Category: School

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2024. Students included in the President’s List…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Middle school is a scary place – new people, new teachers and a completely new school. The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) is providing an opportunity for upcoming sixth…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 14, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) held a senior signing ceremony. The event was an opportunity for many of the school’s seniors to sign their certificates…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, May 13, Branford High School held its annual BESPYs (Branford’s Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) ceremony. This celebration, modeled after ESPN’s ESPYs, is dedicated to honoring the…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College celebrated a significant milestone for 20 students on Friday, May 17, as it hosted its Practical Nursing Capping Ceremony at the Live Oak Church of God….

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2024. Graduates were honored at NFC’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Wednesday, April 24, Chad Lyons, the advisor for the Lafayette High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA), announced that their Chapter President, Delaney Deadwyler, had been…

Metro Contributor Study skills are integral to academic success. Such abilities help students learn more efficiently and effectively, which can lead to better grades on assignments and tests. Developing strong study habits…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce was out of commission for a while. However, they are now back and they are ready to help raise up their community. In…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is one of the most premier organizations in rural communities. In areas where agriculture reigns supreme, the FFA has and continues to help…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 7, RIVEROAK Technical College teamed up with SkillsUSA and its industry partners to celebrate SkillsUSA National Signing Day. The event recognized the dedication of 27 students…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, April 25, RIVEROAK Technical College celebrated nine students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. The event, which took place at First Advent Christian Church in…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, sharp-shooters at Lafayette Elementary School go head-to-head in a battle of accuracy. Boys and girls in fifth-grade practice for weeks before the final event, which consisted of…

Michelana Byrd Contributor The 2023-24 school year saw incredible interest in Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) with over 200 competitors in each meet. Hamilton County High School’s very…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette Elementary School (LES) students in grades two and four participated in the school’s annual Science Fair on Thursday, April 18. Beginning in January, students began formulating project ideas,…