Lunch With Your Child will begin September 15th. You MUST have a reservation. Please contact the front office for more information at 386-935-5700.
Tomorrow is Picture Day! Have your child's order form completed before they arrive at school tomorrow or order online at pictureday.swiphoto.com.
1st Grade Parents...
Join us Thursday, September 11th for 1st Grade Parent Night at 6:00 pm in the BES Cafeteria. Teachers will present information to parents on the 1st grade academics, resources, upcoming important dates, etc. There will be handouts available with grade level information and expectations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us Thursday, September 11th for 1st Grade Parent Night at 6:00 pm in the BES Cafeteria. Teachers will present information to parents on the 1st grade academics, resources, upcoming important dates, etc. There will be handouts available with grade level information and expectations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Let's celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. Happy Labor Day!
Branford Elementary School will be celebrating Branford High School's Homecoming September 22-26, 2025. When choosing what to wear, please remember to follow the school's dress code.
No School on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day Holiday.
Just a reminder about attendance
Picture Day is Friday, September 5th. All students will have their picture taken. To order, order online at pictureday.swiphoto.com.
We have a Professional Development Day this Monday, August 25th, for all teachers and staff at Branford Elementary School. There is no school for students this day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend.
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.
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.
Morning car rider gate will be open daily at 7:30 am.
Attention 21st Century Parents and Families!
Join us for Orientation and Student Sign-Up Night for the 2025-2026 school year!
📍 Pineview, Riverside, and Springcrest
🗓️ Tuesday, August 5
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📌 Location: Suwannee Pineview Elementary
📍 Branford Elementary
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📌 Location: Branford Elementary
We’re currently working with the Department of Education (DOE) to finalize the program’s start date and will notify families as soon as it’s confirmed.
We can’t wait to see you there and get the year started strong!
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!
