Students Face New Attendance Check In

By Gianna Piscitelli and Adrianna Barretta  Branford High School has recently implemented a new attendance check-in at the front office which has caught the attention of tardy students who now have to scan a student identification barcode to enter the building. The new scanner system was implemented a few weeks ago. This new process of checking in with attendance when coming in late to school

The lingering impact of COVID-19 and other distractions has been difficult for students this year. Photo Illustration: Kyle Givner

It’s More than Just a Virus: Impact Felt Across BHS

By Michael Farricielli, Kyle Givner and Dylan Torre Throughout the last couple of years the students at Branford High School have had an anything but easy time adjusting, from schedule changes, season cancellations, and classroom disruptions thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and staff have seen many changes with student behavior and actions in the last school year. They said the pandemic has greatly affected

Current Branford High Juniors (from left) Harith ‘Ty’ Jaruchaiyakul, Ian Macdougall, Aidan Schmidt, and Hannah Jackson, are hoping for a more 'normal' school year in 2022-23.

Class of 2023 Hoping For ‘Normal’ Next Year

By Adam Albrecht and Jack Fitzpatrick As the class of 2023 nears the end of their junior year, many students have been wondering if their final year of at Branford High School will be anything close to normal. The last two years have been utterly destroyed by both Covid and other worldwide events, causing schools to take extra precautions they never would have done before.

BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

By Jacinda McMenamin and Elisio Madera It has been several weeks since the new phone policy at Branford High School has been implemented, prohibiting students from using the devices in class. And although many in the school have adjusted to the new policy, many students shared mixed responses. Some students said not having a phone in class spikes some anxiety and discomfort, especially being asked

BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

By Lauren Dombroski, Rory Jacobson and Aryana Wilson Over the last two years, Branford High School transitioned from an eight period day schedule to a four period day block schedule and many students have wondered if the change has been beneficial. In an informal Instagram poll by the Branford Buzz recently, many students had mixed opinions. In the poll, 55% voted in favor of a