Registration is now open for the 2021-22 school year, including Pre-K. Go to MENU and scroll down to find more information and the link to register under PARENT RESOURCES. READ MORE >

Dear School Community: This year’s spring recess feels different from others. After facing many challenges and adapting to the unexpected, a break for students, staff and families is something to cherish. As we begin to see and experience more normalcy, you may become less vigilant about adhering to simple measures that keep you and your loved ones safe. ... READ MORE >

All families can receive free meals for children 18 and under on Thursday, 4/8/21 between 10AM - 12PM at Branford High School. Please let us know if you think you will come so that we can plan accordingly by filling out this quick survey if you have not already done so. An RSVP is appreciated but not required. Thank you! READ MORE >

Please see this important document from the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut State Department of Education. READ MORE >

Free breakfasts and lunches for the long holiday weekend are available for all children 18 and under. This week, pickup will be on Thursday, April 1st from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at Branford High School. Please help us plan by completing this two question survey. News about April vacation meals will be messaged next week. READ MORE >

March 29, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Each year, public schools in Connecticut are required by the state and federal governments to administer a number of mandated assessments to measure student progress towards the standards articulated in the Connecticut Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. While there were state and federal discussions... READ MORE >

Dear Parents & Guardians, Our first week of full in-person instruction for elementary students has been a success. With your support and the staff’s expertise, the children are adapting to full classrooms and are becoming reacquainted with peers. Starting on Monday, intermediate students are scheduled to transition, followed by high school students a... READ MORE >

BPS continues to serve free meals to all children 18 and under, both in school as well as at a remote learning pick-up site (BHS.) As a reminder, remote meals are intended for students who are not in school on a given day. These meals can be picked up between 11AM-12PM at BHS. (Please note the new time frame.)Free weekend meals for any child can be picked up at... READ MORE >

At its March 17, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting, the school board committed to providing a mechanism for parents to continue to address communication-related issues that can improve our District. The Board’s Communication Committee will be the vehicle for this mechanism. The public is, as always, welcome to participate. The next meeting of the... READ MORE >

Dear John B. Sliney Families, As noted in Superintendent Hernandez’s last correspondence with families on Friday, March 12th, the BPS Elementary Schools will be returning to the full (5 days a week) in-person instructional model on Monday, March 22, 2021. We are very excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with all of you to make this... READ MORE >

March 12, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians, At this week’s BOE joint Communication/Teaching & Learning Committee meeting the district presented a framework for a return to full in-person instruction. You can access the full presentation here. We anticipate commencing the transition on Monday, March 22, 2021 with our elementary students. Please review... READ MORE >

Good morning JBS Parents! On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, we will be welcoming our students in grades 1-4 in the BLUE COHORT from 9:10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. for additional in-person learning! This week, BLUE COHORT students will be learning at school while the ORANGE COHORT will be learning from home. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast/lunch will... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, Tomorrow night, the administration will present a framework to return to full in-person instruction. Up to this point, the hybrid model has permitted schools to remain open since September and we are fortunate no school has been forced into full remote learning. As the public health metrics change and trend downward, and the... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through the 2020-2021 school year. We know it’s been a challenging year for students, families, and staff. The success of our hybrid mode thus far has been the result of all stakeholders working closely together. We thank you for the role you’ve played in supporting your child’s schooling on... READ MORE >

JBS Family Update Be Kind. Be Safe. Be Brave. Important Dates and Information to Remember: Monday, February 15th – No School, President’s Day Tuesday, February 16th- No School, February Recess Wednesday, February 17- Day & Evening Parent Conferences Thursday, February 18th – BLUE COHORT IN-PERSON; ORANGE COHORT ONLINE ... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, In recent weeks, I have spoken to many of you regarding the District’s hybrid model. You have expressed concern about your children’s education and the challenges of supporting their online learning effectively. Many of you have urged a return to in-person learning. Others of you have pointed out the disproportionate impact of... READ MORE >

JBS Family Update READ MORE >

Linked here are the results of the budget survey. The survey was open to BPS families and the community. The results will be used to inform and develop the FY22 budget. We thank everyone who took the time to complete the survey. READ MORE >

ARE YOU 75 OR OLDER? DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND 75 OR OLDER? SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A COVID VACCINE NOW Online: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine Telephone: Those without internet access can call Connecticut’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224. The line will... READ MORE >

Dear Branford Public Schools Community: Happy Holidays! I hope your winter break is full of relaxation and good health. Like so much of 2020, this year’s holiday season is shaping up to be a first. As we prepare to take a long-deserved respite, I implore you to remain vigilant about following public health measures. During the winter break it is important... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians: As you may have heard, the CDC has released new quarantine guidelines. However, as of today, the CT Governor’s office has not announced any changes to the quarantine periods we currently follow. Therefore, the CT DPH quarantine periods, which are what the district follows, have not changed. Should the DPH make a change, we will be... READ MORE >

Branford Public Schools is offering free children's meals during the winter break. All families can receive free meals for their children 18 and under. You may pick up 5 meal sets (breakfast and lunch) per child on each of the two dates. Meals are available for pickup on Wednesday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 29th at Branford High School between 10:00 AM... READ MORE >

On January 18, 2021, celebrate Dr. King's legacy by joining the Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Committee of Branford via Zoom to hear from guest speaker, Jane Elliott. She will share her 'We Are One Race' message developed from her bold lesson in discrimination, the legendary and controversial 'Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes''experiment. Proceeds benefit the Branford Food... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians: Happy Thanksgiving! As you prepare for the long holiday weekend. I hope you take a moment to reflect on the amazing and unpredictable journey you have been on. The sacrifices you have made are significant and while your routine has been disrupted, frequently at times, you have persevered to make the best out of the tumult caused... READ MORE >

Dear BPS Faculty, The Roberto Benigni movie "Life is Beautiful" comes to mind when I think of how important you are to our children and to our community. For the time you spend in their lives, whether on a screen or in person, you are their world. You and the work that you do are their lifeline to what is possible in a world that could easily seem completely... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the most recent information on COVID (+) cases in the District. While we can expect additional positive cases this week, we have no known school transmission of the virus. If the public health department determines the virus is being transmitted in school, all appropriate... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the most recent information on COVID (+) cases in the District. While we can expect additional positive cases this week, we have no known school transmission of the virus. If the public health department determines the virus is being transmitted in school, all... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In recent days we have experienced an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Today the District was notified that a member of the John B. Sliney School community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 24 since school reopened. The affected person was last in... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In recent days we have experienced an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Today the District was notified that a member of the Mary T. Murphy School community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 23 since school reopened. The affected person was last... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: We continue to experience an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. The District was notified that four more members of the school community, two at Walsh Intermediate School, one at Mary T. Murphy School and one at John B. Sliney School, have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: We continue to experience an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. The District was notified that two more members of the school community, one at Mary T. Murphy School and one at Branford High School, tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 18. The affected... READ MORE >

November 13, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: We continue to experience an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Today the District was notified that a member of the Walsh Intermediate School community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 16. The affected person was last in school on... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, As reported previously, our community is experiencing an increase in the COVID -19 positivity rates. As of today, the Department of Public Health is reporting Branford as having a 16.1 positivity rate. At this point, the school district remains in the hybrid model. Should BPS move from the current hybrid model because either the public... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In recent days we have experienced an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Today the District was notified that a member of the Walsh Intermediate School community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 15. The affected person was last in school on... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: We are experiencing an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Over the weekend the District was notified that two more members of the school community, one at Branford High School and one at Mary T. Murphy Elementary School, have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+)... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In recent days we have experienced an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. The District was notified that two more members of the school community, one at Branford High School and one at Mary R. Tisko Elementary School, have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases... READ MORE >

November 4, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: In recent days we have experienced an increase in reported COVID (+) cases. Today, the District was notified that a member of the Walsh Intermediate School community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID (+) cases to 10. The affected person has been... READ MORE >

Branford School District, in collaboration with the Branford School Based Health Centers and the East Shore Health Department, will host a Drive-Up Curbside Flu Shot Clinic on November 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Branford High School. This clinic is open to all district students and billed directly to your insurance. If you are a student of Murphy,... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members: Over the weekend we were notified that a member of the Branford High School community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID(+) cases to 9 as of today. The affected person has been instructed to remain on home isolation for 10 days. Anyone who is considered a “close... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Community Members: The District was notified this morning that another member of the school community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of COVID(+) cases to 8 as of today. The affected person has been instructed to remain on home isolation for 10 days. Anyone who is considered a “close contact” with this... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Community Members: In the past two days, the District was notified that three members of the school community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). These cases, one at Mary T. Murphy and two at Walsh Intermediate School, were unrelated. The affected persons have been instructed to remain on home isolation for 10 days. Anyone who is... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians, With the winter months approaching, it is critical that we all play our part by monitoring our own and our children’s health. Please keep a child who is not feeling well at home. If your child is experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, please contact your medical provider. Fever (100.4° Fahrenheit or higher) Chills or... READ MORE >

Free meals are available to all children in our community who are 18 and under. Whether your child is learning in school, learning remotely, or if you know a child who does not attend our schools, free breakfast and lunch is available either at school or at the pick-up window at the high school. Please remember that each student may take a maximum of one... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Community Members: Today, the District was notified that two members of the school community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). These cases, one at Mary T. Murphy and one at Branford High School, were unrelated. The affected persons were last in school on Thursday, October 15, 2020 and Friday, October 16, 2020, respectively. They... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Community Members: Late yesterday afternoon, John B. Sliney School was notified that a member of the school community tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The affected person was last in school on Tuesday, October 6th, and has been instructed to remain on home isolation for 10 days. Anyone who is considered a “close contact” with this... READ MORE >

Dear Parents/Guardians: With the first full week of October arriving, I want to provide our school community a brief update. I also wish to acknowledge we all want to return to some fashion of normalcy. It is hard to be patient when one is surrounded by uncertainty and information overload. At this point, we have experienced one COVID + case in the... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Community Members: This morning, Branford High School was notified that a member of our school community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The affected person was last in school on Tuesday, September 22nd, and has been instructed to remain on home isolation for 10 days. Anyone who is considered a “close contact” with this person... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, This year is shaping up to be like none other and it is imperative that we approach the start of school with a realistic expectation. I appreciate your tireless effort during the changes we have had to make due to COVID 19. As we move into the first full week of school you can expect to experience some delays during arrival and... READ MORE >

Important School Lunch Information! The USDA has extended the availability of Free School Lunches to All Students Through December 31st! (Or as long as Federal funding lasts) Beginning immediately, all school breakfasts and lunches will be free for all students 18 years of age and under through December 31st! Breakfast Breakfast is offered... READ MORE >

Dear Families and members of the Branford Public Schools community: Recently the Board Chair and one other member of the Board of Education (BOE) resigned from their positions on the Board. As Vice Chair of the BOE, I want to reassure you on behalf of the Board that this development will not impede our ability to carry out our duties. We have policies and... READ MORE >

Students participating in the voluntary remote learning option may return to in-person attendance by completing the Return to District Model form. Parents/Guardians should complete one form per child. Requests to return to the district model may take up to ten (10) school days to process in order to ensure that the District maintains the necessary class cohort... READ MORE >

August 29, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians: I hope the recent storm’s impact to you and your family was minimal. Thankfully no one was seriously injured; however, many families experienced power outages and had damage to their property. Unfortunately, because of the storm’s impact the District closed on Friday, August 28, 2020, as we also experienced power... READ MORE >

Dear parents and guardians: As we continue our school reopening planning, the District prepared a brief presentation titled Branford Public Schools Reopening School 2020-2021. Viewing this short presentation may answer some of your questions and help you to formulate others to ask during tomorrow’s BOE-sponsored Reopening Town Hall. We have also prepared... READ MORE >

Reopening Communication #4 READ MORE >

August 7, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: I hope you are well and thank you for understanding the complexities associated with reopening school in the fall. Since March 13, 2020, your life and that of your children have been disrupted in unimaginable ways. You have made major changes in your life with each one a sacrifice. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers... READ MORE >

Reopening Communication #2Dear Parents/Guardians: My communication of July 17, 2020 had important information regarding school reopening. Since that communication, the District responded and met the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirement to populate a template on how the District’s three reopening models meet the requirements set by... READ MORE >

Reopening Communication #1Dear Parents/Guardians: The CSDE recently released their plan to reopen CT schools in the fall. That document can be accessed at the CSDE website or by clicking here. School districts must develop reopening plans that address three scenarios: full in-person schooling due to minimal community spread of COVID-19, blended learning... READ MORE >

A Message from the BOE/Superintendent of Schools: In the wake of tragic national events and the subsequent protests against racism and for social justice, our attention as leaders, rightfully so, is focused on leading a complex school system towards a more just and inclusive tomorrow. The Branford Public Schools district leadership team acknowledges that... READ MORE >

5th Grade Welcome READ MORE >

May 29, 2020Good morning,During the week of June 1-4, 2020, we will begin the process of returning personal items to our students at the elementary level. Parents/Families will be provided with a day/time slot to come to the school for curbside pick-up of personal student belongings. Please see the schedule below. Staff will wear masks, gloves, and maintain social... READ MORE >

May 28, 2020 Dear JBS Parents and Families, Good afternoon! I hope that you are all doing well, healthy and having a great week so far. Throughout the course of the past several weeks, elementary teachers, staff and administration have worked on identifying the critical learning areas in math, reading, writing and the global learning competencies at each... READ MORE >

May 22, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: Throughout the school closure your exceptional acts for your family have been inspirational. Supporting your child emotionally, socially, and educationally during the pandemic is difficult and even more so, when you consider the other things you manage. You are remarkable! Over time, the current situation will change but... READ MORE >

May 18, 2020 Dear JBS Parents and Families, I hope that you are all doing well, healthy and enjoying learning at home and virtually. We continue to work as a school community to provide all of our students with “educational opportunities that meet students’ diverse learning needs to the greatest extent possible.” We appreciate all your support and... READ MORE >

May 12, 2020Dear Parents/Guardians: I hope this email finds you well. As you heard last week, Governor Lamont, through executive order, announced schools would remain closed for the remainder of the year. Hearing this news certainly creates additional feelings and emotions about the remaining weeks of schools. As we look to conclude the school year, your... READ MORE >

May 11, 2020 Dear JBS Parents and Guardians, Good afternoon! Please click the link below for my weekly video message. Thank you! http://www.branfordschools.org... I hope you had an enjoyable Mother’s Day Weekend and that everyone was able to take a break from the rigor of online learning. As we continue through the BPS Flex Learning Plan to the... READ MORE >

Family Appreciation From All of Us READ MORE >

May 4, 2020 Dear John B. Sliney Families, We are in Week #6 of the BPS Flex Learning Plan! I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your on-going support and collaboration during these challenging times. Since we began the BPS Flex Learning, students and teachers/staff have had to approach teaching and learning in a different way. However,... READ MORE >

May 4, 2020 JBS Flex Learning Update for Families Dear JBS Students, Parents and Guardians, A huge thanks to all the students and families for doing an amazing job during the BPS Flex Learning Plan and engaging your online learning at home!! I’m so proud of each and every student at JBS and MISS YOU all very much. Thank you for your... READ MORE >

May 1, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians: As we complete another week of BPS Flex Learning, thank you for your commitment as partners in the education of your child during this remarkable time in our history. In our quest to continuously improve, we particularly appreciate the feedback many of you have provided on the flex learning satisfaction survey. The link... READ MORE >

April 27, 2020 Dear JBS Parents and Guardians, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family healthy as you find ways to provide creative ways to engage the family activities that everyone can enjoy. Recognizing that every family is faced with a variety of challenges balancing the needs of each person daily. We decided to focus this weekly update on providing... READ MORE >

Dear John B. Sliney Parents and Guardians, I hope you are well and staying healthy during these challenging times. Here is another weekly update to keep everyone informed. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of our teachers and support staff the first several weeks of flex learning have been successful in getting our students reengaged with their education and... READ MORE >

April 23, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians: I hope this communication finds you and your family safe and healthy. Your personal and family journey adjusting to the COVID-19 environment must be taxing on many levels. We are committed to working with you to alleviate some of the strain you are feeling by providing educational opportunities through BPS Flex Learning. ... READ MORE >

April 10, 2020Dear JBS Parents, Guardians and Families, Please update your calendars with the following days off: Friday April 24th, Tuesday April 28th, Friday May 8th, Friday May 15th, Friday May 22nd, Monday May 25th, Friday June 5th, and the Last Day of School is June 15th. We are entering Week #3 of the BPS Flex Learning Plan! Thank you for your on-going... READ MORE >

Updated 2019-2020 School Year Calendar READ MORE >

April 8, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Although it has only been a few days since the last letter from the District, it has been a busy few days. This update is being provided before the long weekend so that you can plan accordingly. On Monday, April 6, 2020, the Branford Board of Education voted to allow the school calendar to be adjusted to reflect our... READ MORE >

April 6, 2020 Dear John B. Sliney Parents and Families, Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and flexibility as we continue our journey together through this online learning experience with our students. As a reminder, our teachers will use Google Classroom and email to organize learning experiences and communicate with students and families. ... READ MORE >

Due to the COVID-19 school closure, the Pre-K lottery registration deadline has been extended to a date as yet to be determined. BPS registration continues to be open for all Pre-K through 12 students. READ MORE >

Important Update from the Superintendent of Schools READ MORE >

Parent Information about BPS Flex Learning READ MORE >

March 23, 2020 Principal's Letter on Online Learning READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 20, 2020 READ MORE >

Elementary Schools Chromebook Distribution Letter - March 20, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 19, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 18, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 17, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 16, 2020 READ MORE >

BPS Meals Update - March 16, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 13, 2020 READ MORE >

Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 12, 2020 READ MORE >

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - March 10, 2020 READ MORE >

Revised 2019-2020 School Year Calendar READ MORE >

March Newsletter READ MORE >

Letter Regarding Novel Coronavirus - February 28, 2020 READ MORE >

Please read this important message from Superintendent Hernandez regarding state-mandated assessments for grades 3-8 and high school juniors and seniors. READ MORE >

Click here for information regarding the registration for the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >

February Newsletter READ MORE >

January Newsletter READ MORE >

December Newsletter READ MORE >

Click here for more information about our school breakfast program. READ MORE >

November Newsletter READ MORE >

October Newsletter READ MORE >

September Newsletter READ MORE >

Letter to K-4 Parents READ MORE >

The Elementary Open House Night at JBS will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Please see the schedule below: 6:00-6:30 PM - Parents of children in Grades PreK, K, 1, and 2 will have the opportunity to go into their child’s classroom where teachers will share specific grade level/classroom expectations, curriculum, and plans for the school year.... READ MORE >

Superintendent's Welcome Back Letter READ MORE >

Please click here for the letter to parents that was mailed out on Thursday, August 29, 2019. READ MORE >

If you are interested in getting your high school diploma, taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, or taking classes to help you get your Citizenship in the U.S., then ERACE has FREE classes to help you achieve your goals! Contact us today 203.488.5693 Email erace@branfordschools.org READ MORE >

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2019-2020 New Student Registration READ MORE >