Ady Kinsey Riverbend News The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) joined families and community organizations at the PlayLoud 13 Car and Truck Show held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the St. Paul…
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Hamilton County School Board honors a pair of retirees
Rick Patrick Riverbend News Following a special meeting of the Hamilton County District School Board on Wednesday, July 22, a special reception was held in honor of two long-time school district employees…
Community invited to donate school supplies for local students
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News As families prepare for the upcoming school year, Vivid Visions Inc. is asking the community to help local students have the supplies they need to begin the 2026-27…
McAlpin Homeschool Co-op invites families to “Adventure Begins Here” Open House
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Families interested in homeschooling are invited to discover a welcoming community of learning during the McAlpin Homeschool Co- Op Open House on Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m….
Riverside Elementary SRO completes D.A.R.E. Officer Training Program
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Suwannee Riverside Elementary is celebrating the achievement of School Resource Officer Rashard Fleming after he completed the 80-hour D.A.R.E. Officer Training Program. The D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)…
Buccaneers partake in media day with Jacksonville Jaguars
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, July 21, the Branford High School Buccaneers traveled to Jacksonville for media day, hosted by Baker’s Sports and Jacksonville Preparatory High School. The Buccaneers were able to…
Hamilton County High School welcomes new volleyball coach
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school season is quickly ramping up, and with it comes the beginning of the fall sports season. Over the summer, staffing changes and new opportunities have shown up…
NFC invites prospective students to explore opportunities at upcoming open houses
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is opening its doors to prospective students and community members with two upcoming Open House events designed to showcase educational opportunities, career-focused programs and student support…
Lafayette High School Band Boosters seeking sponsors for 2026-27 school year
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News The Lafayette High School (LHS) Marching Hornets are inviting businesses, families and the community to support student musicians by becoming sponsors for the 2026-27 school year. Through its…
Free study skills and strategies for NFC students enrolling in Fall term
NFC Contributor Students enrolling in Fall Term 2026 classes at North Florida College (NFC) are invited to get a Jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses. Jumpstart offers…
NFC Foundation receives $50,000 grant from CFSC
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (CFSC). The funding…
Branford High School Volleyball tryouts set for July 27
Hailey Waldo Riverbend News Volleyball season is just around the corner, and Branford High School (BHS) is preparing to welcome athletes back to the court for tryouts on Monday, July 27, at…
Free fiber optics boot camp available, application deadline July 24
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals interested in starting a career in the fast-growing broadband telecommunications industry have an opportunity to receive free training next month through CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion’s FiberOptiX Bootcamp. The…
Six reappointed to North Florida College board
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…
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…