Facts and History
Mission Statement
Working as a team, we see our mission as ensuring that our students develop their full potential, so as lifelong learners, they are prepared for the next level and can both contribute to and benefit from society.
The Faculty/Staff of Brighton High School wants our students to:
- Be Good Citizens: Respect Self, Peers, and Teachers
- Take Ownership of Learning: Develop Strong Work Ethic and Passion for Learning
- Appreciate the Opportunities: Never Stop Learning
- Develop a Growth Mindset: Have a Post-Secondary Goal
- Just Do What’s Right Especially When No One is Looking: Demonstrate Integrity
- Be Loyal to BHS: Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal!
We Believe:
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- EVERY student can learn.
- We should have HIGH EXPECTATIONS for all.
- Learning should be FUN, RELEVANT, PERSONAL, and ENGAGING.
- RELATIONSHIPS should be developed with students and peers.
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION is key to success.
- We should RESPECT INDIVIDUALITY and DIVERSITY.
- We must LIVE OUR MISSION and strive for our vision.
- CONSISTENCY ensures strong, positive culture.
- We must provide a SAFE ENVIRONMENT for all students.
- We should DO WHAT IS RIGHT.
- We must CELEBRATE our success.
- STUDENT SUPPORT is critical to student growth.
- We should WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, and BE PASSIONATE in our calling.
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE prevails.
- We should MODEL BEHAVIOR we expect of our students.
Awards/Honors
- 2013: US News and World Report Top 100 High Schools (Bronze Level)
- 2010: US News and World Report Top 100 High Schools (Bronze Level)
- 2009: US News and World Report Top 100 High Schools (Bronze Level)
- 2008: US News and World Report Top 100 High Schools (Bronze Level)
- 2006: National School Change Award from Fordham University
BHS 1996-Present
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words and music by Jonathan Findley and Alisa Inman
*The first graduating class was in 1999.
Alma Mater
"Brighton's Calling"
"Brighton's Calling"
words and music by Jonathan Findley and Alisa Inman
My heart is longing for a place I know,
As the wheels of time keep turning.
A place where memories will forever yearn,
And thoughts will fondly go.
Where the Cardinals soar with honor,
And the red and white run true.
Do you hear it now? Brighton's calling now;
I'll come home to you.
School Crest
School Mascot
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