The Lafayette County School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 9, for its regular meeting, where several items regarding school operations were up for discussion. The evening began with a public hearing, where…
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Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Florida Retired Educators Association welcomes local teachers
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Retired Educators Association (FREA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Florida Retirement System retirees, provides community service opportunities, and provides resources and information to help education…
AbbasChild hosts BRAVE Books Story Hour at Live Oak Public Library
Jason Futch [email protected] AbbasChild and the Live Oak Public Library teamed up to hold a BRAVE Books Story Hour event on Saturday, Aug. 16. It was held as part of a nation-wide…
Relay 4 Raven to be held at HCHS track in October
Jason Futch [email protected] Raven Merine is an eighth-grade science teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and was recently bestowed the title of the high school’s Teacher of the Year. “When you…
Lafayette County Farm Bureau announces new speech contest
Christian Peterson [email protected] Contests are a part of life; humans love to compete with each other. It is effective at helping every person better themselves. It also allows everyone the opportunity to…
Mayo Masons continue tradition of supporting education
Stanley Swam Contributor The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently awarded its annual scholarship and its “Adopt A Teacher” award for the 2025 school year. Elder Santiago, a 2025 graduate of Lafayette High School,…
Palms Medical Group gives back during back-to-school season
Kyler Burke Contributor Back-to-school season is in full swing, and Palms Medical Group has stuffed, distributed and given out 600 backpacks to community members and various partnering community organizations throughout its 13-location…
Branford Majorettes looking for sponsors
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Branford High School Majorettes are getting ready for the season ahead. Part of getting ready is making sure the group is funded for the upcoming school year. One…
LES Parent Teacher Organization hosting fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Aug. 29, the Lafayette High School (LHS) Hornets are set to face off against the Suwannee High School Bulldogs in a football showdown. But before this Suwannee…
A refresher course in school bus safety
Metro Contributor The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents…
Staying safe on the streets: A guide to pedestrian safety for students
Danny Federico [email protected] Walking is a wonderful way to explore the world around us, get some exercise, and help the environment. School students often navigate the streets on foot, whether on their…
Hamilton County School District announces policy amendment for serving meals
Hamilton County School District Contributor On Monday, July 28, the Hamilton County School Board announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School…
Welcome back from Ryan Mitchell
To the students, families and valued stakeholders of Hamilton County High School: Welcome to the 2025–26 school year! We are excited to launch another promising year at HCHS. The 2024–25 school year…
Welcome back from Superintendent Lee Wetherington-Zamora
Dear Hamilton County students, families and community, As Superintendent of our Hamilton County School District, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome everyone back for another awesome year! I am honored to…
Are you forgetting something?
Heather Ainsley [email protected] Schools are great about providing a necessary check list for supplies and back-to-school gear that each student will need to start up the new school year on the right…
Welcome back from Stewart Hancock
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you, as part of our educational family, to the 2025-26 school year. I am very excited about the upcoming school year and the opportunities…