Category: School News

General news from the Buzz News Desk

The lingering impact of COVID-19 and other distractions has been difficult for students this year. Photo Illustration: Kyle Givner

It’s More than Just a Virus: Impact Felt Across BHS

By Michael Farricielli, Kyle Givner and Dylan Torre Throughout the last couple of years the students at Branford High School have had an anything but easy time adjusting, from schedule changes, season cancellations, and classroom disruptions thanks to the COVID-19

New Screens Appear In The Student Center

By Grahm Reynolds and Sushant Kunwar Branford High has several new additions in the student center: multiple big screens that now seem to gaze over the commons. Broadcasting the weather, announcements, or just a background scene such as a beach

Current Branford High Juniors (from left) Harith ‘Ty’ Jaruchaiyakul, Ian Macdougall, Aidan Schmidt, and Hannah Jackson, are hoping for a more 'normal' school year in 2022-23.

Class of 2023 Hoping For ‘Normal’ Next Year

By Adam Albrecht and Jack Fitzpatrick As the class of 2023 nears the end of their junior year, many students have been wondering if their final year of at Branford High School will be anything close to normal. The last

The front cover of the summer 2022 edition of Calliope, the BHS literary and arts magazine.

Student Literary Magazine Available Now

The 47th issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is now available electronically here, or you can buy a hard copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14.  This issue includes stories, poems, and artwork by 18 BHS

BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

By Jacinda McMenamin and Elisio Madera It has been several weeks since the new phone policy at Branford High School has been implemented, prohibiting students from using the devices in class. And although many in the school have adjusted to

Branford Starting ‘No Place For Hate’ Initiative

By Kaelyn Denison Branford High School has recently partnered with ADL, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League, to commit to a new program called ‘No Place For Hate’ to provide an inclusive and safe environment in the school. At Branford High School,

BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

By Lauren Dombroski, Rory Jacobson and Aryana Wilson Over the last two years, Branford High School transitioned from an eight period day schedule to a four period day block schedule and many students have wondered if the change has been

OPINION: BHS Should Address Student Parking Woes

By Taylor Novella Our student parking situation is a mess – no numbered parking spots, people parking in spots that don’t exist, teachers parking in the student lot. If we have to pay $30 a year for a parking pass,

Students Paying For Parking Spots They Can’t Find

By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained the incorrect cost of a student parking pass at BHS. The cost for a student parking pass is $30. Despite paying $30 a year to

Trish Simmons: Back to BHS in a Different Role

By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Read about Beth Jenkins here. Trisha Simmons makes a lasting