The 8th grade hallway at Lee Middle School is clear again, for now. Large boxes from The Home Depot have lined the walls outside of the school’s business classroom for the last few weeks. Written on the boxes in…
Five Manatee District seniors have been named Semifinalists in the prestigious 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school students have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more…
(Parrish, FL – July 31, 2018) Despite damp conditions, the groundbreaking ceremony for Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School in Parrish felt sunny and bright. Family and friends of the longtime educator gathered together wearing pink and green on the…
More than 7,500 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members, advisers, alumni, and guests from across the country gathered in Atlanta for the 2018 National Leadership Conference from June 28-July 2, 2018. The meeting provided Manatee County members…
It was a beautiful day at the ballpark for thousands of Manatee County students. The annual Education Day event took place at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida on May 16th. Approximately 2,000 students plus chaperones, joined The Marauders for…
Community members gathered today at Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School in Bradenton. A breakfast was provided for some of the volunteers who spend their valuable time helping students and staff at the school. Principal Pat Stream and GET…
Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Dr. Mona Jain. On the same day she was hired by the school district more than 50 years ago, she attended the groundbreaking of a brand new school which will bear…
In February, schools in Manatee County celebrated Black History Month – including Samoset Elementary. Teachers, students and staff worked hard on a door decorating contest, recognizing important leaders in U.S. History. The winning door…
Florida’s First Lady Ann Scott made stops at three Manatee County Schools on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She visited Willis Elementary, McNeal Elementary and Tara Elementary, as part of a statewide tour for Celebrate Literacy Week. While…
Christmas came early for students at Manatee Elementary School in Bradenton, Florida. Thanks to generous donations from the community, Santa’s elves set up shop in the historic auditorium at the school. Every single student received a gift of their…