Suwannee County School District -

As a reminder, Monday, November 11th, is Veterans Day, and there will be no school for students. All school activities will resume as normal on Tuesday, November 12th.

As a parent, guardian or caring adult, I hereby give my pledge to support a high-quality education for all of Florida’s students to the best of my ability. I have high expectations for my child and want all of Florida’s students to succeed in school and in life. I pledge to stay involved, serve as a positive role model and maintain open communication with my child’s educators and school personnel to ensure education remains a top priority in my household. I understand that it is my responsibility to stay informed and involved in all aspects of my child’s education. Education is the key to success, and I will do everything I can to nurture my child’s ability to learn. Tengo grandes expectativas para mi hijo/hija y deseo que todos los estudiantes de Florida alcancen el éxito en la escuela y en la vida. Prometo involucrarme, ser un buen ejemplo y mantener una buena comunicación con los educadores de mi hijo/hija y personal de la escuela para asegurarme de que la educación sea una de las prioridades más importantes en nuestro hogar. Entiendo que es mi responsabilidad mantenerme informado e involucrado en todos los aspectos de la educación de mi hijo/hija. La educación es la clave del éxito, y haré todo lo posible para alimentar la capacidad de aprender de mi hijo/hija.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please review the following information about the FortifyFL mobile app that is available to all parents, guardians, and students.

As a reminder, Monday, October 28th, is a Professional Development (PD) Day, and there will be no school for students. All school activities will resume as normal on Tuesday, October 29th.

Congratulations to Marsha Tedder from Riverside Elementary for winning the Suwannee County School District Principal of the Year and to Adrienne Taylor from Suwannee High School for winning Suwannee County School District Assistant Principal of the Year! Well-deserved recognition for your outstanding leadership!

Thank you to Branford High School for hosting the October Suwannee County School Board Regular Meeting!

The Suwannee County School Board Regular Meeting began with student remarks and pledge to the flag by National Honors Society (BHS) members from Branford High School. Special recognition by the Superintendent went to students with perfect scores on 2024 Spring Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Assessments (Branford students).

Florida Heiken is offering no cost eye exams and glasses for children! Parents can apply at www.miamilighthouse.org/FloridaHeikenProgram.asp or they can scan the QR code on the flyer.

With homecoming coming up for both Suwannee and Branford High School, please keep in mind the SCSD Bell Schedule for early release days.

In observance of Suwannee High School's Homecoming Parade, Friday, October 18, 2024, will be an early release day for all Live Oak schools. We hope everyone enjoys the parade at 3:00 p.m., as well as other homecoming festivities throughout the week. Be safe, and go Dogs!

The Suwannee county School District will resume all regular operations tomorrow Friday October the 11th. Thank you.

The Suwannee County School District, working closely with local emergency management, local law enforcement, and in consultation with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, has made the decision to close school operations for Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, due to the identified need to shelter evacuees from Hurricane Milton. This decision was outside of our direct control. After-school extracurricular activities and events will be permitted to continue, weather permitting. There will be no after-school 21st Century programs during the period of closure. Please see any announcements on individual school social media sites for cancellation of other events already scheduled. The Suwannee County School District will resume regular operations on Friday, October 11. Any changes to this plan of action will be communicated by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10.

Superintendent Roush has announced that normal school operations will resume for students on Wednesday, October 2nd. We hope that you and your family are making progress on the road to recovery and a gradual return to normalcy. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming your children back on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Florida Heiken is offering no cost eye exams and glasses for children! Parents can apply at www.miamilighthouse.org/FloridaHeikenProgram.asp or they can scan the QR code on the flyer.

The Suwannee County School Board Regular Meeting began with student remarks and pledge to the flag by Suwannee Middle School Dancing Dolls. Special recognition by the Superintendent went to John Koch for 50 years of school district journalism coverage.

21st Century and Reading Program will be closing early on Wednesday, September 25th. We will be closing at 4:00 p.m.

Superintendent Ted Roush has announced that as of the date and time of this notice, the Suwannee County School District, working closely with local emergency management, consultation with the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service, has made the decision to close school operations for Thursday, September 26, through Friday, September 27. There will be no before or after-school activities, including athletic events or practices, during this period of closure. The Suwannee County School District will resume regular operations on Monday, September 30, for the already scheduled Professional Development Day, weather and utility conditions permitting. Students will return as scheduled on Tuesday, October 1. Any changes to this plan of action will be communicated by 5:00 P.M. on Sunday afternoon, September 29, through the District's website, social media, local, and regional television and radio broadcasts.

Springcrest Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School joined forces for a meaningful service project. As part of a Grade 3 initiative at Springcrest, students are selling gold flags to be proudly displayed in front of both Springcrest and Riverside Elementary schools. The flags, as shown in the photos, were proudly placed by students to spread awareness throughout the community. The flags are available for $1 and can be purchased at Springcrest Elementary from any Grade 3 teacher or select students. All proceeds will be shared between the families of Evangeline McKenna (Kindergartener at Springcrest) and Jade Cato (5th grader at Riverside). We encourage everyone to help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer by lining the streets with gold!

The exceptional School Resource Officers (SRO’s) assigned to our elementary schools in the Suwannee County School District visited classrooms to talk with students about staying safe. Students were instructed how to recognize and report concerning behavior. They also got the chance to meet the awesome SRO assigned to their school. A big thank you to the special women and men who protect and serve our schools every day!

Parents and/or guardians, do not forget! The Suwannee County School District is excited to announce the return of Evening Hours at the District Resource Center for the 2024-2025 school year. This valuable service is designed to support SCSD families by providing a range of educational resources and assistance. Available Services: Homework Help: Guidance for students needing extra support with their assignments. Internet & Chromebook Access: Reliable internet access and Chromebook use for completing schoolwork. Assistance with FOCUS: Help for parents and students navigating the FOCUS student information system. Assistance for Parents in Spanish: Support for Spanish-speaking parents to ensure they can stay informed and engaged in their child's education. The District Resource Center will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This initiative is part of the district's commitment to fostering student success and providing essential resources for families. SCSD families are encouraged to take advantage of these services to help their students excel in the 2024-2025 school year!