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Juniors eat lunch outside the commons in January 2022. Students can no longer eat inside the building.

Tables removed, eating restricted in omicron-era commons

By Gigi Hohenrieder • February 1, 2022
New restrictions on dining in the commons could continue because of the omicron strain.
English instructor Giles Scott teaches virtually in January 2022. Some teachers and students went remote because of the omicron COVID-19 variant.

Omicron surge brings remote learners’ experiences to fore

By Herschel Pell • January 29, 2022
The fast-spreading virus strain has made students and teachers adapt to remote learning.
Students gather around the Snack Shack in January 2022. The campus store reopened after a pandemic hiatus.

New snacks greet students at Snack Shack reopening

By Josie Hohenrieder • January 29, 2022
After its pandemic closure, the campus store once again sells food and beverages.
Head of School Chris Mazzola holds a flyer for a November meeting with residents. The school has continued its neighborhood outreach efforts as it seeks to boost its enrollment.

Live updates: Council meeting doesn’t result in growth decision

By Shun Graves • January 13, 2022
In a marathon session that extended to midnight, the Ross Town Council decided that it needs more time to decide on an enrollment increase.
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.
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