Kindergarten 1 pack of 24 or more crayons Washable markers 4 glue sticks Highlighters 12 pack of colored pencils 3 packs of FAT pencils Large erasers 1 pack of expo markers Water…
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Lafayette High School’s supply list
6th Grade Supply List Basic Supplies: (enough of each to last the year) ● #2 Pencils – required for Math ● Colored Pens ● Colored pencils ● Small Personal Pencil Sharpener for…
Lafayette Elementary School’s supply list
Pre-K Two packs of eight-count crayons One glue stick (jumbo) One box of Kleenex One change of clothes to keep at school, wipes and pull ups: (if needed) Blanket One sleep mat…
Local students win state FFA awards
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Local students in Suwannee and Lafayette Counties received state champion and finalist awards at the 96th annual Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention in June. The annual convention,…
Lafayette County School District dominates Florida rankings again,
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2023-24 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Lafayette FBLA attends National Leadership Conference in Orlando
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, June 28, Lafayette High School (LHS) sent 10 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conference. These…
Three back to school tips with Ms. Jhelecia Hawkins
Jhelecia Hawkins Contributor Pray: Parents, it’s a new school year, and as a childcare provider and mom of three, one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our children…
Local technical college congratulates 2024 graduates
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College congratulated its 2024 phlebotomy graduates on Thursday, June 6, at First Advent Christian Church. Graduates included Arturo Andablo, Lazarus Ansley, Adrianna Canjay, Ariana Gienger, Fabiola Gierbolini…
Lawyers association regional chapter opens second annual teacher giveaway
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Third Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) announced earlier this month that it is accepting teacher nominations for its second annual classroom wish…
RIVEROAK honors 13 Practical Nursing graduates
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Hamilton County School District kicks off Summer School programs
Michelana Byrd Contributor Summertime, sweet summertime! Yes, it is that time of year again when the school district’s students are out for their summer break. Some students are vacationing with their families…
Suwannee County preparing for the upcoming school year
Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All Suwannee County Schools are currently accepting school supplies for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Supplies such as notebooks, pencils, disinfectant wipes and other basic supplies for students of…
Incoming sixth graders invited to Summer Bridge program
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…
Florida FFA shows its stock at state convention
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, June 10 until Friday, June 14, all the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters in the tri-county area made their way to the Caribe Royale in Orlando….
Hamilton County Farm Bureau announces scholarship recipient
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, June 13, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau announced the recipient of the 2024 Hamilton County Farm Bureau $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is given out each year to…
Incoming sixth graders invited to Summer Bridge program
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…