Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com 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…
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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…
Springcrest Elementary School’s supply lists
Pre-K Full size backpack Primary journal Composition book (the top of the pages are blank and the bottom of the pages has thick writing lines) ½ inch binder with protector pockets on…
Riverside Elementary School’s supply lists
All students will need tissues, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Students in K-2 will need headphones (NOT earbuds) and students in third through fifth grade will need headphones or earbuds. Kindergarten Crayons…
Pineview Elementary Supply Lists
Pre-Kindergarten Hand sanitizer Backpack Nap mat Small cover for mat 1 bottle of school glue Elastic waistband on all pants, shorts and skorts No belts or belt loop Tennis shoes Kindergarten Hand…
Melody Christian Academy supply lists
VPK School Supply List – (Voluntary) (All students will need a reusable water bottle.) 1 set of eight water colors 1 folder (no prongs) EXPO markers (fine tip) 1 complete change of…
Corinth Christian Academy supply lists
Pre-K- Kindergarten 1 – box crayons 1 – pack of markers 1 – pack of colored pencils 2 – packs #2 pencils (not mechanical) 2 – packs of big pink erasers 6…
Branford High School supply lists
6th Grade Student Necessities: These supplies are to be kept with the student in his/her backpack – they will be used by ALL of the 6th grade teachers (ELA, Math, Science and…
Branford Elementary School’s supply list
VPK or Pre-K One pack of glue sticks four pack of large disinfecting wipes two boxes of tissues One pack of baby wipes change of clothes in baggie labeled with child’s name …
Lightouse Christian Academy School Supply List
Kindergarten 1 pack of 24 or more crayons Washable markers 4 glue sticks Highlighters 12 pack of colored pencils 3 packs of FAT pencils Large erasers 1 pack of expo markers Water…
Lafayette High School’s supply list
6th Grade Supply List Basic Supplies: (enough of each to last the year) ● #2 Pencils – required for Math ● Colored Pens ● Colored pencils ● Small Personal Pencil Sharpener for…
Lafayette Elementary School’s supply list
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…
Local students win state FFA awards
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,…
Lafayette County School District dominates Florida rankings again,
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2023-24 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Lafayette FBLA attends National Leadership Conference in Orlando
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…
Three back to school tips with Ms. Jhelecia Hawkins
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…