Principal's Welcome Back Message!
Read Principal Griego's Welcome Back Message! Click headline
Brightwood Elementary School Home
5th Grade Walkthrough the Revolution
Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet
6th Grade Science Camp
Cultural Diversity Fair 2026
Read Across America Week!
New grass field ribbon cutting Feb. 2025
Cultural Diversit Fair
Brightwood won 3rd Place at Regionals Science Olympiad. Qualified for state competition.
PTA Fun Run!
3rd Place Science Olympiad 2026
STAR Rally
On the way to 6th Grade Science Camp!
PTA Fun Run!
2021 Brightwood changed mascot to RAMs for Superbowl (K-Earth 101 promotion)
Bengal's Den - Wellness Room
Cultural Diversity Fair
STAR Rally
Cultural Diversity Festival
STAR Rally!
Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet
Brightwood won 1st Place MFHK Science Field Day 2026!
On the way to zipline at 6th grade Science camp
Lotería! Cultural Diversity Fair 2026
STEAm & Earth Day Event 2026
Cultural Diversity Fair 2026
STEAM & Earth Day Event
TK a day in the life of food and nutrition
Cultural Diversity Fair 2026
TK a day in the life of food and nutrition!
Dia de los Muertos
6th Grade Camp
PTA Fun Run!
Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet
Fall Play: Romeo & Juliet
Science Olympiad Team!
Latest Headlines
Important Update: Mobile Communication Devices Policy
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask all parents, guardians, and students to review our new Mobile Communication Devices Policy. This flyer outlines our expectations for student use of mobile communication devices during the school day and is designed to support a safe, focused, and
productive learning environment. Thank you for taking the time to review this important information and for partnering with us to support student success. (CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to learn more.)
productive learning environment. Thank you for taking the time to review this important information and for partnering with us to support student success. (CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to learn more.)
Enroll for the 2026-2027 School Year
Enrollment for next school year is NOW open! CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to register your new and returning students and/or to apply for our dual immersion language programs.
Brightwood Wins PBIS PLATINUM!
The CA PBIS Coalition recognized Brightwood School with a Platinum Implementation Award for the 2025 school year. This is the highest level award given!
Bullying Prevention Resources for Students Who Identify or Are Perceived as Neurodivergent
Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the "Standing Together" website. The California Department of Education has curated this website as part of its resources to assist students, families, and communities impacted by bullying and discrimination (including incidents related to actual or perceived neurodiversity.
Online Cafeteria Menus
Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the online school cafeteria menus.
Nominate a Game Changer
Do you know a deserving staff member who should be considered for the next Game Changer, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to submit a nomination.
Please complete the Alternative Income Form
Help ensure AUSD receives the maximum amount of federal funds for our schools by completing the Alternative Income Form (AIF). The collection of household income information is a necessary step for AUSD to receive federal funds for the school your child attends. ALL families should complete the Alternative Income Form (AIF), irrespective of their household income. One AIF is needed for each student. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the flyer (in multiple languages) or visit www.tinyurl.com/AIFdirections.
Brightwood awarded the CA-SEL: Thriving School Award (Family & Community Engagement) GOLD!
Brightwood is the first school in the state of California to receive this prestigious award. Click the headline to learn more!