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 >
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 >
Important Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 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 >
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 >
In response to an unspecified threat received earlier today, Branford High School, in consultation with the Branford Police Department, implemented protocols necessary to address the situation. The Branford Police Department has made an arrest related to this morning’s unspecified threat. Branford Public Schools remain committed to maintaining a safe learning... READ MORE >
This morning, January 3, 2020, the BHS administration received an unspecified threat via email. The information was immediately reported to the police. Working closely with our local police department, necessary precautions were taken with minimal disruption to the academic day. As part of our protocol, there was an increased police presence in and around the... READ MORE >
Please read this letter from Superintendent Hernandez regarding the Walsh Intermediate School Project's ongoing asbestos abatement work. READ MORE >
Superintendent's Letter to WIS Parents & Guardians READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians: With the arrival of winter weather comes disruptions to the school calendar in the form of delays, early dismissal, or cancellations. To minimize any confusion, we strongly encourage you to download the BPS app (access the link at branfordschools.org via your smartphone) to receive notifications regarding... READ MORE >
Tonight's Board of Education meeting will be held at Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) in the Commons at 7:00 PM. An update on the WIS construction project is one of the items on the agenda. READ MORE >
Click here for more information about our school breakfast program. READ MORE >
Superintendent's Letter to WIS Parents & Guardians READ MORE >
The Branford Public Schools Wellness Policy and Regulations can be found on the BPS website under Parent Resources. The results of the triennial assessment will also be posted there. Any members of the community interested in contributing to the work of the Wellness Committee should contact BPS at 203-488-7276. READ MORE >
NGSS Letter to Parents/Guardians READ MORE >
Triple E Update Letter READ MORE >
Informational Vaping Forum READ MORE >
2019-2020 Safe School Climate Letter to Parents READ MORE >
Superintendent's Letter about EEE READ MORE >
Letter to K-4 Parents READ MORE >
Superintendent's Welcome Back Letter READ MORE >
Superintendent's Letter to WIS Community 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 ERACE today! (203) 488-5693 Email erace@branfordschools.org READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardians, The current Branford Public Schools parent/guardian and student Infinite Campus mobile portal App will no longer be supported effective June 30, 2019. To continue to be connected via a District app, parents/guardians need to download the Campus Parent App and students need to download the Campus Student App. Below are the directions. ... READ MORE >
2019-2020 New Student Registration READ MORE >
We, the members of the Branford Public School community, are committed to developing lifelong learners who are capable and confident, who contribute to their community, and who succeed in a changing global society. Institutional Priorities In order to achieve this mission, the faculty and administration of the Branford Public Schools join with parents and members... READ MORE >
Vision for Curriculum Development The Branford Public Schools believes that... content knowledge must be organized into meaningful patterns in order for students to retain what they have learnedstudents must have an ample opportunity to apply their knowledge in a... READ MORE >
Branford’s curriculum is developed using backward design, which is based on the idea that planning is best done by starting with the desired results and the transfer tasks that embody the goals. It is a design approach that results in purposeful thinking about curriculum planning from a micro lens, as well as programmatic reform from a macro level. Looking at... READ MORE >