Branford High School

Senior Spotlight Series

Today we’re excited to spotlight Mallory Blue and her plans for the future!

Mallory plans to continue her academic and athletic journey at Seminole State College of Florida, where she will play softball while working toward earning her AA degree.

After completing her AA, Mallory plans to pursue her PhD in Aerospace Engineering, with hopes of attending either Pennsylvania State University or the University of Southern California.

We are incredibly proud of Mallory and her big goals for the future. From the softball field to the world of aerospace engineering, we can’t wait to see all she accomplishes!

Congratulations, Mallory!

This week in Mrs. Roberts’ Middle School Creative Photography classes, students started learning about commercial and marketing photography. They put the photography and design skills they’ve been building all year to work in a hands on studio project.

Students photographed a product in the studio, paying attention to lighting, composition, and background to create a strong image. After taking their photos, they edited them to create a clean, professional look. To finish the project, each student designed their own marketing graphic, coming up with their own slogans, fonts, and color choices to turn their photo into an advertisement.

It was a great way for students to see how photography is used in the real world — from product photos to marketing and advertising. Great job by these creative photographers!

We’re excited to kick off our Senior Spotlight Series, where we celebrate the future plans of our graduating seniors as they take the next steps toward college, careers, and service.

Today we recognize Maurice Vought!

Reese will be continuing both his academic and athletic journey at Glenville State University, where he plans to play football while pursuing his college education. Reese has big goals for the future—he plans to work toward earning his PhD while working towards his dream of one day playing in the NFL.

We are proud of Maurice and excited to see all that he accomplishes in the years ahead. His dedication on the field and commitment to his education are a great example of what it means to represent the Buccaneer family well.

Congratulations, Reese! Your future is bright and BHS is cheering you on every step of the way.

🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT – CLASS OF 2026 🎓

We want to celebrate our amazing Branford High School seniors!

Tell us your plans after graduation so we can feature you in our Senior Spotlight series. Whether you’re heading to college, the military, technical school, or starting your career, we want to share your next step with the community.

📲 Fill out the Google Form to be featured! The form has been sent to your school Gmail or scan the QR code.

Let’s highlight the incredible future of the Class of 2026! 💙🧡

🧡💙Friendly reminder for Juniors

We will keep you posted on our JV and Varsity games 💙🧡

Help Us Earn This Perfect Vintage Golf Cart We have a perfect vintage 1985 Club Car DS (36V) — and we’ve been told that if we can get it running, we can keep it for our welding program. We believe it just needs power — and we’ll be doing all the body work and fabrication in-house with our students. Our goal is to turn it into a mobile welding rig to serve our school and community — handling small repairs, campus projects, and giving students real-world electrical and fabrication experience. Right now we’re looking for: • 36V golf cart batteries • A compatible 36V charger • Or help with a battery/conversion setup If you’d like to help us bring this classic back to life and support the next generation of tradesmen, message me. Let’s get it powered up and put it to work. 🔧⚡ — Michael Hurley Welding Instructor

BHS JV & Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts For decades, attendance at a mandatory parent meeting has been a required step prior to tryouts for Branford Cheer. That expectation has been clearly communicated and consistently upheld. At this time, an additional mandatory parent meeting will be held for any remaining interested athletes. When: Friday, February 27 at 3:00 PM Where: Branford High School – Main Building This will serve as the final opportunity for parent attendance prior to tryouts. All established requirements and deadlines will continue to be enforced moving forward. We appreciate the families who have consistently honored the structure and standards of this program.

Today some 11th & 12th grade students had the opportunity to attend Construction Career Day, and what an incredible experience it was!

Students explored hands-on demonstrations, connected with industry professionals, and learned about the many career pathways available in the construction and skilled trades field. From heavy equipment to specialized trades, they were able to see firsthand the skills, training, and opportunities that exist right here in our region.

Experiences like this help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and begin thinking intentionally about their futures after graduation. We are so proud of how our students represented our school today — respectful, engaged, and eager to learn!

A big thank you to the organizers and industry partners who invest in the next generation of workforce leaders.

This Friday 2/27 is the last chance to purchase a yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year.  Yearbooks may be purchased online at https://ybstore.friesens.com/766790 or by seeing Mrs. Roberts with cash or check.  Once the order is placed,there is no guarantee that we can get extra books, so be sure to place your order by Friday.

✨👑 What a magical night at Branford High School! 👑✨ Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Pageant Winners: 💖 Junior Miss BHS – Taycee Pridgeon 💖 Little Miss BHS – Charlee Anne Ross 💖 Miss BHS – Mallory Blue These young ladies represented confidence, poise, and Branford pride so beautifully. We are so proud of each of you! 💐✨ A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support Branford High School. Your attendance, encouragement, and generosity helped make this fundraiser such a success. We couldn’t do it without our amazing community! 💕

✨👑 It’s Pageant Day! 👑✨ Tonight is the night for the Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss BHS Pageant! 💙✨ Join us as our amazing contestants take the stage and shine with confidence and beauty. 🌟 📍 Branford High School Auditorium 🗓️ February 21 ⏰ 6:00 PM 🎟️ Admission is $5 Come out and support these incredible young ladies as they showcase their poise, personality, and hard work. We can’t wait to see you there!

What an incredible turnout for our BHS Education Fair 2026! We are so thankful for the students, families, teachers, staff, and community members who came out to make the evening such a success. From exploring electives and advanced courses to connecting with organizations, and career pathways — it was amazing to see our gym filled with excitement, questions, and future planning! Your engagement and support truly make a difference as we help our students discover their passions and prepare for what’s next. 💙🧡 We are proud of our Bucs and grateful for a community that shows up!

✨ MEET YOUR MISS BHS CONTESTANTS! ✨ These outstanding young women are ready to compete for the crown and represent Branford High School with pride, poise, and leadership. 👑 We can’t wait to see them take the stage for an unforgettable night! 💜 Join us as we crown the next Miss BHS! Saturday, February 21 6:00 PM BHS Auditorium $5 entry at the door

✨ MEET YOUR JUNIOR MISS BHS CONTESTANTS! ✨ These incredible young ladies represent confidence, leadership, and true Buccaneer pride. 💜 They’ve worked hard, and now it’s almost time for them to take the stage and compete for the Junior Miss BHS title! 👑✨ Be there to support them on pageant night! Saturday, February 21 6:00 PM BHS Auditorium $5 entry at the door

✨ MEET YOUR LITTLE MISS BHS CONTESTANTS! ✨ These sweet young ladies are ready to light up the stage with confidence and personality💜 Join us as they compete for the Little Miss BHS crown and show us what it means to shine bright! 👑 Saturday, February 21 6:00 PM BHS Auditorium $5 entry at the door.

👑✨ It’s Pageant Time at Branford High! ✨👑 Join us for the 2025–26 Little, Junior & Miss BHS Pageant this Saturday night and come cheer on our amazing contestants as they take the stage with confidence and style! 📅 Saturday, February 21 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Branford High School Auditorium 🎟️ $5 Entry — Cash or GoFan at the door Bring your friends and family and enjoy a night of fun, fashion, and school spirit!

Families and future Buccaneers — don’t miss our Education Fair 2026! Come meet our teachers, preview next year’s courses, and learn about the many opportunities available at BHS. 🧡Feb. 19 💙5–7 PM 🧡BHS Gym 🏴‍☠️Plan your path. Explore your options. Get excited for next year! **There will be a Dual Enrollment information session at 5:30pm in the Media Center for those who had not already attended one.

Monday, February 16th is a PD Day — No school for students. Staff will be on campus for professional development. Classes will resume Tuesday. Enjoy your three-day weekend!

💕 Even though Valentine’s Day falls on Saturday this year, delivery guidelines will still be in effect this Friday. No deliveries will be accepted after 1:00 PM. Students who ride the bus home may not take glass items or balloons on the bus — please make other transportation arrangements if needed. We appreciate your cooperation and support.