Just a reminder that Summer Honors Reading will be due August 2nd. Journals and borrowed books may be turned in to the office. Please remind students that this is a requirement to maintain a Honors level diploma. Failure to do so will result in student losing Honors diploma track.
Hope everyone enjoys these last few weeks of summer!
The Brilliant Alumni Association partnered with the Brilliant Basketball Teams to host a free basketball clinic for any student that attends Brilliant in Kindergarten-6th grade on Monday, July 22nd from 2-4 PM at the Brilliant High School Gymnasium. Please text or call Ginger Eatman at 205-399-2023 to register your child for the basketball clinic.
EXCITING NEWS!!!!
Brilliant elementary supply lists!
Brilliant School would like to welcome Ms. Olivia Rizzo as the new high school Science teacher! We are excited to her at Brilliant!
A statement from Ms. Olivia Rizzo
"I am a recent graduate of Athens State University with a degree in biology. While at Athens, I was involved with several science clubs and organizations and had the opportunity to participate in genetics research. I was also employed by Athens State as a natural sciences tutor. Prior to attending Athens State, I graduated from Bevill State Community College. In addition to my academic pursuits, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and reading. I am excited to join the faculty of Brilliant High School!"
Brilliant School would like to welcome Coach Ben Johnson as the new math teacher and head boys basketball coach! Coach Johnson has been teaching high school math for 7 years. He has also been coaching varsity basketball for 5 years. In his most recent year, Coach Johnson led the Lynn varsity boys to the regional tournament at Hanceville, first time in school history. We are excited to have Coach Ben Johnson at Brilliant! Here is a statement from Coach Johnson. "I attended Marion County High School where I graduated in 2012. I graduated from Athens State University in 2017 with a degree in Secondary Math Education. My wife and I reside in Guin with our two kiddos Sawyer (3) and Tatum (2). In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, fishing, golfing, and especially love all things basketball. My family and I are so excited to be welcomed into the Brilliant Tiger family and cannot wait to get started. Go Tigers!"
Join us at the BHS baseball field for a family movie night!!!
Brilliant Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Camp begin today!!!
Literacy Camp (K-3)
Math Camp(4-5)
Drop Off: 7:45 a.m.
Pick Up: 12:15 p.m.
Dates: June 3-6, June 10-13, June 17-18 and 20th, June 24-27
Registered Students Only!
There will be a meeting for all BHS cheerleaders and the mascot on Monday, June 3 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in the State Bank & Trust hospitality room. All cheerleaders and the mascot should be in attendance with at least one parent or guardian present. Thank you!
Brilliant School requests that parents complete the 2023-24 Title I Parent Survey. Please find the survey at this link https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/256594/25666. These survey responses will be used to find ways to improve our school, parent satisfaction, engagement, and community. Thank you for your participation!
Due to severe weather this evening, we have decided to move graduation inside the gymnasium. 7:00pm
Brilliant School Awards Day will be Thursday, May 23.
.Brilliant Elementary
Location - Gymnasium
3-5 will be at 8:00 a.m.
k-2 will be 8:45 a.m.
Brilliant Middle/High School
Location: Gymnasium
6-12 will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Have a safe and fun summer break!
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Graduates!
End of the School Year Celebration!!!!!
There will be a block party in the stage area of downtown Brilliant on Thursday, May 16th from 6:30-8:00 PM. All junior high and high school athletes, cheerleaders, and band members are invited to attend. There will be a potluck meal and lots of fun! Guardians, If you would like to sign up for something to bring or help with, please contact Ginger Eatman at 205-399-2023.
Barry Kerr (Small Group Counselor), Bridget Perkins (School Based Mental Health Therapist), and Ashley Seaborn (Mental Health Services Coordinator - not shown) were recognized at today's board meeting for Mental Health Awareness Month. We are grateful to have them!
Due to the threat of severe weather, all Marion County Schools will be delayed two hours tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th. Be weather aware and stay safe!
Marion County High and Brilliant School began their skid steer training through Bevill State Community College. Hackleburg and Phillips High have begun their skid steer training through Northwest Shoals Community College. We are thankful for this opportunity for our students!
Marion County Principals, Assistant Principals, and Central Office Administrators strive to be lifelong learners. We have participated in two years of administrative leadership training that involved both individual coaching at the school level and system whole group training. Kacy Pierce, Denise Woods, and Cheryl Capps were our trainers and mentors. During the process they have become partners and friends of Marion County Schools.
