The Buccaneer Benchmark
SHOW UP, WORK HARD, MAKE GAINS, ACHIEVE SUCCESS
In order to participate in any extra-curricular activities, included but not limited to: Clubs, sports, band, club field trips, general field trips, club activities during the school day, Prom, Homecoming activities, Grad Bash, ect. Students at Branford High School must meet the following benchmarks.
** To participate in a sport or school activity students must be in school for the entire school day unless they provide a doctor's note.
🏴☠️Stay on course, Buccaneers—don’t let your privileges walk the plank!
We can’t wait to welcome our new educators to the Suwannee County School District family!
🗓️Please save our calendar for the Suwannee County Schools 2025-2026 school year. This includes Professional Development days, Teacher Work days, and holidays!!! All updated information can been found on the SCSD webpage or social media sites.
🔷Mark your Calendar, we can't wait to see you!! We’re so excited to welcome our students and families back to campus! Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!
🔸Schedules will go live that morning on FOCUS prior to our event.
💉Important 7th grade Information on required immunization.
For questions or exemptions, contact the Suwannee County Health Department at 386-362-2708
🌐 More info: www.floridahealth.gov
Branford High School Dress Code Reminder!
As we head into the new school year, please make sure you’re following the BHS dress code. Help us keep a focused and respectful learning environment!
💙Key guidelines are listed in the graphic — take a moment to review!
🧡Let’s start the year strong, Buccaneers!
📚As we gear up for another great school year, here’s a general school supply list to help students come prepared.
✏️Please note: Individual teachers may require additional items specific to their classes. A more detailed list will be shared during the first week of school or at open house.
📌Let’s get ready for a successful year!
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!
We put the "B" in Buccaneer Pride!
We’re proud to share that Branford High School has earned a “B” school grade for the 2024-2025 school year! 👏
This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families working together to achieve academic excellence.
We’re incredibly proud of the Branford family and all we’ve accomplished!
**High School students interested in starting dual enrollment are required to attend a mandatory information session with their parent/guardian. This meeting is for anyone that did not attend our April session. ***Current dual enrollment students and their parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend an information session to get the most up-to-date information on the dual enrollment program.
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Branford High School!!! ❤️🤍💙Let’s honor the courage of those who came before us—and inspire the future leaders we’re proud to teach every day. 🎇 Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the fireworks of today!
💛💙🧡Congratulations to our Branford Middle School and High School FFA programs and their sponsors Taylor Cole and Stacy Young. They had a very successful trip this past week!!! Also a special thanks to Superintendent Ronnie Gray and Principal Carl Manna for attending and showing their support for such an amazing program. 🏅Chapter SAE Award for the senior chapter 🏅 won 1st for the Advocacy Award for both chapters 🏅 Premier Award for the senior chapter 🏅National chapter for both chapters 🏅 Caige Tidwell was a finalists for his Diversified Ag and Forage proficiencies! He won in the Diversified Ag division and will move on to the National Level! 🏅 Aubrey Wood was a finalist for her Agriculture services proficiency 🏅Taylor Turner was a finalists for her Forest management proficiency 🏅 Caige Tidwell was a finalists for the Star Chapter Award 🏅Tolby Terry received his State Degree (more of our students received the degree but were unable to make the convention) 🏅Austin Humphries was recognized for receiving his American Degree (more of our students received the degree but were unable to make the convention) 🏅 The middle school chapter was recognized for being 5th in Farm Business Management and 5th in Food Science. As well as Andrew morales was recognized for being the high individual in Farm Business as well 🏅The senior chapter was recognized for being 3rd in Milk Quality and Products and being State Champions in Farm Business Management! Isaac Pitts was recognized for being the high individual in Farm Business as well 🏅Ailine Morales competed this week in the State Spanish Creed LDE and placed 4th in the state! 🏅The Agriculture Issues Team consisting of JA Weisner, Ava Floyd, Natalie Clark, Luke Garcia, Aubrey Wood, Sadie Miller, and Ansleigh Young competed this week and placed 4th in the state! 🏅The Opening and Closing Ceromonies team consisting of Morgan Patterson, Addison Barnes, Calyssa Dicks, Scarlett Suggs, Isabel Ballentine, Kenna Corbin and Brayden Scaggs competed this week and won 1st place, making them the State Champions for 2025!
Mrs Hunter is giving all high school students the opportunity to have a brief meeting to review credits and discuss future plans. 25-26 schedules will not be made during these appointments. Please use the link below to sign up for a meeting. https://calendar.app.google/iSZkgCXmy9DEDp5x7
🧡Happy Father’s Day!
Today we celebrate all the dads, stepdads, granddads, and father figures who support, guide, and cheer on our students every step of the way. Thank you for all you do! 💙
TODAY from 9am to 1pm. This is for all athletes that need a current EKG. Please remember you must have one in middle school and one in high school in order to participate. If you did not make an appointment you can still come and they will fit you in!!
Tomorrow from 9am to 1pm, we will be hosting Who We Play For. This is for all athletes that need a current EKG. Please remember you must have one in middle school and one in high school in order to participate. Please use the link below.
https://www.whoweplayfor.org/florida-suwannee
💙🧡Congrats Whit!!!! Huge Buccaneer presence on both of the All Area Teams!
https://www.lakecityreporter.com/sports/spring-all-area-branford-record-setter-alex-whitfield-named-lcrs-girls-track-field-athlete
https://www.lakecityreporter.com/sports/spring-all-area-lafayette-state-runner-jordan-murphy-named-lcrs-boys-track-field-athlete
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!
Student Athletes mark your calendars...June 10th from 9am to 1pm, we will be hosting Who We Play For. This is for all athletes that need a current EKG. Please remember you must have one in order to participate. Please use the link below.
https://www.whoweplayfor.org/florida-suwannee
