Welcome to Bright Elementary School!
Bright Elementary News
Panther Post
Check Principal Collier's Panther Post for parents that he updates and emails each week. Find important dates and information!
Counselor News
Mr. Strittholt will accept any final Fernside Grief Support forms until Thursday, September 14th and will begin coordinating days and times with the teachers shortly after.
September Classroom Lessons have started. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and our school counselors have taught our students to build coping skills and encourage them to utilize their natural supports when they need help. To learn more about the lessons, click here. To learn more about resources offered in Dearborn County, click here.
School Nurse News
This is Nurse Christina's second year at BES! Learn more about her here. Use this helpful guide when deciding whether or not to send your child who is not feeling well to school. Our nurse has some important information about the MCV4 vaccine. Please see this from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Order Your Bright Spiritwear
Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther spirit wear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO.
Join Our Facebook Group
Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School facebook group! Search @brightpanthers to find us.
Join Our PTO
Our PTO does many amazing things for our students and staff through the year! Get involved by coming to the meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:45 pm in the cafeteria. Learn more about opportunities here.
Sacks of Snacks
We are pleased to offer the “Sacks of Snacks” program again this year. Click the link for more information on the program and to complete the application.
Apply to be a BES Sub!
We are always looking for subs! See www.willsub.com to apply. If you have any questions, contact Nikki Walden in the office, 812-637-4600 x14904.
Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures.
Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast is $1.55 per student, and lunch will be $2.65. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Link Sibling Cafeteria Account form and return it to school with your student. See our Food Services page for menus.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
For the 23-24 school year, schools continue the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. For more information, click here. Apply online here.
Expanded Background Checks
If you are interested in volunteering, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible. Note this is the same check we use for employees. When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years.
Smart Snacks & Ordering Birthday Treats
All snacks provided to students during the school day, including birthday treats and classroom parties, must meet the Smart Snack Standards set by the USDA. Click here to see guidelines and information. See the approved Smart Snack List here. If you would like to order birthday treats from the school, complete this form and return at least 2 weeks in advance.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration Links
Kindergarten Pre-Registration- All parents or guardians of any student turning five (5) by August 1, 2023, are encouraged to preregister for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Once the form is completed, an email will be sent after Spring Break from the Principal requesting additional information. Kindergarten student/parent orientation will take place on August 9th and 10th.
Kindergarten Early Entry Request - Any new Kindergarten student who will not be five (5) years of age by August 1, 2023, should complete the Kindergarten pre-registration form linked above. Once completed, the Principal will contact you to meet with you and your child for a short readiness assessment. Final early entry approval will be made by June 1, 2023.
New Student Pre-registration - Please use this form for any new student in grades 1-12 only to begin the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year. If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below. If you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below
If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below, or if you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below. All in-district and out-of-district transfers must have a complete application on file each school year.
In-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area. Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.
Out-of-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live out of the district and would like to request a transfer to attend Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools. Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.
In accordance with HEA 1381, Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation will allow all public school transfer students to enroll in our district until the end of the school year.
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Sports and Activities
Bright Elementary students can join sports and activities.
Sports
Trojan Youth Football, Justin Klump, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Cheer, Tiffany Murray, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Wrestling, Corey Kaeser, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Baseball & Softball, Ric Noel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clubs
Girl Scouts, Cynthia Rhodes 513-619-1371, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cub Scouts, Aaron Scholle, 937-572-7573, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Good News Club, Cindy Merkt, 812-221-0396
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Panther Post
Check Principal Collier's Panther Post for parents that he updates and emails each week. Find important dates and information!
Counselor News
Mr. Strittholt will accept any final Fernside Grief Support forms until Thursday, September 14th and will begin coordinating days and times with the teachers shortly after.
September Classroom Lessons have started. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and our school counselors have taught our students to build coping skills and encourage them to utilize their natural supports when they need help. To learn more about the lessons, click here. To learn more about resources offered in Dearborn County, click here.
School Nurse News
This is Nurse Christina's second year at BES! Learn more about her here. Use this helpful guide when deciding whether or not to send your child who is not feeling well to school. Our nurse has some important information about the MCV4 vaccine. Please see this from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Order Your Bright Spiritwear
Get in the spirit by ordering BES panther spirit wear at athfundraising.com/bes or the QR code on the flyer here. A portion of sales go toward our PTO.
Join Our Facebook Group
Get daily info and insight into what happens at Bright each day by joining our Bright Elementary School facebook group! Search @brightpanthers to find us.
Join Our PTO
Our PTO does many amazing things for our students and staff through the year! Get involved by coming to the meetings, held on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:45-4:45 pm in the cafeteria. Learn more about opportunities here.
Sacks of Snacks
We are pleased to offer the “Sacks of Snacks” program again this year. Click the link for more information on the program and to complete the application.
Apply to be a BES Sub!
We are always looking for subs! See www.willsub.com to apply. If you have any questions, contact Nikki Walden in the office, 812-637-4600 x14904.
Bright Elementary Student Pickup Map & Procedures
Please see this flyer for student pickup map and procedures.
Pricing for Breakfast & Lunch
This year, elementary student pricing for breakfast is $1.55 per student, and lunch will be $2.65. To add lunch money to your student's account, visit the EZschoolpay website. To link siblings' lunch accounts to share a balance, complete this Link Sibling Cafeteria Account form and return it to school with your student. See our Food Services page for menus.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
For the 23-24 school year, schools continue the traditional eligibility requirements for free, reduced and paid meals. For more information, click here. Apply online here.
Expanded Background Checks
If you are interested in volunteering, apply for an expanded background check here as soon as possible. Note this is the same check we use for employees. When applying, select the "volunteer" option. There is a cost to you, and it's good for 5 years.
Smart Snacks & Ordering Birthday Treats
All snacks provided to students during the school day, including birthday treats and classroom parties, must meet the Smart Snack Standards set by the USDA. Click here to see guidelines and information. See the approved Smart Snack List here. If you would like to order birthday treats from the school, complete this form and return at least 2 weeks in advance.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration Links
Kindergarten Pre-Registration- All parents or guardians of any student turning five (5) by August 1, 2023, are encouraged to preregister for Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year. Once the form is completed, an email will be sent after Spring Break from the Principal requesting additional information. Kindergarten student/parent orientation will take place on August 9th and 10th.
Kindergarten Early Entry Request - Any new Kindergarten student who will not be five (5) years of age by August 1, 2023, should complete the Kindergarten pre-registration form linked above. Once completed, the Principal will contact you to meet with you and your child for a short readiness assessment. Final early entry approval will be made by June 1, 2023.
New Student Pre-registration - Please use this form for any new student in grades 1-12 only to begin the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year. If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below. If you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below
If you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area, please complete the In-District Transfer Application below, or if you live outside the district, please complete the Out-of-District Transfer Application below. All in-district and out-of-district transfers must have a complete application on file each school year.
In-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live in the district and would like to request to attend an elementary school that is not in your attendance area. Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.
Out-of-District Transfer Application - Please use this form if you live out of the district and would like to request a transfer to attend Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools. Please note - the application must be renewed each school year.
In accordance with HEA 1381, Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation will allow all public school transfer students to enroll in our district until the end of the school year. -
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Bright Elementary students can join sports and activities.
Sports
Trojan Youth Football, Justin Klump, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Cheer, Tiffany Murray, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Wrestling, Corey Kaeser, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Baseball & Softball, Ric Noel, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trojan Youth Basketball, Kevin Moore, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clubs
Girl Scouts, Cynthia Rhodes 513-619-1371, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cub Scouts, Aaron Scholle, 937-572-7573, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Good News Club, Cindy Merkt, 812-221-0396