Month: May 2022

Trish Simmons: Back to BHS in a Different Role

By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Read about Beth Jenkins here. Trisha Simmons makes a lasting impression as Mr. Panagoulis’ latest secretary. Simmons has returned to Branford High School after working at the Board of Education’s office for six years. She

Megan Bozzuto: A Familiar Face in a New Place

By Pamela Anderson Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Beth Jenkins here. Many people at BHS already know Megan Bozzuto, who graduated in 2010, and was a paraprofessional in the building for the past five years.  But now she has a different

Beth Jenkins: A New Face at BHS

By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Being the “new kid on the block” is quite difficult. Being Mr. Briganti’s new administrative assistant isn’t an easy job, but Beth Jenkins is making it look like it is.

New cell phone policy at Branford High School restricts use by students in class. Photo credit: Macey Girard

Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban Starts Monday

By Adam Albrecht Branford High School plans to ban the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms starting Monday because school officials say they are too disruptive to the learning environment. Starting May 9, students will no longer be allowed to use or have their cell phones and other devices during academic classes and hive time. The only exception is during lunch,