Please join us in welcoming Kristin Bull as the new Executive Director of the Manatee Education Foundation ! Kristin brings nearly 17 years of experience in nonprofit leadersh...

Let’s celebrate 22 outstanding Manatee County public high school students who are making a difference through service and leadership! Many of them joined their families at Tuesday...

A paws-itively awesome reward for student leaders at Veterans Elementary School in Palmetto. Students demonstrating the 7 Habits and earning a “Starburst” got to spend some spe...

The sound of nearly 200 young men filled the room during this year’s Real Men Sing event, bringing together middle and high school students for a powerful celebration of music, ...

Rye Ranch Elementary School opened on August 10, 2026 in Parrish, Florida. Founding Principal Dr. Melinda Lundy recently invited staff, families, and students to celebrate at a co...

For some, it is a date in history. For those who served in New York City, it is a memory that never truly left. They answered the call when their city needed them most. They ran to...

The School District of Manatee County's Good News team joined Superintendent Dr. Laurie Breslin as she kicked off an exciting new 2026-2027 school year visiting her hometown schoo...

Before fourth grade even begins, a boy named Ryker is already investing in his future. Inspired by the creativity he discovered inside Stewart Elementary School's art classroom...

Every journey has a beginning. We followed several members of the Class of 2026 as they returned to the elementary schools where their dreams first took root, including Gullett, M...

Manatee County's brightest innovators have once again proven they can compete with the best in the nation. (Photo: Braden River Middle School TSA) Young engineers fr...

For more than 100 years, Manatee Elementary School has inspired generations of students, empowered lifelong learners, and created memories that continue to shape the future. Entr...

Summer break became a launchpad for discovery as 27 rising juniors and seniors from across Manatee County participated in the free Manatee Technical College's Career Exploration C...

The heart of a school can be found in the people who show up every day to make it a place where students can learn, grow, and belong. At Braden River Middle School, that spirit wa...

We are proud to share recent Bayshore High School graduate Kemely Valdes-Morales was named one of the 25 Refreshing Minds Scholars by Coke Florida! The award covers tuition and mo...

When art educators collaborate, amazing things happen. Students at Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies dreamed it up, and artists at Southeast High brought those...

Students in the Construction & Technology program at Bayshore High School recently celebrated the successful completion of NCCER certifications, marking an important milestone in ...

Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) and Manatee Technical College (MTC) dual-enrolled senior Johnny Kornett won first place in his division at the SkillsUSA Challenge in the first w...

A Lakewood Ranch High School graduate is making Manatee County proud once again — this time at the University of South Florida. Reva Gandhi, a standout student in USF’s College ...

Terri Milbert’s journey has come full circle. First inspired by a home economics teacher who sparked her love of food and caring for others, she later built experience in cateri...

This year, we've teamed up with Manatee Education Foundation to highlight the people going above and beyond by sharing #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews from their school campuses. We s...