A new tradition begins on Monday at Veterans Elementary School. We are proud to welcome the very first class of Stars as they start their educational journey in a beautiful new learning environment. Go, Stars - we can't wait to see you shine!

12 days ago, School District of Manatee County
A young woman waves while wearing a red gingham backpack.
Three girls holding hands and wearing red shirts on the first day of school.
A school principal smiling as she walks down a walkway with a student.
Congratulations to Veterans Elementary School Principal Laura Campbell, Southeast High School Asst. Principal Craig Page, and Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Tiffany Spradling on completing the Florida Department of Education Chancellor’s Leadership Academy!

This year-long leadership journey provided powerful opportunities to learn alongside state leaders, visit schools in nearby counties, and bring back valuable strategies to strengthen teaching and learning in Manatee County classrooms. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
3 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Three smiling adults standing in front of a backdrop with logos for the Florida Department of Education

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

4 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".

🍎 We’re hiring!

Come be part of a team that fuels our students for success.

Open Positions for Food Service Worker!

Call 941-739-5700 Visit:manateeschools.net

4 months ago, Kaleigh Hall
OPEN POSITION: Food Service Worker. We are now hiring for a Food Service Worker to help feed our students healthy meals. Several benefits available. Apply today ManateeSchools.net, or call (941-739-5700)
Throughout our kindergarten program, we aim to build six key skills in our students, setting them up for success on the rest of their educational journey:

⭐ Resilience
⭐ Integrity
⭐ Critical Thinking
⭐ Communication
⭐ Awareness
⭐ Adaptability

Enroll your child in Manatee County kindergarten and give them the strong start they deserve!

Get started at https://www.manateeschools.net/o/sdmc/page/registration.
6 months ago, School District of Manatee County
A graphic that says "Enroll in Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year!"

Looking for something meaningful and fun to do with your children, ages infant through third grade, this week?

The Soar in 4 Soar Lab is more than a place to visit. It’s a place where families learn how to play together.

Through hands-on activities, interactive learning stations, and guided exploration, parents and caregivers discover simple ways to spark curiosity, build confidence, and turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences.

Come explore! Create. Laugh. Learn.
Visit www.soarin4.org to plan your experience.

6423 9th Street East, Bradenton 34203

Free for most families.

This week's schedule:

Tuesday, March 3rd - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Musical Motion, Artist Spotlight, Ms. Luanne's Front Porch)

Wednesday, March 4th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Nursery Rhyme Scavenger Hunt, Artist Spotlight)

Thursday, March 5th - Open 3 p.m.-7 p.m. (Nature Detectives, 3D Printing)

Friday, March 6th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Storytime, Bubbles & Trikes, Little Explorers)

Saturday, March 7th - Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Mighty Machines & Special Guest: Teacher Author Kelly Kolomiychenko with Slime @ 11 a.m.)

6 months ago, School District of Manatee County
Two young kids wearing masks play in a puppet theater.

Welcome to the family, Veterans Elementary! 🇺🇸 Located in Artisan Lakes (Palmetto) and adjacent to Manatee County, Florida Government’s Valor Commons, this K through 5th grade school will focus on leadership, community, and feature patriotic themes.

Founding principal Laura Campbell led a construction tour for School Board Members and school district leaders on Tuesday. Veterans Elementary opens this August 2026.

7 months ago, School District of Manatee County
an elementary school principal getting interviewed at a construction site
The beam of a school ceremonial signed
School board members wearing hard hats and construction vest
veterans elementary school under construction in Palmetto
A construction worker overlooks the site of a school being 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.

7 months 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.

7 months ago, School District of Manatee County