Only Deliveries from a florist or orders from our BES Student Lighthouse Team and/or 4th Grade Fundraiser will be
delivered to students on Friday, February 13th. Personal gifts will NOT be delivered to students. We ask that all personal gifts be given at home. As a reminder when placing orders, balloons and flowers cannot be taken home on the bus.
delivered to students on Friday, February 13th. Personal gifts will NOT be delivered to students. We ask that all personal gifts be given at home. As a reminder when placing orders, balloons and flowers cannot be taken home on the bus.

Please see the attached memorandum from the Florida Department of Education and Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas.


BES Student Lighthouse Team is selling balloons and wood-like roses. If you would like to purchase, please scan the QR code, follow the link to order online, or complete an order form in the front office. Please remember that balloons are NOT allowed on school buses.

Small-Tall Ball is Friday, February 20th from 6-8 pm at Branford Elementary School. Each Small(BES student) can bring a Tall( grownup) to this event. A Small MUST have a Tall present at the event. Presale tickets are $5.00 each. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2nd and can be purchased in the front office. Tickets purchased at the door are $10.00 each.

So proud to celebrate some true rockstars tonight! 🌟👏🎉 Shouting out Branford Elementary School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Emily Blackmon 🍎✨, School-Related Employee of the Year, Carla Hollinger 💙👏, and Suwannee County Administrator of the Year, Melinda Ahrens 🌟🏆! Our BES family is lucky to have such amazing people making a difference every single day! 💫💙
#BESProud 🐾 #BESRockstars 🎸 #StaffShine ✨ #EducationChampions 🏆 #TeamBES 💙🎉


We value your voice! Suwannee County School District is seeking stakeholder input as we plan for the use of Federal Education Funds for the 2026–27 school year under Titles I–V and Title IX.
Your feedback helps guide how these funds are administered to support student achievement and improve educational outcomes across our district.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of SCSD.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoKCrmR1XAm91SrU66qr_YTcCR0GJ44wrVRziZOd1BAGOwcg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPmAmBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEen4TEAJesuyr0mkrJBky4BTpsi2BO4JxtiE4CUJ-szdDNNQu1NVzWl6WuEto_aem_VphSvPAbUI8ures7IKZp6A
Your feedback helps guide how these funds are administered to support student achievement and improve educational outcomes across our district.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help shape the future of SCSD.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoKCrmR1XAm91SrU66qr_YTcCR0GJ44wrVRziZOd1BAGOwcg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPmAmBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEen4TEAJesuyr0mkrJBky4BTpsi2BO4JxtiE4CUJ-szdDNNQu1NVzWl6WuEto_aem_VphSvPAbUI8ures7IKZp6A
Celebrate our students being 100 days smarter on the 100th Day of School Tuesday, January 27th.

No school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

Don't Wait Before It's Too Late
Order a yearbook for this school year now until January 31st. There will be NO extra yearbooks sold once delivered. To order, scan QR code or visit the link at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/yearbooks-25-26-new-year-789/items .
Order a yearbook for this school year now until January 31st. There will be NO extra yearbooks sold once delivered. To order, scan QR code or visit the link at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/yearbooks-25-26-new-year-789/items .

Get your paperwork ready....... It's almost time to register for PK & VPK for 2026-2027 school year

Your Friendly Reminder...

Merry Christmas from your family at Branford Elementary School

Tomorrow is early dismissal at Branford Elementary School for ALL students at 1:35 pm. No 21st Century, Reading Camp, or PK after school programs tomorrow.

Early dismissal next Friday, December 19th.

Join us Thursday, December 18th for a Christmas Concert presented by Branford Elementary School's 3rd grade students. Admission is FREE!

The Literacy Committee of Branford Elementary School is excited to announce the Jingle Jog, a festive community fundraiser taking place Saturday, December 13 at 5:15 p.m. on the Branford Greenway during the annual Branford Christmas Festival. The event is held with the generous support of the Rotary Club of Branford.
Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers, don their favorite holiday attire, and join in a spirited jog—or walk—along the decorated Greenway.
Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers, don their favorite holiday attire, and join in a spirited jog—or walk—along the decorated Greenway.

Baby Buc Christmas Shoppe will be opening for students to shop next week, December 16th thru 18th. Flyer and envelopes will be going home with students this week.

Christmas Spirit Week at Branford Elementary School is approaching soon. Get ready for some Christmas cheer!

Parents and students in kindergarten thru 3rd grade are invited to join us this Thursday, December 4th for New Worlds Reading Night at BES 6:00-7:45pm.

Just a reminder Branford Elementary School will be closed Monday, November 24th thru Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Students and staff return Monday, December 1st.

