Month: May 2025

School Officials Move Ahead to Ban Cell Phones at BHS

By Aziley Crespo The school board has moved forward with its plan to ban cell phones from Branford High School next year and is considering extending the ban to 7th and 8th graders at the middle school. Last month, the board proposed the policy – officially 5950 – to ban all student personal electronic devices – cell phones, laptops, earphones, and other wearables – which

School Board Considers Banning Student Cell Phone Use at BHS

By Aziley Crespo The Branford Board of Education is considering banning the use of all personal technology devices from the high school next school year, meaning students will be required to lock their cell phones away in a security pouch for the entire school day. As part of the proposed policy, all students will be required to place their personal devices in Yondr pouches, which