Branford High School

Mark your calendars for the next student tailgate with The Crew!

This time, we are gearing up and getting hype for Buccaneer Volleyball vs. Union County on October 5! The tailgate begins at 5:30pm and the game is at 6:30pm. The Crew theme for the night is Pink Pony Club - dress in all of your pink out and/or western gear!

The tailgate is FREE for all students who purchase a ticket to the game. Students may be in season Buccaneer athletes, purchase a student ticket from Coach Wiles at school or on GoFan, or purchase a ticket at the door to get a tailgate wristband.

The first 100 students to the tailgate will be treated to a FREE BBQ sandwich and drink courtesy of our Tailgate Sponsor, Traditions BBQ.

Show up, have fun, be loud, and cheer on the Bucs!

LAST CHANCE, BHS!

Planning to attend the Homecoming Dance?

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, is the FINAL DAY to turn in your permission slip and money!

Everything must be turned in by 3:00 PM. If you haven’t taken care of yours yet, don’t wait!

✨ HOCOCHELLA Homecoming Dance
📅 Saturday, October 3
🎟️ $15 per person
🪩 Middle School: 5:00–8:00 PM
💃 High School: 8:30–11:30 PM
📍 Branford Shrine Club

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

BHS Culinary students catered the 50th year reunion for the Class of 1976 this weekend. Thank you to the Class of 1976 for your support of our program.

Reminder - no school Monday for students! It's the September PD Day for teachers and staff. Enjoy your long weekend!

Homecoming week has come and gone but one big Homecoming event still remains - the dance is a week away! BHS students make sure to get your permission slips turned in Tuesday or Wednesday to Mrs. Roberts to be able to take part in the fun. Blank forms may be picked up in the front office.

Congratulations to the winners of our Homecoming Float competition! School Floats: 3rd place - Class of 2031 - 8th Grade “Let’s Boogie Bucs” 2nd place - Class of 2030 - 9th grade “Bucs are going to Rock the Field” 1st place - Class of 2032 - 7th grade “Raiders You’re off the Set List” Community floats: 2nd place - Branford 4-H 1st place - Suwannee River Riding Club

Congratulations to Anabella Dicks our 2026-2027 Homecoming Queen! Also members of the Queen Court were class attendants from 10th grade Addison Barnes and Maci Hayes, and 11th grade Tessah Smith and Raelea Bradow. Anabella was crowned by 2025-2026 Homecoming Queen Sophia McCall.

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Homecoming Princess Londyn Campbell! Our middle school Homecoming Court was well represented tonight: Little Miss BHS Charlee Ross Junior Miss BHS Addy Avery 2025-2026 Homecoming Princess Madeline Nolan Princess Finalist Zoie James Princess Finalist Zoie Westberry 8th grade attendants Avery Finch and Julia Lowkewicz 7th grade attendants Cadence Hayes and Kinsley Chaney 6th grade attendants Aleigha Courtemanche and Blakeleigh Monroe

Friday, September 25, 2026 is early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:20 pm. Reminder that no students can be checked out between 9:30-11:00 due to the parade.

Branford Middle and Branford High FFA Officers attended Chapter Officers Leadership Training this week.

Reminder for all Juniors and Seniors who need an ELA or Algebra 1 graduation score.... PSAT money is due to Mrs. Taylor by Friday 9-25-26. Junior- cost is $6.00 and Senior- cost is $10.50

SENIOR PARENTS — DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE!

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!

LAST CALL FOR HOMECOMING GUESTS!

Planning to bring a guest from outside of BHS to the HOCOACHELLA Homecoming Dance? Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, is the deadline!

All guest permission forms and payment must be turned in by the deadline. Tomorrow's deadline is ONLY for students bringing non-BHS guests.

🎡 HOCOACHELLA Homecoming Dance
📅 Saturday, October 3
🪩 Middle School: 5:00–8:00 PM
✨ High School: 8:30–11:30 PM
📍 Branford Shrine Club
🎟️ $15 per person

BHS students attending without an outside guest have until September 30 to turn in their permission slip and payment.

Don’t miss the deadline if you’re bringing a guest from another school!

Each day of Homecoming Week, our varsity cheerleaders choose a best dressed faculty or staff member! Monday’s Festival Fit winner was Mr. Wingate, dressed for a Drive-By Truckers concert. Today’s Genre Jam Fest ended in a tie: Mrs. Cannon and Ms. Disken won with their hip-hop inspired outfits! We love seeing our BHS staff join the fun. Stay tuned for the rest of this week’s winners!

All BHS students are invited to join FCA tomorrow morning for See You at the Pole — a time for students to come together in prayer for our school, classmates, teachers, community, and nation.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 8:05 AM
📍 Football Field Flagpole

Everyone is welcome! 💙🧡

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Today, names were randomly selected from a list of students that were present at school during all their assigned class periods. Congratulations to the winners of our Attendance Monday!

The Homecoming parade is Friday at 10am! Registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow, September 22 at 3 PM. Please email stefani.santos@scsb.us if you would like to participate!

It's Homecoming Week at BHS and on top of the busy calendar of events for students and staff here on campus, our community has lots of opportunities to support the Buccaneers in all of their sports both home and on the road this week!

In recognition of Heroes Day and the 25th anniversary of September 11, the BHS high school agriculture classes learned about the courageous canine heroes who served during and after the attacks of 9/11. The goal of the lesson was to explore animal related careers, animal selection, training, care, and the important roles working animals serve. Today, the lesson concluded with a special visit from Sergeant Stout and Corporal Dalton, K9 handlers with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. They shared valuable information about selecting the right breed and puppy for working dog service, the training process, daily care and responsibilities, and the working and retirement lives of the Sheriff’s Office K9s. BHS extends a huge thank you to Sergeant Stout, Corporal Dalton, and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office for being such wonderful community partners. Opportunities like this expand our students’ knowledge, introduce them to potential careers after high school, and allow them to learn directly from professionals serving our community.

A huge THANK YOU to Chick-fil-A Lake City for helping make our Student Council Pregame Tailgate last Friday, September 11, such a success!

The first 100 BHS students at the tailgate were treated to a FREE Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich and drink, courtesy of Chick-fil-A and BHS Student Council!

We are incredibly thankful for community partners who are willing to invest in our students and help us create fun, positive experiences at BHS. It is community partners like you who help us make BHS great!

Thank you, Chick-fil-A Lake City, for supporting our Buccaneers!