First Person: Junior internship provides learning opportunity for our reporter

Ava Quattlebaum ’27, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2026

A two-week internship at a New Haven law firm helped our Buzz staff reporter get a taste of what a 9-5 lifestyle might be like, and what may lie ahead after graduation.

Branford Public Schools receive award for music education excellence

Special to The Buzz • May 4, 2026

Branford Public Schools has once again been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation, a national honor that celebrates strong support for music programs in schools.

Editorial: We cannot ignore the challenges posed by AI in education

Vesa Bejleri ’29, Staff Reporter • April 1, 2026

With AI integrated into nearly all aspects of our lives, including the classroom, we need to face these changes head on. However, our educational institutions are at a crossroads, struggling to decide how best to adapt - or not - to the technology. We need to ask the right questions about it in order to properly respond to these challenges.

Like many schools, BHS grappling with ways to respond to AI

Vesa Bejleri ’29, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2026

Faced with the proliferation of AI, school officials in Branford have taken a variety of approaches to the new technology - trying to draft an acceptable use policy, implementing blocks on student devices, and experimenting with different types of AI to see what could work most effectively in a classroom. How else are they responding to these new challenges?

Ready or not, the AI Revolution arrives at Branford High School

Vesa Bejleri ’29 and Sufia Ali ’29 • March 30, 2026

From talking to historical figures in history class to the sudden return of pen-and-paper exams in English—see how ChatGPT is changing everything at Branford High. 84% of students are now using generative AI. We sat down with BHS teachers and students to find out if it's a powerful study tool or a "copy-paste" crisis.

Beyond the Submit Button: Surviving the Senior Year Waiting Game

Aziley Crespo ’26, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2026

The marathon isn't over yet. We’re checking in with BHS seniors and counselors to break down what happens after you send those applications—from the "financial aid race" to the stress of the final decision.

State officials debate whether to limit student cell phone use in all Connecticut schools

Mariam Mohamed ’29, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2026

Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion across the state of Connecticut about banning cell phones in schools. Some lawmakers and education officials are pushing for a statewide rule - similar to the one in place at BHS - that keeps students off their phones all day.

Six studying tips for Juniors as SATs near

Ava Quattlebaum ’27, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2026

With SATs coming up, students need to start to prepare as soon as possible for the test next month. BHS teachers, Ryan Roberts, who teaches math, and Karen Izzo, an English teacher, have given positive...

BHS to offer seven new courses for students next year

Ava Quattlebaum • February 6, 2026

Students are already beginning to register for classes for next school year and BHS has seven new course to offer across a variety of disciplines.

BHS students’ stress rises as midterms near

Vesa Bejleri ’29, Staff Reporter • January 13, 2026

To beat midterm stress, Branford High is offering shortened days and therapy dog visits; students are staying focused and using mindfulness tools to finish the semester strong.

Silent study or Lo-Fi beats? BHS students debate music’s role in studying

Vesa Bejleri • December 12, 2025

An informal survey revealed most BHS students rely on music to power their study sessions. But what types of music are best for focus? We break down the student preferences, look at expert advice, and help you find the perfect soundtrack for success.

BHS YouTube ban sparks debate, data privacy cited as reason

Alexandra Martinez ’29 and Zara Serrano ’29 • November 26, 2025

A district mandate to block YouTube and specific Google App features on school-issued Chromebooks has prompted some backlash recently. YouTube had previously been a popular source of educational...