Chief Yeoman (Diana) Martin hasn't seen her daughter in more than a year... UNTIL TODAY.
An emotional surprise took place Johnson K-8 School following Mom's return from deployment aboard USS Ralph Johnson.
Manatee Schools Television filmed the tearful reunion
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Willis Elementary second grade students and their school Guardian saluting as the procession for fallen
#FHP
Trooper Joseph Bullock passes nearby on Lorraine Road
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The School Board recognized Manatee District Schools that achieved an “A” grade from the state recently, or who improved their school grade at least one letter grade. There were 30 District schools recognized.
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This is Tara ES Teacher Mrs. Anderson video conferencing with her 4th grade student, Cameron.
She’s been checking in with all her students this week to make sure they are doing well - and ready for e-learning to begin on Monday.
Big smiles. We ❤️ our teachers!
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“Just saw the coolest thing! A bunch of teachers from Bayshore Elementary just drove through our neighborhood with signs and balloons on their cars saying things like we miss you and we love you! They honked as they drove and all the kids came out and cheered and waved! 1/2
The School District of Manatee County thanks local Law Enforcement Officers for providing an additional presence and patrols at and around our schools today. We look forward to their continued assistance tomorrow. Please thank them when you see them.
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The School Board honored Braden River High sophomore, O’Mariah Gordon for being named the Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year in the state of Florida. O’Mariah (center) is pictured with her parents and Braden River Girls Basketball Coach Stephanie Smith.
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This is Ms. Tomlin, a 5th grade teacher at Willis Elementary School, calling everyone in her class with a “Good Morning” and greetings to relieve stress and anxiety about the unknown
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Scenes from Lakewood Ranch High School where seniors picked up their cap and gown 🎓 as parents rallied in support for the Mustangs.
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#FLCelebratesSeniors
88,592 MEALS SERVED TODAY, MANATEE COUNTY! School District of Manatee County Food and Nutrition Services gave eight meals (four breakfasts and four lunches) to more than 11,000 students at meal sites.
We’ll get through this together!
#WeManatee
SPREAD THE WORD | Anyone who makes a threat against our schools will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. In addition, discipline possibilities include suspension, reassignment or expulsion for students
@ManateeSheriff
@BradentonPolice
#NoJoke
Board members unanimously approve to name the new Parrish school, Barbara A. Harvey Elementary School. Mrs. Harvey was surrounded by dozens of supporters this evening
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Please help us CONGRATULATE and CHEER for
@LakewoodRanchSB
in their quest for the state title! 🐎🎉🥎🎉🐎🎉🥎🐎
The Mustangs just secured their spot in the 7A FHSAA State Championship game in Clermont on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. vs Park Vista (Lake Worth)
O'Mariah Gordon of
@piratenationhs
has been selected as the 2019-20 Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year. It's the second year in a row! Congratulations 🎉🏀
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Scenes from the “Ring Ceremony” for the 2022 Class 7A Lakewood Ranch High State Championship Softball team Monday night at halftime of the boys basketball game against Parrish Community High. It was the second-straight championship for the Mustangs.
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Scenes from Manatee High School today where seniors received a spirited send-off while picking up their cap and gown, T-shirt, yard sign and well wishes
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Community leaders joined in solidarity today to launch a campaign called: Mask Up Manatee!
@SuptCSaunders
,
@ManateeGov
's Cheri Coryea and
@HealthyManatee
's Dr. Jennifer Bencie joined community partners from healthcare agencies, non-profits and members of our business community.
The School Board recognized the following seniors Tuesday who completed their school careers with a record of perfect attendance: Cory Albrecht; Kyndra McLeod; Chanara Taylor; Gianna Hager; Olivia Kendall; Carter Nelson; Devon Stuart; Lysette Alanis; Marquez Simpson.
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BACK TO BACK STATE CHAMPS | So proud
@piratenationhs
' Marching Band of Pirates earned the Class AAA Championship at Florida Marching Band Championships with their show, Humor Me.!?. They'll represent Manatee County in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade this week!
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The Hurricanes are back in elementary school classrooms today. Manatee High coaches and football players are visiting Ballard Elementary. They’re reading, helping with science lessons, racing kids at recess and enjoying lunch with their new friends
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
CONGRATULATIONS!
@SuptCSaunders
was named the 2020 STAR Superintendent of the Year by
@FlaEduFoundtns
today!
She is being recognized for her dedication to the Manatee Education Foundation, which provides support to our students and teachers
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Braden River High School senior O’Mariah Gordon (center) was named the 2021 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Basketball in the state of Florida. The School Board honored O'Mariah Tuesday. She will play basketball at Florida State University starting next season.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 30TH.
Florida Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran, with the support of Florida
@GovRonDeSantis
has directed school districts across the state to close for two weeks due to concerns related to
#Coronavirus
To Our Parents, Employees and Community:
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Education officials announced this evening that public school students in the state of Florida will not return to school until Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the earliest.
When a Gullett Elementary School student boarded a plane for a funeral last week, little did he know the impression he would make on all of us. A beautiful story from
@dcexaminer
Thank you,
@SalenaZito
for sharing Jared's story!
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A celebration for Miss Basketball, O'Mariah Gordon 🏆 The
@piratenationhs
senior receiving Florida's highest honor in high school sports today from
@FloridaMilk
. O'Mariah signed to play basketball with
@fsuwbb
next year. Amazing things ahead in OMG's future!
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The School Board officially approved School Reopening Plans for the 2020-2021 school year at a special Board meeting this evening. As part of that process, the Board voted to open schools for students on Monday, August 17, 2020, a week later than originally scheduled 1/
UPDATE: Monday, 9/26 @ 1 p.m. | All
@Manateeschools
will be CLOSED starting Tuesday, September 27th, as we open up shelters for
#HurricaneIan
.
All school & after-school activities will continue today - Monday, 9/26 (cont.)
3,355 lunches and breakfast for the next morning were distributed by our
@MCSD_FNS
heroes on Monday. Thank you for serving meals and smiles to children in our community. The Grab n’ Go meals are available Mon-Fri
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Public schools in Manatee and Sarasota Counties will be Open Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Forecasts call for minimal impact on southwest Florida and typical summer thunderstorms. Students who are absent due to Hurricane Dorian can receive excused absences.
Congrats to Manatee County Principal of the Year, Kaththea Johnson of Palm View K-8 and Assistant Principal of the Year, Sheila Waid of Williams Elementary.
Both are eligible to be named Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year for the State of FL
@EducationFL
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All School District of Manatee County Schools will be open tomorrow, Monday, September 26th, as usual.
At the same time, the School District will continue its close collaboration and cooperation with
@MCGPublicSafety
officials on decisions regarding the rest of the week.
TSA ADVISORS MAKING FACE SHIELDS FOR LOCAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS | During this unprecedented time, we’ve been sharing stories of Manatee County school district employees going the extra mile.
A long thread... yet worthy of your time
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A swearing in ceremony was held today for Superintendent Cynthia Saunders by the Honorable Judge Brian Iten. Saunders stood up alongside her husband, and longtime friend and mentor Dr. Diana Greene.
JUST ANNOUNCED | Congrats to National Merit Scholars, Amy Jones and Prudny Bonnaire-Fils! Jones graduated from Lakewood Ranch HS - and plans to study engineering
@EmbryRiddle
. Bonnaire-Fils is graduating from SCF Collegiate School and will be studying Epidemiology
@UF
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It's GAME DAY! Go, Tigers!! 🏈
Best of luck to
@PalmettoFBall
in the Class 6A state semifinal at Miami Central.
Be FIERCE. Be DETERMINED. Be PROUD.
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.
@manateeschools
technology teachers are still going strong with 3D printers. Nearly 1,000 face shields made, so far.
Bach & Godofsky Infectious Diseases in Bradenton shared this photo of their medical staff wearing the shields.
THANK YOU to all of our heroes!
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Palm View School received a special recognition this morning from
@ManateeGov
Commissioner Priscilla Trace & County Administrator Cheri Coryea. Both praising staff for their effort and achievement in raising the school grade from a D to an A last year
@SuncoastCGLR
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NCAA Women's Basketball National Champion LaDazhia Williams visited Samoset Elementary on Friday.
The 2017 Lakewood Ranch High graduate is inspiring young minds on the court and in the classroom
#ManateeSchoolsGoodNews
More photos:
The Lakewood Ranch High School Class of 2020 was celebrated during a commencement ceremony this morning at LECOM Park. Congratulations, Mustangs!
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Student athletes and high school coaches finished their first week of training while following strict guidelines to protect their health and safety.
📸Lakewood Ranch High School Athletics
@MustangsAhead
INCREDIBLE! Palm View Elementary in
#Palmetto
improved from a D to an A. "I would like to thank the community, our business partners and the entire Palm View family for working together to make our school ‘A’ great place to be!” said Principal Kaththea Johnson
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE SHELTER SERVANTS WHO DEVOTED THEIR TIME AND ABILITIES TO HELPING OTHERS DURING HURRICANE IAN. HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS OF THOSE WHO SERVED!
Congrats to the 300+ teachers from 50 schools who received grants totaling $150,000 from Manatee Education Foundation this week.
We can't wait to see the amazing things in store for your students!
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School administrators, teachers and staff across Manatee County are wearing red. They are supporting educators who are rallying in Tallahassee today for public education.
As teachers prepare for online instruction to begin Monday, they’re reporting positive feedback from students.
Nolan Middle teacher Mrs. Clabby said her Beginning Spanish students took a big leap. They responded to a lesson by using Nearpod for the first time. “Si yo puedo”.
Palmetto High Senior Lilyanne Pepe was one of 161 high school seniors across America named a 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Each Scholar selects a Distinguished Teacher to be honored and she selected Palmetto High JROTC Instructor Lt. Col. (Ret) Philip Pugh Jr.
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Did you know that ALL of our traditional public schools will have a law enforcement officer on campus beginning today? They will ensure a safe environment for our students to learn
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