School District of Manatee County

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...

In Manatee County, a wave of academic excellence has swept through the halls of two high schools, leaving a trail of pride and inspiration. The Florida High School Athletic Associ...

The School District of Manatee County’s graduation rate increased 3.4 percentage points during the 2023-2024 school year, according to graduation data released today by the Florid...

Photo: Isabella Castro-Cardona (left) and family attend an awards ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse in Tampa. An 11 th grade student from Southeast High School was recently hono...

Congratulations to the Manatee County Middle School Soccer Champions! Dr. Mona Jain Middle School's boys' team kicked their way into the winner's circle. For the seventh year...

Last week, Marine Science 2 Honors students from Manatee High School visited the Mote Marine Aquaculture Research Park (MAP) in Sarasota. This visit was part of the district's ...