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East County | Schools

Robert Navarro, 5, raced down the slide with his friend, Jonathan Centeno, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Students at Tara Elementary School celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, better known as FCAT, with a special day of outdoor play on inflatables and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
  • Schools
Many students had fun playing poker.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Prom

Juniors and seniors at the Out-of-Door Academy danced the night away April 28 during the school's Prom, held at The Founders Club.

  • East County
  • Schools
Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night

Families at Bashaw Elementary School learned how fun science could be during the school's Family Science Night April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
School Board meeting cancelled

Tonight's Manatee County School Board meeting has been postponed.

  • East County
  • News
Six-year-old Andrew Boudreau and his older brother Matthew, 8, enjoyed a visit with Orthodontists of Lakewood Ranch’s Super Tooth.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Nolan Nights on Main Street

Afternoon thunderstorms didn't keep dozens of Nolan Middle School students and their families from enjoying an evening of musical entertainment, fun and games during Nolan Nights on Main Street April 21. Guests enjoyed musical performances by Nolan's band and choral students, drama performances, live and silent auctions, games, vendor booths, face painting a 50/50 raffle and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cancer survivors walked the first lap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Relay for Life

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered April 13, at Upper School campus, in a fight against cancer, as ODA hosted its annual Relay for Life event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyler Delaney, Bence Pinter, Kyle Grendel and Christian Marrero checked out the jousting contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Field Day

In preparation for this week's FCAT exams, children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch spent much of the day April 13 outside during the school's special Field Day event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Deanne Sipes, Maddison Jordan and Emma Slotabec provided visuals for the song, "Do The Circulation."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

  • East County
  • News
Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Uriah Long, 17 months, enjoyed showing off his orange Easter egg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Easter Egg Hunt

Preschool students enjoyed a special Easter celebration during Kiddie Academy's Easter Egg Hunt April 5. Students collected Easter eggs and enjoyed a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
This year's cast features 18 students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch 'Anything Goes'

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students will present "Anything Goes" this weekend at the high school auditorium. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., March 29 to 31, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student or child. For more information, call the box office, 727-6100, Ext. 2189.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aiden Buck, 3, was enthralled with the animals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Reptile Adventure

Children at Love Comes First Preschool learned about reptiles during a special presentation by representatives of the Sarasota Jungle Gardens March 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dancers kept the audience captivated throughout their performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River High School showcases student talent

Braden River High School's Academy of Arts and Communications Technology hosted its fourth annual Art & Film Festival March 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Women from the mission tried to attract sinners to their prayer meetings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Guys and Dolls

Students at Nolan Middle School brought back a 1950s Broadway classic March 2 with their rendition of "Guys and Dolls Jr."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 1,000 people signed up for the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Ortega, 4, spun the wheel for a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered Feb. 25 in the school's courtyard for a school carnival. Guests enjoyed carnival-style games, a dunk tank, inflatables, food, prizes and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Allison Tibor and Brianna Riehl danced the night away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas and Daddies Dance

Fathers and daughters at Freedom Elementary School danced the night away tonight during the school's Divas and Daddies Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Braden River Elementary cafeteria staff put together a special rock star menu for the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary School Cafeteria Rock Star Day

Students at Braden River Elementary School let the good times roll during the school's Cafeteria Rock Star Day Feb. 23. During their lunch periods, students enjoyed a special rock star menu and listened to rock and roll hits played by the Guitar Center's Stephen Miller and Jimi Gee. The event celebrated BRE's Learning Rocks school theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Dietrich family was recognized for its contribution. Pictured are students Tyler and Alexsa, with their parents, Sandi and Billy, and grandparents, Sandy and Bill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2012
ODA opens new baseball facilities

The Out-of-Door Academy on Feb. 21 celebrated the grand opening of its new Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Megan Mercier wowed the crowd with her Acro Jazz performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students showed off their talents during the school's Talent & Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 17, at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Megan Yost, center, and Lauren Valenti checked out a career in massage therapy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
Students learn about career opportunities

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted a college and career fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pictured are Cecelia Cosgrove, Tyler Elliott, Brigette Collado-Palumbo. Photo by Dianne Trask.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2012
Goddard kids hop for MDA

The Goddard School held a Hop-A-Thon fundraiser Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Kindergartner Katherine Prince couldn’t wait to show off her hula-hooping skills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Fundraiser

Students at Bashaw Elementary School worked up a sweat hula-hooping and jump roping Feb. 16, as part of a series of before-school fundraisers to help raise money for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The students, who also decorated sidewalks and ran earlier in the week as part of the fundraiser, hope to raise $2,500 for the foundation, which helped save the life of Laszlo Szilagyi whose two sons, Peter and Adam, attend Bashaw.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Arianna Romano enjoyed a special Valentine’s Day donut and milkshake with her mom Cindy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Valentine's Day Lunch

Students at McNeal Elementary School spent lunch with the ones they love during a special Valentine's Day lunch Feb. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sixth-graders Sydney Blocker, Vivian Lu and Tali Leckie made sure to get their free Icees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School Renaissance

Students at Braden River Middle School were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the school's Renaissance event Feb. 10. Those in attendance enjoyed bounce houses, a rock wall, music and Icees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian Mark, Danielle and Ryann Vogel and Skylar Cox couldn't resist a sweet treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters at Braden River Elementary School danced the night away Feb. 10 during the school's Father/Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pat Summers spent the morning with her grandchildren: Natalie, Kayla, Josh and Jere Keane.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Freedom Grandparents Breakfast

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their grandparents during the school's Grandparents Breakfast Feb. 10. Following breakfast, students made sure to stop by the book fair with their grandparents before heading off to class.

  • East County
  • Schools
Four-year-old Lilly Mencinsky will start kindergarten at Gene Witt in the fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun and games during the school's Winter Carnival Feb. 4. Students enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, games and activities, raffles, food and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tristen Woods, Dev Patel, Jayden Vilayvong and Alex Schroeder enjoyed a healthy snack in between activities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Rope for Heart

Children at Braden River Elementary School are jumping toward their goal of raising $3,000 for the American Heart Association during the school's Jump Rope for Heart event, which runs through Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Allie Castro, 7, enjoyed the day's festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with sledding, snow cones and other festivities during the school's Winter Wonderland event today.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fifth-graders Dylan Simmons and Anthony Jedrzejewski couldn’t wait to wash the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office vehicle that came through.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Student Council Car Wash

Twenty fourth-and fifth-graders at Tara Elementary School spent the afternoon making cars sparkle during the school's Student Council Car Wash Jan. 21. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Society.

  • East County
  • Schools
Technology students Stephen Husbands and Holden Scarbrough demonstrated how to make and test a balsa wood bridge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Open House

Haile Middle School showed off its students' talents Jan. 10 during the school's Open House Showcase.

  • East County
  • Schools
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