Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org After some instability in the position, Suwannee High School (SHS) has found itself a new, official band director, Clayton McPeak. McPeak was born in 1988 in the State of Tennessee….
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New Teacher Spotlight: Brittany Thomas
Christian PetersonReporter@riverbendnews.org As the new school year begins, there are new teachers to hear about, including Brittany Thomas. Thomas was raised in Live Oak and attended Suwannee schools, graduating from Suwannee High…
Local BETA Clubs thrive in national competition
Grace McAlisterReporter1@riverbendnews.org The National BETA Club is an organization for fourth through 12th grade students with the purpose of promoting ideas of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and high…
Lafayette Adult Education students host graduation
Lisa HancockContributor Lafayette Adult Education held graduation in the Lafayette High School Library on Monday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. Jodi Tillman, Director of Big Bend Technical College, was the guest speaker…
High school students are mechatronic engineers during summer camp at North Florida College
NFCContributor High school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette and Madison Counties, and as well as Lake Park, Ga., explored the fields of mechanics, electronics and computing during North Florida College’s (NFC) Mechatronics…
Branford FFA hosts annual banquet
Grace McAlister, Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 12, the Branford FFA chapter celebrated its annual Awards Ceremony Banquet. Family and friends, along with the many FFA members from the chapter, gathered together for…
Lafayette FFA holds their 82nd annual banquet
Lee Trawick, Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 12, the Lafayette FFA chapter celebrated its 82nd Annual Awards Ceremony Banquet. Family and friends, along with the many FFA members from the chapter, gathered together…
Hamilton school district partners with No Kid Hungry to feed youth
Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, May 15, No Kid Hungry and the Hamilton County School District (HCSD) joined forces to help care for the less fortunate in their student population. The event…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative awards $21,500 in scholarships to local students
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Thursday, May 19, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) Board of Trustees has awarded $21,500 in scholarships to some of the area’s outstanding high school graduates. Eleven scholarships…
Beauty in every step
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 30, the Little Miss SHS and Miss SHS Beauty Pageant was held. The pageant took place in the Suwannee High School (SHS) auditorium, starting at 6…
Branford students get hands-on experience at RIVEROAK
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 17, Branford High School agriculture students had a unique opportunity. The students were invited to visit RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) for some hands-on experience. The Brick…
Being a guiding light, Springcrest Elementary forms new lighthouse team
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) has put together the ultimate dream Team. Over 10 elementary school students have been selected for SSE’s brand-new Lighthouse Team. While the Lighthouse Team is…
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary receives a visit from Animal Control
Grace McAlister Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary’s Service Club received a very special visitor on Friday, March 4. At 2 p.m., Suwannee County Animal Control brought three-legged Captain Jack, a very sweet pup…
RIVEROAK Technical College shows out
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 4, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) students participated in the SkillsUSA Regional Masonry Competition led by RTC Brick and Block Masonry instructor, Derwin Bass. The competition was…
Lady Bulldogs look to go on the attack
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team carries a 3-6 record, as they have almost reached their halfway point of the season. The Lady Bulldogs are currently…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for fundraisers
Christian Peterson Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary and Dairy Queen partnered up for an evening of support. Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, allowing students, friends…
Tory Carter comes to Suwannee Springcrest Elementary
Lee Trawick Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 3, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) was surprised by a unique visitor, Tory Carter of the Tennessee Titans from the National Football League (NFL). The students were…