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.

$5.2M Gift Given To USF’s Muma College Of Business

The $5.2M gift for USF’s School of Risk Management and Insurance is the largest donation ever given to the Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Local JROTC cadet earns national recognition

A Lakewood Ranch High School senior is awarded for her dedication and service

LISTEN - Lakewood Ranch High School Mustangs Ahead podcast

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

JROTC cadets lead students in daily pledge of allegiance

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School JROTC take on the national tradition

Clear-Bag Policy Adopted For Manatee County Schools Sporting Events

Weapons detection systems and clear-bag policy in place for Manatee County Schools athletic events during the 2022-23 school year.

Manatee County 2022-23 School Year: Campus Safety, Free Lunch, COVID

Here’s everything your family needs to know about the 2022-23 school year in Manatee County: free lunch, COVID protocols, important dates.

$430K Awarded To Manatee Technical College For Diesel Tech Course

Manatee Technical College has been awarded $430,000 through the FL Job Growth Grant Fund for its diesel systems technology course.

Lakewood Ranch earns top state marks

Lakewood Ranch High School was ranked an "A" school by state officials

School District Of Manatee County Hosting Several Job Fairs

Looking for a job that makes a difference? If you answered "yes," then the School District of Manatee County​ may have a job for you.