School District of Manatee County

Camp S-STEAM was a summer hit! Title I students from kindergarten to 2nd grade embarked on a four-week adventure filled with math, literacy, and problem-solving fun. It ...

Project Empower Develop Grow Educate (EDGE) is a beacon of hope for students with intellectual disabilities. This post-secondary non-degree-seeking transitional program is designed...

In every corner of our community, volunteers with big hearts offer their time and talents, transforming our world into a brighter, more caring place through their unwavering dedic...

A recent Southeast High School graduate, Jamarr Williams, experienced an unforgettable moment when he was awarded The Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship from Coca-Cola Beve...

A budding artist from Dr. Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch has achieved a remarkable feat by receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence from The Dalí Museum. This acco...

Summer has officially begun for the Little Ranchers, who are diving into a week of adventure and learning at Lakewood Ranch High School's day camp. Hosted by the school's agricult...

For the second time during the 2024-2025 school year, a group of Parrish Community High student athletes were named Academic Team State Champions! The Bulls’ girls weightlifting ...

Congratulations to Braden River High School junior Aaron Gordon, who was recognized by Governor Ron DeSantis and awarded a two-year Florida Prepaid College scholarship. ...

Manatee County’s middle school musicians recently shined on stage at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters MPA (Music Performance Assessment) hosted by Manatee High School. Four schools r...

Tara Elementary has heart! Students raised an impressive $11,015 for the American Heart Association's "Kids Heart Challenge" campaign. P.E. Coach Linda Haluska led the effort, ...

Bayshore Elementary School recently welcomed a group of special guests, with some familiar faces returning to their former school. 12 AVID students from Bayshore High School came ...

Last weekend, Manatee County Schools sent a total of 27 teams to the VEX IQ State Championship competition in Clermont, Florida. These teams earned their way to this event thro...

The following Good News was shared by our community partners at Manatee Community Foundation: (L-to-R: Simone Peterson, Community Investment Officer for Manatee Community Foun...

Isabella Juliano - Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- LRHS Senior Addison Shae has achieved a milestone by being named one of the top 40 finalists in the prestigious Regener...

The 2025 Secondary Science and Engineering Fair Awards Ceremony was recently held at Manatee Technical College's main campus. “We are proud of our students and teachers who submi...

Congratulations to Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies Lady Eagles! This year’s middle school girls basketball champions! They beat the Haile Middle School St...