Principal’s Weekly Newsletter - 2/2/24
Important February dates:
- Monday, 2/19 - President’s Day - The district is closed
- Tuesday, 2/20 - February recess - no school
The BOE approved revisions to the 2023-2024 school year calendar:
- March 29 (Good Friday) – The district is closed
- April 2 – Election Primary Day – No school for students
- June 11 (early release day) – Potential last day of school for students
To view the revised calendar, please click here
It’s that time of year to order your caps and gowns for graduation! Please fill out the form in the link below by no later than Monday, February 26, 2024. Graduation will be here before you know it! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Bozzuto for assistance.
Place your order online now by clicking HERE! Your registration is needed to prepare what you will wear for graduation, so please order today!
Haven't ordered a class ring yet? There's still time! Click the link below and have your ring before graduation!
Senior Internship Update
Career Pathways Coordinator, Mrs. Valaouras, spoke with our seniors regarding two exciting internship opportunities! The Senior Internship Program allows our students the opportunity to research and connect with a local business within our community and work with them to gain invaluable knowledge and experience in that industry. The Senior Internship Program will begin in May.
The Internal Internship Program offers students the opportunity to remain in school and participate daily in supervised, authentic learning experiences in Technology Support and Athletics Management. The internship will begin in Quarter 4.
Students are encouraged to begin the registration process by completing the necessary paperwork and directing all questions to Mrs. Valaouras at tvalaouras@branfordschools.org.
We are eager to work together in facilitating students' attainment of internships that align with their interests and career aspirations. We encourage all students to take advantage of these internship opportunities even if they are uncertain about their interests or career goals as that's where an internship can be a valuable experience for them.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch in cooperation with high schools across the State of Connecticut, has formed a virtual job shadowing program. This program allows the students from across the state to visit members of the CT Judicial Branch via ZOOM to discuss their positions within the Judicial Branch, their duties and responsibilities as well as the qualifications and process to become a member of the judicial agency. Areas that will be covered are positions in the juvenile justice system, Adult Probation, and the Office of the Court Clerk.
BHS External Lockdown Notification System
Ensuring the safety of our school community is a top priority. We have implemented an exterior lockdown notification system to swiftly communicate and respond to potential security concerns. This proactive measure enhances our ability to maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for all.
Athletic Department Update
Friday, 2/2
- Boys Basketball vs. West Haven (3:45 freshman, 5:15 JV, 7:00 Varsity)
- Girls Ice Hockey vs. Masuk (4:20 at Northford), Saturday, 2/3
Saturday, 2/3
- Boys and Girls Indoor Track compete at the SCC Championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. The meet begins at 10 am.
Our BHS Dance team will be competing at their National Competition in Florida this weekend - we wish them the best of luck!
Reminder - BHS Cheerleading will be hosting a home competition on Saturday, 2/10. We are thrilled to be able to host an event here at BHS. It will begin at 10 am.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Senior Personal Recognition Ads LAST CALL - Jostens has extended the date until February 7th for online ads.
LAST CHANCE to place your student’s yearbook ad! Act now and create a special memory that will be cherished forever and make their yearbook even more special! Visit www.jostensadservice.com
to create and purchase your ad! Hurry, time and space are limited. RECOGNITION AD FINAL ORDER DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, February 7th
Yearbook Sales Online - To be guaranteed a yearbook please order directly through JOSTENS click here to order.
Yearbooks cost: $100.00 (students experiencing difficulty making payments should contact Ms. Lepre for assistance.) To order by phone or if you do not remember if you had previously ordered, please contact Jostens at 1.877.767.5217 during business hours.
In-School Sales Option - Students can also see Ms. Lepre to make arrangements/pay for a yearbook in school via cash or check for $100.00 All checks should be made payable to BHS Yearbook and given to Ms. Lepre in C27 Any Questions: clepre@branfordschools.org
Photo Submission - Thank you to all who submitted photos. We can still accept them but many pages are now completed. We have room on the pet/student page, travel page, jobs page, winter fun, and out-of-school passions page which includes community work/sports/hobbies, general BHS-related activities, sports, and events. Send your submission for consideration to clepre@branfordschools.org if it works we will include it.
Project Graduation Update
It's time to have our first kickoff meeting to discuss Project Graduation 2024. Please join us for a meeting on Thursday, February 8th at 6:00 at BHS in one of the health rooms. Project Graduation is a safe, substance-free, entertaining all-night event following graduation.
Please do everything you can to attend. If we do not have the support and funding for this event, it will not happen this year. While the event is for seniors, underclassman families help participate in the planning. We encourage new BHS families to get involved and this is a perfect opportunity. If you are interested in helping but can't attend the meeting, please send an email to branfordprojgrad@gmail.com
Class of 2024 Senior Apparel
Our 2024 Senior Apparel is ready to be ordered! Follow the link below. A portion of the sales will be donated back to Project Graduation.
https://shopcampuscustoms.com/BHS_PROJ_GRAD_22/shop/home
2024-25 Program of Studies Presentation
We are excited to introduce the Branford High School Program of Studies for the 2024-25 academic year. Please take a moment to view the video featuring members of the BHS Leadership team. The video highlights:
New and revised course offerings
Updated graduation requirements
Expanded college and career learning opportunities for students
To watch the presentation video, click here.
To view the 2024-25 Program of Studies, click here.
You can locate the Program of Studies on the Branford High School website, https://www.branfordschools.or...