School District of Manatee County

Good News Happens Here. Especially on National Signing Day. Congratulations to all our student athletes who signed letters of intent to play sports and continue their educa...

The Tampa Bay Lightning recently honored Steve and Carolyn Roskamp as the Lightning Community Heroes during a game against the Ottawa Senators. The Roskamps, who received a $50,00...

The Stewart Elementary Olympics is a cherished annual fundraiser for the school community. Each grade level represents a different country, such as America, Australia, Egypt, Irel...

The School District of Manatee County is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Education Awards. A tremendous event was held at Manatee High School last Thursday...

8th grade science students at Palm View K-8 have been actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences that have brought their classroom lessons to life. Recently, they demonstra...

Students from Electa Lee Middle School, under the guidance of art teacher Karen Meinberg, have made a significant impact on the community with their artistic talents. Recent...

The fog lifted just in time for students at Stewart Elementary School to enjoy a unique outdoor celebration of literacy. Media specialist Heather Drao invited the school district’...

Congratulations to Anna Maria Elementary fifth-grade student, Kellen R., for winning the contest sponsored by the Holmes Beach Police Department. Students were encouraged to crea...

Once upon a time, in a wondrous and whimsical place, young children softly giggled as they roamed the bookshelves with Alice, Cinderella, and Peter Pan. This week was special to t...

Isabella Juliano - Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - LRHS senior Addison Shea was awarded 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholar, for her hard work and talent....

Congratulations to Calaina Goodyear-Green from Sugg Middle School for being recognized by the Florida Council for the Social Studies (FCSS) as Manatee County's Teacher of the Year...

The Ben Carson Foundation Reading Room is now open at Ballard Elementary School. A celebration took place on January 16, 2025, in the media center, another uniquely designed spa...

Along with the new year, Lakewood Ranch High School teachers and students welcomed the opening of a new building on their campus. Building 800 officially opened for classes on Tu...

Bashaw Elementary is set to embark on an exciting new project that will enhance both the school's environment and its educational offerings. On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, stude...

Hayden Zimmerman - Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Tuesday LRHS anatomy and physiology students worked together to build 3D models to grow an understanding of the differe...

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, the Palmetto Youth Center buzzed with excitement as students gathered for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Arts Contest awards ceremony. Th...