Senior Spotlight - Emma Soride! Emma is taking her talents to Chowan University where she will continue her volleyball career as a four-year student-athlete while majoring in Psychology. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Emma plans to join the Air Force while continuing to work toward her ultimate goal of becoming a sports psychologist.
Emma shared, “If it wasn’t for me believing in God’s plan for me, I would have never made it this far. My goal is to help other athletes who have gone through the same trauma and struggles as me and be there for them through their hardest moments.”
We are so proud of Emma’s determination, faith, and heart for helping others. Congratulations, Emma — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish on and off the court!
Emma shared, “If it wasn’t for me believing in God’s plan for me, I would have never made it this far. My goal is to help other athletes who have gone through the same trauma and struggles as me and be there for them through their hardest moments.”
We are so proud of Emma’s determination, faith, and heart for helping others. Congratulations, Emma — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish on and off the court!
Please join us in congratulating Tyler Williams and Joseph Robinson on earning their first AWS welding certifications!
These certifications represent hard work, dedication, skill, and a commitment to excellence in the welding trade. Achievements like this are not easy to earn, and both of these boys should be proud of the effort they put in to reach this milestone.
The future is bright for these young welders, and I’m excited to see where their talents and work ethic take them next. Keep pushing forward and continue building your craft. Proud of you both! 🔥⚒️
🔷Welcome to Buccaneer Volleyball!
Please join us in welcoming our new Branford High School Volleyball coaches for the upcoming season!
🏐 Hank Rone – Head Coach
🏐 Jaelyn Jackson – Assistant Coach
We are excited for the future of Branford Volleyball and can’t wait to see the energy, leadership, and passion they bring to our program. Welcome to the Buccaneer family! 💙🧡
📚✏️ State Testing Week is Here at Branford High School!
We want all of our students to be prepared and ready to do their best on this week’s exams. Please make sure to:
✅ Charge your Chromebook each night
✅ Bring your charger to school
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat breakfast before testing
✅ Arrive on time and ready to focus
We know our Buccaneers are ready to work hard and finish strong! 💙🧡
Tomorrow night is the BESPYs!
We can't wait to see everyone all dressed up and ready to celebrate another amazing year of Buccaneer athletics!
Ticket sales ended Friday, but our GoFan link is still live. If you still need to get your entry ticket, click this link to purchase. Tickets are $10 per person. GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6581313?schoolId=FL24287
Athletes, doors open at 6:00pm for you and we have a special treat! Make sure to stop by Sandy's drink trailer to grab your Peach Sunset or Dr. Strawberry boba drinks while you mingle and take pictures before the show. Each athlete will get a voucher for one free drink (The drink trailer will not be open for purchases to non-athletes tomorrow evening).
Parents and guests, doors open at 6:30 for seating, and the awards will begin at 7:00.
We can't wait to see everyone all dressed up and ready to celebrate another amazing year of Buccaneer athletics!
Ticket sales ended Friday, but our GoFan link is still live. If you still need to get your entry ticket, click this link to purchase. Tickets are $10 per person. GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6581313?schoolId=FL24287
Athletes, doors open at 6:00pm for you and we have a special treat! Make sure to stop by Sandy's drink trailer to grab your Peach Sunset or Dr. Strawberry boba drinks while you mingle and take pictures before the show. Each athlete will get a voucher for one free drink (The drink trailer will not be open for purchases to non-athletes tomorrow evening).
Parents and guests, doors open at 6:30 for seating, and the awards will begin at 7:00.
🏋🏻♀️Congrats to junior David Lopez on a 10th place finish at the State Championship weightlifting meet yesterday!
What a way to wrap up an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week at Branford High School! 💙🧡
Today our faculty and staff were treated to an incredible “Baby Got Baked” baked potato and salad bar prepared by our talented Culinary Arts Department, delicious desserts from FFA, refreshing lemonade from Suwannee Brew, and energy drinks from Bloom Nutrition! 🍋🥔🧁⚡
To top it all off, our faculty and staff received awesome retro BHS shirts to celebrate our 90’s-themed week in style! 😎📼🎶
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this week so special for our teachers and staff. Your generosity, support, and kindness truly made our team feel appreciated all week long. We are so grateful for this Buccaneer family! 💙🧡
"Ice Ice Baby” Sundae Cart was a SWEET success! 🍦🎶
From root beer floats to ice cream sundaes, today was all about celebrating the incredible people who make Branford High School such a special place.
Senior Spotlight: Tripp Schultz
Tripp is taking his talents to the next level! After graduation, he will be attending Thomas University to continue his academic and athletic career playing football.
Following college, Tripp plans to serve his country by joining the Georgia National Guard—a path that reflects his commitment, discipline, and drive to make a difference.
We’re so proud of you Tripp, and excited to see you succeed both on the field and in your future service.
Tripp is taking his talents to the next level! After graduation, he will be attending Thomas University to continue his academic and athletic career playing football.
Following college, Tripp plans to serve his country by joining the Georgia National Guard—a path that reflects his commitment, discipline, and drive to make a difference.
We’re so proud of you Tripp, and excited to see you succeed both on the field and in your future service.
Is your student interested in exploring career options after high school? The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a great opportunity for students to learn more about their strengths and potential career paths — whether they plan to join the military or not!
The ASVAB helps identify skills and interests in areas like science, mechanics, electronics, math, and more. It’s commonly used by high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for career exploration and future planning.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up. If you are interested see Mrs. Taylor. The test will be given Monday, May 11.
The ASVAB helps identify skills and interests in areas like science, mechanics, electronics, math, and more. It’s commonly used by high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for career exploration and future planning.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up. If you are interested see Mrs. Taylor. The test will be given Monday, May 11.
💙🧡Wrapping up track season with a STATE MEDAL!!
Senior Blake Pilkington ends his career with a PR and 7th place finish in the 400m at 50.22!!!
Danielle Whitfield also represented well in Javelin, placing 17th with a 31.54m throw!
🧡💙Day three of Teacher Appreciation!!!
Spring Band concert. This Thursday night at 7pm in the BHS auditorium. Admission is free!!
🌮Thank you BHS Administrators
🧡💙Thank you Branford Hardee's
Senior Spotlight: Savannah Ward
Savannah is setting her sights on a future in the medical field! After graduation, she plans to attend University of North Florida, where she will major in radiology. Her goal is to earn her certification and become an MRI technologist.
We’re so proud of you Savannah and excited to see you take this next step toward a career helping others through healthcare.
Savannah is setting her sights on a future in the medical field! After graduation, she plans to attend University of North Florida, where she will major in radiology. Her goal is to earn her certification and become an MRI technologist.
We’re so proud of you Savannah and excited to see you take this next step toward a career helping others through healthcare.
Friday May 8 is the last day to purchase tickets to BESPYs, our annual athletic awards. The BESPYs honors all middle school, JV, and varsity athletes from all sports.
Tickets are $10 and all athletes and guests need one to attend. Anyone is welcome to come celebrate our Buccaneers!
See Mendy Sikes in the Front Office or purchase online through our GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6581313?schoolId=FL24287
Tickets are $10 and all athletes and guests need one to attend. Anyone is welcome to come celebrate our Buccaneers!
See Mendy Sikes in the Front Office or purchase online through our GoFan link: https://gofan.co/event/6581313?schoolId=FL24287
What a way to start Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you to our incredible BETA Club for the delicious breakfast this morning—it was the perfect kickoff to a great week! 💙🧡
REGIONAL CHAMPION!!
Blake Pilkington won the 400m today at Regionals (50.4), automatically qualifying for State!
Also congrats to Danielle Whitfield, who earned an at-large bid to State in Javelin with a 4th place finish (32.66m)!
Happy National Principal’s Day to our leader, Mr. Manna!
Your dedication to our students and staff does not go unnoticed. From supporting academics and athletics to showing up at events and building relationships, you lead with heart, consistency, and pride in everything BHS stands for.
Thank you for always putting students first, encouraging excellence, and helping make Branford High School a place where everyone feels supported and motivated to succeed.
