Please join us this Sunday, October 5, 2025, at select Publix locations throughout Manatee County to help Stuff the Bus.
Together, by donating non-perishable food items, we can help feed those in need and fill the shelves for Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County. 🚌
✨ Watch MSTV's Stuff the Bus video: https://vimeo.com/1123574511
To volunteer or view a list of participating locations, please visit https://www.volunteersuncoast.org/stuffthebus
about 8 hours ago, School District of Manatee County
“How Tall Are You... in Spoons?” 📏🖐️🥄
The Soar Lab is growing, and so are our students!
It's the perfect place for families with infants and kids through third grade. Admission is free for qualifying families.
Stop by during our NEW extended hours to see just how tall you are (measured in spoons, hands, or blocks).
Soar Lab Hours:
Tuesday: 3 – 7 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Thursday: 3 – 7 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 6413 9th Street East, Bradenton
🔗 https://www.soarin4.org/soar-lab
Come for the measurements. Stay for the momentum. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
about 12 hours ago, School District of Manatee County
HELLO 👋 Start with Hello Week kicked off today with the SAVE Club at Gene Witt Elementary School with students spreading kindness across campus. SAVE stands for Students Against Violence Everywhere. It’s a youth‑leadership initiative of Sandy Hook Promise, a national organization working to prevent violence in schools and communities. A simple hello can change someone’s day — you can change people’s lives with one small act of kindness. #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
16 days ago, School District of Manatee County
We have EXCITING news to share! Out of more than 37,000 nominations, a handful of teachers nationwide were awarded $5,000 for classroom supplies by iHeartRadio (powered by DonorsChoose) - including one of ours.
Congratulations to the amazing Catherine Burke, fifth grade math and science teacher, from Gene Witt Elementary School 🎉
A parent nominated Mrs. Burke saying: "Catherine is amazing. She is always willing to help anyone and teaches students at their pace to ensure they understand the lesson. She volunteers to tutor students after school who need additional help - free of charge. She also attends the monthly School Advisory Council and PTO meetings to stay involved and provide her opinion from the teacher point of view." #ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
22 days ago, School District of Manatee County
Surprise Ticket Drop
You did it!
To celebrate a fantastic first week of school, the Bradenton Marauders and the School District of Manatee County are treating the amazing students, teachers, staff and families of the School District to a night out at the ballpark!
Let’s keep the momentum going!
See you at the stadium!
about 1 month ago, School District of Manatee County
Teachers and staff at Gene Witt Elementary School are kicking off the new school year with team spirit and a champion mindset! Inspired by The Infinite Game, this year’s goal is all about playing with purpose, lifting each other up, and building a future that lasts — both in the classroom and beyond.
As you can see by their creative photo decor, staff is already bringing the energy, the laughs, and the message loud and clear: 👉 We’re here to BUILD CHAMPIONS — together.
Let’s go, Witt Family! #GoodNewsBackToSchool #DiscoverExcellenceSDMC
about 2 months ago, School District of Manatee County
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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County

School Board Seeks Civic-Minded Citizens to Join Audit Committee –
The School Board of Manatee County is seeking civic-minded citizens to serve as members of the Audit Committee. The Committee, which meets six times a year, recommends the appointment of the internal and external auditors; reviews the scope, plan and reports of the internal and external auditors; and assists in maintaining open communications between the selected auditors, the School Board and the District’s financial management. The Committee also reviews the collection and proper use of the funds raised through the one-half cent sales surtax for school capital outlay expenditures. Membership on the Committee requires an average of five-to-eight hours per month, with meetings scheduled every other month for three hours. The term is approximately three years.
Those interested in serving must:
• Live in Manatee County.
• Be a CPA (active or retired) or had employment experience in school district financial operations.
• Submit a letter expressing interest, provide contact information and provide a brief summary of their work experience.
Responses must be sent to the Manatee County School District, Attention: School Board Agency Clerk, P.O. Box 9069, Bradenton, Florida 34206-9069.
Interested individuals may obtain additional information about the Committee by emailing the School Board Agency Administrative Associate at
cox3l@manateeschools.net.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County
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#/entityId=262385.
4 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.
4 months ago, School District of Manatee County