
April 3, 2024
We're proud to announce the winners of the Manatee County Retired Educators Association (MCREA) Fifth Grade Essay Contest. First Place - Katelyn M., Willis Elementary School ...

March 22, 2024
A multicultural celebration was held at Sugg Middle School this week. Staff and students enjoyed "visiting" different countries, including Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Venez...

March 22, 2024
The Manatee High Student Council, with support from fellow students, organized a food drive aiming to surpass last year's total of 5,280 items. Each first-period class competed f...

March 20, 2024
Witt Elementary School's newly formed Student Council wanted to participate in a service project this spring, and it couldn't have come at a better time. The students, two from ...

March 17, 2024
The Florida HOSA Future Health Professionals 2024 Student Leadership Conference was held April 4th through 7th in Kissimmee, near Orlando. Photo: King Middle School HOSA at Sta...

March 10, 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Mini Mustangs! The Lakewood Ranch High School Pre-K class received their diplomas in front of a large audience of proud families and high s...

February 29, 2024
Samoset Elementary School honored inventors and inventions as part of their annual Black History Month program. Students sang, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before a performance of...

February 29, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates hosted Manatee Education Foundation Day at LECOM Park on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Principals from Bayshore Elementary School, Lincoln Memorial Middle ...

February 28, 2024
Parrish Community High School's Medical Academy recently got a taste of real-world experience in the healthcare industry. HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton hosted dozens o...

February 27, 2024
The DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando and surrounding hotels saw a sea of blue dress shirts and red ties last week, as the Florida TSA (Technology Student Association) Sta...

February 26, 2024
Three young women from Manatee County recently earned runner-up titles at the Girls Weighlifting State Championship in Lakeland. Congratulations to Payton Mangay-Ayam (154 lbs. ...

February 24, 2024
A home run for Tigers baseball! A celebration for the brand new Palmetto High School baseball stadium was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The dignitaries who participated i...

February 23, 2024
A delighted crowd of parents, family members, teachers and principals gathered inside the Braden River High School auditorium on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to cheer for students ...

February 21, 2024
A business education teacher at Parrish Community High School has brought back a program that hasn’t been in Manatee County for years. Brandon Mefford transitioned FBLA, Future B...

February 20, 2024
On Tuesday, February 13th, eighth grade science students from Palm View K-8 visited Emerson Point Preserve in Palmetto. The field trip consisted of two components - one component...


February 16, 2024
Palma Sola Elementary School hosted STEM Night on Thursday, February 15, 2024. First grade teacher Rebecca Garcia said it's one of the most popular events for families. Many l...

February 15, 2024
It pays to be proactive! Abel Elementary School staff earned the title of "Most Improved" for the number of mobile mammogram appointments completed between 2022 (1 appt.) and 2023...