Principal's Update November 14, 2025

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (04:00 PM)

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Principal's Update

November 14, 2025

Important Dates

November 18 - PTO Meeting (6:00 PM)

November 19 - BOE Meeting (7:00 PM)

November 20 - Freshman Forum (6:00 PM) - see info below

November 25 - Powderpuff (Bethel vs. Brookfield, 7:00 PM)

November 26 - 1/2 day for students

November 26 - Football (Bethel vs. Brookfield, (6:00 PM)

November 27 - Thanksgiving break

November 28 - Thanksgiving break

December 3 - BOE Meeting (7:00 PM)

December 9 - PTO Meeting (6:00 PM)

December 10 - Booster Club Meeting (6:00 PM)

December 11 - Grad Party (7:00 PM)

Freshman Forum - Save the Date - November 20, 2025

Students and families of the Class of 2029 are invited to the Freshman Forum on November 20, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Brookfield High School Auditorium.

The transition to high school brings with it a pivotal time for student independence and risk-taking. This forum will equip families with the knowledge to talk to their children about topics related to substance abuse, gambling, and other behavioral health topics. Presentations will be shared by the Western CT Coalition, Generation SOS, the Brookfield High School School Counseling Department, and Brookfield CARES. Parents are strongly encouraged to bring their 9th graders with them to stimulate additional conversations after the forum.

Two Important School Arrival Updates

The Auditorium/Gym doors used by student drivers and students dropped off in the morning will not be open until 6:45 AM. Prior to that time, students must use the Main Entrance.
The Main Entrance parking lot is for BUS TRAFFIC and STAFF VEHICLES ONLY from 6:45 AM to 7:30 AM.

Adjustment to last block hall traffic

There has been an excessive amount of student hall traffic at the end of each school day which leads to classroom disruptions. To that end, the administration will be restricting passes for the last 15 minutes of the block (2:00 PM - 2:15 PM).

Medication during the school day

Students, while on school property, are not to have any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) in their possession. When medication is necessary, it will be administered to the student by the clinic staff following receipt of a signed order by a physician and written parental permission. Medical permission forms can be obtained in the clinic.

Food and beverage delivery during school hours

Students may not order food for delivery during the school day. If a student forgets to bring their lunch, a parent/guardian may drop off food, and the Main Office will hold it until the student's scheduled lunch period. We have also seen an increase in parents/guardians dropping off beverages other than water (such as coffee and frozen drinks) during the school day. Students are not allowed to have these beverages in class.

All Things for the BHS Class of 2026

Here is a link to "All Things for the BHS Class of 2026" document outlining important dates and events for parents and students of the BHS Class of 2026.

School Emergency Protocols

Brookfield Public Schools is implementing an updated, nationally recognized process to respond to emergencies, Standard Response Protocol (SRP). I shared information about the protocol with students and staff this week during ILT. It was an initial presentation, and we will continue to explore and practice how we will implement these protocols at Brookfield High School. More information will be shared in the coming weeks. This is a copy of the SRP poster that will be placed in every classroom and office across the school. If you would like more information, click here to go to the SRP website.

Breakfast is served!

Students can now purchase breakfast from the cafeteria between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Muffins, breakfast sandwiches, cereal, milk, juice, and more will be available!

Nurses' Newsletter - Fall

School Counseling Info-November

Parks and Recreation - Ski Club

See the flyer below for information about Parks and Rec's Ski Club.

2026 yearbooks are now on sale!

Yearbooks for the 2025-2026 school year are now available for preorder. The price is $65. Order your copy here.

School day arrival

This is a reminder that the official school start time is 7:30 AM. Please allow sufficient travel time to ensure you arrive on campus and are in class before the bell rings.

Please be sure to follow the UPDATED traffic drop-off pattern (click here). For safety reasons, do not let students out of the vehicle until they are in the drop-off area. There have been multiple instances of students being dropped off on Long Meadow Hill Road, narrowly avoiding accidents, and causing additional safety concerns.

Chronic tardiness can result in the loss of student parking privileges. Arriving on time is crucial for ensuring students do not miss important instruction.

Attendance reminders

If your student is absent from school, a note must be submitted to the school. It could be a parent/guardian note, a doctor's note, or click here to print the attendance form. If you have any questions about attendance, click here to access the document, Understanding BHS-State of CT Attendance Mandates.

School-Based Health Center - Update

The CIFC School-Based Health Center at Brookfield High School operates as an independent healthcare provider, working closely with students and their families. The provider only works with school staff with the explicit approval of the student and their parent/guardian.

CIFC currently provides mental health support several days a week. Please CLICK HERE to read the letter from our School-Based Healthcare therapist, Samatha Mei. She has been a wonderful addition to our community and a fantastic resource for students and families.

Join the All Sports Booster Club

Please see the flyer below for more information. Click here to go directly to the membership page.

Getting to and from school

Click here to access the 25-26 bus routes. In the morning, buses drop students off at the main entrance, and in the afternoon, buses are located both in front of the building and at the auditorium/gym entrance. If a family is dropping a student off in the morning, please click here to access the morning student drop-off procedures. 7:00 AM is the earliest a student should be dropped off. Vehicles picking up students at the end of the day MUST park in the student parking lot and be extremely careful, as this is a VERY busy area with students after school.

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