Lakewood Ranch High

Mullen named new LRHS principal

June 11, 2026

Olivia Holden – Senior Editor Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- The School District of Manatee County (SDMC) announced Lakewood Ranch High School’s (LRHS) new principal will...

Mustang class of 2026 bids campus farewell

May 19, 2026

Cate Kitcher - Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) Class of 2026 graduated at LECOM Park on Monday. The class of 2026 had 567 graduates. The...

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Dual-Enrolled Senior Earns First Place at SkillsUSA State Competition, Job Offer Before Graduation

May 13, 2026

Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) and Manatee Technical College (MTC) dual-enrolled senior Johnny Kornett won first place in his division at the SkillsUSA Challenge in the first w...

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Alumni Spotlight - From Lakewood Ranch to USF: A Legacy of Excellence Continues

May 7, 2026

A Lakewood Ranch High School graduate is making Manatee County proud once again — this time at the University of South Florida. Reva Gandhi, a standout student in USF’s College ...

Register to Ride a school bus for the 2026-2027 school year.

May 5, 2026

Is your student planning on riding a school bus for the 2026-2027 school year? To control school bus capacities and keep our students safe, all students MUST register and be assi...

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School Board Names New High School: Rangeland High School

April 29, 2026

(Bradenton, FL – April 29, 2026) — The School Board of Manatee County voted unanimously to officially name the district’s newest high school Rangeland High School , marking an im...

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A Story Years in the Making: Teacher and Former Student Share Storytime at The Soar Lab

December 15, 2025

On Saturday at The Soar Lab, Barbara A. Harvey K-8 teacher Olivia Swartling read her first book, Selly’s Belly, alongside its illustrator - her former Gilbert W McNeal Elementary ...

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Senior Spotlight: "Sophia Speaks," A Next-Gen Journalist With an Old-School Soul

October 15, 2025

At first glance, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Sophia might remind you of any driven teen with big dreams and a packed schedule. But spend a few minutes watching her report fo...

Good News: Broadway Performer Darian Sanders Inspires Lakewood Ranch High School Students

October 7, 2025

For two days, students across the performing arts programs at Lakewood Ranch High School had the privilege of learning from and being inspired by Darian Sanders—a Broadway perform...

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A+ Teacher Spotlight: Tammy Harper of Lakewood Ranch High School

September 22, 2025

Congratulations to Tammy Harper, who was recently recognized by Spectrum Bay News 9 as an A+ Teacher! A dedicated educator at Lakewood Ranch High School, Mrs. Harper’s journey ...

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MSTV Featured Video: Retired NYPD Detective Remembers 9/11, Grateful to be a School Safety Guardian

September 11, 2025

In a world where service doesn’t end at retirement, heroes continue to walk among us while quietly protecting, guiding, and inspiring. Meet one of Lakewood Ranch High's school s...