Month: October 2025

13 Last-Minute, School-Approved Halloween Costume Ideas

The Friday night of terror is almost upon us, and with that, the scary realization that you have absolutely no idea what to wear for Halloween!

Well fear not, for The Branford Buzz has put together a list of 13, last-minute Halloween costume ideas just for you.

And the best part…they’re school friendly!

It’s alive! Calliope’s Halloween Issue is here

It’s time to light up your jack o’ lantern, put on your Freddy Kruger hat, grab a few pumpkin-shaped Reese’s Cups, and sit down with the Halloween issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork!
Read all about it in The Buzz…

Science teacher Victoria Climie wins BPS teacher of the year award

From doing field research in Africa to BHS science teacher, 20-year veteran Victoria Climie has always excelled at sharing her knowledge and passion for science. She was recently awarded the district’s ‘teacher of the year’ award.

Student voices: “The Hydrangea Lesson”

What can a dying plant teach us about slowing down?

One BHS student takes a second look at a fading hydrangea bush and discovers a powerful lesson in the quiet, gentle act of letting go without falling apart.

Behind the Curtains: Hard At Work On BHS Fall Play

Lights, camera aaand action! The beauty of acting has shined a light at BHS with this year’s fall play along with the amazing cast and crew and, believe it or not, Mr. Gruendel and Mr. Briganti in the role of Nazi Officers.

This year’s show, The White Rose, is a tale of courage, loss, love, and triumph and … It is based on the true, tragic story of Sophie Scholl, a young girl along with her brother, and many others who endure the hardships of living in 1940’s Germany and their…

“NHK World-Japan” films Yondr pouch news feature at BHS

A Japanese news crew was on campus recently filming a feature on the use of Yondr pouches to limit student cell phone use in the United States and interviewed several students and teachers. Read about it on The Buzz…