In light of AP Chemistry teacher Lorena Alvear’s leave of absence, the science department scrambled to keep the course alive while creating minimal disruption for the students in the class. Ryanne Chitjian,...
The peer tutoring program is returning this spring semester with two main objectives: destigmatizing asking for help and creating opportunities for students to connect across grade levels.
Student...
After an English teaching role opportunely opened up this recent winter break, Paul Buckley, a potential candidate, sprang at the opportunity.
He was remodeling houses in a brief stint of carpentry...
In the years after the pandemic, the United States has seen the percentage of chronically absent students skyrocket from the pre-pandemic rate of 12.1 percent in 2018–2019 to roughly 25 percent in 2022–2023.
According...
Following its strategic plan, Branson has begun the development of a long-term architectural plan for the campus to best integrate the larger student body. Through the use of student focus groups, Branson...
As Branson continues to expand with the addition of a hundred new students, administrators turn to architects, donors, faculty, parents and students as they consider the school’s strategic vision for...
On Oct. 21, Assistant Head of School Nathalio Gray won the Vanguard Achievement Award at the Cathedral School for Boys. The award was given to him to recognize his commitment to independent schools.
Gray...
In an Oct. 23 all-school assembly, student-body representatives Logan Tusher and Charlie Zwibelman announced the elected freshmen representatives.
Out of the eight people who ran, Anna Jacobs, Mason...
While most returned to campus after their summer break, three Branson students chose to embark on exciting adventures for the year. Rosie Slayen, Mirabel Arlander, and Sadhbh Kilroy are all studying abroad...
Media Literacy Week at Branson is a time for students to reflect on themselves as digital media consumers and learn how to improve their literacy skills.
Over the week of Oct. 23, participating students...
On Oct. 29, Branson’s Marine Ecology class had a field trip to Monterey.
The class, taught by Peter Zdrojewski, had been in its Diversity of Life unit. Students were “learning about the ocean and...
For the first time in school history, Branson will be entering the Wharton Investment Competition with five teams of seven students led by David Hanson.
The Wharton Investment Competition is a prestigious...
