By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News In a time where there is civil unrest and hatred expressed against law enforcement, a first grade student at Lafayette Elementary School (LES) took the time to…
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RIVEROAK Technical College launches new workforce education initiative
By Riveroak Technical College Contributor RIVEROAK Technical College is excited to join forces with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) for a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term…
In true 2020 fashion SMS Homecoming perseveres
By Lori Robinson Evans Riverbend News In the face of COVID-19, school, sports and life has been a challenge for communities across the nation, but that did not stop Suwannee Middle School…
Meet the SHS NJROTC
The Suwannee High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit participates in the Friday night football games. Members of the unit take turns each Friday night doing the job duties…
Hamilton Elementary rolls through open house
By Mickey Starling Riverbend News On Wednesday, Aug. 5, parents and students from Hamilton Elementary School enjoyed a new experience for their open house. Instead of roaming the halls and snacking on…
Individual Tests Positive for COVID-19 at HCES
Hamilton County School District Contributer On August 25, 2020, the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) was notified of a positive case of COVID-19 in one individual at Hamilton County…
HCES holds kindergarten transition program
Ramsey Sullivan Riverbend News Each year, Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) holds a free kindergarten transition program for all upcoming kindergarten students to jump start skills and concepts before entering school. HCES…
Back-to-School Trunk Bash helps over 300 students with school supplies
By Bryant Thigpen Riverbend News With the 2020-21 school year underway, the Suwannee County School District (SCSD) hosted a “Back-to-School Trunk Bash,” which helped over 300 students prepare for the new year…