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A need for more supervision in the bathrooms has prompted BHS officials to implement an electronic hall pass system this year which has had mixed reactions from students and teachers.
By Katie Harmon Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is urging for statewide legislation to crack down on phone usage in schools. His proposals would allow districts to adopt a model policy, outlined by the state, at their discretion. “I think these phones can really be incredibly distracting in the classrooms and in these schools,” Lamont said during a visit to a Manchester middle school. Branford High
By Lucy Peterson Due to rising costs and inflation, food struggle is a real issue for many families in Branford The non-profit “Feed Branford Kids” has worked hard over the past few years to make food more accessible to all students in the Branford school district. At Branford High School, the organization provides free take-home food bags that are distributed to students each week. Volunteers
A new thrift store at Branford High School is taking donations and serving students in the school who may be interested. All items in the thrift store are free to students.
Branford High’s newest social studies teacher has a dog named Daisy and loves doing puzzles.
Before starting at BHS this year, this math teacher had several years of experience at a therapeutic boarding school which taught her a lot about reacing diverse learners. She also loves Beyonce.
One of Branford High’s new science teachers has worked in education for years before becoming certified to teach chemistry a few years ago. Both her daughters graduated from BHS several years ago.
Originally from Poland, this new art teacher at Branford High loves to paint in her free time and considers herself a Harry Potter nerd.
Branford High’s new school psychologist just relocated to Connecticut from New Orleans. She has been impressed with the welcoming feel of the BHS community.
One of Branford High’s newest teachers has over 20 years of experience in other districts. Here at Branford, she enjoys helping her students exceed their potential both in and out of the classroom.
