Toni Sherrell Contributor Lafayette’s annual Little Miss pageant was a success yet again. The event, which was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, consisted of 11 girls between first and fifth grade. In…
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Calling all young artists: Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is hosting the 2024-25 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest. The annual program invites youth from around…
Suwannee FFA prepares hurricane kits for the community
TJ Vickers Contributor Before the school year began, Suwannee High School (SHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) officers met to plan their Program of Activity (POA) with hopes of earning a national…
Suwannee hosts Take Stock in Children orientation
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving, low income youth to escape the cycle of…
Which class will reign supreme? HCHS kicks off “Battle of the Classes” coin drive
Danny Federico [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is once again hosting its annual coin drive competition to determine which class is the best, encouraging students and their families to participate in…
SCSD Employee Wellness Center reopens with expanded facility
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County School District (SCSD) Employee Wellness Center celebrated its official reopening with a ribbon cutting on Monday, Aug. 19, unveiling a newly expanded facility designed to better…
HCHS Lighthouse Team searching for members
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) has announced that applications are open for the student lighthouse team. A team is formed at schools that become lighthouse schools by following the…
Regional educational nonprofit recognizes new teachers in surrounding counties
Kenzie James [email protected] The North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) recognized new teachers at local public schools this spring in their New Teacher Triumphs series. NEFEC recognized teachers in various counties in…
The benefits of reading aloud with your children
Adyson Hammock [email protected] Whether they’re running around outside or inside playing video games, most kids don’t think about taking time out of their day to read a book. However, sitting down with…
Hamilton student appointed Florida 4-H Sergeant-at-Arms
Alexa Duarte [email protected] Hamilton County High School senior Burke Foster is gearing up for a significant milestone in his 4-H journey as he prepares to enter his final year of high school….
Hamilton County beats state in reading improvement
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Hamilton County School District is always focused on improving the education for all students. It recently hit a new milestone with its third graders, with Hamilton County Elementary…
Building a village: Homeschool families connect with library meet-and-greet
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak hosted a Homeschool Meet-and-Greet. Organized by fellow homeschool mom Sarah Dennis, the event drew a surprising turnout…
Bernard Willams Memorial Scholarship applications now open
Alexa Duarte [email protected] RIVEROAK Technical College is excited to announce that it is taking applications for the Bernard Williams Bernard Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will award $1,000 to a student attending RIVEROAK…
Meet the new teachers of Melody Christian Academy
Adyson Hammock [email protected] Melody Christian Academy (MCA) of Live Oak is excited to welcome four new and old faces to the MCA family for the 2024-2025 school year. Good luck to all…
Cluck yeah! Remember these upcoming Chick Chain dates
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida 4-H and Future Farmers of America are integral to the community, especially in the rural region that makes up the tri-county area. Some resident children will never know…
2025 Teacher of the Year awards announced
Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews @gmail.com Three local elementary school teachers were announced this summer as the 2025 District Teachers of the Year by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). Calena Shawn Clemons of…
2024 Westwood Christian School supply lists
Preschool – Items are supplied by Westwood Christian School. Kindergarten 1 case of spring water (small bottles). 1 box of tissues. 1 pack of wet wipes. 1 white polo shirt in a…