Branford Elementary

📚⚓ Meet Your Teacher at Branford Elementary School! ⚓📚

We can't wait to welcome our students back for another amazing year! Join us on Friday, August 7th from 8:30–10:00 AM for Meet Your Teacher.

Students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade can:
✅ Meet their teacher
✅ Visit their classroom
✅ Drop off supplies
✅ Get excited for a great school year

See you soon, Buccaneers! 💙🧡

#BranfordElementary #ListenLearnLead #GoBucs #MeetYourTeacher

📢 Report cards are ready for pick up! If your child did not receive their report card during the last week of school, please stop by the BES front office.

Summer office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Have a great summer!

🎤✨ The stage is set for an unforgettable night at Branford Elementary School! ✨🎨 Join us Thursday, May 21st for our BES Talent Show at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria! Doors open at 5:30 PM so families can walk through our student Art Gallery before the show begins. Come cheer on our amazing students as they showcase their talents, creativity, and hard work! From artwork to performances, it’s going to be a night full of fun, smiles, and BES pride! 💙🧡 🎟 FREE Admission 📍 BES Cafeteria 🕠 Art Gallery opens at 5:30 PM 🎭 Talent Show begins at 6:00 PM We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌟

Our Weekly Call Out

What an AMAZING day at our annual Backyard Bash at Branford Elementary School! ☀️🎉

Our students had an absolute blast, and this special event would not have been possible without the incredible support from our school and community. We are beyond thankful for everyone who helped make this day so fun, exciting, and memorable for our BES students.

A huge THANK YOU to the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, Lisa & Cliff Flowers, Sam's Club, BES APT, BHS Beta Club, our amazing BES paraprofessionals, PE & Special Area teachers, Patches Party Rentals, and the Suwannee County School District for helping create such a fun-filled celebration for our students.

Seeing the smiles, laughter, and excitement from our students made the day extra special. Thank you for always supporting Branford Elementary School and helping us make wonderful memories for our children! 💙🧡
#BESFamily #BackyardBash #MakingMemories #ThankYou #BranfordStrong

Last Day of School is fast approaching. , Friday, May 22nd. Early dismissal at 1:35 pm.

Great job to our 3rd–5th grade students for working hard and keeping up their perfect attendance for Backyard Bash! 🎉

Keep it going and finish strong! Perfect attendance continues through Wednesday, May 13th for students in grades 3–5 to earn their invitation to Backyard Bash on Friday, May 15th. Let’s end the testing season strong, BES! 💙🧡

Our Weekly Call Out

STEAM Challenge: Hurricane Houses
On Friday, May 22nd, We will have a Hurricane House Challenge. Groups in special area will build a structure with the provided material to see if it can withstand strong winds!

Due to the current drought conditions and water shortage in our area, we will not be able to host Water Day this year.

We understand this may be disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the needs of our community during this time.

Thank you for your continued support.

At Branford Elementary School, we are more than just a school—we are a team. Our teachers and staff work hand in hand every single day, supporting one another and pouring their hearts into our students. Our appreciation doesn’t stop at Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week—it’s something we feel all year long. Together, we make a difference, and we are truly grateful for each and every member of our BES family. 🍎

Our Weekly Call Out

Last day for lunch with your student is Thursday, May 14th.

We are gearing up to celebrate our students and their accomplishments.

BES Annual Backyard Bash is Friday, May 15th. Students in grades kindergarten thru 5th with perfect attendance during FAST and STAR testing will earn an invite to our Annual Backyard Bash! Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students must have perfect attendance Tuesday, April 28th thru Friday, May 1st. Students in 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade must have perfect attendance Monday, May 4th thru Wednesday, May 13th.

🌟 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 🌟
May 4–May 8

Join us in celebrating the amazing teachers and staff at Branford Elementary School! 💙🧡 They work hard every day to support, inspire, and care for our students.

We encourage families to help us show our appreciation with kind notes, small gestures, or words of thanks throughout the week. A little appreciation goes a long way!

Let’s make this week extra special for those who do so much for our children! ✏️🍎
#BES #Teacher&StaffAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher

Our Weekly Call Out

BES held its first Peek Inside Branford Elementary School!

This event allowed families to take an in-depth look at the BES campus with tours lead by our very own Student Lighthouse Team!

Thank you to all those who came out and made this morning an informative and fun day!