Spirit Week at Daughtrey Elementary School was nothing short of electric! 🎉
When you bring together hundreds of K–5 students, passionate educators, and a motivational speaker who blends music, energy, and a love for literacy—you get an unforgettable experience.
This week, L. Kobie Da Wiz brought the hype with high-energy pep rallies across Manatee County, inspiring students to believe in themselves and give it their all.
One message rang loud and clear:
✨ “Do your best on the test!” ✨
Special thanks to our generous community partners, including Manatee Education Foundation for supporting Spirit Week! #manateeschoolsgoodnews
17 days ago, School District of Manatee County
Families are invited to learn from an expert panel about supporting your student's learning journey!
Join us for a Parent University on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Desoto Boys & Girls Club, located at 5236 30th Street West, Bradenton.
Students are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP by email to Omar Edwards at edwardso@manateeschools.net.
30 days ago, School District of Manatee County
Spring into STEAM at The Soar Lab!
Looking for something fun and educational to do during Spring Break? The Soar Lab will be OPEN the week of March 16th through 20th while schools are closed, offering hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Young learners can explore a variety of exciting themes throughout the week, including science, art, space, math, drama, and technology—all through interactive play and discovery.
Best of all, The Soar Lab is free for most families with children from infants through third grade.
Tuesday, March 17 - 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (Mad Scientist)
Wednesday, March 18 - 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Art-a-Palooza)
Thursday, March 19 - 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (Space)
Friday, March 20 - 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Math Mania)
Saturday, March 21 - 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Drama & Technology-Coding)
📍 6423 9th Street East, Bradenton
Visit
www.soarin4.org for more information.
Bring your little explorers and let them learn, create, and imagine at The Soar Lab this Spring Break!
about 1 month ago, School District of Manatee County
Throughout our kindergarten program, we aim to build six key skills in our students, setting them up for success on the rest of their educational journey:
⭐ Resilience
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Critical Thinking
⭐ Communication
⭐ Awareness
⭐ Adaptability
Enroll your child in Manatee County kindergarten and give them the strong start they deserve!
Get started at
https://www.manateeschools.net/o/sdmc/page/registration.
about 2 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Looking for something meaningful and fun to do with your children, ages infant through third grade, this week?
The Soar in 4 Soar Lab is more than a place to visit. It’s a place where families learn how to play together.
Through hands-on activities, interactive learning stations, and guided exploration, parents and caregivers discover simple ways to spark curiosity, build confidence, and turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences.
Come explore! Create. Laugh. Learn.
Visit www.soarin4.org to plan your experience.
6423 9th Street East, Bradenton 34203
Free for most families.
This week's schedule:
Tuesday, March 3rd - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Musical Motion, Artist Spotlight, Ms. Luanne's Front Porch)
Wednesday, March 4th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nursery Rhyme Scavenger Hunt, Artist Spotlight)
Thursday, March 5th - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Nature Detectives, 3D Printing)
Friday, March 6th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Storytime, Bubbles & Trikes, Little Explorers)
Saturday, March 7th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Mighty Machines & Special Guest: Teacher Author Kelly Kolomiychenko with Slime @ 11 a.m.)
about 2 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Celebrate Literacy Week - Daughtrey Elementary
Volunteer readers are visiting classrooms across Manatee County this week as part of a statewide literacy initiative!
Big thanks to media specialist Amy Johnson at Daughtrey Elementary School for welcoming special guests to pick a book and share their love of reading.
3 months ago, School District of Manatee County
The Florida Department of Education released the Florida Value Added Model (VAM) Fiscal Transparency Tool, a web-based fiscal transparency tool that identifies public schools and districts with high academic achievement based on the ratio of classroom expenditures to total expenditures. VAM is intended to help taxpayers evaluate the financial efficiency of a school district with other similarly situated school districts. View the VAM for the School District of Manatee County at https://floridavam.org/e/vamPublic.html?w4=54#/entity/262385.
3 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Our hearts are full after spending a short time at Daughtrey Elementary School’s winter wonderland! We’re so grateful to be invited to capture the grateful smiles and holiday cheer, which is the result of an incredible staff and support from their community partners.
This year, a team of fantastic fifth grade elves joined Santa and the “chief elf” because they had the highest learning gains in science. Merry Christmas, Dolphins! #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County
You might not always see them, but you always feel the impact of their work. Our custodians are the quiet force behind every clean classroom and worksite, every polished hallway, and every safe space our students learn and grow in.
They don’t just take care of our buildings and school campuses — they take pride in it. And we’re endlessly grateful.
Here’s to the custodians who go above and beyond, every single day!
We met these hardworking employees during our travels to schools and District worksites this week. For a chance to feature your favorite custodian(s), please tag us or email
goodnews@manateeschools.net 🌟#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
“How Tall Are You... in Spoons?” 📏🖐️🥄
The Soar Lab is growing, and so are our students!
It's the perfect place for families with infants and kids through third grade. Admission is free for qualifying families.
Stop by during our NEW extended hours to see just how tall you are (measured in spoons, hands, or blocks).
Soar Lab Hours:
Tuesday: 3 – 7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 3 – 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 6413 9th Street East, Bradenton
🔗 https://www.soarin4.org/soar-lab
Come for the measurements. Stay for the momentum. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Meet Mr. Bazell, Daughtrey Elementary school safety guardian!
A Southeast High graduate, Mr. Bazell is posted just down the road from schools he attended, Bayshore Elementary and Harllee (formerly Middle). He’s a former Bradenton Beach police officer who also served with the district’s Safety & Security team before joining the Dolphins.
His mission goes beyond safety. He makes it a point to learn the name of each student on campus. Every morning, he greets them at the front of the school alongside the principal, and no one heads to class without a fist bump from him.
Thank you, Mr. Bazell, for protecting and uplifting our students! #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Daughtrey Elementary School is diving into $3,000 of new reads thanks to the kindness of others! District media specialist Lori Pick delivered about a dozen boxes of brand-new books to media specialist Amy Johnson on Monday. They were donated by Books-A-Million (Bradenton) customers who gave during an annual #BackToSchool drive.
We met a group of fifth-grade Dolphins who were excited to see more of their favorites like Dog Man, I Survived, Power Rangers, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dragon Ball Z, and more - coming to their shelves soon!
Thank you, Books-A-Million and its customers, for supporting literacy across all of our schools. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Security Screening at Secondary Schools – Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, all students and visitors at district middle and high schools will be screened each school day using a high-tech security scanner system.
For more information on this enhanced security screening procedure, visit
https://www.manateeschools.net/securityscreening.
11 months ago, School District of Manatee County
School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee –
The School Board of Manatee County is seeking civic-minded citizens to serve as members of the Audit Committee. The Committee, which meets six times a year, recommends the appointment of the internal and external auditors; reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors; and assists in maintaining open communications between the selected auditors, the School Board and the District’s financial management. The Committee also reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures. Membership on the Committee requires an average of five-to-eight hours per month, with meetings scheduled every other month for three hours. The term is approximately three years.
Those interested in serving must:
• Live in Manatee County.
• Be a CPA (active or retired) or had employment experience in school district financial operations.
• Submit a letter expressing interest, provide contact information and provide a brief summary of their work experience.
Responses must be sent to the Manatee County School District, Attention: School Board Agency Clerk, P.O. Box 9069, Bradenton, Florida 34206-9069.
Interested individuals may obtain additional information about the Committee by emailing the School Board Agency Administrative Associate at
cox3l@manateeschools.net.
11 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Family Empowerment Scholarship – Parents interested in applying for either FES-EO or FES-UA may review the eligibility requirements and application instructions at
https://www.manateeschools.net/FES.
11 months ago, School District of Manatee County
