Tag: Branford

BHS YouTube ban sparks debate, data privacy cited as reason

By Alexandra Martinez-Alfaro and Zara Serrano A district mandate to block YouTube and specific Google App features on school-issued Chromebooks has prompted some backlash recently. YouTube RestrictedYouTube had previously been a popular source of educational videos for many at BHS.

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…

New House Principal Joins BHS Administration

Branford High School welcomes Jessica Cavallaro as a new House Principal in the building.

After 15 years in North Branford, Cavallaro is excited to connect with BHS students and staff, and will be available in her office in the D-wing side of the commons.

She looks forward to contributing to several new initiatives that are being implemented at BHS this year, including…

Get Your Shriek on with the Halloween Calliope

From staff reports Just in time for Halloween — the 48th issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is making its creepy way to your house! Get your own copy from Mr. Matthiessen in room F14 for