Branford High School

Congrats to our debate/speech team bringing home the hardware in their first competition! JA took 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking, Samantha Ray took 1st in Original Oratory, and Kiera Grace took 2nd in Declamation Speaking! Great job by the whole team!

Branford High School was happy to host former 1st Lt. of the United States Army Elijah Perkins and his service dog Tobey today.  His message of perseverance came through loud and clear.  He reminded students and staff “you can’t heal what you hide,” and asking for and taking help is not a weakness.  His nonprofit Pop Smoke K9s for Veterans connects veterans with highly trained service dogs at no cost.  Most importantly it provides a life line to veterans and their families. ❤️🤍💙

🎉 Congratulations, Melissa Hygema! Branford High School is proud to recognize her as our School-Related Employee of the Year! Her dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students and staff make BHS a better place every single day. 💙🧡

Branford High will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Let’s take time to honor all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you, veterans! ❤️🤍💙

💙🧡Congratulations to Amanda Clark, Branford High School’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Clark’s passion for science and dedication to her students inspire excellence every day. We’re so proud to celebrate her and all she does for our Buccaneers!

Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, shares an updated on progress monitoring. Please see the link below for more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW_YIuRyZAA

Today is the day! Girls Golf Regionals--they are the only public school out of nine teams competing today at Eagle Harbor. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💥💥💥⛳⛳⛳ A special thanks to some of their biggest teacher fans at BHS for feeding the crew last night! Send prayers of good weather, positive attitudes and good sportsmanship! Go Bucs! LET'S GOOOO!

This past Tuesday was our Pink Out Day to support Breast Cancer Awareness 🎀💕. The Culinary Arts Department decided to deliver special pink treats to the faculty and staff as a surprise!!

The teachers had a little fun today on Halloween by hosting a Crocktober fest competition!!! Soups and Chilies were made and taste-tested by the faculty and staff and then voted for the BEST...our winner was our Assistant Principal Mrs. Taylor 🧡💙

🍬 Trick or Treat, Keep It Sweet! No Halloween costumes at school this week! We love your spooky style, we really do. But save the scares for trick-or-treating, not homeroom! 🎃

Say cheese, Buccaneers! 😁 Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, November 5th! 📷 Grades 6–11 — this is your yearbook photo day! Flyers were sent home, or you can scan the QR code to order online. 🎓 Seniors — this is your LAST CHANCE to take your formal portrait for the yearbook. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Roberts.

Hey Buccaneers! 💕 This Tuesday, October 28th is Pink Out Day at Branford High! Show your support for breast cancer awareness by wearing pink. 💗 Let’s fill the halls with hope, strength, and love — and show that BHS cares! 🎀

Friendly reminder this Monday is a PD Day...enjoy your three day weekend.

Important dates for Boys and Girls Basketball tryouts next week 🏀.

💙Attention Parents🧡

🎀 Pink Out for a Cause! 🎀 Support the Class of 2028 with pink tinsel & feathers! 💗 ✨ Tinsel: 1 for $3 | 6 for $10 ✨ Feathers: $7 each 📅 Oct 24 • 6PM 📍 Buccaneer Stadium

Thanks to Stacy Young and her FFA classes, Mrs. Whitley's class planted their fall garden.(lettuce, collards, cabbage, broccoli, and onions). We also were able to participate in the painting of the new Buccaneer ship.

Buccaneers, get ready for a frightfully fun night! 👻 The BHS Halloween Dance and Costume Party is Saturday, November 1st in the cafeteria! Middle school dance is from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, and the high school dance is from 9:00 to 11:30 PM. Tickets are $10 presale for BHS students until October 30th and $15 for guests until October 24th. Bring cash or check to Mrs. Roberts — and don’t forget your costume! 🎃

This Friday is our Pep Rally during 6th period!!! We will be unveiling our new Buccaneer Ship and cheering on our football team as they battle to bring home the helmet 🏈. Buy your student tickets to the game that evening and help cheer our Bucs to victory. Pre-Sale Student tickets are $5 and can be purchased from Coach Wiles at the high school and Andrea Lanier at the elementary school. Please understand that these are "student" tickets and not to be purchased for parents and family members to use for the game. Only BHS and BES students can purchase and use those tickets. All other spectators can purchase tickets at the gate. The price is $8. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.

Class of 2029...Mark your Calendar... Tuesday, November 4th @ 6pm, there will be an informational meeting for parents and students about upcoming activites and ways to get involved!!