Youths stamp out hunger
December 11, 2009
Students in Braden River Middle School’s Junior National Honor Society ladled out lunch for guests at its Empty Bowls event at lunchtime Dec. 10. Donations for a lunch of soup, bread and dessert benefited Our Daily Bread.
Christmas spirit floats in with Pirate parade
December 10, 2009
Braden River High School's Student Government Association threw a Christmas party worthy of the North Pole Dec. 10. Santa Claus arrived at the end of the school light parade, and band and choir students performed Christmas carols.
Santa stars at Braden River supper
December 10, 2009
Santa Claus was the guest of honor at Braden River Elementary School's Supper with Santa event Dec. 10. Students and their families enjoyed a meal together, got photos taken with the big guy himself and listened as Lakewood Ranch High students performed Christmas carols.
ODA students impact younger generation
December 9, 2009
Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.
Braden River Middle stars battle resource officers
December 8, 2009
Braden River Middle School students went head-to-head with Manatee County's School Resource Officers during a basketball game Dec. 4 in the school's gymnasium. The Panther squad defeated the School Resource Officer team 48-46 on a basket at the buzzer by Mike Mottram.
McGonegal to present new proposal for MTI
December 7, 2009
In addition to moving the site to land in front of Braden River High School, the Manatee County superintendent also wants to earmark land for future East County schools.
Tara students schmooze with Santa
December 7, 2009
Tara Elementary School students and families got an early visit from Santa during the school's Supper with Santa event Dec. 4. The kids enjoyed pizza before bringing their lists to Santa.
Freedom holds holiday bazaar
December 5, 2009
Families gathered at Freedom Elementary School from 4-7 p.m., Dec. 5 for the school’s holiday bazaar event. Festivities included pictures with Santa, arts and crafts, games and more.
Bashaw families capture holiday spirit
December 5, 2009
The cold, rainy weather did not keep families from Bashaw Elementary from turning out for the school's Annual Holiday Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 5.
Theater students speak for community
December 5, 2009
Local theater students lent a voice to their community during performances in the Lend Us Your Voice student documentary theater festival Dec. 3-5.
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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."
