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The Suwannee County School District was proud to take part in the HCA Florida Healthcare expansion ribbon cutting event! We are thrilled to share that RIVEROAK Technical College and Suwannee High School’s Allied Health program received a generous donation from HCA Lake City to support the growth of our local healthcare workforce. Thank you, HCA, for investing in the future of our students and community!

New Worlds Reading is Florida’s free program that mails books and activities to eligible VPK - fifth graders. Administered by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning, who has partnered with Scholastic, this program can help strengthen your child’s reading skills and grow their at-home library. See if your child qualifies at: newworldsreading.com

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. All children deserve to live a life filled with love and dignity. The Suwannee County School District supports children and families in our community and stands against any kind of child abuse. We all share the sacred responsibility of caring for the most vulnerable among us - our children. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

The Suwannee County School Board Regular Meeting began with student remarks and pledge to the flag by Suwannee Middle School E-Sports. Special recognition from the Superintendent went to: Christian Tirone from Melody Christian Academy for winning the Suwannee County Spelling Bee Kamara Clayton from Suwannee Middle School first runner up in the Suwannee County Spelling Bee The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Are you the parent of a child receiving services through Florida's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) system? Now is your chance to share your feedback by completing the annual ESE Parent Survey! The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) receiving ESE services from preschool through grade 12. It's also open to students with disabilities aged 18 or older. Let DOE know how your school is doing in supporting students with disabilities. It's quick and easy! Complete the survey here ⬇️ https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_881xTFo6E6C6ZJI?fbclid=IwY2xjawJPladleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYziiHoI9e4r-mN6NDKRoUWpMb0SX3B6S9uGg4EPsLjyUGoDTKV0NqdKTA_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Please note that Monday, March 24th, originally scheduled as a Professional Development day, will now be an instructional day to make up for the school closure on January 22nd. Normal school operations will take place on Monday, March 24th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Suwannee County School Board Members Ed daSilva, Norman Crawford and Lesley Fry are representing our district in Tallahassee at the FSBA 38th Annual Day in the Legislature. While there, they are meeting with Senators Simon and Shoaf to advocate on behalf of our schools, students and community! The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Reminder: No School on Friday, March 14th. The Suwannee County School District will be closed on Friday, March 14th, for a Teacher Work Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, March 17th.

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The Suwannee County School Board Regular Meeting began with student remarks and pledge to the flag by students from the Branford Elementary School Safety Patrol. Special recognition from the Superintendent went to the Branford High School Beta Club members at State Convention. Thank you to Branford Elementary School for hosting this month’s board meeting! The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

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Reminder: The Suwannee County School District will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of President’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18th. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday! 🇺🇸

📢 Schedule Update: March 24th Now an Instructional Day 📢 Please note that Monday, March 24th, originally scheduled as a Professional Development day, will now be an instructional day to make up for the school closure on January 22nd. 📌 Normal school operations will take place on Monday, March 24th. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

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Earlier this morning, the Suwannee County School District was informed of an incident involving our local law enforcement personnel. At time of notification school buses were already on their routes and picking up students for school. With information provided by law enforcement, all necessary bus route adjustments were implemented for the impacted area. Schools were placed into a heightened security posture to begin the school day as a result of this incident, and all security measures at the district's disposal were deployed. At approximately 8:50 a.m., schools moved into lockdown status solely as a proactive measure. Upon notification from law enforcement that the incident was over, the lockdown was removed and schools returned normal operations. Thank you to everyone for your calm and assertive actions in keeping our schools safe, and thank you for the actions of our local law enforcement.

The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for an at large suspect. We are asking that ALL citizens in the area of 129th Rd N from US 90 to Garrison Road, Walker Ave to 137th Rd shelter in place until further notice. If there is an immediate threat or you need Law Enforcement, please call 911

📢 2025-2026 Enrollment Now Open! 🎉 The Suwannee County School District is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year! ✅ Pre-Kindergarten ✅ Elementary School ✅ Middle School ✅ High School 📌 All applications must be submitted online. Don’t wait—apply now and secure your child’s spot for the 2025-2026 school year!

Happy National School Counselors Week! This week, the Suwannee County School District celebrates our incredible school counselors who go above and beyond every day to support our students, families, and staff. Let’s take a moment to thank our dedicated school counselors for their commitment and compassion. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!