Brighton School

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! ❤️🐻⭐️

Please join us in congratulating Madison Vazquez for being chosen by the teachers as the very first 5th Grade Senior of the Week for Week 1! Madison was selected for her outstanding hard work and positive attitude. Congratulations, Madison! We are so proud of you!

📣 Brighton School PTA Needs YOU! 🐻✏️

🗳️ Officer Elections + New Member Sign-Ups
📅 09/23/25 | 🕠 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Brighton School Cafeteria

💛 Parents, staff, & community members — come join us and help shape the future of our school!

🔗 Scan the QR code & join today!

#BrightonSchoolPTA #JoinThePTA #BrightonStrong #ParentPower


📣 ¡La PTA de la escuela de Brighton te necesita! 🐻✏️

🗳️ Elecciones de oficiales + Inscripciones de nuevos miembros

📅 23/09/25 | 🕠 5:30-6:30 PM

📍 Cafetería de la escuela de Brighton

💛 Padres, personal y miembros de la comunidad: ¡vengan y ayuden a dar forma al futuro de nuestra escuela!

🔗 ¡Escanea el código QR y únete hoy!

#BrightonSchoolPTA #JoinThePTA #BrightonStrong #ParentPower

We send a huge THANK YOU to the amazing Mrs. Sunny Harp for coming to Brighton School! We had a fantastic time sharpening our tech skills and are so grateful for all the new tips and tricks you taught us. Our students and staff are excited to put these new skills to use!❤️🐻⭐️

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Going to school every day helps students learn, grow, and succeed. Let's make every moment count! ❤️🐻⭐️ #SchoolAttendance #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

Ready to see what your students have been up to? 🎉 🤓 📚 Come explore the amazing things happening at Brighton School!❤️🐻⭐️ Join us for our annual Open House on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 PM. It's the perfect opportunity to meet our passionate teachers, see your student's classroom, and connect with other families. We can't wait to share the incredible work our scholars have been a part of. See you there! 🏫 #OpenHouse #Community #Education #SchoolLife

Way to go, Brighton Bears!!! Shout out to 2nd grade AGAIN and congrats on your two week streak!! ❤️🐻⭐ @Jefcoed #attendancematters

💜 Purple pride! Today our students wore purple to cheer on our kindergarteners as they learned all about the color of the day. What a bright and colorful way to show support! 💜🐻⭐️

👏🏽Leadership in action! Our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hill, stepped into 2nd grade today—teaching alongside Mr. Richardson and engaging students in a fun, meaningful lesson.❤️🐻⭐️

We are SO excited to share that the Jefferson County School District has been awarded the Blue Cross Blue Shield Be Healthy Grant for the VERY first time!🎉👏 Mr. Christopher Reeves, Physical Education Supervisor for Jefferson County Schools, says, “This is a meaningful moment for our district, as it reflects the dedication of so many who believe in the power of physical education to shape healthier lives for our students.” Mr. Reeves adds that this grant will provide everything from exercise bikes to agility ladders, benefiting and inspiring students and educators. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

Congratulations to Brighton’s Amazing Lunchroom Team! 🎉

We are proud to announce that our school lunchroom has earned a perfect health inspection score! 🏆✨ Way to go, ladies!

This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and high standards of our incredible cafeteria staff who work every day to ensure our students are served in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. 🍎🥗🥪

Thank you to our team for going above and beyond — your commitment to excellence makes a difference for our entire school community. ❤️🐻⭐️

Let’s give them a big round of applause!
Mrs. Player👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Mrs. Tori👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Mrs. Monica👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Mrs. Vee👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

So much to celebrate at Brighton! This morning, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who earned 3s and 4s on the ACAP were honored during an award ceremony! We had so much fun celebrating their hard work!
Thank you to guest speaker Ms. Margaret Beard for encouraging our students and presenting them with gifts! What a special day!🐻❤️
We congratulate all of our JEFCOED students and teachers for their success during testing! Your dedication inspires us!

Our busy bears learned about the Letter K during Brighton’s kindergarten ABC camp yesterday! During kindergarten bootcamp, they also had a special snack for the letter Kk.

We had a very special guest at Brighton School this morning! 📚🏫
Katie Collins, Alabama’s Teacher of the Year, brought the sunshine on this cloudy day!☀️🤗 Mrs. Collins got to know our students and teachers at Brighton, and even surprised them with some goodies!
We’re so grateful she stopped by, and wish her the best as she continues serving as an ambassador for public education!

Our Back to School Conference is in the books!📚 We want to give a huge thank you to our educators and administrators for making today such a success! You are laying the foundation for a wonderful school year, and it’s clear that “Alabama has something to say!” We can’t wait to see our classrooms filled up again in just a few short days!