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Schools

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

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

  • East County
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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
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    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
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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
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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.

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