Unified Sports: BHS’s hidden athletic program

Ben O’Brien ’27, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2026

While we all know and love the classic sports offered at BHS, not many know that there is a more diverse and inclusive sports community running behind the scenes: Unified Sports.

Spring athletic signing day features eight commitments

Leila Verzella ’27, Staff Reporter • May 12, 2026

Branford High School held its ceremonial spring signing day this week, when eight student athletes officially announced they planned to continue playing sports in college.

A “Starry Night” set for Friday’s Prom

Zara Serrano ’29, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2026

The biggest talk of the hallways lately has been the BHS prom, which is set for Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. This year's theme is Starry Night.

Lunch With The Law: Spreading information on safety

Zara Serrano ’29, Staff Reporter • May 1, 2026

Branford High School has run the Lunch With the Law program for the better part of the school year, which in collaboration with police officers from the town, aims to extend knowledge of the police and justice system, as well as general safety, to BHS students.

BHS graduation to be held on school turf once again

Zara Serrano ’29, Staff Reporter • April 20, 2026

An ongoing reconstruction project of the Town Green has once again displaced BHS graduation, which will be held on June 10 at the school's football field.

BHS candidates gear up for upcoming student elections

Alexandra Martinez ’29 and Domenica Sislema ’29 • April 8, 2026

Class officer candidates from the classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 have been sharing their ideas for improving the school, hoping to increase school spirit, improve the building, and raise money for fun events like field trips and prom.

Spring sports return to BHS as the cold thaws

Ben O’Brien ’28, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2026

A new spring sports season is upon us and The Branford Buzz has previews for each team.

PHOTOS: Exciting turnout at MLK Day Breakfast held at BHS

Owen Lentner ’28, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2026

The 41st annual MLK Breakfast at BHS was marked another great success. Check out some pictures from the event and our interview with speaker Preston Tisdale.

Recent “Hornet Fair” aims to attract more students to BHS

Leila Verzella ’27, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2026

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.

41st annual MLK Day Breakfast set to be held at BHS

Sufia Ali ’29, Staff Reporter • January 14, 2026

Celebrate community at the 41st annual MLK breakfast and hear a local speaker discussing the importance of stepping forward in times of uncertainty.

2025 Branford Buzz Year in Review

Owen Lentner ’28, Editor-in-Chief • January 4, 2026

Reflection is just as important as the work you do: check out our reflection on 2025.

Second annual “Go Baby Go” event marked a success at BHS

Owen Lentner ’28, Editor-in-Chief • December 22, 2025

Check out how BHS students retrofitted Power Wheels cars for children with disabilities.