Brighton Schools Closed for Snow Day

Brighton Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6 due to inclement weather.

Brighton Area Schools Closed Due to Road Conditions

Brighton Schools are closed on Friday, Dec. 20.

When It’s 4:20, Teens Prefer Real – Not Synthetic – Marijuana, Michigan Study Shows

Referring to pot as a “benign substance that has no ill effects” in medical marijuana and legalization campaigns is “a great disservice to young people,” drug czar says.

Michigan College Students Have 10th Highest Average Debt

More than 60 percent of last year's graduates have an average debt of more than $28,000.

Brighton Schools Close Monday Due to Power Outages

All Brighton Area Schools are closed, Monday, Nov. 18 due to power outages.

Vote for Brighton Student's Logo Submission

A logo submission from Ross Zalewski of Brighton High School is in the running to be selected as the Graff 100th Anniversary Logo.

Brighton Schools Host Technology and Education Event

The two-day Michigan Google in Education conference is being held at Brighton High School.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

LESA Shines a Light on Bus Safety

LESA is making efforts to increase the safety of local school buses by piloting a new illumination method on school buses called the Guardian Angel Lighting System.

Share Your Homecoming Photos on Brighton Patch

The Brighton High School homecoming celebrations are this weekend and we want to see your photos!

2013 Brighton Homecoming Court

The 2013 Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime of the Homecoming game Friday night.

MEAP Testing Begins Tuesday

Michigan students in grades 3 through 9 will be tested in reading, writing, math, science and social studies for the next two weeks.

Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

Schools Can Still Register to Participate in 'Walk to School Day'

The annual event takes place next Wednesday and is put on by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Michigan Department of Transportation .

Brighton Schools to Tally Students for Count Day

The fall Count Day is Wednesday.

Brighton School Board Agrees to Move Forward with Lindbom Negotiations

The Brighton School board approved a motion Monday night giving Superintendent Greg Gray the authority to start negotiations for a final agreement to sell the vacant Lindbom Elementary School.

Brighton Schools Need Your Help to Win Target Gift Cards

Log onto Facebook, vote for your favorite school and ask your friends to do the same. Each school can win up to $10,000!

Detroit Red Wing Justin Abdelkader Encourages Students to Read

Michigan students in grades K-5 can win tickets to home games by participating in the second annual "Red Wings for Reading" program.

Who's Teaching in Brighton School District?

A Bridge Magazine database compares teacher education, salaries and other district information across the state.

Farm to Table Meal Gives Brighton Students Real Life Experience

Culinary students from Brighton's Flex Tech High School have been busy all week preparing the meal for the first Farm to Table Experience in Brighton.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Should Colleges Make Student Loan Payments for Low-Earning Grads?

Next year, Adrian College will begin paying debt for graduates that make $20,000 or less.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Homework, Study Tips for Brighton Students

Anxious about school? It's OK. Here are some easy suggestions for easing the pain.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Back-to-School Outfit is About More Than Just Looking Good

The first day of school is a chance for our kids to start fresh, learn more, make new friends, try something new... and of course look good doing it.

Do Michigan Schools Need Later Start Times?

State Supt. Mike Flanagan says he supports a national suggestion to start high school later in the day.

Share Your First Day of School Photos with Brighton Patch

Whether your child is headed to kindergarten or high school, let's see the first day photos!

What Time Do Brighton School Days Start and End?

Brighton Area Schools first day is Sept. 3.

Brighton Nation Celebration Schedule of Events

The Brighton Nation Celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. on August 29 at Brighton High School.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Former Brighton Technology Director Moves to Plymouth-Canton Schools

Elson Liu will begin his new tech director position at Plymouth-Canton on Aug. 26.

How Do Brighton Schools Rank?

Look up your school in Patch's database of Michigan school ratings.

What Are the Start Dates for Michigan Colleges?

Many Michigan universities are beginning the fall semester on different days this year, working around Labor Day weekend.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

5 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Credit agency offers money-saving tips for shopping for school supplies.

Brighton Alternative High School 'More than Just Another High School'

As one student put it, “Our structure is a castle gate with the gate doors open. It symbolizes a safe haven for students in our school; however, the open doors symbolize our open mindedness, and kindness to all in our school.”

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Brighton High School Try-Out Schedule for Fall Sports

Fall 2013 try-out schedule for Brighton High School teams.

Brighton Schools Eliminate 20 Paraprofessional Positions

The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education voted Monday night 7-0 to lay off 20 paraprofessional positions within Brighton Schools.