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…
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Hamilton County High School has a Debate team once again
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…
Biden-Harris Administration announces new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition
USDA Contributor On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals…
Second and fourth graders compete in LES Science Fair
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,…
Suwannee Middle FFA takes third in state competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) team, specifically, the aquaculture team, showed they had the chops to work with the best at the state competition this…
Suwannee sweeps Madison County
Rick Patrick reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When the Suwannee High School Bulldog baseball and softball teams left for Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 9, they must have packed brooms along with bats and…
SHS Theatre Troupe wraps up year with spring musical
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, March 30, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Theatre Troupe performed its biggest show of the year: the spring musical. This year, it was “Freaky Friday” that took…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Kiley Melvin as April Student of the Month
Rebecca Bennet, NFC Recruitment Coordinator Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the…
Support bright futures with the Branford Achievement Council’s Scholarship Gala
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford Achievement Council will be hosting a Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 20, to raise funds for its Senior Scholarship Fund. The night of elegance will begin at…
Hamilton students brave the stage to excel in District Florida 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Michelana Byrd Contributor Imagine having to speak to a room full of people, mostly strangers. Your palms are sweating, your heart is racing, butterflies are fluttering around in your stomach, and you…
Teacher Spotlight: Cara Griffin shines at Hamilton County High School
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Cara Griffin, a rising star in the teaching community, brings passion, innovation and a fresh perspective to her role as a middle school teacher at Hamilton County High School….
Hamilton County High School empowers autistic students through Trojan Joe’s Cafe
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Autism Awareness Month, established in April 1970 by the pioneering psychologist and autism researcher, Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., serves as a beacon of understanding, compassion and advocacy for individuals across…
Four Lafayette FBLA teams advance to nationals
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, March 15, 28 students from Lafayette High School (LHS) traveled to Orlando, Fla., to attend the Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference. These…
Local teacher, Austin Graham, finds success and support in NEFEC program
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Austin Graham, a second-year history teacher at Hamilton County High School, is making waves in education through his participation in the North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) program. As…
Youth spotlight: Gavin Combass, a dynamic leader
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School senior Gavin Combass embodies leadership, scholarship and service. His academic dedication, artistic talents and community involvement showcase his multifaceted abilities. Combass’s participation in Honors courses,…
Trojan Jeffrey Walls competes on Florida All-Star Team
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Achieving excellence both on the football field and in the classroom is no small feat, but for Hamilton County High School varsity football player Jeffrey Walls, it’s a testament…
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office showcases specialized equipment to Wellborn Homeschool Co-op
Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, March 7, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office treated students of the Wellborn Homeschool Co-op to an eye-opening demonstration of its specialized units and cutting-edge equipment. The event…