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Chris Mazzola, Branson’s head of school, said the school will work with the town on revised rules on athletic events. Discussions around those rules, and other details, continue as Branson seeks to increase its enrollment by 100 students.

Hurdles revealed in enrollment increase project as town review continues

By Shun Graves December 10, 2021
Ross Mayor Elizabeth Robbins says the Town Council will likely consider the school’s growth application in January. But emails show the complications, and progress, the project has experienced.
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Acorns: A Branson food

By Ryder Lariviere December 10, 2021
Schmidt and students made cookies from on-campus oaks.
The Snack Shack on Dec. 9, 2021. The store will reopen in January after a pandemic hiatus.

Return of the Snack Shack: 10 things you should know

By Shun Graves December 10, 2021
After a pandemic hiatus, the popular student store will reopen in January. Find the details here.
The football team wins the NCS pennant after a blowout victory against Stuart Hall. (Courtesy of Veronica Bosque)

After unbeaten season, Bulls football prevails in NCS

By Lucas Metzger December 9, 2021
A rematch with Stuart Hall marked the final blowout victory in a blowout year.
Max Gutierrez jumps during the 2021 trip to Courtright Reservoir. Outdoor education will expand to sophomore orientations in 2022. (Courtesy of Max Gutierrez)

Get hiked! Outdoor education set to expand

By Cooper Tenney December 8, 2021
In a new addition to orientation, all rising sophomores will take a backpacking trip starting next summer.
The girls tennis team, seen here
after its MCAL victory, has won
several titles this year. (Courtesy of Bo Arlander)

Girls tennis brings home NCS, MCAL titles

By Brayden Mathews December 8, 2021
NCS championship victories last month capped off an MCAL-winning season for Bulls varsity tennis.
Students take the American Mathematics Competition test at Branson on Nov. 10, 2021. The examination marked the first on-campus AMC since the pandemic began.

Math test returns to campus as students take on challenge

By Gigi Hohenrieder December 4, 2021
November’s AMC test pushed students to problem-solve — and aim higher.
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Hispanic Heritage Month features Aztec dancers

By Ava Carlson November 30, 2021
Aztec dancers share their traditions and culture with the Branson community.
Girls golf’s MCAL victory this fall marked only one of the team’s many achievements. (Courtesy of Diane Keenley)

Girls golf team leads Branson to MCAL champs, NCS 2nd place

By Gigi Hohenrieder November 26, 2021
The victories reflect a successful year for a close-knit team.
‘Chicago’: A review in pictures

‘Chicago’: A review in pictures

By Abby Keenley November 19, 2021
“Chicago” makes its Branson debut in a grand display of dance, fashion and music.
Nathalio Gray stands on the library porch in fall 2021. Starting that year, he has the title of assistant head of school. (File: Natalie Wendt, Lena Sugrue)

Gray named assistant head of school in new administrative role

By Cameron Aryanpour November 15, 2021
He continues his decades-long Branson career with a new title starting this school year.
The team huddles during the third set as the Branson audience looks on, Nov. 10, 2021.

Live updates: Heartbreaker ends Branson volleyball’s historic run

By Shun Graves November 10, 2021
After a historic season — and the team’s first Open Division entry — the girls varsity team has a defeat to Archbishop Mitty.

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