Dear Teachers, Here's a special message from Dr. Laurie Breslin regarding Teacher Appreciation Week.
https://vimeo.com/1184919879/fdb68f2a7f
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews

6 months ago, School District of Manatee County
A school district leader wearing a red blouse smiling in front of a chalkboard graphic which reads, "Thank you, Teachers".
Please join us in celebrating these outstanding transportation employees who were recognized by the #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews team for going the extra mile this school year! They received a $20 gift card. 🎉 👏 Curtis Sims (R. H. Prine Elementary) – A dependable and caring bus driver who consistently goes above and beyond for high-needs students with kindness, patience, and positivity. 👏 Charlene Love (Haile Middle) – A spirited bus aide whose enthusiasm and uplifting energy help students start and end their day with smiles. 👏 Lavern Scavella (Kinnan Elementary & Lee Middle) – A compassionate driver who creates a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for every student. 👏 Valerie Black (Virgil Mills Elementary) – A dedicated aide who ensures student safety and well-being through teamwork, communication, and genuine care. 👏 Veasna Kim (Myakka City Elementary) – A professional and compassionate driver who supports students with complex needs with patience and respect. These individuals and other nominees were honored during the Bus Driver and Bus Aide Appreciation Day / Transportation Fish Fry at the Matzke Complex. Special thanks to the school administrators who participated in this recognition. Thank you to all our Transportation employees for making a difference in the lives of our students every single day! 💙 Special thanks to our community partners at Geckos Grill & Pub, Chick-fil-A Cortez, and MISSION BBQ for supporting our Good News campaign.
6 months ago, School District of Manatee County
A cake with a school bus on it
A transportation employee holding a certificate and wearing a yellow T-shirt, speaking into a microphone
A transportation employee wearing a blue shirt and glasses, about to speak into a microphone while holding a certificate
A transportation employee wearing a black T-shirt based into the microphone while holding a certificate
Congratulations to all the middle and high school performers who wowed the crowd on Saturday at “Yes We Can DANCE”. Dancers from Manatee High and Bayshore High schools took to the stage in the beautiful Davis Theatre at MHS. They were joined by dancers from Braden River Middle, Lee Middle, and more. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
dancers wearing red sparkly tops and black pants on stage
dancers on stage in a high school auditorium
dancers on stage wearing blue dresses

The Florida Department of Education released the Florida Value Added Model (VAM) Fiscal Transparency Tool, a web-based fiscal transparency tool that identifies public schools and districts with high academic achievement based on the ratio of classroom expenditures to total expenditures. VAM is intended to help taxpayers evaluate the financial efficiency of a school district with other similarly situated school districts. View the VAM for the School District of Manatee County at https://floridavam.org/e/vamPublic.html?w4=54#/entity/262385.

9 months ago, School District of Manatee County
A glowing review for the Marching Seminoles of Southeast High School on Friday night, and their guest musicians from Braden River Middle School, Louise R. Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, Sugg Middle School, and Electa Lee Middle School. Bravo 👏 You wowed the crowd, making families, students, and fans proud! Glow, Noles! (Neon Night, 10.17.25)
about 1 year ago, School District of Manatee County
when school musicians join Southeast high school’s marching band on Friday night
A beautiful Bradenton sunset during Friday nights football game at Southeast high
The southeast high drum major looks on as the marching band and their middle school guess stand on Paul Maechtle field
middle school musicians join high school marching band performers during a Friday night football game
marching band performers, run onto the field at the start of their performance on Friday night
JROTC members hold the flags before Friday night football game at Southeast high
cheerleaders standing in the end zone as marching band plays on the field
Southeast High’s band director conducts on Friday night
The results and moments captured during Saturday’s Middle School XC meet are in… Girls - Teams and Individuals 🥇 Dr. Mona Jain Middle School 🥈 R. Dan Nolan Middle School 🥉 Martha B. King Middle School 🥇 Tatum B., Dr. Mona Jain MS 🥈 Katelyn M., Nolan MS 🥉 Emma V., Nolan MS Boys - Teams and Individuals 🥇 Buffalo Creek Middle School 🥈 Dr. Mona Jain Middle School 🥉 Haile Middle School 🥇 Maddox R., Buffalo Creek MS 🥈 Rafe T., King MS 🥉 Mitchell F., Dr. Mona Jain MS Congratulations to ALL the runners from Manatee County middle schools and their families for finishing the race and supporting your teams! #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
about 1 year ago, School District of Manatee County
The winners of the boys cross country meet fight till the end
Middle school runners hold up a trophy
Middle school runners hold up a trophy
Middle school girls runners hug as awards are given after a cross country meet
Middle school runners holding up a trophy
Middle school runners holding up a trophy
girls runners from Harvey K-8 at North River Ranch run their first cross country meet
Boys runners from Johnson K-8 gather ahead of the middle school track meet
Boys middle school runners lay in the grass before their race takes place
Security Screening at Secondary Schools – Beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, all students and visitors at district middle and high schools will be screened each school day using a high-tech security scanner system. For more information on this enhanced security screening procedure, visit https://www.manateeschools.net/securityscreening.
over 1 year ago, School District of Manatee County
Family Empowerment Scholarship – Parents interested in applying for either FES-EO or FES-UA may review the eligibility requirements and application instructions at https://www.manateeschools.net/FES.
over 1 year ago, School District of Manatee County