Rick Patrick Riverbend News It was recently announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed six members to continue serving on the Board of Trustees for North Florida College (NFC). Those reappointed…
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School news & information for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Hamilton County Schools reflect on improved grades
Rick Patrick Riverbend News During the regular meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Tuesday, July 14, the board heard from administrators of both Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) and…
Branford High School 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the general supply list below for the upcoming school year. Individual teachers may have additional classroom-specific supply requirements. Teacher Note: Class-specific supply lists will be provided at Meet the Teacher on August…
Suwannee Riverside Elementary 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Back to School Tax Holiday begins July 20
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News It might feel like summer’s just begun, but the school year is right around the corner, with most students headed back for the 2026-27 academic year between Monday,…
AirPitchUSA 3v3 soccer tournament registration is now open
Riverbend News The AirPitchUSA 3v3 North Florida Cup will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1. This single-day event will feature exciting soccer games for players ages 5 and up. There are boys’…
School grades announced: Lafayette remains among Florida’s best; Suwannee holds steady, Hamilton sees major improvement
Danny Federico [email protected] Florida’s annual school grades showed a mixed picture along the Suwannee River, with Lafayette County once again ranking among the state’s elite districts, Suwannee County maintaining its “B” district…
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Suwannee Pineview Elementary 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Lafayette High School 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Lafayette Elementary School 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Branford Elementary School 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
Melody Christian Academy 2026-27 Supply List
Please review the supply list for your child’s grade level. Some classroom supplies may need to be replenished throughout the school year. Teacher Note: Teacher-specific supply lists may be provided at Meet Your…
NFC Foundation awards scholarships to HCHS seniors
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation proudly recognized several outstanding Hamilton County High School (HCHS) seniors during its annual scholarship awards program, helping students take the next step…
Lafayette FFA attends 98th Florida FFA State Convention: Parliamentary Procedure wins State
Chad Lyons Contributor Forty-eight Lafayette Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter members attended the 98th Annual Florida FFA State Convention and Expo at the Caribe Royale Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., from Sunday,…
HCHS Beta Club competes at national convention in Nashville
Chris Combass Contributor The Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Beta Club recently attended the National Beta Club Convention in Nashville, Tenn., marking the school’s second consecutive year competing at the national level…
ARI looks back on a spring full of activity
Hailey Heseltine Riverbend News The spring semester was bustling with activity for the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI). Their educational outreach program brought interactive experiences in history and archaeology across North Florida, with…