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The Branford Buzz is the student-run online newspaper of Branford High School. The Buzz is a place to find news and a forum for student expression at Branford High School.

Just in time for graduation, the spring/summer issue of Calliope, BHS’s magazine of student writing and artwork, is prin...
05/30/2025

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...

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...

Heads up, BHS! 📵 Phones might be locked up in Yondr pouches next year (and maybe middle school too!). Read about it in T...
05/29/2025

Heads up, BHS! 📵 Phones might be locked up in Yondr pouches next year (and maybe middle school too!). Read about it in The Buzz. What are your thoughts on going screen-free? 🤔 Final decision June 4.

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 board proposed the policy - officially 5950 - to ban all student personal electro...

Heard about the potential phone ban at BHS? The school board's thinking about Yondr pouches for phones to cut down distr...
05/20/2025

Heard about the potential phone ban at BHS? The school board's thinking about Yondr pouches for phones to cut down distractions. It's about boosting learning, but some students have thoughts! What do you think? 📱🚫 Read The Buzz for more details...

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 for the entire school day. As part of the proposed policy, al...

BHS has added Brian "Zak" Zaklukiewicz as interim Athletic Director! 🎉 The former PE teacher & coach steps up to lead at...
04/10/2025

BHS has added Brian "Zak" Zaklukiewicz as interim Athletic Director! 🎉 The former PE teacher & coach steps up to lead athletics for the rest of the year.

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 bala...
03/21/2025

In the spring and fall months, between the seasons of extreme weather, we find our previously lost balance. We need balance.

In the spring and fall months, between the seasons of extreme weather, we find our previously lost balance. We need balance.

BHS introduced an "8 drop 2" schedule for next year with more daily classes but shorter periods. And a student petition ...
03/19/2025

BHS introduced an "8 drop 2" schedule for next year with more daily classes but shorter periods. And a student petition is circulating in opposition. Read all about it in The Buzz and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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.

BHS Drone Team soars! 🥉 Our Echo Team secured 3rd at recent Aerial Drone Competition, earning a spot at the national cha...
03/06/2025

BHS Drone Team soars! 🥉 Our Echo Team secured 3rd at recent Aerial Drone Competition, earning a spot at the national championship! The event featured teams from NJ & MA. Read about the team, which is led by Mr. Cap, in the Branford Buzz...

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 t...

BHS is back at Poetry Out Loud! 🎉 After a year's absence, Skylar Dunn is representing Branford at the state competition ...
03/05/2025

BHS is back at Poetry Out Loud! 🎉 After a year's absence, Skylar Dunn is representing Branford at the state competition in Hartford this Friday. 🎤✨

Read about her journey on The Branford Buzz!

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.

Valentine's Day used to be simpler. Decorate a cactus. Hand them out to your 4th grade class. In The Buzz, wonders if t...
02/14/2025

Valentine's Day used to be simpler. Decorate a cactus. Hand them out to your 4th grade class. In The Buzz, wonders if those simpler things - you know, like decorating a cactus - have been lost in a holiday that prioritizes grand gestures.

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, wonders if such simpler things - you know, like decorating a cactus - have been lost in an overly commercialized holiday...

A volunteer and community service fair will be held at BHS Friday. At BHS, students need 40 hours to graduate and Friday...
02/11/2025

A volunteer and community service fair will be held at BHS Friday. At BHS, students need 40 hours to graduate and Friday's event is an opportunity to line up some volunteer work....

A volunteer and community service fair will be held at BHS Friday. At BHS, students need 40 hours to graduate and Friday's event is an opportunity to line up some volunteer work.

BHS students picking their classes for next year will have some new choices to consider as they begin registration this ...
02/07/2025

BHS students picking their classes for next year will have some new choices to consider as they begin registration this week.
Read all about the eight new offerings in science, practical arts and health, in The Buzz.


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."

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