Branford High School Buzz

Paws For A Cause Brings Smiles to BHS Students

On April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Angie Cox and Gabby Darling To give students at Branford High School additional support and a break from the stress of school, Officer Rich Simons recently brought his dog, Heidi, an emotional support dog, to the school as part of the Paws With A Cause program. Simons and Heidi have done this program with area schools since 2020, and have started paying frequent visits

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Newest Math Teacher Excited To Join BHS

On April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Jarlenys Chanci Florez and Belen Acevedo Ashley Jones, the newest teacher at BHS, currently works with 9th and 10th graders in the math department. Jones is a mid-year addition to the BHS faculty and there is a lot to know about her. Jones has been teaching math for over fifteen years. At the beginning of her career, she taught in smaller K-8 schools in

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BHS Starts Bathroom Pass Policy to Reduce Student ‘Roaming’

On March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Scout Engstrom and Paige Johnson Branford High School implemented a new bathroom/hall pass policy this month to minimize roaming and congregating in the halls and bathroom. However, this has caused some controversy among students and teachers. Principal Lee Panagoulias said it was not solely up to him to decide to implement the hall pass system, but it came from the BHS leadership team, which

Career and Pathways Coordinator Tina Valaourus' job is to help students find their path after graduation.

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Valaourus Helps Students with Post-Secondary Plans in New Role

On March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Taylor Tracy From owning four kickboxing gyms to heading Branford High School’s career and pathways program, Tina Valaouras knows what it takes for students to succeed in their after high school plans, whether it’s jobs, internships, college visits and so much more. Valaouras helps set up college visits as well as career visits through Naviance to help students get a better insight into what they

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BHS Alum Discusses Dream Job: ‘One big competition every day’

On March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Gianna Piscitelli From the small town of Branford to New York City, Branford High graduate Kelly Laske, 29, has lots to share about her journey of becoming the social media manager at Page Six at the NY Post. Laske talked to the BHS journalism students last week in class to help them better understand the true world of journalism, reporting and social media. Ever

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Bittersweet Goodbye: Gravina’s Last Days at BHS

On February 27, 2023February 25, 2023 By Branford Buzz

By Paige Johnson Gary Gravina, a beloved math teacher, spent his last month Branford High School recapping and reminiscing over his time and accomplishments before he said his final goodbye last month. Gravina has been a pleasurable tribute at BHS for almost 30 years now, being involved in a variety of communities within the school such as horizons, the math department and athletics. He has

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Try, Try Again: Briganti Perseveres To Publish Book

On December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 By Branford Buzz

Assistant Principal Joe Briganti recently published a children’s book, culminating an 18-year quest to get it published.

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Featured Teacher: Mr. Aaron Brenner, English Instructional Coach

On November 4, 2022November 3, 2022 By Branford Buzz

An interview with new English instructional coach Mr. Aaron Brenner, the latest in a series in The Buzz on new staff at Branford High School this school year.