Danny Federico [email protected] Enjoy mini-trucks, low riders, classic cars and mud trucks at the Branford High School Band’s inaugural Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 18. Vehicle registration costs $20 and will take…
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Hamilton County High School thespians to present “Fighting Demons”
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Hamilton County High School (HCHS) Florida Thespian One Act Festival Drama Team will be presenting “Fighting Demons” by Angela Hill. The one act drama…
Trojans’ volleyball season ends with heartfelt battle at districts
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Suwannee High School varsity volleyball team began last week by preparing for the Class 4A District 2 Championships, which were scheduled to start on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The…
Lafayette and Branford bands perform at the Swamp
Lee Trawick [email protected] Each year, the University of Florida Marching Band invites several local schools to come and collaborate and perform at the Swamp in front of a home crowd of a…
Hamilton youth discover career opportunities with CNA program field trip
Michelana Byrd Contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Dawn Sims took her CNA class to an educational field trip to North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. The students went on a tour…
Suwannee/Lafayette REA receives $1 million check for volunteer hours
Danny Federico [email protected] Members of the Suwannee/Lafayette Retired Educators Association (REA) had their first meeting for the 2023-24 year on Monday, Sept. 18. During the meeting, they were presented with a check…
Lafayette County School Board celebrates outstanding students
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board recognized four outstanding students during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Each month, students are nominated by their teachers for their growth…
AgVocator scholarship application now open
Farm Credit of North Florida Contributor Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering one scholarship up to $24,000 to a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore with plans to pursue a…
Ryleigh Hermanson shatters cross country record
Lee Trawick [email protected] Ryleigh Hermanson, a member of Suwannee High School’s (SHS) cross country team, is the current Riverbend News Cross Country runner of the Year. During a home match at Heritage…
Melody Christian Academy welcomes new art teacher
Hannah Kolstad [email protected] Melody Christian Academy (MCA) is excited to welcome a new art teacher to their staff. Allison Raber began teaching art for MCA this school year. Raber is a native…
Suwannee Elementary’s annual Fall Festival is back
Adyson Hammock [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 12, Suwannee Elementary Schools will be holding their annual Fall Festival. Admission is free for all Suwannee students, and there will also be a trunk-or-treat held…
Lafayette school board recognizes Students of the Month
Danny Federico [email protected] Four students were recognized as the Students of the Month during the Lafayette County School Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Each month, students are nominated by their…
Celebrating teachers for World Teachers Day: Mary Vickers
Christian Peterson [email protected] Recognized annually on Oct. 5, World Teacher’s Day celebrates how teachers transform education and students. It also helps support teachers through the challenges they face so they are able…
Schools celebrate dads with morning donuts
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After general information, the board adopted a new resolution revising the language…
Donations requested for Trojans football team
Hannah Kolstad [email protected] Coaches for the Trojans football team look forward to the advent of football season. However, as the many months of practices and games go on, supplies are quickly becoming…
Hamilton students recognized during FAST celebration
Michelana Byrd Contributor Hamilton County Superintendent Lee Wetherington-Zamora, alongside district and school-based staff, held FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) Incentive Celebrations on Friday, Aug. 18, for students in the district. The…
200 students at LES will begin LEAD program
LEAD Contributor As of Tuesday, Sept. 5, 200 students in the fourth and fifth grade at Lafayette Elementary School (LES) have begun being instructed by School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lafayette County…