Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Many people still are unaware of the Sunshine State Esports League (SSEL). This group of people have found that the love children have for video games can be fostered…
Category: School
Area schools part of state-wide bomb threat
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Schools across Florida received bomb threats in the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10. Seven schools across the Big Bend area received the threat via email, including Gadsden, Lafayette,…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Ashley Morales as January 2024 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Hamilton County School District receives donation
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services donated funds to the Hamilton County School District on Tuesday, Dec. 19, which were collected from state forest operations. Fiscally constrained…
NFC Office of Dual Enrollment recognizes Karleigh Bembry as December 2023 Student of the Month
NFC Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment features a Student of the Month during NFC’s spring and fall terms to bring attention to the outstanding students in our…
Florida is making it easier for families to pay for education
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education has recently released informationThe information regarding opportunities for public schools that fall under the National Schoolregarding School Lunch Act by receiving free or reduced…
Hamilton County High School hosts Winter Formals
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec. 8, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) was transported to a winter wonderland with its annual middle school Snow Ball Winter Formal, followed by the high school’s…
Branford Elementary School hosts Parent Engagement Night
Halie Wetherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Branford Elementary School hosted a Parent Engagement Night early in December for the third through fifth grade students and their families. At this event, the families got to witness…
Melody Christian Academy crowns Homecoming royalty
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, Dec.1, Melody Christian Academy had a fun-filled day celebrating Homecoming. Homecoming is a staple across the United States. High schoolers across the nation look forward to the…
Suwannee High School theatre troupe presents “Into the Woods”
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Stephen Sondheim is one of the most well known musical writers, creating well-known shows, such as “West Side Story” and “Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Out…
Branford students join forces with SCSO for the holiday season
Halie Weatherington reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) enjoys spreading its Christmas spirit when the holiday comes around, but this year, they received a little extra help. Ninth graders at Branford…
Kid City USA announces intent to participate in USDA Child Care Food Program
Kid City USA Contributor Kid City USA of Lake City announces its intent to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Care Food Program, which is a federally funded program that…
Early childhood development: Why it matters and how to support it
Kimberly Esing Contributor Early childhood development (ECD) is the period of rapid growth and change that starts before birth and lasts until the age of eight. ECD is important for the physical,…
RIVEROAK celebrates 50 years of accreditation
Mary Keen Contributor The Council on Occupational Education (COE) recognized RIVEROAK Technical College for completing 50 years of accredited status at the council’s annual meeting from Tuesday, Nov. 14 through Tuesday, Nov….
Hamilton schools hold annual spelling bees
Michelana Byrd Contributor The Hamilton County School District’s (HCSD) schools held their annual spelling bees on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The district is so proud of all who participated. It is such a…
Lafayette County School District secures first place excellence: District school grades officially released
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Hamilton County High School sophomores explore careers at NFC
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Hamilton County High School sophomores attended a Mini-Preview Campus Tour at North Florida College (NFC). This tour showcases NFC workforce programs, where high school students are…