Christian Peterson [email protected] With the upcoming school year drawing closer, back-to-school events are becoming more and more frequent. Another one is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the students in southern…
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School news & information for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Wellborn Community Association presents Back-to-School Bash
Christian Peterson [email protected] Back-to-School events are happening left and right as the school year inches closer. The Wellborn Community Association, which has always been focused on supporting the Wellborn community, is hosting…
NFC opens doors to leadership careers with new bachelor’s degree
NFC Contributor North Florida College is giving ambitious professionals across the region a powerful new pathway to leadership. This fall, NFC will launch its Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management, a…
NFC’s HVAC/R graduates ready to heat up a booming job market
NFC Contributor The future looks bright, and climate-controlled, for the first graduating class of North Florida College’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program. These trailblazing graduates are stepping confidently into one…
Little Miss LHS pageant set for Aug. 16
Danny Federico [email protected] Lafayette Elementary School students in grades kindergarten through fifth are invited to participate in this year’s Little Miss LHS pageant, organized by Lafayette High School’s Future Business Leaders of…
Show up for another back-to-school bash
Christian Peterson [email protected] The back-to-school events are in full swing in the tri-county area, as students, parents, teachers and administrators alike prepare for another school year. Another back-to-school bash is just around…
NFC Live Oak Open House welcomes community
NFC Contributor From hands-on learning to high-demand careers, North Florida College put opportunity on full display Monday, June 16, as its Live Oak location hosted an engaging and informative open house for…
Season tickets for Trojan games available
Christian Peterson [email protected] The summer has started, and for children, this means summer break; however, for parents and educators, summer means preparing for the upcoming school year. This also applies to athletics…
Suwannee hosting Back-to-School-Bash
Christian Peterson [email protected] Although it may seem like summer has only just begun, local school systems are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. One way they’re preparing is…
Ways to teach and learn with the local newspaper
NIE Contributor Check out these ideas for using the newspaper as a learning tool. Each item contains questions and activity suggestions that promote active reading skills, critical thinking, analysis, reflection, creative responses…
Lighting the way: NFC honors future nurses with time-honored tradition
NFC Contributor Surrounded by family, friends and faculty who have walked beside them every step of the way, the North Florida College Registered Nursing Class of 2025 was honored in a time-honored…
SEF awards $8,000 to SCSD for STEM initiative
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee Education Foundation (SEF) recently announced the Suwannee County School District received a generous grant, which will go toward furthering student education in the fields of science, technology,…
From classroom to community: NFC awards shine spotlight on student success and service
NFC Contributor North Florida College celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its students and community partners during the annual Honors Convocation ceremony at the NFC campus. The event recognized students for academic excellence,…
Summer meal kits available for Hamilton County students
Danny Federico [email protected] The Hamilton County School District’s food service department has announced it will distribute free meal kits to students throughout the summer as a way to ensure children in the…
NFC celebrates over 200 graduates during dual spring 2025 commencement ceremonies
NFC Contributor North Florida College honored 202 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, held on Friday, May 9, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. To accommodate the graduating class and their guests, the…
Jessica Mott among Flagler College graduating Class of 2025
Merit Pages Contributor Flagler College celebrated the academic and personal accomplishments of more than 560 graduates, including Jessica Mott, in the Class of 2025 with a Commencement Ceremony at the St. Augustine…
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program to award $100,000 to Florida schools and organizations
McDonald’s USA Contributor Applications are now open for the 2025 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. To apply, eligible entities can visit www.mcdgoldengrants.com/florida/ through Friday, Oct. 10. McDonald’s owners/operators across South Carolina, Georgia…