Category: School

 Christian Peterson, Reporter@riverbendnews.org  On Thursday, May 15, No Kid Hungry and the Hamilton County School District (HCSD) joined forces to help care for the less fortunate in their student population. The event…

Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Thursday, May 19, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) Board of Trustees has awarded $21,500 in scholarships to some of the area’s outstanding high school graduates. Eleven scholarships…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Saturday, April 30, the Little Miss SHS and Miss SHS Beauty Pageant was held. The pageant took place in the Suwannee High School (SHS) auditorium, starting at 6…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 17, Branford High School agriculture students had a unique opportunity. The students were invited to visit RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) for some hands-on experience. The Brick…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) has put together the ultimate dream Team. Over 10 elementary school students have been selected for SSE’s brand-new Lighthouse Team. While the Lighthouse Team is…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org Suwannee Springcrest Elementary’s Service Club received a very special visitor on Friday, March 4. At 2 p.m., Suwannee County Animal Control brought three-legged Captain Jack, a very sweet pup…

Lee Trawick  Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Friday, March 4, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) students participated in the SkillsUSA Regional Masonry Competition led by RTC Brick and Block Masonry instructor, Derwin Bass. The competition was…

Lee Trawick  Reporter2@riverbendnews.org The Suwannee High School Lady Bulldogs varsity softball team carries a 3-6 record, as they have almost reached their halfway point of the season. The Lady Bulldogs are currently…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary and Dairy Queen partnered up for an evening of support. Dairy Queen held a fundraiser for Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, allowing students, friends…

Lee Trawick  Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, March 3, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (SSE) was surprised by a unique visitor, Tory Carter of the Tennessee Titans from the National Football League (NFL).  The students were…

Suwannee County School District Contributor Suwannee High School (SHS) juniors Carston Palmer, Jake Wooley and Devin Tran will serve as the three representatives for SHS at the 2022 Boys State Session. Prior…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Feb. 17, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) held a Career Day and Program Showcase on their campus. The fair allowed high school students, as well as RTC students…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org ­­The weekend of Saturday, Feb. 5, was an important moment for the Senior Beta Club students at Hamilton County High School (HCHS), as members took part in the State…

Lee Trawick  Reporter2@riverbendnews.org On Thursday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee County School Board Office was the battle stage for the Suwanee County School district spelling bee. School winners from all schools throughout Suwannee…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org On Friday, Jan. 14, RIVEROAK Technical College (RTC) held a graduation for their Patient Care Technician students. The Patient Care Technician program is “designed to prepare students for employment…

Christian Peterson  Reporter@riverbendnews.org The superintendent is the top executive in a school district. It is his or her job to work out a school board’s vision by making decisions on everything from…

Grace McAlister  Reporter1@riverbendnews.org On Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, eight Branford Elementary School (BES) students competed in a spelling bee for the title of the 2021 BES Spelling Bee Champion. All eight students…