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…
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Branford High School celebrates athletes with night of honor
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…
20 honored in RIVEROAK Practical Nursing Capping Ceremony
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….
NFC Graduates Honored at Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony
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…
Lafayette FFA boasts vice-presidential candidate
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…
Tips to set up an ideal home study space
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…
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce proud to award scholarship
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…
Heijkoop takes another win with Lafayette FFA
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…
Florida schools now able to have voluntary chaplains
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com In 2023, Texas became the first state to pass a law allowing volunteer chaplains in schools. Of course, Florida has been quick to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18,…
27 students participate in SkillsUSA National Signing Day
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…
RIVEROAK Technical College honors Certified Nursing Assistant graduates
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…
Flight of the Hornets: Fifth-graders take aim in school-wide archery competition
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…
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…