The Bright School

We're so proud of Violet! She is living out our mission by being a wise and compassionate citizen of the world.

READING RESOURCES: A Chattanooga 5th grader is sharing her love of reading with others. She has her own "Little Free Library," which helps expand children's access to books. Read her story at the link below.

Forty-eight students — the self-named “Great 48” — joined the ranks of hundreds of Bright School alumni during the 113th graduation ceremony held on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Before diplomas were presented, Bright School alumna and mother of Pate ‘26 and Steel ‘30, Taylor Lee Vinson ‘98 spoke to graduates about navigating the uncertainty of COVID and building a class community that lifts each other up. “Real heroes,” she said, “are not born, they are nurtured. They are curious, critical, and even uncertain in the face of adversity... and most importantly, they are supported by and embedded in a community.”

Mrs. Vinson also told students, “You don’t need a massive stage to transform the world. You just need to take the foundation you learned here and recreate it wherever you go.”

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 💚🎓

Our fifth graders enjoyed a little fun in the sun yesterday as they are wrapping up their time at Bright School.

Fifth grade teams designed, constructed and tested soda bottle rockets last week! 🚀