Cooper Ranton ’27, Special Contributor
• June 5, 2026
When the last bell of the school year sounds next week, it will mark for the school's juniors, the start of the transition to being a senior. It will be a bittersweet moment for many.
Students across the country - and at Branford High School - are speaking to AI chatbots in replacement of conversations with their peers, which has some experts concerned.
The hacky sack revival has spread like wild fire around the US and has finally hit the halls of Branford High School. What's behind this retro resurgance?
The 58th issue of the BHS literary magazine, Calliope, features the publication's first ever edible artwork. Read about all the literary treats awaiting inside the latest issue!
The recent "Hornet Fair" introduced the Class of 2030 to everything BHS has to offer: twenty-six athletic teams as well as a variety of clubs.
The event also was a push by the school to keep as many students in the district past the eighth-grade.
Hanukkah - otherwise known as the Jewish Festival of Dedication - is a celebration that represents courage, enlightenment, resilience, and triumph over struggling times.
Students who celebrate the holiday say they enjoy spending time with family, enjoying different types of food and reciting prayers.
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.
The Friday night of terror is almost upon us, and with that, the scary realization that you have absolutely no idea what to wear for Halloween!
Well fear not, for The Branford Buzz has put together a list of 13, last-minute Halloween costume ideas just for you.
And the best part…they’re school friendly!
What can a dying plant teach us about slowing down?
One BHS student takes a second look at a fading hydrangea bush and discovers a powerful lesson in the quiet, gentle act of letting go without falling apart.
While studying, taking notes, awkward hallway encounters, and spilling water on yourself at lunchtime are all core parts of a typical school day, so are after-school activities.
Or maybe they don’t count because they’re after school – either way, they are one of the most important things in the development of a student's interests and talents.
Luckily, BHS has 34 clubs, 5 student government organizations, and several honor societies, so it is safe to say that there is something for everyone.
In the spring and fall months, between the seasons of extreme weather, we find our previously lost balance.
We need balance.
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Domenica, who joined The Branford Buzz her freshman year, enjoys writing articles about recent topics in school. She is involved with the student lighthouse committee, competes on the swimming and tennis teams, and enjoys painting
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Sufia has been a staff reporter for The Branford Buzz since December of 2025. She enjoys the opportunity to get more into writing. Apart from The Buzz, she likes being around family, and taking care of her birds.
