School District of Manatee County

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...

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...