School District of Manatee County

(Bradenton, FL – April 29, 2026) — The School Board of Manatee County voted unanimously to officially name the district’s newest high school Rangeland High School , marking an im...

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) conducts a survey designed to provide FDOE and the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Program...

During their workshop on April 8, 2026, the School Board discussed the proposed Academic Calendar options for the 2027-2028 school year. We value your feedback. Please click h...

During the public comments portion of the School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, members of the staff and faculty of R. Dan Nolan Middle School asked the School Board...

Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law will require certain student athletes to complete a cardiac screening prior to participation in school‑sponsored athletic programs. The require...

The School District of Manatee County is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards, held this week at Manatee Technical College to celebrate the outs...

The School District of Manatee County has received an upgraded credit rating from Fitch Ratings, a leading national credit rating agency, reflecting the School District’s contin...

With the two new elementary schools’ openings on the horizon, Principal Laura Campbell (Veterans Elementary School) and Principal Melinda Lundy (Rye Ranch Elementary School) are t...

The School District of Manatee County is proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders in education. Sam Webb, Principal of Samoset Elementary School, has been named Principal of the...

Learn more about the process for the 2025-2026 World Languages Instructional Materials adoption by visiting https://www.manateeschools.net/textbookadoption .

Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false repo...

The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments. Learn more abou...

SchoolCafé allows parents to view menus, make a payment and apply for meal benefits in one convenient place. Apply for 2025-2026 Free/Reduced Price Lunch benefits.

Is your student planning on riding a school bus for the 2025-2026 school year? To control school bus capacities and keep our students safe, all students MUST register and be assi...