Brighton Central School District

Welcome to the Brighton Central School District’s Community Bulletin Board where you can find community related e-flyers and links. Our District works with community non-profit organizations to present information about local activities that have educational, civic, recreational or cultural value for students.  Information posted has been approved for distribution as a public service. The school district does not endorse community information posted here and does not assume responsibility for the activity or the organization. 

We respectfully request that you do not contact principals and schools in our District directly. If you wish to submit information to share on the Bulletin Board, please email Dan Goldman, Communications Coordinator, at daniel_goldman@bcsd.org. 

In talking to community non-profit organizations, we learned that some families are not seeing information and flyers on the Community Bulletin Board and in our weekly District eNews. In order to help get the word out about these programs, we’re going to offer limited flyer distribution a few times a year at Council Rock Primary School and French Road Elementary School. The deadlines for submission will be Oct. 10, Jan. 9, March 6, and May 8 and they would be distributed the following week. Flyers must be approved before they are dropped off at schools. Contact Communications Coordinator Dan Goldman at daniel_goldman@bcsd.org for approval and details on how many flyers to print and how to group them for classroom distribution. We will still post community information to the Community Bulletin Board and in the District eNews. 

 

Upcoming Events

Friends of Brighton Memorial Library Book Sale

Friends of Brighton Memorial Library is hosting a book sale at Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 S. Winton Road (due to Town Hall construction). The proceeds support programs at the library. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 (Member’s Day); 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; noon to 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, Oct. 25); noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 (half-price items); and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 ($5 bag).

 

Electronics Recycling and Secure Document Shredding and Pharmaceutical Take-Back

The Town of Brighton’s Semi-Annual Electronics Recycling and Secure Document Shredding event is from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Highway Department Parking Lot, 1941 Elmwood Ave. Staples, paper clips, and manila envelope clasps do not have to be removed for shredding. All other plastics or metals must be removed. Visit the website for their list of accepted recyclables.

The Semi-Annual Pharmaceutical Take-Back is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the temporary Town Hall at Empire State University, 680 Westfall Road.

 

Spooky Science Day

The Society of Physics Students at the University of Rochester is hosting its annual Spooky Science Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25. This event includes hands-on science demos, crafts, games, costumes, and most importantly, free candy and treats! Several different campus clubs will have stations with activities such as balloon rocket races, electricity experiments, baking soda volcanoes, coding/video games, robotic arms, and more. The graduate students have also set up a House of Illusions, which is a haunted house and attached exhibit allowing everyone to see and then try out these classic Halloween illusions themselves, and learn about the science behind them! Spooky Science Day is a free event that will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the University of Rochester Campus in Munnerlyn Atrium, Georgen Hall, (480 Intercampus Dr.).
 

Creating Coding at FRES

Join the Brighton Boys Swimming and Diving Team for a fun afternoon of learning, coding and creating on Monday, Nov. 3 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Build games and showcase social issues through technology while having fun. The event is for FRES students. There are limited spots available sign up at this link. The fee is $30 per child or $50 for two children from the same household.

 

Girl Scouts Registration Event

Girl Scouts is hosting a Gabby’s Dollhouse event from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Girl Scout office. Girls will dive into the Girl Scouts and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie activity book, earn a special patch, and explore a world full of imagination and friendship. RSVP by clicking here. View the flyer for more information on these programs.

 

Authors + Innovators Festival 2025

Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Book Month with the JCC from Nov. 10-20. We've got something for everyone: a cooking demo and tasting, Family Day, rom-com night, politics and history, our beloved fiction panel lunch, and much more. Ticketing and registration is on their website.

 

Brighton Farmers Market

The Brighton Farmers Market is in the Brighton High School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. There will be new and returning vendors, food trucks, music, special events, and community groups. SNAP and WIC customers are welcome; ask about the SNAP bonus program at the main market tent. Sign up for weekly newsletters on their website or find the Market on Facebook and Instagram. The Market is sponsored by the Town of Brighton. The Market runs through Nov. 16.

 

Upcoming Programs

Brighton Community Education Programs

These Brighton Community Education classes are enrolling students on their website now!

Kids Yoga Club for first and second graders returns to Council Rock on Jan. 14! Have fun exploring yoga, mindfulness, games, stories, music, balance, strength and relaxation techniques in a fun and engaging way. Children should wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack and a water bottle. Yoga mats will be provided. The club meets for five Wednesdays from Jan. 14 through Feb. 11 from 2:45 – 4 p.m. in the Council Rock Muscle Room. Register before Jan. 7 on the website.

The next session of Spanish for the Elementary Years begins on Thursday, Feb. 5. Registration is open now.

The Brighton Youth Wrestling Club (BYWC) is led by coaches and assisted by members of the Brighton varsity wrestling team. If you are in grades 1-6, we invite you to join us from Nov. 17 – Feb. 27 to learn the basics of wrestling, positions, scoring, takedowns, escapes, reversals, and pinning combinations. Practice will focus on skill development by emphasizing techniques to improve balance, strength, and coordination. Wrestling oriented games will reinforce techniques learned. Your wrestler will improve their fitness level while having a lot of fun! During January and February, wrestlers will have the opportunity to compete on the BYWC Dual Meet Team in the Greater Rochester Youth Wrestling League should they choose to. More information by clicking here.

The Brighton Boys Youth Volleyball Program begins on Nov. 11. It meets two times a week until the end of May on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 – 11 a.m. It is an extended "club style" program to benefit higher level youth athletes who desire to improve their skills through training specific to the sport of volleyball. The program is run by BHS Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach Eric Gruner. Students in grades 7-10 are eligible to register, and do not have to attend the Brighton School District. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in local USA and/or AAU Volleyball sanctioned tournaments through the club. Participation is limited to 12 players per team; enroll early to save your spot!

Complete details about upcoming SAT and ACT Exam Boot Camps are located by clicking here. If you want to build a powerful foundation for SAT and ACT success in just one day, this SAT/ACT Boot Camp is the class for you. Taught by Chariot Learning, Upstate New York’s most well-known and respected test prep organization, this SAT/ACT Boot Camp thoroughly reviews the essential reading, writing, math, and test-taking skills and strategies for the most current versions of both exams. We’ll also outline the additional content and action steps needed for greater progress toward the highest test scores.  This class is offered on Saturday, Nov. 15 and again on Saturday, Feb. 28. It meets at BHS from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Registration for the NYS Driver Education class that starts in January will open on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. More information is available on this website..

 

Brighton Recreation

Fall is here and so is another season of programs with Brighton Recreation! Registration is now open. Classes and events to keep the entire family busy and active await! Check out all there is to do in our online catalog or call our office at 585-784-5260 x0. New programs are always added, check back often so you don’t miss out!  

Fall means it’s time for our popular Recreation House Basketball League! Our league will emphasize good sportsmanship, balanced competition, and fun! Teams will be formed based on skill level from a skills assessment. Participants will be taught skills each day, followed by a game. Full details may be found online. Spaces are filling fast, don’t miss out.

 

Family Literacy Workshops

As part of Project PLEDGE, a collaboration between the Danielson Group and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), they are offering free, virtual Family Literacy Workshops designed for parents and caregivers of multilingual learners in grades 3-8. The goal of these sessions is to equip families with tools and strategies to support their child’s literacy development and engagement at home. There are sessions in October and November. Register and learn more about Project PLEDGE on their website. View the flyer more information.

 

Introductory Japanese Classes

The Rochester Japanese School will be offering an introductory Japanese language course (15 weeks for $300). Enrollment is open to children ages 4-10 along with any interested accompanying parent(s). No prior Japanese ability is required. Classes will be held Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 6 through Dec. 20. For more information view the flyer or visit their website.

 

Research Opportunity for Families

The Sheftall Lab at URMC is recruiting families to help better understand how we can improve the mental health and well-being of our youth. Currently, The Sheftall Lab has two studies for families; one with youth ages 9-11 years and one with youth ages 13-17 years. If you are interested, view the flyer for more information. All families will be compensated for their time. We need families’ help in order to ensure URMC is serving serve “every child, every day, every way.” Thank you for your consideration.

 

Community Resources:

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts: Visit their website
Brighton Little League: Visit their website
Brighton Community Education: Visit their website
Brighton Junior Bruins Football and Cheerleading: Visit their website
Brighton Lacrosse Club: Visit their website
Brighton Rowing Club: Visit their website
Brighton Sailing Team: Visit their website
Brighton Soccer: Visit their website
Girl Scouts: Visit their website

 

Town of Brighton Resources:

Town of Brighton Website: Visit their website
Brighton Farmers' Market: Visit their website
Brighton Police Department: Visit their website
Brighton Memorial Library: Visit their website
Brighton Senior Adult Program: Visit their website
Brighton Recreation, Parks and Community Service: Visit their website

The District does not endorse any organizations or individuals outside of the Brighton Central School District. These resources are for informational purposes only.