Suwannee County School District Contributor As of Monday, Jan. 17, the Suwannee County School District will partner with ESS to manage recruitment, hiring, training and placement of all substitute teachers [paraprofessionals, custodians,…
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North Florida College announces December student of the month
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Office of Dual Enrollment is now featuring a Student of the Month to bring attention to the outstanding students in the district that…
RIVEROAK caps tomorrow’s angels
Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Thursday, Dec. 16, RIVEROAK Technical College held a capping ceremony for graduating Licensed Practical Nursing students at the Live Oak Church of God. This capping ceremony is…
NFC offers two new music courses
NFC Contributor Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, North Florida College (NFC) began offering two new music courses, MVS1016 Guitar for Non-Music Majors and MVK1001 Piano for Non-Music Majors. These one-credit courses…
Branford FFA receives National Premier Chapter award
Danny FedericoRiverbend News On Friday, Oct. 29, Branford High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter received the 2021 National Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders award at the 94th National FFA Convention and…
Teacher Spotlight: Traci Green
Lee TrawickRiverbend News Traci Green is the 3D Art teacher at Suwannee High School. She was born and raised in Arcadia, Fla. and she graduated from DeSoto High School. From there, she…
Pineview thanks veterans in upcoming parade
Grace McAlisterRiverbend News Suwannee Pineview Elementary is holding their Veteran’s Day parade on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Veterans are invited to walk in Pineview’s parade alongside elementary students as they carry flags and…
Suwannee Middle School raises over $1,000 during Pink Wars Week
By Suwannee Middle School, Contributor Suwannee Middle School (SMS) is hosting a Pink Wars Week in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this week from Monday, Oct. 18, through Friday, Oct. 22….
Florida College System Foundation Contributes $22,887 to NFC Student Scholarships
By North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that the Florida College System Foundation (FCSF) has contributed $22,887 for NFC student scholarships. Judy Lundell,…
Rain, rain, go away: Branford FFA finds rainy day solution with umbrella project
By Danny Federico Riverbend News Branford High School’s (BHS) welding and agriculture (AG) students have been facing an annoying predicament for quite some time. BHS’ AG building is located on the other…
Meet Lafayette High School’s new band director Hannah Williams
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News Lafayette High School (LHS) alumni Hannah Williams has returned to her hometown as the new band director for the 2021-22 school year. Williams kicked the year off…
Pilgrim’s Pride donates $50,000 to SHS Agriculture Program
By Terry Vickers, RIVEROAK Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Aug. 17, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Agriculture Program received a $50,000 donation from Pilgrim’s Pride. According to Pilgrim’s Pride, “Our company values…
Teacher Spotlight: Angie Perry
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News Angie Perry was born March 2, 1974, in Live Oak, Fla. She grew up in Mayo and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1992. From there, Perry…
RIVEROAK Technical College hosts Pharmacy Technician graduation ceremony
By Sydney Holder Riverbend News RIVEROAK Technical College held the 2020-2021 Pharmacy Technician Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, July 29, at 6 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Church, located at 830 Pinewood Dr….
HCES holds popsicles with the principal
By Leah Hodges Riverbend News On Friday, July 9, at 10 a.m. the new Hamilton County Elementary School (HCES) principal and several staff members met at the White Springs Public Library. Their…
RIVEROAK Technical College honors Patient Care Technician graduates
By Danny Federico Riverbend News RIVEROAK Technical College held its 2020-21 Patient Care Technician graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 24, at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Advent Christian Church, located…