Lakewood Ranch a school of long-standing excellence

The local high school has enjoyed a long history of standardized test success

Lakewood Ranch teacher named Educator of the Year

Science teacher Kelly Smith-Williams was honored Thursday night

Students learn valuable lessons from "sock babies"

Local high school students learn real-life responsibilities

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Feb. 3

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

New Superintendent Search: Manatee School Board Seeks Public Input

The current superintendent, Cynthia Saunders, will retire in June at the end of the 2022-23 school year, Manatee County Schools said.

Local students hear Holocaust survivor stories

Holocaust advocate shares story of his mother's escape from Nazi-controlled Europe

Classroom Library Censorship On Manatee School Board Meeting Agenda

On Tuesday night, the Manatee County School Board will discuss the compliance of classroom libraries in the district with new Florida law.

LISTEN - LRHS Mustangs Ahead podcast - Jan. 20

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Local students tasked to practice kindness

Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs ready to take the Kindness Challenge

Local students address new scholarship requirements

State scholarships recognize student workers as well as volunteers

Guy Harvey Academy Of Arts & Science Opens At Anna Maria Elementary

The Guy Harvey Foundation and Manatee County Schools partnered on a new STEAM program focused on marine sciences at Anna Maria Elementary.

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Dec. 16

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Lakewood Ranch High earns national recognition

A national accrediting agency has honored the school's commitment to excellence.

Certifications offer student opportunities

High school students can gain professional qualifications before graduating.

Lakewood Ranch Raiders win state title

The Lakewood Ranch Raiders compete in a variety of JROTC events

Lakewood Ranch teacher honored for "Excellence in Education"

An east county teacher is a Teacher of the Year finalist

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Nov. 18

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Bilingualism can prove advantageous to some students

Proficiency in two languages can open educational and professional doors to young people

Principal, Assistant Principal Of The Year Named: Manatee Schools

Carol Ricks at Myakka City Elementary School was named Principal of the Year, the School District of Manatee County said.

Video games are more than just fun

Modern teenagers engage with video games as competition, entertainment or even professional opportunities and service.

School especially hard for students unfamiliar with English

Students from outside the United States face special linguistic challenges

Manatee County Schools Superintendent To Retire At End Of School Year

Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of Manatee County Schools, plans to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Oct. 28

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

School community helps staff member hit by hurricane

Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs donated badly needed items to an employee whose house was pounded by the Hurricane Ian

Lakewood Ranch students reach out to young cancer survivors

A high school club hopes to raise the spirits of child cancer victims

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Oct. 14

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Local students get a taste of life "down-under"

A group of Lakewood Ranch High School students spent time in Australia this summer

Local students contribute to hurricane relief

Lakewood Ranch High School students are donating time, effort and material to help victims of Ian

Manatee County Schools Reopen Tuesday After Hurricane Ian: District

16 Manatee County schools, 2 support sites lost power during Hurricane Ian. Now, the district is ready to reopen Tuesday.

Mustangs Ahead podcast - Sept. 26

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Teacher Who Berated Student Ousted From Classroom: Video

Manatee County teacher who berated a teen for not standing for Pledge of Allegiance and questioned his ethnicity is removed from classroom.

Lakewood Ranch breaks ground on new addition

Lakewood Ranch High grows to deal with growing student population

Local student reflects on life-changing experience

A Lakewood Ranch High School junior is inspired to make life plans after her summer-time medical internship

First Student Housing Planned For USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus

A $39 million student center and housing complex will be built at the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Teacher Pay Raises Approved By Manatee County School Board

A new contract for Manatee County teachers raises their annual starting pay to $55,177.

LRHS Mustangs Ahead podcast - Sept. 9

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Local students experience new era in testing

Lakewood Ranch High School students were introduced to the state's newest test

Trump’s Stolen Election Claims Focus Of Bradenton School Assignment

School District of Manatee County is reviewing a middle school homework assignment asking students about Trump’s stolen election claims.

LRHS Mustangs Ahead podcast - Sept. 2

A student-produced podcast focusing on issues at Lakewood Ranch High School.

Local student indebeted to language learning program

A Lakewood Ranch High School senior overcame language barriers on his way to success.