Innovation was on full display this season as students across the School District of Manatee County showcased their talent, teamwork, and determination through a series of VEX IQ ...

Young performers, music educators, and families from approximately 30 schools came together on February 26, 2026, at Braden River High School for the All County Elementary Music F...

Mara Gonzalez, Bayshore Elementary School paraprofessional, may have been embarrassed to be surprised in a shark costume, but it only proves her dedication to supporting students ...

Cliff Dawson, Braden River High School Director of Bands, leads the 6-time state champion Marching Band of Pirates, and teaches concert band, jazz, percussion, and music technolo...

The following is an award summary for the Elementary Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair competition: Group Projects 3rd Place “3, 2, 1, Blast Off” Ayden A., Ma...

We were proud to recognize more than 100 outstanding middle and high school students from 13 Manatee County schools at this year’s MRSEF (Manatee Regional Science & Engineering Fa...

You won't believe how these teens unwrapped Starburst candy! Students from Manatee High School, Palmetto High School, Parrish Community High School, and Lincoln Memorial Middle ...

On Friday, we were proud to SURPRISE and announce the second-ever recipient of the School District of Manatee County's Good News Award of Excellence — Olympia Baylou from Palm Vie...

Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed shared her powerful story with Southeast High School students, leaving an auditorium of adults and teens with a lasting message: “Lest we forget.” ...

Ballard Elementary School's Golden Ticket Cart is rolling through classrooms, rewarding students for positive behavior! From snacks and stuffed animals to jump ropes and fun surpr...

Braden River High School students turned inspiration into action with the first-ever Bash for Balance Teen Mental Health Summit, held December 3 in the BRHS auditorium. Organiz...

Let's make 2026 extraordinary! A special welcome back to our amazing educators who returned to work on Monday to prepare for a strong finish to the school year. Here's a message...

Morning light spills across the front office at Parrish Community High School, but tucked quietly into one peaceful corner is a place where time seems to slow down. It’s called Th...

On Saturday at The Soar Lab, Barbara A. Harvey K-8 teacher Olivia Swartling read her first book, Selly’s Belly, alongside its illustrator - her former Gilbert W McNeal Elementary ...

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...