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

Rochester Game Festival

The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rochester Institute of Technology's Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED). Admission is free and attendees will be able to meet with more than 50 game developers from throughout New York state. Kids 12 and under will also be able to compete in a Cosplay Contest with prizes from The Strong Museum of Play. This is a great opportunity for any students who have an interest in game design as a career and it also promises to be a fun event. For information, visit their website.

 

St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Community Food Collection

The food drive will be held Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a drive-thru to drop off items at St. Thomas’ driveway loop at 2000 Highland Ave. Donations benefit the Brighton Food Cupboard and Foodlink, which provide weekly food deliveries for individuals and families in Brighton, Henrietta, and Rochester. They are in need of: Laundry and dish detergent, facial tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, healthy snacks, pasta sauce, peanut butter and jelly, rice and grains, canned tomatoes, and canned vegetables. View the flyer for more information.

 

Brighton Fire Department Open House

Brighton Fire Department’s Open House is from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3100 East Ave. There will be live fire demonstrations and the opportunity to climb in fire trucks, spray the fire hose, use a fire extinguisher, and learn fire safety information. Admission is free. For more information, contact info@brightonfd.org.

 

Monroe Community Hospital Spooktacular Trick or Treat

Monroe Community Hospital invites families to the MCH Spooktacular on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5–7 p.m. The evening will feature candy, games, costumes and fun activities for children 13 and younger and their families. Our cafeteria will also be open with food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is free. We kindly ask families to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. View the flyer for more information.

 

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

Fall classes are enrolling! Details about upcoming SAT and ACT Exam Boot Camps are available here. If you want more information about a Writing Your College Application Essay class, click here. Registration for the NYS Driver Education class that starts on Monday, Sept. 22 is closed. The next session will start in January. More information about future sessions is available on our website. If you do not click on this link, you must type the full web address in your browser to reach the correct web page.    

Spanish for the Elementary Years is an educationally oriented fun and interactive program designed specifically for the K–5 elementary student. The unique six-week curriculum features foundation vocabulary introduced through games, singing and hands-on activities. Students will compound words and begin forming simple sentences quickly. New vocabulary and activities are introduced with each 6-week session! Returning students continue expanding their vocabulary base and new students begin building their vocabulary base. The program consists of a 5-year rotation of lesson plans! New and returning students can join. Research studies indicate the benefits of introducing foreign language skills at an early age! Early introduction increases the student’s ability to absorb rather than translate the language. Join the fun! The program fee is $99. Enroll your child for this amazing educational experience!

Council Rock Primary: Thursdays 2:45–3:25 p.m. Registrations for the fall session are accepted until Oct. 19.

French Road Elementary: Mondays 3:30–4:10 p.m. Registrations for the fall sessions are accepted until Oct. 23.

 

Register online. There are winter and spring sessions, too. When dates are available, they will be added to the website.

For more information contact Brighton Community Education at 585.242.5200, ext. 5595 or ce@bcsd.org. Click here to view a flyer provided by The Enrichment Company.

 

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! Need something for the kiddos to do during one of the several days off from school this fall? We’ve got you covered! 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!

Messy Art Mondays: Join Brighton Rec for an hour of messy, creative fun! Children will explore colors, textures, and materials while making fun, hands-on art projects. Dress for a mess and let your little one’s imagination shine! View the flyer for more information.

Mini Maker Book Club: Join Brighton Rec for a combination story/craft time made specially for our littlest learners. We will meet every other week for a read aloud, followed by a book related craft. Activities are designed to be engaging, tactile and, most importantly, fun! View the flyer for more information.

Family Trivia Night: Come test your knowledge with Brighton Rec from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25! Families will compete as teams to see who knows the most! View the flyer for more information.

 

Brighton Girls Lacrosse Fall League

Fall League registration has begun for Brighton Girls Lacrosse. You can register on their website. The goal of the program is to introduce and develop lacrosse skills in a fun and positive environment. There are programs for girls in grades K-6. Please email Stephen Lawrence at chop617@yahoo.com with any questions or if you are in need of equipment. View the flyer for 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.

 

Hockey Mini Camp

Varsity hockey coaches-run mini camp will be Mondays beginning Sept. 29 and running through Nov. 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. It will include drills for kids interested in being on our varsity hockey team (7th graders can be managers). The camp is at Genesee Valley Sports Complex. Arrive at the rink in time to take the ice by 5 p.m., pay $10 at the door each time you come, and have your transportation arranged to and from the rink each Monday. 

 

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.