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BHS Adjusts to New Cell Phone Policy

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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

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Branford Starting ‘No Place For Hate’ Initiative

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By Kaelyn Denison Branford High School has recently partnered with ADL, the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League, to commit to a new program called ‘No Place For Hate’ to provide an inclusive and safe environment in the school. At Branford High School, the ‘No Place For Hate’ is a committee who dedicate their time into preventing hate from going any further in schools and to stop it

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BHS Adjusting To New Block Schedule

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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

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OPINION: BHS Should Address Student Parking Woes

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By Taylor Novella Our student parking situation is a mess – no numbered parking spots, people parking in spots that don’t exist, teachers parking in the student lot. If we have to pay $30 a year for a parking pass, we should be guaranteed a spot, but this is not currently the case. On multiple occasions I have seen cars parked where they shouldn’t, and

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Students Paying For Parking Spots They Can’t Find

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By Vanessa Fusco and Nicole Pagliaro Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained the incorrect cost of a student parking pass at BHS. The cost for a student parking pass is $30. Despite paying $30 a year to park, many BHS students have to battle to find a spot in the student parking lot because some teachers – who are not required to

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Trish Simmons: Back to BHS in a Different Role

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By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Read about Beth Jenkins here. Trisha Simmons makes a lasting impression as Mr. Panagoulis’ latest secretary. Simmons has returned to Branford High School after working at the Board of Education’s office for six years. She

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Megan Bozzuto: A Familiar Face in a New Place

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By Pamela Anderson Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Beth Jenkins here. Many people at BHS already know Megan Bozzuto, who graduated in 2010, and was a paraprofessional in the building for the past five years.  But now she has a different

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Beth Jenkins: A New Face at BHS

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By Taylor Novella Editor’s note: This is part of a three-part profile in The Branford Buzz about the new administrative assistants to the school principals. Read about Trisha Simmons here. Read about Megan Bozzuto here. Being the “new kid on the block” is quite difficult. Being Mr. Briganti’s new administrative assistant isn’t an easy job, but Beth Jenkins is making it look like it is.

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New cell phone policy at Branford High School restricts use by students in class. Photo credit: Macey Girard
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Cellphones Silenced at BHS: Classroom Ban Starts Monday

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By Adam Albrecht Branford High School plans to ban the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in classrooms starting Monday because school officials say they are too disruptive to the learning environment. Starting May 9, students will no longer be allowed to use or have their cell phones and other devices during academic classes and hive time. The only exception is during lunch,

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The schedule for the last week of classes at Branford High School
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Year End Exams Will Follow Same Schedule as Midyear

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By Aryana Wilson Come June, Branford High School will keep the same schedule for end of semester assessments that it used for midterms this year and will not revert to an extended exam schedule that it used to do back in 2019. Just like with midterms this year, there will be no separate longer exam schedule at the end of the year, which Principal Lee

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