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Celebrating new beginnings with the groundbreaking of what is currently known as “High School AAA” near Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

Superintendent Dr. Laurie Breslin, School Board Members, and community leaders participated in the turning of the dirt on Wednesday morning.

Stay tuned for exciting updates to come! #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
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A siren marks the new location of a high school in Lakewood Ranch
superintendent of schools lifts a shovel filled with dirt
construction equipment at the site of a future high school
A cookie with a likeness of a new high school on it
A large construction bulldozer
groundbreaking of a new high school in Lakewood Ranch
The superintendent of schools and school board members laughing
A county commissioner speaks during a school groundbreaking
The school board Chere makes comments during a high school groundbreaking
A group of builders stands at a sight where a high school will be built

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.

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Manatee County Government and the School District of Manatee County are excited to announce Model Manatee, a multi-week program designed to educate high school juniors and seniors on how County government works, how it impacts them, and how to engage in the decision-making process.

During this program, students will hear from County Commissioners, staff, and other elected officials who are involved in the day-to-day operations of county government. The program will culminate in a mock commission session, where students will simulate the roles of county commissioners and other elected officials, discussing and voting on matters they find most important.

Students may apply at mymanatee.org/modelmanatee. Interested students must be able to provide their own transportation. All sessions will take place during the work week, with minimal interruptions to the school day. If a student is interested in applying, please review the full application packet for all relevant information, including release forms, program schedule, and more.
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A graphic that reads, "Model Manatee Program - Apply Now www.mymanatee.org" with an American flag
2026 FAFSA Workshops kickoff on Tuesday, October 6!

The FAFSA—or Free Application for Federal Student Aid—is an official form that students use to apply for financial help to pay for college or career school.

If you do not fill out the FAFSA, you are losing access to all federal, state, and many institutional financial aid programs for college.

All high school seniors are invited to learn how to earn money for college or technical school regardless of income.

The following in-person events take place from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6: Lakewood Ranch High School
Thursday, October 8: Parrish Community High School
Thursday, October 22: Braden River High School
Tuesday, October 27: Manatee High School
Thursday, October 29: Southeast High School
Tuesday, November 3: Palmetto High School
Thursday, November 12: Bayshore High School

Two additional events are being held at public charter schools on October 13 & 15.

Seniors should contact their college and career advisor with questions.
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A flyer for the 2026 Fall FAFSA Workshops