Brighton Central School District
Every Child, Every Day, Every Way
The 2026-27 school year is off to a great start in Brighton! Here are some photos from the first day. Remember, you can share your first-day photos for inclusion in a gallery on our website and soc...
September 8, 2026
This morning, Superintendent Dr. Kevin McGowan welcomed back all District staff and introduced new staff members. The event began with a musical performance by the student string quartet of Violet ...
September 2, 2026
Dear Brighton Family,Have you ever wondered what we’re working on, how we’re improving, and what the District’s goals are? We are very focused on continuously growing, improving, and adapting to me...
August 28, 2026
Dear Brighton Families, I hope this message finds you well. We are happy to announce that breakfast and lunch are free for all students for the 2026-27 school year. Families do not have to complete...
July 27, 2026
French Road Elementary School staff closed out the year with a Faculty Talent Show. Teachers gave some musical and comedic performances and did a Lost and Found Fashion Show!
July 2, 2026
Brighton Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin McGowan has announced that Ashley Edwards, an Assistant Principal at Twelve Corners Middle School (TCMS), will be returning to her previous...
July 2, 2026
Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The Districtwide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies....
July 1, 2026
Residents that would like to receive free meals for their children 18 and under are welcome to utilize summer programs run by neighboring districts. Brighton is not eligible to run its own summer p...
July 1, 2026
French Road Elementary School’s physical education teachers selected their Outstanding Physical Education Students for the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Salerno selected Gideon Knight and Maeve Piekiel;...
June 29, 2026
Brighton High School held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 on the turf field behind Brighton High School on June 23. It is the 94th graduating class for BHS. Michael Arterberry II an...
June 26, 2026
Brighton Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin McGowan has announced the selection of Jerbrel Bowens as the Director of Visual and Performing Arts and Student Pathways. In this position,...
June 25, 2026
On June 18, Brighton High School seniors put on their caps and gowns and paraded through the halls where they started their Brighton education. The seniors were bused from BHS to French Road Elemen...
June 23, 2026
Two French Road Elementary School students rode to school in a fire truck last week.Gabe won the Brighton Fire Department’s Adopt-a-Hydrant contest. In October, he adopted a hydrant and sent in pic...
June 18, 2026
The Twelve Corners Middle School Black Student Union gave out Juneteenth wristbands on Thursday while celebrating and sharing historical information about Juneteenth and the importance of Black His...
June 18, 2026
Two films created by three Brighton High School students recently won awards at the annual New York State High School Film Festival at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Lauchlan Presley, Maria...
June 17, 2026
The Brighton Rotary Club presented the 2026 Brighton Rotary Citizen of the Year Award to Larry Davis in June. The honor recognizes his extraordinary dedication, leadership, and volunteer service to...
June 17, 2026
Council Rock Primary School hosted its Second Grade Celebration on June 10. Students sang three songs and were accompanied by a live band made up of Council Rock staff. Ice cream was available for ...
June 16, 2026
The Brighton Central School District Board of Education approved tenure recommendations and presented administrator, teacher, and teaching assistant tenure certificates at the June 9 meeting. Recei...
June 16, 2026
Eighth graders had a great time at the bonfire on June 6. The event served as an official farewell to eighth grade and Twelve corners Middle School event. The PTSA provided a photo booth, DJ, lawn ...
June 16, 2026
Brighton High School held its annual awards assembly on June 11. Congratulations to all of our student award winners! Below is a list of the award winners: World LanguageJane Shuffelton Award: Ojas...
June 16, 2026
Council Rock Primary School held its annual Play Day on June 5. All students were able to spend time outside playing together in a variety of activities including pirate soccer, ultimate gaga ball,...
June 12, 2026
Brighton High School College and Career Counselor Courtney Stern recently received the Distinguished Service Award (High School) from the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling...
June 12, 2026
French Road Elementary School students experienced Field Day in May. The theme of this year’s event was Super Mario. Students moved through Mario-themed stations and competed in activities such as ...
June 12, 2026
Council Rock Primary School has a new Little Free Library thanks to Junior Girl Scout Troop 60432. The troop, made up of French Road Elementary School fifth graders, built and stocked the library f...
June 12, 2026
Brighton High School held its annual Decision Day on May 21 to celebrate its seniors’ wonderful accomplishments and honor their next steps. All students were invited to participate, whether they ar...
June 11, 2026
Brighton High School’s Friends of Rachel Club and South Asian Student Society collaborated on a Cookies and Crayons event earlier this school year. All BHS faculty and students were invited to enjo...
June 11, 2026
On Monday, June 8, Brighton High School celebrated 16 student-athletes committing to play college athletics next year. They are:Giovanni Bucci, Paul Smith’s College, Nordic SkiingCarlton Cabral, Un...
June 9, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
🎭✨ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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