at Annual District-Wide Strings Concert Orchestras from French Road Elementary School, Twelve Corners Middle School, and Brighton High School filled up the BHS gym for the annual District-Wide Strings Concert in February.The orchestras c... March 16, 2026
Brighton Boys Indoor Track Wins Section V Championship The Brighton boys indoor track team won a Section V Class A1 Championship on Feb. 19 at Nazareth University. It was the team’s first sectional championship since 1986. Ben Rizzone won the 600-meter... March 16, 2026
Senior Class Wins District Dodgeball Tournament Brighton High School seniors and District staff competed in the Fourth Annual District Dodgeball Tournament on March 12. The event raised money for the senior class, PTSA, and the Brighton Support ... March 13, 2026
Students Celebrated at Urban-Suburban Family Social Brighton Central School District held its annual Urban-Suburban Family Social in March at Council Rock Primary School. The District recognized the seniors in the program and presented awards to stu... March 11, 2026
FRES Celebrates Read Across America Day Special guest readers from throughout the Brighton community read some of their favorite children’s books to students at French Road Elementary School for Read Across America Day on March 6. The ev... March 10, 2026
BHS Student-Athlete Honored for Quick Thinking During Medical Emergency Brighton High School student Jane Holmes was recognized for her quick action when someone experienced a medical emergency during a swim meet in the fall. Holmes received the “Do The Right Thing Awa... March 5, 2026
Students Vote on Council Rock-decott Award Every year, the American Library Association (ALA) announces the winner(s) of the Caldecott Award, honoring the most distinguished American picture book for children. This is the only prize for ill... March 3, 2026
French Students Immerse Themselves in Quebec's History and Culture Fifty Twelve Corners Middle School eighth-grade French students traveled to Quebec City in January. During their trip, students completed a military training at Martello Tower; ate an authentic Fre... March 3, 2026
BHS Say Yes to the Dress Helps Students Find Prom Attire The annual BHS Say Yes to the Dress event helped Brighton High School students find free prom attire in February. Over 120 dresses and suits went home with students along with many accessories (sho... March 3, 2026
TCMS Students Learn Lessons on Mobile Museum of Tolerance All Twelve Corners Middle School seventh and eighth graders received the opportunity to climb aboard the Mobile Museum of Tolerance in February. Unlike a traditional museum where visitors walk arou... March 2, 2026
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Brighton Central School District will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) March 2-6.... February 26, 2026
We Need Your Feedback on the School Budget Dear BCSD Family, Thank you for always being willing to share your perspectives on school issues. As in the past, it is time for the annual budget survey. Click here https://my.thoughtexchange.com/... February 24, 2026
BHS Science Olympiad Wins Regionals Brighton High School’s Science Olympiad team recently competed in the regional competition. Working in groups, participants took several tests, completed labs, and built machines. Brighton's A team... February 18, 2026
BHS Student and Teacher Artwork Spotlighted at Shared Spaces 2026 Artwork created by Brighton High School students and teachers is on display at Nazareth University’s Shared Spaces 2026 art show. Each year, art teachers, along with specially selected student arti... February 18, 2026
BHS BSU Hosts Regent Hale for Black History Month Assembly Brighton High School’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted New York State Regent Adrian Hale for its Black History Month Assembly on Feb. 13. Hale shared his experience growing up in Rochester before ... February 18, 2026
CRPS Creates Writing and Art for Black History Month Council Rock Primary School kindergarten classes created some beautiful writing and art projects for Black History Month. They learned about artist Alma Thomas and astronaut Mae Jemison. February 18, 2026
BHS Students Receive Awards in RIT Art Show Several Brighton High School students participated in the RIT START HERE art exhibition. The show featured student work selected by high school and middle school teachers in the Rochester and Finge... February 18, 2026
TCMS’ “The Growl” Magazine Recognized Twelve Corners Middle School’s magazine “The Growl” received an Excellent designation from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in its Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magaz... February 18, 2026
TCMS Students Read in CRPS Library In celebration of Black History Month, several members of the Twelve Corners Middle School Black Student Union read to Council Rock Primary School classes during their library time on Feb. 6. The T... February 13, 2026
BHS Model UN Club Participates in Central NY Conference The Brighton High School Model United Nations Club participated in the Central New York Model UN Conference at Syracuse University in January. The club had 36 delegates participate and nearly a thi... February 12, 2026
Brighton Believers Awards Presented The Brighton Believes Council selects nominees to receive Brighton Believers Awards for demonstrating the Brighton Believes character traits of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, and Sel... February 11, 2026
BPD Talks with Students About Online Safety Brighton Police Department Sergeant Halpin and Officer Barcellos visited Twelve Corners Middle School to talk with all students about online safety. The presentations will help students navigate di... February 10, 2026
BHS’ Galaxy Magazine Recognized Brighton High School’s Galaxy magazine received a Superior designation from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in its Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Pr... February 9, 2026
Mrs. Holfoth Wins Golden Apple Award Congratulations to French Road Elementary School teacher Rosemary Holfoth on winning News 8's Golden Apple Award! Reporter Katrina Irwin surprised Mrs. Holfoth during class on Feb. 9. She was nomin... February 9, 2026
Dragster Jam Showcases Semester of Design At the end of the fall semester, eighth grade technology students competed in the Dragster Jam Championships. This is a culmination of the final project, where students needed to use the engineerin... February 9, 2026
Fifth Graders Learn About Civil Rights on Mobile Museum of Tolerance All French Road Elementary School fifth graders received a unique lesson when the Mobile Museum of Tolerance visited the school in January. Unlike a traditional museum where visitors walk around an... February 5, 2026
Second Graders Become Kid Inventors As part of celebrating Kid Inventors' Day on Jan. 17, students in Mrs. Porta’s second-grade class learned about Benjamin Franklin, the inventions he created as a child, and the many inventions of h... February 3, 2026
BHS Class Visits RIT’s Cary Graphic Arts Collection The BHS Graphic Design class visited the Cary Graphic Arts Collection at Rochester Institute of Technology. Students toured one of the world’s premier libraries for graphic communication history an... February 2, 2026
Visual Art Exhibition Showcases Student Art Brighton High School hosted an opening reception for the Visual Art Exhibition on Jan. 9. Student work in a variety of mediums was on display. January 29, 2026
Students Win Awards in 5x7xDesign Contest Several Twelve Corners Middle School and Brighton High School students were recognized in the Brighton Memorial Library's 5x7xDesign Contest. Students submitted postcard-sized art in various medium... January 29, 2026
2026-27 Calendar Approved Please note that the school calendar for the 2026-27 school year is available by clicking here. This calendar was adopted by the Board of Education on Jan. 27.The District continues to focus on cre... January 28, 2026
BHS Presents “Legally Blonde The Musical” Feb. 5-7 Brighton High School is presenting “Legally Blonde The Musical” Feb. 5-7 at 7 p.m. at the Brighton High School auditorium. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online. A fabulously fun award-winnin... January 23, 2026
BHS Students Win Awards at Region 10 DECA Conference Several Brighton High School students qualified for the New York State DECA Conference at the Region 10 DECA Conference at RIT in December. Individuals who won awards were Aditya Shaligram and Adee... January 22, 2026
Brighton Teams Honor Dr. King by Making 120 Lunches In the spirit of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Brighton boys modified basketball teams came together for a special Day of Giving to support our community. The team prepared and donated... January 20, 2026
TCMS German Students Learn About “Hänsel and Gretel” For the 15th annual Gingerbread House building event, students in Frau Walter’s seventh grade German class learned about the origins of Gingerbread and the stories of the Brothers Grimm. After read... January 12, 2026
Brighton Joins School Bus Camera Safety Program Brighton Central School District has joined the Monroe County School Bus Safety program. This partnership with stop-arm enforcement technology provider BusPatrol and Brighton’s transportation provi... January 9, 2026
FRES Names Special Area Brighton Believers Champions All trimester long, French Road Elementary School students worked hard to earn stars in every Special Area by consistently showing kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and all of the Brighton Believ... January 7, 2026
FRES Students Learn About Government French Road Elementary School fifth graders recently learned about government from community legal professionals. United States Magistrate Judge Colleen Holland and Deputy County Attorney Brendon F... January 5, 2026
BHS Holds Winter Sports Assembly Brighton High School held its Winter Sports Assembly on Friday, Dec. 19. The classes and teams played games and winter sports teams and clubs were recognized.More photos are on our SmugMug: https:/... December 22, 2025
Crazy Pitches Perform at Central Office The Crazy Pitches, one of Brighton High School’s acapella groups, performed some holiday songs at the Central Administration Building on Wednesday, Dec. 17. December 18, 2025
Meteorologist and Alumnus James Gilbert visits FRES News 8 meteorologist James Gilbert visited his fourth-grade teacher to give a presentation about weather to her students. Gilbert is a former student of Killeen Higgins and a 2009 graduate of Brigh... December 18, 2025
FEEDBACK NEEDED ON BHS FIELD PROJECT! Dear Brighton Community,What are your comments about the current field project? What other questions, concerns, or perspectives would you like to share? PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW AND THEN... December 18, 2025
Council Rock Students Build Strength with UR Athletic Performance Specialists Council Rock students explored fitness activities to make their bodies healthy and strong. They completed a fitness unit with the assistance of University of Rochester Athletic Performance Speciali... December 17, 2025
BHS Students Attend Teen Institute Conference Thirteen Brighton High School students attended the 39th annual Heart of New York Teen Institute Conference in November. The conference focuses on leadership development, mental health, prevention,... December 15, 2025
Second Graders Learn About Solids, Liquids and Gases Thanks to a grant from the Brighton Education Fund, Council Rock Primary School second graders received a special science presentation from the Rochester Museum and Science Center. RMSC educator Ma... December 9, 2025
FRES’ Mr. Biehl Receives Technology Award FRES physical education teacher Derrick Biehl received the Amazing Person Award for Technology from the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD). Th... December 9, 2025
Hallagan Named NYS TESOL Middle School Teacher of the Year Twelve Corners Middle School and Brighton High School’s Kristen Hallagan was recognized as the New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Middle School Teacher of the... December 8, 2025
BHS’ Purple Week Unites Clubs to Promote Kindness In November, Brighton High School’s Friends of Rachel Club held its annual Purple Week, which brings all of the school’s clubs together to promote kindness, inclusion, and peace. As part of the wee... December 8, 2025
Brighton Believers Awards Presented The Brighton Believes Council selects nominees to receive Brighton Believers Awards for demonstrating the Brighton Believes character traits of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, and Sel... December 3, 2025
BHS Students Inducted into National Honor Society Forty-two BHS students were inducted into Brighton’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Nov. 17. The students are: Aditya Burly, Noah Busch, Carlton Cabral, Wiyada Chaisomboonpan, Lucy Chodos... December 2, 2025
BHS Students Learn About Medical Careers from Alumnus Dr. Divya Seth returned to Brighton High School in November to talk to students about the field of medicine. The 2010 BHS graduate is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Procedura... November 24, 2025
Porta Named Chemistry Teacher of the Year by Rochester ACS The Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society recognized Brighton High School’s Jamie Porta as its High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year in October. The award recognizes local chemistr... November 24, 2025
FRES Elects “Pie in the Face” for Principals On Election Day, French Road Elementary School students didn’t just learn about voting, they got to try it. Instead of choosing candidates, students cast their ballots for what Principal Ms. Coggin... November 21, 2025
Eighth Graders Explore Resilience Through Art at the Memorial Art Gallery As part of their Overcoming Barriers unit, Twelve Corners Middle School eighth graders read “Okay For Now,” a book about a character who finds art as a catharsis for the personal challenges he face... November 20, 2025