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Schools

Five-year-old Nyah Andrews couldn't wait to put on her cap and gown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Dozens of voluntary pre-kindergarten students proudly accepted their diplomas during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 9. Each of the three VPK classes did a special presentation for their family and friends before donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. The Class of 2011 enjoyed a reception following the ceremony.

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  • Schools
Superintendent Tim McGonegal credited the hard work of math teachers for the accomplishment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2011
Manatee schools beat state average in algebra

The Manatee County School District this week learned students performed well in a new statewide math assessment.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fourth-graders Cassandra Atzrodt and Sofia Mungillo performed a duet.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Talent Show

Dozens of students at Gene Witt Elementary School displayed a wide array of talents during the school's Talent Show June 9. Students performed vocal and musical numbers, dance and gymnastics routines, martial arts and skits, among other acts, for family and friends during the two-hour performance.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2011
Thunder remember former pitcher

The Out-of-Door Academy renamed its baseball field the Taylor Emmons Memorial Field in honor of the 2009 graduate who was killed in an accident in December 2010.

  • East County
  • Schools
Children enjoyed popsicles as part of the festivities.
  • By Carolyn Winget
  • June 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Field Day

Children at McNeal Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with a special field day June 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
LECOM and other officials toss dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2011
LECOM breaks ground on dental school

Officials broke ground on Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's future School of Dental Medicine Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Nichole Branica is excited to begin her college career.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Breanna Howell, behind, helps Emily Wray pin on her cap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation

Graduates of Lakewood Ranch High School proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremony June 4 at the Manatee County Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael Suh, 18, said he’s going to miss seeing all of the people he’s gotten acquainted with during his time at Braden River.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

More than 400 seniors received their diplomas and prepared to set sail for new adventures during Braden River High School's Commencement Ceremony June 3 at the Manatee Civic Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Third-grader Rain Miller performed several magic acts, including a jumping juice trick.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Talent Show

More than 30 students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's talent show June 2. Students displayed a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, magic acts, tae kwon do, tumbling and more.

  • East County
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Family members packed Braden River Elementary's cafetorium for the ceremony.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Graduation

Braden River Elementary honored its outgoing fifth-graders with the school's annual Fifth-Grade Recognition June 3. Each fifth-grader received special awards at the ceremony, which was held in the school's new cafetorium.

  • East County
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Livi Bright aimed her rocket carefully on the launching pad.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High rockets

Braden River High School students took their education to new heights today. Engineering teacher Gil Burlew led the Pirates during a rocket launching project, which tasked students to build rockets and attempt to land them closest to a designated target on the ground.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Rizzo, Emmy Barker, Justin Mitchell, Conner Coffaro, Este Goltsman, Danny Kiehl and Jack Muller all were excited to celebrate graduation.
  • By Josh White
  • May 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Pre-K Commencement

Pre-kindergarten students at The Goddard of School of Lakewood Ranch donned caps and gowns for the first time during the school's Pre-K Commencement May 21 at The Concession Golf Club. Family members and teachers congratulated the young students as they celebrated the milestone.

  • East County
  • Schools
Paris Fauquet, 6, cooled off by balancing a cold, wet sponge on top of her head.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Elementary Field Day

Willis Elementary School students celebrated the end of the school year with a fun-filled Field Day May 27. Students enjoyed a day outside while competing in a variety of games, including tug-of-war, limbo and even three-legged races.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, founder of the Amer-I-Can program, gave the keynote address.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Amer-I-Can Graduation

Manatee County School District and other officials congratulated students from Lincoln, Sugg, Harlee and Johnson middle schools for completing the Amer-I-Can program with a special graduation ceremony May 26 at Braden River High School.

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