Percival Barretto-Ko, who joined Branson in 2023 as a science teacher, has quickly become beloved both for his love of Biology as well as other classes like E-Lab, which focused on entrepreneurship skills....
Branson’s annual Winter Concert premiered on December 5th, showcasing a semester’s worth of work from the Branson Jazz Band, Branson Singers, and Chamber Music Honors class.
For the...
This winter, the class of 2027 will be the first group of students eligible for applying to Branson’s new Catalyst Scholars program.
Led by Peter Zdrojewski and Eric Oldmixon, the Catalyst...
Physics substitute teacher Dan Carroll is leaving Branson at the end of the semester.
During his time at the school, he has made lasting impressions on students and colleagues through his...
This year’s fall play, “Pride and Prejudice,” performed by the Branson theater program, debuted on Nov. 13 and continued with performances on Nov. 14, and 15 to rapturous acclaim.
The...
The Branson dance team has returned, hoping eventually to perform at pep rallies, games and other school events.
The dance team will be led by Annabelle Garfinkle ’28, Mika Chow ’28...
On Nov. 6 & 13, Branson hosted the American Math Competition on campus.
Nearly 30 students participated in the test, with three coming from other schools. Students participated...
The BlendEd program will close out in 2026 as it has become academically and financially ineffective.
BlendEd is a collaborative program among seven independent schools in the Bay Area that...
On Monday, Sept. 29, students from the class of '26 began presenting their Junior Fellowships from the 2024-25 school year. Over the course of the year, students will present 12 projects during certain...
After years of private meetings, Alphabet leaders have decided to open some of their affinity meetings to the public LGBTQ+ community at Branson.
Alphabet, the LGBTQ+ affinity space on campus,...
On Thursday, Aug. 29, Branson held its annual Affinity Fair — an opportunity for students to sign up for the many affinity spaces available at Branson — but this year, Branson’s Director of Diversity,...
Branson’s Men’s Leadership Affinity Group is creating a space for male-identifying students to gather, reflect, and challenge ideas of masculinity and leadership on campus. Meeting every other week,...
