Branford Buzz School Newspaper
Branford High School Newspaper – the latest news from the BHS community, run by BHS students
As Girls Volleyball begins to draw to a close, Julianne Henkel’s past four seasons have been commendable as she prepares to play in college.
While studying, taking notes, awkward hallway encounters, and spilling water on yourself at lunchtime are all core parts of a typical school day, so are after-school activities.
Or maybe they don’t count because they’re after school – either way, they are one of the most important things in the development of a student’s interests and talents.
Luckily, BHS has 34 clubs, 5 student government organizations, and several honor societies, so it is safe to say that there is something for everyone.
As Branford football brings home their first win, quarterback Chris McKittrick is quietly working hard behind the scenes to bring home more victories for his hometown.
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…
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
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
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.
