School District of Manatee County

Braden River Middle School recently celebrated Lucas, a 7th grade student who received two perfect FAST scores in reading and mathematics. Principal Kimberlain Zenon leads by ...

Bayshore Elementary School is laying the foundation for successful futures by fully embracing AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination , a program that has transformed stud...

In a world where service doesn’t end at retirement, heroes continue to walk among us while quietly protecting, guiding, and inspiring. Meet one of Lakewood Ranch High's school s...

Like so many Americans, Guardian Robert Crozier vividly remembers where he was on September 11, 2001. But it’s what he did in the days and months that followed that sets him apart...

After an exciting summer training led by the Inwater Research Group, sixth grade classrooms across Manatee County are making waves with the Turtle Quest curriculum! According t...

Manatee Schools Television is proud to bring you highlights from a very special day — the ribbon cuttings for the brand-new turf fields at Parrish Community High School and Ba...

Mrs. Samantha Biggs, an assistant principal of Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS), has been honored by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2025 Yale E...

Two Manatee County students and best friends, Makenzie Graham and Zoie Henson, made history this summer by earning Lee Middle School’s first-ever national championship at the Tech...

It's the third week of school and the Barbara A. Harvey K-8 Sharks are more familiar with their new campus at North River Ranch. MSTV takes us inside for a closer look at th...

It’s not just any Friday night at Hawkins Stadium — it’s one for the history books. Manatee High School’s Hurricanes are suiting up for one of the biggest season openers in sch...

“Trust the Tribe.” It’s not just a phrase on the marquee at Southeast High—it’s the heartbeat of this year’s school culture. Principal Ginger Collins and her colleagues introdu...

What an incredible first week back! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for your patience, support, and teamwork as we kicked off the school year. Our school comm...

It’s only the first week of the new school year, but Abel Elementary is already soaring high—thanks in large part to its new principal, Ashley Terry, who’s returned to where her Fl...

On Monday, the sun peeked over the horizon as the seniors of Palmetto High School gathered together. It was their last first day, and the air buzzed with a mix of excitement and...

As the summer sun begins to set on the final days of break, there's a special energy in the air at the newly renovated Cougar campus. With fresh paint on the walls, brand new tech...

Amid a room filled with friendly faces and a homemade breakfast buffet, four bilingual teachers were warmly welcomed to Manatee County, having traveled nearly 4,500 miles from the...

On Tuesday, Genny Gnopf, a longtime registrar for the School District of Manatee County, greeted families with a warm smile at the new Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch campus. Duri...

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the School Board of Manatee County selected four semi-finalists to advance in the search for the district’s next superintendent: Dr. Laurie Breslin...

The School District of Manatee County hosted a two-day New Teacher Orientation at Manatee High School this week as the District prepares for the new school year. (Photo Above) Ka...

With two weeks remaining in summer break, the School District of Manatee County’s Food and Nutrition Services department welcomed families to an annual Kids Wellness and Resource ...