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Just in time for graduation, the spring/summer issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is printed and packed with poetry, paintings, photography, and other artwork.
The issue opens with a splash of summer color: the front cover…
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
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
Popular PE teacher Brian Zak has taken the position of District Athletic Director for the remainder of the school year at BHS. More info to come on a possible permanent replacement.
In the spring and fall months, between the seasons of extreme weather, we find our previously lost balance.
We need balance.
BHS is introducing a new “8 drop 2” schedule for next school year, increasing the number of student classes per day but shortening each period to about 60 minutes.
School officials said it will provide new and better learning for students. Some students have signed a petition against the change.
Early on a Saturday morning, the BHS parking lot was filled with students unloading drones and accessories for an Aerial Drone Competition. Students from neighboring cities and states all made the early trek to test their skills at flying the drones.
At the competition, the BHS Drone Team finished third, earning a spot at nationals in West Virginia this spring.
Branford High School senior Skylar Dunn will represent her school at the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Hartford this Friday.
Read about her journey to the state competition in The Branford Buzz.
Remember when Valentine’s Day was so simple? Decorate a cactus. Hand them out to your 4th grade class. Something like that.
In her latest feature article in The Buzz, @caitlentner wonders if such simpler things – you know, like decorating a cactus – have been lost in an overly commercialized holiday that prioritizes grand gestures too much.
A volunteer and community service fair will be held at BHS Friday.
At BHS, students need 40 hours to graduate and Friday’s event is an opportunity to line up some volunteer work.
