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East County | Schools

Olivia Benson and Connor White were eager to get started.
  • By Sarah Barker
  • October 25, 2010
Willis' walk raises funds for school

Willis Elementary completed its annual Walkathon Oct. 22. More than 600 children walked and ran laps on the outdoor course in hopes of raising $40,000 for the school through the Parent-Teacher Organization-sponsored event. Students will continue to bring in donations through mid-November.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
School district to host 'Post-Secondary Night'

More than 100 universities and colleges will be represented at the Oct. 25 event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Conner Lapek, Tucker Pope and Leroy Sebourn had a blast at the Fall Frolic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Families enjoy fall fun at Gullett frolic

Children and their families gathered at Gullett Elementary School the evening of for the school's Fall Frolic Oct. 20. Attendees enjoyed pizza and snacks, dancing and other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ayden Kirk was all smiles as he tried on a firefighter's helmet.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Goddard School enjoys firefighting experience

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch enjoyed the sights and sounds of a real fire engine when the school hosted a fire truck visit from Pierce Manufacturing Oct. 8. Children experienced holding and spraying water from a hose and trying on a firefighter's hat, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2010
District celebrates School Bus Safety Week

The bus safety awareness campaign runs Oct. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Schools
Seventeen-year-old Sarah McCoi, center, had a blast dancing with her friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2010
Pirates go 'vintage Hollywood'

Students at Braden River High School celebrated the end of Homecoming week with a special "vintage Hollywood" themed dance Saturday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kindergarten student Julia Craig, left, yelled "Go Sharks!" as loudly as she could.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2010
Imagine Sharks show school pep

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch rallied behind the school's athletic teams at the school's first official pep rally Oct. 14. Festivities included competitions between the classes, performances by the school's cheerleading and dance teams and more.

  • East County
  • News
Hayley Thomas, center, played on a team of juniors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2010
BRHS HOMECOMING: Clash of Classes

Students at Braden River High School took their Homecoming spirit to the battlefield with classes competing against one another in Family Feud and other competitions during the Clash of the Classes event Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
A previously released school calendar was incorrect.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2010
Manatee schools on normal schedule Wednesday

A previous school calendar said Oct. 13 would not be an early-out day, but it is.

  • East County
  • Schools
Matt Sevarino, Mike McLauchlan and Paul Brown
  • By Dean Consiglio
  • October 12, 2010
McNeal PTO swings into action

The Parent-Teacher Organization at McNeal Elementary school hosted the 2010 McNeal Elementary Golf Tournament Oct. 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club East's Royal Lakes golf course. Proceeds from the event benefited the PTO and its support of the Accelerated Reader program at McNeal.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Funaro and Katelyn Lange
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Dance

The students at Lakewood Ranch High School celebrated in style during the school's Homecoming dance Oct. 9. The gymnasium and lobby were both decorated with the overall dance theme in mind, "Dance like an Egyptian."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High students decked out in black and green to support their team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Game

Lakewood Ranch High students had plenty to celebrate Oct. 8 as the Mustangs defeated Port Charlotte 42-21 in the school's Homecoming Game.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ariana Ortega and Rose Higginbotham, both 10, couldn’t stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
McNeal kids showcase costumes at dance

Students at McNeal Elementary School and their families gathered in the school's cafeteria Oct. 8 for a costume ball. Guests enjoyed pizza, dancing and a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kayla Fisher and her dad Chris stopped for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
Imagine hosts Princess Ball

Girls at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch dressed like royalty for the school's Princess Ball Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing and photos.

  • East County
  • News
Judges Ms. Becky Austerman, Mr. Ben Hall and Dr. Tom Zellers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Lakewood showcases student talent

Lakewood Ranch High School held its Lakewood's Got Talent show Wednesday in the auditorium. The show featured 15 different acts and was well attended by students, parents and faculty.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alex Call and her class represented the outback and Australia.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 28, 2010
Primrose celebrates world's cultures

From Egypt and China to Italy and Mexico, students at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch took a trip around the world for the school's sixth Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 24. Each class studied a different culture, created costumes and enjoyed authentic cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
LECOM to increase class size

Staring in the fall of 2011, the East County medical school will have more than 30 additional medical student spots available.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Williams and Rich Lutley enjoyed the day on the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
Gullett families spend day on the green

Families from Gullett Elementary School headed to the University Park Country Club Sept. 25 for the school's annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of golf before a buffet-style dinner and silent auction.

  • East County
  • News
Spencer Rosenstien helped keep the hula-hoops handy for the contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2010
Witt families enjoy Sock Hop

Students and families at Gene Witt Elementary School twisted the night away at the school's 11th annual Welcome Back Sock Hop. Guests enjoyed pizza and other refreshments, dancing and hula-hoop and other contests.

  • East County
  • News
Student performances were part of the rally.
  • By Maria Underhill
  • September 24, 2010
Braden River Middle celebrates scholastics

Braden River Middle's Renaissance program recognizes student achievement with special assemblies.

  • East County
  • Schools
From left: Fred Young, "A" shift representative; Bob Mikulski, Local 4074 president; Mary Smith, Pinnacle director; and Kyle Taylor, L-4074 vice president
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Second-grader Natalie Durazo, right, eagerly performed the warm-up routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Braden River kids boogie day away

Students at Braden River Elementary School showed off their best dance moves during the school's first Dance Party Sept. 17. The event was part of the school's new Positive Behavior Support program, which rewards children for their positive behavior.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dr. Ron Hirst, left, said Bashaw Elementary is in good hands under new Principal Joshua Bennett.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 15, 2010
Bennett assumes Bashaw's top post

Joshua Bennett, 33, is the youngest principal in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun

Families of Freedom Elementary School gathered Sept. 10 for a special PTO pasta dinner, as well as a chance to hear about the school's curriculum and attend a book fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Billy Bartens enjoyed lunch with his grandparents, Patricia and Richard Crispi, left, and Carol Bartens, right.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2010
BRE shows love for grandparents

More than 150 grandparents flocked to Braden River Elementary School Sept. 13 for the school's special Grandparent's Day luncheon. Braden River's Parent-Teacher Organization gave out special treats to grandparents who participated in the red hat and red tie contests.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 3, 2010
Mustangs, Pirates kick off 2010 season

Thousands of football fans flooded Lakewood Ranch High School for the kickoff of the 2010 regular season. The Mustangs earned their first win against East County rivals Braden River 21-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Aranibar preps for November run-off

Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker will be vying for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat in November.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Sarasota temple launches Hebrew classes in Ranch

Starting Sept. 14, Temple Sinai will be offering mid-week Hebrew classes at The-Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch for students enrolled in its program.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 25, 2010
Lakewood family welcomes exchange student

This school year, the Rich family will host German student Louisa Sinz, who started classes at Lakewood Ranch High School this week.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2010
Class-Size Amendment cramps McNeal

Even though the school's building is under capacity, the rule is forcing Principal Norma Scott to search for more space.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • August 18, 2010
FAST & FURIOUS

Students from Braden River and Southeast high schools will represent the U.S. at the F1 in Schools World Championships Sept. 17-25 in Singapore.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
Superintendent hosts roundtable discussion

The Manatee CEO Roundtable will meet at 8 a.m., Friday at the school district's School Support Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
East schools perform well on FCAT

The Florida Department of Education released grades for the assessment test late last week. East County schools again scored among the top in the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
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