

August 22, 2022
Three giveaway libraries for young readers are now at Daughtrey Elementary, Manatee Elementary, and Palmetto Elementary Schools. We believe in possibilities. The "Boxo Boox...

August 12, 2022
On Friday, volunteers from several district departments spent a couple hours sorting and packing thousands of donated school supplies. Next week, boxes of crayons, marke...


August 10, 2022
As always, a memorable first day of school! We visited Southeast High, King Middle and Braden River Elementary to celebrate. Superintendent Cynthia Saunders spent the day visiti...

August 9, 2022
Principal Anthony Losada and his team are excited about the 2022-23 school year. They welcomed families on Monday to the Johnson K-8 Jubilee. Smiling staff members awai...

August 9, 2022
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced the recipients of the 3rd annual Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship, including 2022 Southeast High School graduate, Jairis Gomez. ...

August 2, 2022
Teachers and staff returned to their schools on Tuesday, August 2nd, to prepare for an exciting new school year. The "flight crew" from Kinnan Elementary School will be ready fo...

August 1, 2022
On July 30, 2022, the school district held a Back-to-School Hispanic Resource Fair at Manatee Technical College (MTC) - Main campus. Families from all over Manatee County atten...

August 1, 2022
Teachers from Willis Elementary School are ready to make a big splash with families on the first day of school. A gathering was held on Monday for new and returning teachers to k...

July 29, 2022
There's a new space inside Manate County's five library branches to encourage learning and engagement in literacy activities. Soar in 4 Manatee collaborated with Manatee Cou...

July 28, 2022
The school district welcomed new teachers on Thursday during an orientation event at Braden River High School. Some are brand new to education, yet others are teachers who are n...


July 28, 2022
Families from Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School shared a meal and a handshake with new school principal Michael Escorcia on Thursday. Members of the Manatee County Sheriff'...

July 26, 2022
On Tuesday, Superintendent Cynthia Saunders welcomed back Manatee County's registrars ahead of the new school year. This friendly group from elementary, middle and high scho...

July 25, 2022
School bus drivers, bus aides, dispatchers, vehicle maintenance technicians and other transportation staff gathered at Manatee High School on Monday. Coffee in hand, many w...

July 25, 2022
So many reasons to celebrate Manatee County teachers this summer! Here's a few of the accolades they have earned. Sugg Middle School teacher, Kimberley Lough, received the ...

July 19, 2022
Manatee County students continue to shine on the national stage. Teams from seven middle and high schools earned Top Ten awards during the 2022 National Technology Student Associ...