Category: Student Life

An insight of what’s happening for students at BHS

First ever drone competition held at BHS

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.

BHS Senior Competing in State Poetry Contest

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.

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.

New Courses Offered For Student Registration

Branford High is offering eight new courses to students who are beginning this week to register for classes for next school year.

The new courses, which were recently adopted by the Board of Education, will “open many doors for our students.”

Powder Puff originating in Wallingford? BHS game Tuesday

One of the highlights of the homecoming season is the annual girls flag football game, also known as “powder puff,” which is scheduled for Tuesday and pits the junior girls against the senior girls.