PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night
February 9, 2013
More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch “Despicable Me” at the school’s movie night Feb. 8. The school’s fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance
February 9, 2013
Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school’s Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza
February 3, 2013
Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school’s 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival
February 2, 2013
Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
February 1, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.
Six Manatee County Schools superintendent finalists selected for interviews
January 31, 2013
The Manatee County School board approved a list six finalists for the district's superintendent post in a special workshop today.
Manatee County Schools seeking input on 2013-14 proposed school calendar
January 30, 2013
A proposed school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year in Manatee County Schools would include a start date of Aug. 19, 2013, and an end date of June 9, 2014.
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala
January 27, 2013
The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the sixth annual 2013 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 26 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Ice Cream Social
January 26, 2013
Boys at Freedom Elementary School enjoyed a night of sweets and bingo with their mothers during the school's first mother and son Ice Cream Social Jan. 25.
PHOTO GALLERY: Trial of the Wicked Witch
January 26, 2013
Students at Braden River High School put the Wicked Witch on trial during a rehearsal of “Trial of the Wicked Witch” Jan. 24. The show, a parody of fairy tales, played Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in the Braden River auditorium.
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
