School District of Manatee County

On Wednesday, students from six Manatee County schools were invited to take a magical journey to Wonderland under the Big Top at UTC. Legendary performer Nik Wallenda teamed up...

This year, we've teamed up with Manatee Education Foundation and various community business partners to THANK those sharing #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews from our schools. To award th...

If you need a reminder of what gratitude sounds like… just listen to these Lake Manatee K-8 School students. Our #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews team is thankful to share this video fe...

Check out last week’s incredible pep rally at Bayshore High School , where students and staff came together to celebrate the success of the Bruins football team and JROTC. This...

There’s a little (BIG!) piece of history restored at Palmetto High School this evening. More than 60 years after graduation, Raymond Klein, Jr., Class of 1959, returned to campus ...

McNeal Elementary School was proud to welcome Florida’s Teacher of the Year, Mark Harrison from Union County, located south of Jacksonville. A dedicated educator for 21 yea...

Williams Elementary students are one of several schools exploring the waters at Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto, using dip nets to discover the amazing aquatic life in their o...

Our hearts are full after helping Palma Sola students, families, and neighbors celebrate their beloved school crossing guard, Maggie Pappa, on her 92nd birthday! The morning ...

For the first time ever, Good News takes us beyond the walls of a school or district worksite to the vibrant shoreline of Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) in North Sarasota County. T...

There’s something different about Prine Elementary . You don’t just walk through its doors. You don’t just teach and learn here. You grow. And for some, you never leave—not becaus...

When Harvey K-8 at Copperstone paraprofessional Laron Cain was asked by her principal to help retrieve items from outside to bring into the school, she didn't hesitate. What was w...

At first glance, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Sophia might remind you of any driven teen with big dreams and a packed schedule. But spend a few minutes watching her report fo...

Have you visited The Soar Lab yet? Located at 6423 9th Street East, Bradenton, this one-of-a-kind, hands-on children’s museum is a hidden gem in our community! With a strong f...

For two days, students across the performing arts programs at Lakewood Ranch High School had the privilege of learning from and being inspired by Darian Sanders—a Broadway perform...

On Monday, the spirit of giving was alive and well at Samoset Elementary as representatives from Bradenton Kiwanis and Student Attendance Support, Inc. (SAS) presented Principal S...

Congratulations to Joseph Baker, recently recognized by ABC 7 as a Chalkboard Champion! A dedicated educator at Buffalo Creek Middle School, Mr. Baker has been inspiring student...

Gettel Automotive has donated $100,000 to the Automotive Program at Parrish Community High School, a game-changing investment in the next generation of skilled technicians. Their ...

There aren’t words to fully capture what happened Tuesday afternoon at Harvey K-8 at Copperstone, but if you were there — you felt it. Staff and students watched with tears i...

At Bayshore High School, something big is happening—and it’s not just about football. It’s about belief. With former NFL wide receiver Ace Sanders leading the way, the Bruin...

Congratulations to Tammy Harper, who was recently recognized by Spectrum Bay News 9 as an A+ Teacher! A dedicated educator at Lakewood Ranch High School, Mrs. Harper’s journey ...