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In the wake of challenging times, students are warmly welcomed back to Manatee schools

October 15, 2024
In the wake of challenging times, families, students, and staff were warmly welcomed back to Manatee County schools on Tuesday. At Willis Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch, t...
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Community United: A Heartwarming Transformation at Stewart Elementary

October 3, 2024
The heartwarming stories continue at Stewart Elementary School, where Anna Maria Elementary students have been learning since Monday. Early in the week, Principals Joe Hougland...
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Schools celebrate hardworking teams on National Custodian Day

October 2, 2024
HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIANS DAY! Thank you to all the unsung heroes in Manatee County schools and district worksites to ensure our spaces are safe and in top condition. We are...
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In the wake of the storm, a community's heart shines bright

September 30, 2024
It was a day unlike any other for the families, staff, and students at two different elementary schools, but you wouldn't even know it from the smiles and laughter that filled the...
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School Board Recognition - Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24, 2024
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School Board Recognition - Attendance Awareness

September 24, 2024
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Student Celebration - CTSO National First Place Winners

September 24, 2024
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Tech Support to Life Saver: Manatee Sheriff recognizes school employee for heroic act

September 24, 2024
A school support technician was the talk of the lunchroom at Rogers Garden Bullock Elementary on Monday. In fact, Derek Hernandez has been the talk of the entire school for about...
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Tampa Bay Bucs defensive linemen tackles literacy with Myakka City Elementary students

September 17, 2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making big plays in Manatee County with help from #95 Defensive Linemen C.J. Brewer and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders. The Bishop Museum of S...
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Feel-Good Friday: Sharing Good News from Manatee County K-12 Schools

September 14, 2024
Let's shine a light on the positivity in Manatee County schools. Share your stories with #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews and spread the joy! Blackburn Elementary School - Congratul...
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Paw Print student journalism program at Bayshore High earns Quill and Scroll Award

September 12, 2024
Bayshore High School's The Paw Print has won another International Second Place at the Quill and Scroll Honor Society's Media Evaluation Awards. The school newspaper was ra...
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Buffalo Creek Middle hosts annual Patriot Day reception to thank first responders

September 11, 2024
Buffalo Creek Middle School hosted their annual Patriot Day reception on September 11, 2024. The event was held in the school's new media center. Students from Joseph Baker’s...
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The history of Anna Maria Elementary School's Peace Day, resulted from Sept. 11th tragedies

September 11, 2024
The Story of Anna Maria Elementary's Peace Day Celebration - as told by former school counselor, Cindi Harrison. In the aftermath of the tragedy of 9/11, as school counselor, I...
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Mustangs Ahead: Lakewood Ranch guardian recalls September 11th as NYPD officer

September 10, 2024
LRHS guardian was NYPD during 9/11 Katelyn Bagshaw and Cassidy Barnhardt and - Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) – On September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the World Trade...
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Gettel Donates to PCHS Auto Program for Third Year in a Row

Gettel Donates to PCHS Auto Program for Third Year in a Row

September 9, 2024
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United in Harmony: An unexpected surprise for Braden River Middle School students

September 6, 2024
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Feel-Good Friday: Sharing Good News from Manatee County K-12 Schools

September 6, 2024
Let's shine a light on the positivity in Manatee County schools. Share your stories with #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews and spread the joy! Johnson K-8: Today, we celebrated our...
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Local Amazon delivery provider supports Samoset Elementary with backpacks, bucks

September 4, 2024
A special delivery arrived at Samoset Elementary last week. Team members from Summit Delivery Systems, an Amazon delivery provider, unloaded dozens of backpacks filled with sch...
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News from Mustangs Ahead: Former Mustang Grant McCray now in the major leagues

September 4, 2024
(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - Former Mustang Grant McCray has recently been signed to the MLB as a starting center fielder for the San Francisco Giants McCray graduated in 2019 and wa...
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Braden River High celebrates new turf field with dedication ceremony

September 3, 2024
Braden River High School marked a significant upgrade to its athletic facilities with the official dedication of the new artificial turf field at the school's stadium. The cere...
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