Witt students 'soar'
June 3, 2009
Students at Gene Witt Elementary School received kudos for service, outstanding effort, achievement and respect during a SOAR awards ceremony June 3 at the school. Also during the ceremony, Jamie Regan's class presented a check for $2,489.66 to Shelter Box USA. Students raised the money in just 10 days by wearing boxes around their necks.
Gecko graduates grace stage
June 2, 2009
Parents filled the cafeteria at Willis Elementary School Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the graduation of fifth grade students. Principal Bill Stenger and Assistant Principal Lynne Menard recognized students for perfect attendance and special academic achievement before presenting the children with graduation certificates.
Southeast students claim Odyssey crown
June 2, 2009
The East County students — Laith Charles, Philip DiMaria, Luca Erozer, Ben Robinson, Bryan Robinson and Kate Schaufelberger — placed first in the Division III Column Structure competition.
State releases FCAT results
June 1, 2009
Although 2009 FCAT scores show mixed results, overall, East County students outperformed the state average in most areas, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education last week.
ODA celebrates senior class
May 30, 2009
The Out-of-Door Academy held its 11th Commencement May 30 in the Petrik Thunderdome on the Lakewood Ranch campus. Forty-five members of the Class of 2009 accepted diplomas.
Braden River High sends off senior class
May 30, 2009
Donning caps and gowns, seniors at Braden River High School piled into the Manatee Civic Center May 30 for their graduation ceremony. The Class of 2009 is the first group of students to complete all four years at the high school.
Recommendations made for three new principals
May 29, 2009
Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.
Lakewood Ranch graduates Class of '09
May 28, 2009
Seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School stepped into a new chapter of life May 28 as they walked across the stage at the Manatee Civic Center to receive their diplomas. The school’s graduation ceremony began at 7 p.m.
Tara students bring spring musical to life
May 28, 2009
Third, fourth and fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary School took center stage in the musical production of The Princess and the Pea May 28. The spring musical was the students' final performance of the school year.
BRE honors fifth-graders
May 28, 2009
Braden River Elementary School fifth-graders accepted awards and certificates during the school's special ceremony May 28 at Woodland, The Community Church.
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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."
