Category: Front Feature

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.

Freshman First Impressions: Navigating the Halls of BHS

With the dawn of another school year comes new insight, and with almost 200 ninth grade students entering BHS this year, there has already been a big adjustment for the school’s most recent arrivals. 

When asked to describe their first day in one word, Branford High’s newest students gave a variety of answers, ranging from…

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

Buzz Feature: Valentine’s Day, More than just a Heartfelt Gesture

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.

The Branford Buzz Investigates The End of the Year

By Paul Acevedo, Cooper Barnes and Arnes Balaj With the end of school is right around the corner and everyone so busy with events, graduations and finals, several curious reporters from The Branford Buzz started to wonder how everyone –

BHS Starts Bathroom Pass Policy to Reduce Student ‘Roaming’

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

BHS Junior Ella Kelly seen here performing a recitation of the poem "Insomnia" as part of the school's Poetry Out Loud competition in January. Kelly has advanced to the state competition at the Bushnell in Hartford.

Junior Ella Kelly to Compete in the Poetry Out Loud State Championship

Staff reports After a year on the sidelines, Branford High School is back in the state Poetry Out Loud competition, represented by junior Ella Kelly, who has reached the state final. Ella will recite her three poems live at the

Spring Sports Preview: 2022 Season Underway

By Mariella Esperti and Macey Girard As April begins and spring sports start, we see a change of energy at Branford High School.  After two years of COVID restrictions, athletes can finally enjoy the new sports season restriction-free.   There are