Monster mash hits McNeal
October 9, 2009
Ghouls, goblins, witches and superheroes flocked to McNeal Elementary for the school's Costume Ball Oct. 9. The fall bash featured plenty of dancing, a deejay and refreshments in the cafetorium.
Band boosters create Mustang Mania
October 7, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch High School Band Booster Association hopes the festival will raise $20,000 for school arts programs.
Braden River teacher earns U.S. citizenship
October 7, 2009
French teacher Doriane Rencker became an American citizen during a ceremony Sept. 28.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: The Dance
October 5, 2009
Braden River High School capped off its Homecoming week festivities with its Haunted Homecoming Dance Oct. 3.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: GAME
October 2, 2009
Seniors Mick Olitsky and Kaycee Wells were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen.
Freedom rolls out red carpet at fall dance
October 2, 2009
Freedom Elementary School students enjoyed all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood at their fall dance Oct. 2. Children came dressed as their favorite movie stars to boogie to dance hits in the cafetorium.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: Bonfire
October 1, 2009
Braden River High School students enjoyed the orange glow of the school's first Homecoming Bonfire Oct. 1. The event also featured a pie-eating contest and performances by the marching band, Black Pearls and cheerleaders.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: Faculty Fight Night
October 1, 2009
Dozens of Braden River High School packed into the gymnasium to watch their teachers battle it out during the school's Faculty Fight Night Sept. 30. The East Sidaz and the Bone Crushers went head-to-head in jousting, boxing and sumo wrestling matches before the night was capped off with the Main Event, featuring Assistant Principal Don French and history teacher Dan McLean squaring off in the boxing ring.
Manatee to host rally for student leaders
October 1, 2009
More than 300 middle and high school students will gather for the Career & Technology Student Organization's Eighth Annual Leadership Rally Saturday at Braden River High School.
County announces "MTI Day"
September 29, 2009
The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.
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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."
