The Branford Buzz

09/18/2025

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....

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.

09/08/2025

Freshman year is on! 🚀 so far the class of 2029 is adjusting to all things BHS – new schedule cell phone policy and just finding their way around. What do they have to say about the first week of school ? .

Read the whole story online in The Branford Buzz.
https://www.branfordbuzz.com/2025/09/08/freshman-first-impressions-navigating-the-halls-of-bhs/

08/22/2025

Meet new BHS House Principal, Jessica Cavallaro. After 15 years in North Branford, she comes to BHS to help lead the school's new administrative realignment and support BHS students. Find her office just off the commons.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...