
August 15, 2024
On a hot day in August, teachers and staff from Tara Elementary School met at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s (Braden River), amazed by the piles of wrapped presents under the Christmas tree. ...

August 12, 2024
The School District of Manatee County kicked off another exciting school year on Monday, August 12, 2024. It was a great FIRST DAY at Tillman Elementary School with lots of hugs...

August 9, 2024
When the staff returned to Abel Elementary School last week, Principal Samantha Webb had an epic surprise for them. They were encouraged to wear their favorite 90s attire and w...

August 8, 2024
School District of Manatee County Food and Nutrition Services employees kicked off a new school year with a bang at Lakewood Ranch High School. The 'Welcome Back' conference ha...



August 2, 2024
Braden River Middle teachers spent one of their last days of summer collaborating ahead of a new school year. Manatee Education Foundation sponsored a Resilience Retreat at Day...

July 31, 2024
Special thanks to Dr. Melinda Lundy, proud principal of Bayshore Elementary School, for sharing this Good News story: Mr. Michael Rostampour, a dedicated 4th-grade teacher, to...

July 29, 2024
Manatee County students brought home 45 "Top Ten" awards from the National TSA Conference this summer. Photo: Braden River Middle School Approximately 9,000 Technology Studen...





July 23, 2024
Welcome New Educators! Nearly 200 teachers, new to the profession or to the school district, are attending a three-day conference at Manatee High School. Orientation began wit...

July 22, 2024
Manatee County Schools Food and Nutrition Services reached an incredible milestone on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, after serving three-million free summer meals to Manatee County kids ...