All SDMC schools are closed to students through Friday 10/9/24. All school activities, including athletics, are canceled. Storm updates at https://www.manateeschools.net/storm.

School News

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat coming to Johnson K-8 on October 25th.

Comments (-1)
Donuts with Grownups

Comments (-1)
Lunch Reservations

Reserve a table today to have lunch with your child! Please remember to bring a photo ID with you to the front office. Family members must be on the child's pick-up list. Please call the front office if you have any questions.

Comments (-1)
Fall Picture Day Oct 1

Comments (-1)
Online Payments through Revtrak

Introducing a new way for families to make online payments to the school for a variety of situations.

Comments (-1)

Click for latest storm update.

SDMC is working closely with Manatee County Emergency Management to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Milton. Storm updates at https://www.manateeschools.net/storm.

Comments (-1)
Teacher & Paraprofessional Job Fair is Thursday, October 17 from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

We're hiring Teachers, ESE Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Teacher Assistants. We are a growing public school district with a highly competitive Teacher starting pay of $59,239 + Degree Supplements.

Interviews are on-site at MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203.

Comments (-1)
East County K-8 Name Nominations

Review the list of name nominations for the new East County K-8 School scheduled to open in August 2025.

Comments (-1)
Parents Resource Guide: Talking to Children About School Threats

The Parent Resource Guide provides tips for families and educators to speak to children in a comforting way about concerns related to threats at schools.

Comments (-1)
Register to Ride a school bus for the 2024-2025 school year.

To control school bus capacities and keep our students safe, all students MUST register, and be assigned to a school bus, PRIOR to riding. Each student should be individually registered online.

Comments (-1)

Upcoming Events

Security Screening at Schools Video

Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.

Comments (-1)
School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee

The committee reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors, and reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures.

Comments (-1)
Notifications of Parental Rights in Education

Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.

Comments (-1)

Mission Statement
To inspire students to achieve academic excellence, embrace global diversity, and become lifelong learners.

Vision Statement
To be a premier International Baccalaureate Programme.

Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization in July of 2009 to become an International Baccalaureate World School. As the only 100% choice school in Manatee County, we have a diverse population with an overall enrollment of 1000 students. Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the Primary Years Programme (K-5) challenges students to think for themselves and take responsibility for their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students in grades 6-8. It provides a framework of learning, which encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers. The MYP emphasizes intellectual challenge, encouraging students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. We offer the structure, academic environment, and caring atmosphere to enable students to be successful. Each student is treated with respect and encouraged to reach his or her highest potential. With the assistance of our PTO, School Advisory Council, and numerous other parent volunteers, we will help our students to soar worldwide.