Brighton Area Schools

10/19/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Ball and her 4th grade class at Spencer Elementary School. Her class raised the most money of all classes for Pink Week's Coin Wars. Their efforts earned them a coveted spot in the Homecoming parade! Way to go!!

10/19/2026

PREPARE

Modern learning spaces, including classroom renovations, expanded educational spaces, technology and music and performing arts improvements.

For more information visit the Bond Page of our website.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to our three honorees, Dr. Ron Hollis, Colleen Monroe and Michael Monroe. Each were honored last night at our Distinguished Alumni Ceremony. A special thank you to our State Representative, Ann Bollin, for your special plaque presentation.

Class of 1991 - Dr. Ron Hollis is being honored for his distinguished service in medicine and athletics. Ron Hollis is one of the best athletes in Brighton's history having been named Mr. Baseball in 1991 for the best player in the State, played 3 years at the University of Michigan, and played 4 years of minor league baseball for the Dodgers and Red Sox before his career ended due to injury. Dr. Hollis continued his education graduating from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2002. He is a practicing orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs.

Class of 1981 - Mike Monroe is a renowned wildlife artist and children's book illustrator. He has been named Michigan Wildlife Artist of the Year, Michigan Habitat Artist of the Year, he has won two duck stamp competitions, and was named Brighton Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 2017. Mike has partnered with his wife, Colleen, illustrating her many children's books.

Class of 1982 - Colleen Monroe is being honored for her exemplary achievements as an author. She is the author of many national selling children's books including "A Wish to be a Christmas Tree". Her stories have been read to the public by President George W. Bush, Katie Couric, and Mitch Albom. Coach Monroe has also served as a cross country and track coach for many years, is a member of the district's support staff, and has contributed in many ways as a volunteer within this community.

10/15/2026

Renovating a learning space involves more than the walls around it.

The proposed bond includes new furnishings and equipment in renovated learning spaces throughout the district. These improvements include classroom renovations, special education spaces, music and performing arts areas, expanded educational spaces and districtwide technology improvements.

For more information visit the Bond Page of our website.

10/14/2026

PROTECT

Safety & security improvements, including secure vestibules, lockout systems and safer campus circulation.

For more information visit the Bond Page of our website.

10/13/2026

We are so proud! Congratulations to Bridgette Jastrzebski on being named the 2024-2025 Elementary English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English!

Congratulations to Bridgette Jastrzebski with Brighton Area Schools on being named the 2024-2025 Elementary English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English! This award is presented to teachers who exemplify unwavering dedication to cultivating a nurturing and respectful learning environment that promotes effective teaching and learning. Ms Jastrzebski does just that and more, she has been teaching for 12 years in a variety of Michigan schools and is committed to fostering strong student teacher relationships and creating a close knit classroom environment. Our students are very fortunate to learn from a teacher like Ms Jastrzebski! 📚

10/13/2026

The proposed bond includes additional space for learning and student activities. Creating new gymnasiums at Spencer, Hilton and Hornung will provide the space to renovate the old gyms into classrooms and special education spaces.
For more information visit the Bond Page on our website.

10/12/2026

Upgrades to orchestra and band are included in the proposed bond.
Projects include:
• Brighton High School band and orchestra additions and renovations
• Orchestra space at Scranton
• Orchestra storage at Maltby
• Expanded music spaces at Brighton High School
For more information visit the Bond Page on our website.