Branford High School

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)!

Senior Spotlight: Samantha Ray

Samantha plans to attend Albany State University, where she will continue her studies in nursing while playing soccer on a scholarship. Through her hard work and dedication, she has earned the opportunity to compete at the next level while pursuing a career focused on helping others.

We are so proud of you, Samantha, for your commitment both on the field and in the classroom. We can’t wait to see all you accomplish as you take this exciting next step!

Fun Fact!

Every class counts! Make sure you're earning enough credits each year!

Some of Mrs. Manning’s talented art students recently took their creativity beyond the classroom with a field trip to North Florida College! They competed in a high school art competition, explored inspiring artwork, and enjoyed a guided campus tour. The highlight? Getting an inside look at the incredible studio spaces, sparking even more excitement for their artistic futures!

Are you interested in providing a scholarship to a senior athlete at the BESPY awards? Please contact Erin Clark to make arrangements. Thank you for your support of the BHS Class of 2026 and their future plans!

Student leadership team elections for the 2026-2027 school year are beginning. This includes elections for both class officers and student council officers for the current 6th - 11th grade classes. Our incoming 6th grade class will have elections when they arrive on campus in the fall. Application packets are available for pick up in the front office starting today. Completed packets are due to Mrs. Roberts by Friday, May 8 by the end of the school day — no late applications will be accepted. Please note: the application requires a parent signature and a teacher recommendation, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete everything. Don’t wait until the last minute!

🧡Ms. Whitley’s class enjoyed a field trip to the Rotary Splash Pad at the Suwannee County Parks and Recreation. They also enjoyed lunch from Little Caesars.

Senior Spotlight: Reganne Dalton

Reganne plans to attend Florida Gateway College, where she will pursue her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Her goal is to become a 2nd grade teacher and make a positive impact on young learners.

We’re so proud of you, Reganne, and can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make in the classroom!

Today AP Psych students did a Behavior Feedback Experiment. The students practiced walking looking down with short steps compared to walking looking up with big strides. They noticed how they carry themselves affects how they feel. They learned you can transform any mood by simply changing your behavior. The first 3 show us walking with short steps and looking down. The second 2 show us walking more freely.

💙🧡Congratulations to the following athletes advancing to the Regional meet this Friday!!!

SAVE THE DATE – BHS Awards Ceremonies

Join us as we celebrate our students’ achievements at Branford High School!

Tuesday, May 19 all day in the BHS Auditorium

🕘 Grades 6–8: 9:00 AM
🕦 Grades 9–11: 11:30 AM
🎓 Class of 2026 Seniors: 6:00 PM

We look forward to recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of our Buccaneers!

Scholarship Opportunity
If you are interested in providing a scholarship for one of our seniors, you may choose the recipient or we can help match a student based on your criteria. Please contact Kelly Hunter at kelly.hunter@scsb.us for more information.

Thinking about trying out for majorettes? It’s a great opportunity to build teamwork, learn new skills, and be part of something exciting. You’ll form lasting friendships while practicing routines and supporting one another. Plus, you’ll get to perform at games and school events, representing your school with pride and spirit!

Contact Tracy Combee for any information or questions tracy_combee@outlook.com

It’s time to show how much hard work you’ve put in all year!

As we head into end-of-year testing—including state FAST assessments, EOC exams, and AP exams—this is your opportunity to finish strong and make all that effort count.

Here is the BHS testing schedule:

FAST State Testing → given to students in the listed grade levels
EOC Exams & AP Exams → for students currently enrolled in those specific courses

Be prepared!
Be at school on your scheduled testing days
Bring your charged Chromebook
Come ready to focus and do your best

Let’s finish the year strong, Buccaneers!

Last week, our 7th, 8th, and 10th grade social studies students participated in the very first BHS Civics Fair! Students chose to compete in one of four categories: Civic Problem Solver, Justice and Equality, Community Builder, and Compassion in Action.

With over 160 projects presented, the judges were incredibly impressed—not only with the creativity and effort put into each project, but also with the students themselves. Every participant presented their work orally and confidently answered follow-up questions, truly showcasing their knowledge and passion.

We are so proud of our students for representing BHS in such an outstanding way. Their ideas, dedication, and hard work made this event a huge success, and we look forward to seeing some of these projects come to life in our community.

Congratulations to all participants! The winners and brief descriptions of their projects are:

Grand Prize Winners:
Braylee Moseley - Reading to Elementary Students
Elena Garcia - Community Garden
Skyfire Shingledecker - Book and Craft Club
Athens Lee-Glynn - Basic Needs Drive

Runners-Up:
Mya Prosel - Mental Health Access
Huff/Veasey/Ricardo/ Alvarado - Making Branford Beautiful
Roberts/Collins/Dingus - Helping BES Students
Madison Bailey - Funding for Student Clubs

Third Place:
Myranda Watson - Ocean Pollution
Ava Alcorn - Kindess Club
Caylyn VanEtten - Better Recycling Options
Emma Hygema - Sustainable Clothing

Honorable Mentions:
Zachary Roland - Planting Trees
Brooklynn Brown - Helping Strays
Ailine Morales - Hygeine Kits for Community
Amayah James - Social Media for Volunteer Activities
Samantha Porter - ADA Accessibility
Raelea Bradow - Senior Support Bracelets
Colton Taylor - Smart Storm Awareness
Lilyanna Sprague - Protect the Birds
Sally Uhles - Tutoring Program
Phoebe Malott - Future Business Leaders
Figuerona/Koon - McDonald's Crosswalk
Alexander Murnahan - Dog Alert
Sarah Gartner - Peer to Peer Tutoring
Cauley/Hobday - Shelter/Roof
Adyson Beard - Hygeine Product Kits
Samuel Fernandez - Substance Abuse Assistance

People's Choice (Voted Best Project by the Students / Teachers)
William Coe - Litter Clean Up

Reminder! Tomorrow night is our Dinner Theater production of Once Upon a Crime! Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our Culinary students and then be treated to a show by our Theater class.

Tickets are limited and can be purchased here: https://dinner-and-show.cheddarup.com

If you are interested in providing a scholarship for a senior athlete at BESPY awards night, please contact Coach Erin Clark at BHS. Your support of our athletes' plans after high school are so appreciated!

💙🧡We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our county office administrators for the thoughtful gift baskets in celebration of Principal and Assistant Principals Appreciation Week!

Fun Fact!

Grades matter! Make sure you're doing your best to maintain at least a C average!

Mark your calendars! The Branford FFA banquet is May 14th!