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Students participate in Holi by throwing colored chalk powder. Holi, a tradition introduced to the Branson campus in 2022, is the Indian festival of color and light.

Mark your calendars! Beloved Branson traditions

By Alexa Warrin September 6, 2024
Learn about the annual events — from holiday celebrations to the traditions unique to Branson — that bring our close-knit community together.
View from outside the Branson commons. The commons serves as a central hub for students and faculty on campus.

Campus overview

By Emmanuel Katz September 6, 2024
Whether Branson is completely new to you or you’re just curious to discover some hidden gems, you’re in the right place. Here are some tips and tricks for navigating our beautiful Branson campus.
Karl Schmidt's ninth-grade physics class dives deep into concepts, assessed through objectives-based grading. OBG was implemented for all ninth-grade level classes in 2021.

Tips, tricks for surviving ninth-grade physics

By Alyssa Huang September 6, 2024
Many students regard physics as Branson’s most challenging ninth-grade class. For your best chances at passing ninth-grade physics with flying colors, read these quick tips.
Students sign up for clubs during the Branson clubs fair. The clubs fair is an opportunity for students to get involved in extracurriculars on campus.

Try it out! Extracurriculars at Branson

By Olivia Ritter September 6, 2024
The first few months of ninth grade are a prime time for growth and new experiences. Sports teams, clubs and affinities are great ways to get involved at Branson.
Ninth-graders working in the Branson commons. The Branson workload is a significant but manageable step up from middle school.

Strategies for managing ninth-grade workload

By Gigi Hohenrieder September 6, 2024
Starting high school and figuring out how to balance a heavier workload might feel overwhelming. Here are some effective strategies to set yourself up for success.
Reggae, the Rand Center's therapy dog for students.

Branson’s pup-ulation

By Cecilia "CC" Brenner September 6, 2024
Faculty and staff grace Branson’s campus with their pets’ fluffy faces daily. Get to know these iconic staffulty-and-dog duos.
Students play Ultimate Frisbee on Tom Ryan Field. The Ultimate Frisbee Club is one of the many clubs offered at Branson.

Spotlight: Clubs at Branson

By Skylar Lariviere September 6, 2024
Clubs add an exciting layer to a student’s high school experience, offering students spaces to engage in activities beyond the classroom. At Branson, students have the opportunity to explore over 65 different clubs.

Intro to OBG

By Samara "Sam" Lehman September 6, 2024
Objectives-based grading is used in all entry-level, ninth-grade classes. Here's how it works.

Meet your student body presidents

By Hazel Levinson September 6, 2024
Your student body presidents, Imogen Brown and Mo Jacoby, are eager to guide you through your first year at Branson.

How to balance being a student-athlete

By Lauren Dignan September 6, 2024
For student-athletes, juggling athletic and academic responsibilities is not always easy. Here are some tips on how to strike the perfect balance between the classroom and the playing field.
Students in classroom during immersive course. Branson administration announced the school's break from AP courses March 12.

Symonds says end of APs at Branson is opportunity for ‘innovation’

By Olivia Ritter June 4, 2024

When the student body first heard about the clean break from the AP curriculum, every qualm circulating around campus centered on a perceived disadvantage in college admissions. In response, Jeff Symonds,...

African Drumming performs drumming sequence during immersive presentations. African Drumming is one of Branson's many immersive courses offered at the end of the school year.

Immersive spotlight: African Drumming takes leadership focus

By Hazel Levinson June 4, 2024

As students and faculty alike conclude another school year at Branson, immersives are on everyone’s end-of-year radar.  This is the third year of immersives at Branson, which allow the community...

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