Branford High School

Huge congratulations to our Lady Buccaneer Golf Team on competing at regionals today for the 8th straight year! Team members advancing to regionals were Claire Bond, Liberty Ward, Braylee Moseley, Anna Bond, and Charlotte Bond, A special congratulations to Claire Bond, who finished 4th and became the first individual medalist at regionals in BHS history! Claire was also the only rural public school student among the medalists—an incredible accomplishment! The Lady Bucs have had an amazing season, going undefeated in regular season play and representing Branford proudly at districts and regionals. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and all they have accomplished! Way to make history, Claire and to go, Lady Bucs! 🏴‍☠️

Thank you to our wonderful community for helping get two busloads of student fans to the state semifinals to cheer on our Lady Bucs! The Crew brought the energy as the Bucs punched their ticket to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME with a thrilling three-set sweep of Liberty! To everyone who donated, organized, chaperoned, or played a part in making this trip possible—thank you! A special thank you to Hardee’s of Branford for providing breakfast for all of our student fans and helping start their big day! Your support gave our students an experience they’ll remember and helped fill the stands with Buccaneer pride. We are so thankful for a community that keeps showing up for our kids!

Tomorrow is the LAST CHANCE for seniors to be photographed for the yearbook!

If you have NOT already had your formal tux or drape photo taken at SWI, you MUST attend this session to be included in the senior section of the yearbook!

Two options are available:

$25 Session: Choose your yearbook photo and have the option to purchase prints later. Pay online at swiphoto.com/session (bring your receipt) OR pay at the session.

FREE Yearbook-Only Session: Photo is for publication only. No photo selection or print/digital purchases.

SWI provides the tux and drape. Please bring a tank top or camisole for the drape or a white T-shirt for the tux.

Please see the flyer for complete details!

Congratulations to Melissa Hygema, the BHS 26-27 School Related Employee of the Year. We are so grateful for all she does for our students and staff at BHS. She makes an effort to build relationships with everyone on campus and supports students in a variety of ways. Thank you for all you do!

Reminder! Picture Day is Friday!!

Seniors - this will be your LAST CHANCE to be photographed in your formal drape or tux in order to be in the yearbook. If you have not already had a portrait taken with SWI, please make plans to attend even if you are not usually on campus.

To place an order, fill out the order form sent home with your student, or order online at pictureday.swiphoto.com.

Contact Mrs. Roberts with any questions erin.roberts@scsb.us.

BHS Interact Club, Branford Rotary Club and BHS FFA are excited to see all of the Branford community at the upcoming Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Fall Festival:
*4-6 pm
*Branford Greenway
*Costume Contest at 5:30 PM
*Games, prizes, and More!

Trunk or Treat:
*6:00-7:30 PM
*Branford Greenway
*Setup at 5:00 PM

Branford Town Trick or Treat:
*6-8 PM

One more game, Buccaneers 🏴‍☠️ Our Lady Bucs are playing for the Regional Championship, and we need our community and THE CREW to show up BIG one more time! Branford vs. Aucilla Christian - Tuesday, October 27 - 6:30 PM | Home at BHS - Admission: $9 🖤 Student section theme: BLACK OUT! The first 100 BHS students will receive a FREE spirit pack with beads, a bandana, and a pom-pom, sponsored by Student Council! These girls have worked so hard to get here, and they’re just ONE WIN away from STATE! Let’s pack the gym, bring the energy, and cheer our Lady Bucs on to a Regional Championship! Go Bucs!!

BHS Student Council and Interact Club want to send a big thank you to everyone who helped make today’s student tailgate possible! Ms. Disken and Mr. Harrison for lending a hand and supporting our students. Mrs. Roberts and Ms. Norton for poster painting, organizing the cookout, and making banners. Aaron and Brooke Bass for providing free Suwannee Brew drinks for the first 30 students, wrapping food, and helping with the tailgate. Robert Bradow, Braxton Koon, and Brad Dicks for cooking for our hungry student section! Mrs. Clark for being an amazing Crew leader today! And to all the students in THE CREW who keep showing up to cheer on our athletic teams—THANK YOU! From football to volleyball, your energy and school spirit are making a difference. Let’s keep it going as winter and spring sports get started. Every team deserves a crowd cheering them on! We’re able to provide these fun opportunities because of the amazing support from our school and community partners. Thank you for giving your time and helping make BHS a place we’re proud to call home! Up next: the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on Tuesday! Keep showing up for the Bucs! 🏴‍☠️

Congratulations to all our Scarecrow Row winners and our honorable mention, Branford FFA! A special thank-you to our judges for sharing their time and helping recognize the creativity along the row. We’re grateful to everyone who puts time, work, and heart into creating scarecrows and making Scarecrow Row amazing each year! Families, stop by through November 23 to enjoy the displays, take pictures, and celebrate this wonderful Branford tradition!

Reminder! Our Lady Bucs take on Union County AGAIN in the Regional Semifinals tomorrow at 2:00 PM at home!

BHS students — come early at 1:00 PM! Free hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks! Music, face painting & poster making!

Wear your camo!

A win sends our Lady Bucs to the Regional Championship next week!

Senior Parents - this is your LAST CHANCE for the lowest price available for your senior ad!

Celebrate your Class of 2027 senior with a special ad in The Buccaneer Yearbook!

Our Senior Ad Early Bird Specials end October 23, so now is the time to reserve your space and start planning the perfect ad for your senior.

Share favorite photos, include a special message, celebrate their accomplishments and memories, give them something they’ll keep forever!

Space is limited, and senior ad space may sell out.

Contact thebuccaneeryearbook@gmail.com today to secure your spot and receive Senior Ad information.

Don’t wait — Early Bird pricing ends October 23!

Here we go again! Our Branford Lady Buccaneers will face the Union County Tigers this Saturday in the regional semifinals!

Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm at HOME!

Buccaneer Nation - we need a BIG crowd!! This is a huge game, and we need our stands PACKED with Buccaneer fans cheering on our girls!

BHS STUDENTS — COME EARLY AT 1:00 PM! - We're having a pregame cookout and tailgate just for YOU!

FREE hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks!
Music!
Face painting!
Poster making!
🏐🏀 Games and time to hang out with friends!

THEME: CAMO!! We're bringing back the camo because the tiger hunt isn't over yet!

A win on Saturday sends our Lady Bucs to the REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP next week!

We know it's a Saturday afternoon, but these girls have worked HARD to get here, and they deserve a gym FULL of fans supporting them! Bring your friends, bring your family, wear your camo, and let's make some NOISE!!

Reminder, Lady Bucs soccer families! A mandatory parent meeting for all Lady Bucs soccer athletes will be held Tuesday, October 20, at 5:30 PM in the BHS auditorium. Parents, please enter through the front of the school. We look forward to seeing you there! Go Bucs! 🏴‍☠️

Reminder! Boys Basketball Meeting is tomorrow night! Middle and high school boys interested in trying out for basketball must have a parent attend the upcoming interest meeting to receive important information about the season. October 20 - 6:30 PM - BHS Gym Building champions on and off the court!

Reminder!

Yearbook Picture Day for 6th - 11th Grades will be Friday, October 30.

Seniors - this will be your LAST CHANCE to be photographed in your formal drape or tux in order to be in the yearbook. If you have not already had a portrait taken with SWI, please make plans to attend even if you are not usually on campus.

To place an order, fill out the order form sent home with your student, or order online at pictureday.swiphoto.com.

Contact Mrs. Roberts with any questions erin.roberts@scsb.us.

Our Branford Lady Buccaneers are playing for the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP against the Union County Tigers, and we need EVERYONE in the stands cheering them on!!

Thursday, October 15, HOME at BHS, Game Time: 6:30 PM

STUDENT TAILGATE – 5:30 PM! Students, come early for face painting, poster making, door prizes, and FUN before the big game!

STUDENT SECTION THEME: CAMO!! We've got gift cards, door prizes, and MORE to give away before AND during the game!

Let's PACK THE STANDS, bring the ENERGY, and cheer our Lady Bucs on to a DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP!! 🏐

A little spark to brighten our day yesterday! Thank you to Sandy's Sips for sponsoring this week’s Spark Cart! The Be the Light Committee was thrilled to share a special treat with our BHS teachers and staff today, thanks to your generosity. We appreciate you helping us spread a little joy to the people who do so much for our students!

Senior yearbook portraits will be taken Friday, October 30, beginning at 8:30 AM at Branford High School!

If you have NOT already had your formal tux or drape photo taken at SWI, you MUST attend this session to be included in the senior section of the yearbook!

Two options are available:

$25 Session: Choose your yearbook photo and have the option to purchase prints later. Pay online at swiphoto.com/session (bring your receipt) OR pay at the session.

FREE Yearbook-Only Session: Photo is for publication only. No photo selection or print/digital purchases.

SWI provides the tux and drape. Please bring a tank top or camisole for the drape or a white T-shirt for the tux.

Please see the flyer for complete details!

Tomorrow night! Join our Branford FFA chapters for the Fall Round Up on Tuesday, October 13, at 6 p.m. in the BHS cafeteria! Enjoy a FREE meal, fellowship, and a cake auction supporting our hardworking FFA students. Come learn more about FFA and enjoy a fun evening together!

💙🧡Congratulations to our Speech and Debate students. FCDI Qualifier #1, North Central Regional Speech & Debate competition. 1st place - Samantha Porter - Oral Interpretation 2nd place Liberty Ward - Congressional Debate