Brighton School

🎉 Congratulations to Justice Young! A huge shout-out and congratulations to Justice Young for being selected as this week's 5th Grader Senior of the Week! 🌟 Justice is a wonderful example for your classmates, and we are incredibly proud of everything you do! ❤️🐻⭐️ @jefcoed

From detailed displays and delicious meals to dazzling attire, Brighton School’s Hispanic Heritage Festival was an exciting and educational celebration of culture!🎉 We appreciate every family who participated in this year’s festival. It means so much that you took the time to share your heritage with our students and educators! #BrightonSchool #HispanicHeritageFestival #JEFCOEDProud

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Brighton School Peer Helpers! 🤝

We are thrilled to announce the selection of our new Peer Helpers for the 2025-2026 school year! A huge congratulations to this outstanding group of students who have demonstrated the empathy, responsibility, and compassion necessary to take on this important leadership role. Your commitment to fostering a positive and supportive school environment is truly commendable. We look forward to seeing the wonderful impact you will have on our Brighton School community!

What is a Peer Helper?
A Peer Helper is a highly respected student leader who is trained to provide support, encouragement, and assistance to their fellow classmates. They are role models who help strengthen our school's positive culture. Their key roles and responsibilities often include:
* Mentoring: Serving as a friend and positive role model for students who may be new or struggling.
* Support System: Offering encouragement and a confidential, empathetic ear to peers facing social, emotional, or academic challenges.
* Ambassadors: Welcoming new students, giving school tours, and representing the school at various events.
* Promoting Wellness: Leading campaigns that encourage healthy choices, kindness, and conflict resolution.
* Referral: Knowing when a peer needs more help than they can offer and connecting them with a trusted adult, such as a counselor or teacher.

Being a Peer Helper is a significant privilege and responsibility that shows your commitment to caring for others. Thank you for stepping up to make a difference at Brighton School!

🌟📚 Huge Shout Out to Ms. Webb for an Amazing Literacy Night! 🥳 A massive THANK YOU to the incredible Ms. Webb for planning and executing such a phenomenal Literacy Night! The event was a massive success, and it couldn't have happened without her dedication. She truly went above and beyond, providing: * 😋 Delicious snacks * 📚 Free books for everyone * 💳 Awesome Visa gift card prizes * 🗣️ Essential translation services We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the parents and students who came out and participated! Your enthusiasm and commitment to literacy made the evening so special. Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers! A HUGE thank you to these amazing K-3rd grade teachers for sharing engaging literacy games and activities with our families: * Ms. Hammell * Ms. Pough * Mrs. Hamilton * Ms. Hightower * Mrs. Colvert * Ms. Bair * Ms. Hartsfield Your creativity made learning fun! And a special thank you to Mr. Harrison for providing the beautiful music that set a lovely backdrop for the whole evening! 🎶 Finally, we appreciate Mrs. Bryany, Mrs. Hill, Ms. Reed, Ms. Ferguson, and Ms. Owens for staying to support the event and help make it extra special and run smoothly. It was truly a night celebrating reading, community, and fun! We can't wait for the next one! ❤️🐻⭐️ Jefferson County Schools ARI Region 5

🎉 Congratulations, Alex! Fifth Grade Student of the Week! 🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Alex has been chosen as this week's Fifth Grade Student of the Week! Alex consistently demonstrates the best qualities we look for in our students. He is a fantastic role model, shows respect to his teachers and classmates, and approaches his work with a wonderful positive attitude and determination. Keep up the incredible work, Alex! We are so proud to have you in the fifth grade. Way to go, Alex! #studentoftheweek #fifthgrade

We appreciate each student who attended our first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting of the year! During these meetings, student representatives from throughout our district participate in thought-provoking conversations with Dr. Gonsoulin. These discussions are invaluable and allow us to continue growing as a district. Thank you again to everyone who participated!

⭐ Spotlight on Ari'yell! ⭐
Let's give a huge round of applause 👏 and a massive congratulations to Ari'yell for being selected as the Fifth Grade Student of the Week! 🥳
Ari'yell, we are so proud of your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to your learning. You shine brightly in and out of the classroom! Keep up the fantastic work! ✨
Way to go, Ari'yell! You deserve this recognition! ❤️🐻⭐️ @jefcoed
#StudentOfTheWeek #FifthGrade #ProudSchool #BrightonSchool

🌟 Happy Custodian Day, Mr. Saxton! 🌟
From all of us at Brighton School, we want to send the biggest shout-out and warmest wishes to our incredible custodian, Mr. Tommie Saxton, on Custodian Day!
Thank you for everything you do, day in and day out. You are the heart and soul of keeping our school running smoothly and looking great. Your dedication, hard work, and friendly smile don't go unnoticed. You make our school a cleaner, safer, and happier place to learn every single day!
We appreciate you more than words can say. Have a wonderful day, Mr. Saxton!
#HappyCustodianDay

🎉🥳 HUGE Congratulations, Mrs. Tammie McLaughlin! 🍎✏️
Please join all of us in giving a HUGE round of applause 👏 to the very deserving Mrs. Tammie McLaughlin for being voted September’s Staff Member of the Month at Brighton School! 🌟🥇🏆
Mrs. McLaughlin's hard work, dedication, and positive attitude truly make a difference in the lives of our students 🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 and the atmosphere of our school! 🏫 She consistently goes above and beyond ⬆️ and we are so fortunate to have her as part of the Brighton School family! ❤️
Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. McLaughlin! You're an inspiration to us all! ✨😊 @jefcoed
#StaffMemberOfTheMonth #BrightonSchool #WeAppreciateYou #SeptemberWinner ❤️🐻⭐️

Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating our outstanding custodians here at JEFCOED!🎉
These heroes not only ensure students and teachers spend their days in clean, safe environments, but also spread positivity throughout their schools. We appreciate all they do to help our district thrive! When you see your school custodian today, be sure to tell them thank you!

How precious are these little vaqueros and vaqueras!❤️🤠 As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue, students at Brighton School honored the rich traditions of the original cowboys and cowgirls of the Americas. Dressed in outfits inspired by this heritage, they joyfully celebrated the significant impact vaqueros and vaqueras had on ranching culture in the American West!

Congratulations to this week’s Golden Paw recipients! Gold Paw scholars are selected weekly by teachers and staff for exhibiting positive behaviors consistently throughout the week. It’s great to be caught doing good! ❤️🐻⭐️ @jefcoed 🐾 🏆 🐾

A huge congratulations to Skylar, our well-deserved Student of the Week! Skylar consistently shows great effort in her work, is always ready to help classmates, and brings a positive attitude to the classroom every day.
We're so proud of you, Skylar! Keep up the amazing work! ❤️🐻⭐️@jefcoed

Here's another exciting book to read as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th-October 15th!

https://youtu.be/bfSmGRkhUXc?si=0J4bB7WWejdlFuel

Congratulations to David, our incredible 5th grade Student of the Week! 🥳 David is a fantastic student who always shows kindness to his classmates and puts his best effort into everything he does. We are so proud of him! Keep up the great work, David! ❤️🐻⭐️ #StudentOfTheWeek #FifthGrade #SchoolPride #StudentSpotlight

Wear Gold for Hope! ✨ Next Thursday, September 25th, we're coming together as a community to celebrate Give Hope Day!🎗️ In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness, we're asking every student to wear gold or yellow to school. Let's create a sea of gold to show our support and give hope to children and families battling cancer. Your participation sends a powerful message of solidarity and compassion.💛 Let's stand together and make a difference. #GiveHopeDay #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold

Our hearts are so full seeing the incredible impact a great teacher can have! 👩🏾‍🏫 It was so touching to see the students shower Mrs. Thrash with flowers and kind words as she gets ready for her next adventure. It's clear she's not just a teacher, but a true inspiration who has made a lasting impression on so many young lives. Congratulations on a new chapter, and thank you for being such an amazing educator! ❤️ Jefferson County Schools

Attendance Champions! 🏆It's Attendance Awareness Month and we want to give a huge shout out to our second graders! They've had the highest attendance rate in the school and their dedication is paying off! 🥇 But the competition is on! Second grade is challenging fourth grade to a friendly competition for the attendance crown👑 Mrs. Colvert and Mrs. Marshall are fired up!🔥Will fourth grade be able to take the title? Let's see which class has what it takes! It may be a different grade to take the honor! 🏆 Remember, every day counts, EVEN FRIDAYS! Let's work together to make this a great month of presence, learning, and fun. #AttendanceMatters #SchoolSpirit #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

From vibrant traditions to groundbreaking innovations, Hispanic and Latino communities have shaped our world in countless ways. As we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month today, September 15th, let's take this time to celebrate the rich cultures, remarkable achievements, and powerful stories that have enriched our society.
This month is a reminder to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. Let's uplift the voices and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people and continue to learn, grow, and be inspired.
How will you celebrate this month? Share your plans in the comments below! ❤️🐻⭐️