North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Terms. Many of the summer graduates participated…
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The power of play: Unlocking potential in early childhood education
Erica Jackson Contributor In the realm of early childhood education, play is often regarded as a recreational activity—a means to pass the time. However, decades of research underscore its profound impact on…
Local student earns spot for art in Tallahassee
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Each year, Florida hosts a competition called Art in the Capitol. According to MyFlorida.com, this voluntary statewide visual arts competition allows each school district to hold an art contest…
2024-25 Teachers of the Year
Lafayette County Melissa Stewart, Lafayette County School District Hamilton County Mandy Dimpsey, District Teacher of the Year, Hamilton County Elementary School Raven Merine, Hamilton County High School Suwannee County Laura Roberts, Suwannee…
School closures announced for Suwannee River Valley
Jason Futch Reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Due to impending severe cold weather impacting the Suwannee River Valley, school closures have been announced for the area. According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, winter…
Gobble-worthy snacks
Laura Young – reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Whether kids are pulling their afternoon snack from a lunchbox, receiving it as part of an extra-curricular program or pouncing on it as soon as they get home,…
Kidz College visits the Southern Heritage Farm
Jason Futch – reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Kidz College Primary and Secondary School (KCPSS), based in Orlando, recently visited Southern Heritage Farm in Suwannee County. During their trip, students learned about the history of the…
Jacob Littleton named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University – Contributor On Monday, Jan. 7, it was announced that Live Oak native Jacob Littleton had been named to Dickinson State University’s (DSU) Dean’s List for the 2024 fall…
Joshua Hawkins recognized on Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Georgia Southern University – Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,100 students on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Joshua Hawkins, of White Springs, has been named to the list for…
Lafayette High student spotlighted as NFC’s Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
NFC – Contributor North Florida College (NFC) offers a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school at no cost. The NFC Office of Dual…
NFC ranks high in social media communication
North Florida College Contributor In its annual Student Sentiment Research™, Eduventures at Encoura reviewed the best social media communicators of the year and, according to high school students, North Florida College…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida A&M University,…
The Sound of Suwannee wows crowd with winter concert
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Christmas performances abound, especially in the month of December. This is true of Suwannee High School (SHS) as well. On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 12, the SHS auditorium…
HCHS shows off their acting chops with Christmas performance
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On the evening of Monday, Dec. 16, the Hamilton County High School (HCHS) parking lot was full to the brim. Cars were forced to park in the grass, and…
LHS Drama troupe brings WWII era to life in “The Greatest Generation”
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Lafayette High School’s (LHS) cafeteria recently transformed into a time capsule as the drama troupe presented “The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the 40s,” a play written by students…
Hayden Tabor named Hamilton County High School Sunshine State Scholar
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hamilton County High School (HCHS) recently announced that 11th grader Hayden Tabor was selected to represent HCHS as the 2025 Sunshine State Scholar, a prestigious title placed on a…