Category: School

Pre-K Two packs of eight-count crayons One glue stick (jumbo) One box of Kleenex One change of clothes to keep at school, wipes and pull ups: (if needed)  Blanket One sleep mat…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Local students in Suwannee and Lafayette Counties received state champion and finalist awards at the 96th annual Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention in June.  The annual convention,…

Toni Sherrell  Contributor  On Friday, June 28, Lafayette High School (LHS) sent 10 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conference. These…

Jhelecia Hawkins  Contributor  Pray: Parents, it’s a new school year, and as a childcare provider and mom of three, one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our children…

Kenzie James  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College congratulated its 2024 phlebotomy graduates on Thursday, June 6, at First Advent Christian Church. Graduates included Arturo Andablo, Lazarus Ansley, Adrianna Canjay, Ariana Gienger, Fabiola Gierbolini…

Kenzie James reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Third Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) announced earlier this month that it is accepting teacher nominations for its second annual classroom wish…

Danny Federico  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  RIVEROAK Technical College recently hosted its Practical Nursing Graduation Ceremony, honoring 13 students for completing their journey to becoming Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Under RIVEROAK’s 11-month program, students learn…

Michelana Byrd  Contributor  Summertime, sweet summertime! Yes, it is that time of year again when the school district’s students are out for their summer break. Some students are vacationing with their families…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com All Suwannee County Schools are currently accepting school supplies for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Supplies such as notebooks, pencils, disinfectant wipes and other basic supplies for students of…

Adyson Hammock  reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com  Middle school is a scary place – new people, new teachers and a completely new school. The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) is providing an opportunity for upcoming sixth…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com From Monday, June 10 until Friday, June 14, all the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapters in the tri-county area made their way to the Caribe Royale in Orlando….

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Thursday, June 13, the Hamilton County Farm Bureau announced the recipient of the 2024 Hamilton County Farm Bureau $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is given out each year to…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2024. Students included in the President’s List…

Adyson Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Middle school is a scary place – new people, new teachers and a completely new school. The Hamilton County School District (HCSD) is providing an opportunity for upcoming sixth…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, May 14, Hamilton County High School (HCHS) held a senior signing ceremony. The event was an opportunity for many of the school’s seniors to sign their certificates…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, May 13, Branford High School held its annual BESPYs (Branford’s Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) ceremony. This celebration, modeled after ESPN’s ESPYs, is dedicated to honoring the…