Shoutout to our awesome FFA crew for treating the staff to a delicious lunch! What a great way to kick off the school year — we appreciate you! 💙🌽🧡
Thank you to Lacie Taylor with Sign Gypsies Lake City for the festive welcome-back sign! Your thoughtful gesture helped create a warm and festive start to the school year for our Buccaneers! 💙🏴☠️✨
Big THANKS to the Rotary Club of Branford for stocking us up with snacks to power through the first week of school! We appreciate your generosity and support! 💙🍎🧡#ServiceAboveSelf #ThankYouRotary #BackToSchoolBoost
Dear BHS Families,
The BHS Physical Education Department is excited to announce that PE shirts are now on sale for just $10 (cash only)! These shirts are a great way for students to be prepared and properly dressed for PE class.
Details:
Cost: $10 (cash only)
Available through the PE Department
Limited sizes – first come, first served!
Encourage your student to pick one up and show off their Buccaneer pride!
Thank you for supporting our PE program!
Sincerely,
BHS Physical Education Department
💙🧡A huge thank you to Orchard Community Church for blessing our teachers and staff with a delicious lunch today! Your kindness and support mean so much as we kick off the school year. We are grateful for your generosity and continued partnership!
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!! Schedules will be live on FOCUS in the morning. You should be able to print from home or pull it up on your phone. We will not have printed copies at the school. See you at 5:30pm 🏴☠️
A huge thank you to Mevy Philman and the Bell Baptist Church for the delicious pastries this morning! Our faculty and staff felt the love (and the sugar rush)! Your kindness and support mean so much as we kick off the new school year. 💛🍩🥐
This Thursday, August 7th at 5:30pm in the auditorium, the 6th grade core teachers will be holding a brief orientation to discuss important information regarding your incoming student.
🎓Class of 2026 Seniors...mark your calendars. It's almost your last first day!
✨ Huge THANK YOU to Dixie Grill for starting our school year off right with a delicious back-to-school breakfast! Your kindness and support mean the world to our staff. We appreciate you fueling our team for a great year ahead!
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!
