Branford Elementary

Classroom field trips are a privilege, and Branford Elementary takes pride in nurturing students that are responsible
and respectable. Here are some policies put in place at the beginning of each year.

We invite all grades to participate in helping our kindergarten students learn colors.

We're looking forward to welcoming all our students on the first day of school, Monday, August 11th! Please note that students will be dismissed early at 1:35 PM on that day.

2025-2026 Bell Schedule

Morning car rider gate will be open daily at 7:30 am.

We can’t wait to welcome our new educators to the Suwannee County School District family!

Meet Your Teacher at BES

2025 Meet Your Teacher Schedule We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2025-2026 school year! Each of our schools is ready to greet you during their Meet Your Teacher event. Please find your child’s school listed below and make note of the date and time: Branford Elementary School: Friday, August 8 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Grades K–5) Branford High School: Thursday, August 7 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Grades 6–12) Suwannee High School: Thursday, August 7 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (9th Grade Only) Schedules will be available via FOCUS or at the school beginning this day. Suwannee Middle School: Friday, August 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (6th Grade Only) Schedules available on FOCUS starting this day. Suwannee Opportunity School: Friday, August 8 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (All Grades) Suwannee Pineview Elementary: Thursday, August 7 • Kindergarten Orientation & Meet Your Teacher: 9:30 a.m. • Grades 1–5: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Suwannee Riverside Elementary: Friday, August 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Pre-K–5) Suwannee Springcrest Elementary: Friday, August 8 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Pre-K–5) Any further questions can be answered by the specific school your child attends. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Get ready for the 2025-2026 Suwannee County School District New Hire Orientation! We are excited to welcome all new instructional and non-instructional employees to the Suwannee County School District family! Please see below for details on our upcoming New Hire Orientation: 📅 Day 1: Thursday, July 24th 🕢 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 Location: SCSD Board Room 1740 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, FL 32064 ☕ Breakfast provided by United Teachers Union 🍽️ Lunch provided by Acentria Insurance ✅ Required for all instructional and non-instructional new hires 📅 Day 2: Tuesday, July 29th 🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 📍 Location: SCSD Resource Center 305 Pinewood Drive, Live Oak, FL 32064 ✅ Instructional employees only Have questions? Give us a call at (386) 647-4634 or (386) 647-4641. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

School Supply List for 2025-2026 School Year

Summer Hours Now in Effect! Please be advised that Suwannee County School District will begin operating under summer hours starting Monday, June 2nd. 🗓 Schedule: 📅 Monday – Thursday ⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 📌 Normal hours will resume Monday, August 4th. The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

Reminder: This Week is a Full Week for Students! ✅ There are NO early release days this week. ✅ Students will follow the regular school schedule each day. Thank you for staying informed, and let’s finish the week strong!

Stakeholder Engagement & Comprehensive Needs Assessment for Federal Programs 2024-25 Survey for 2025-26 Federal Programs Planning The Suwannee County School District (SCSD) values your voice! As we plan for the 2025-26 school year, we are seeking input to help shape how we use Federal Education Funds under Titles I-V and Title IX. 💬 Your feedback plays an essential role in ensuring our programs and resources support student achievement across the district. Each year, SCSD submits applications for federal funding—and stakeholder input is a critical part of that process. 👉 Please take a few minutes to review the information and complete the survey to help guide our priorities and planning for the upcoming school year. 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclFWbsCLqqiTT7Ofm8g63mXkwokxBRvmPLt2ibuq7EIbBVKQ/viewform Thank you for partnering with us to support every student, every day!

We are proud to support New Worlds Reading, Florida’s free program that helps young children discover the power of their imaginations through a love of reading. Your child may be eligible to receive free books and reading activities each month of the school year through fifth grade. Learn more: newworldsreading.com

Backyard Bash! Students, grades kindergarten thru 5th grade, with perfect attendance during PM 3 FAST testing week (May 5th thru May 9th) will be a part of the fun!

Get to know some of the books that are available to eligible Florida students through New Worlds Reading. Want to read more? Visit their website to find out how eligible children can receive monthly free books and activities during the school year: newworldsreading.com

The Suwannee County School District will be closed from Monday, April 14th, to Friday, April 18th, for spring break. Normal operations will resume on Monday, April 21st. We hope you and your family enjoy time off! The Suwannee County School District, my choice for high quality education!

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

Branford Elementary School's 5th grade chorus presents Imagine A Dragon on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00 pm. This is a FREE event and everyone is invited to attend. Doors will open at 5:45 pm.

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