Schools | East County | Your Observer

East County | Schools

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
Neighbors

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

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

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

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.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 27, 2011

Gullett student lace up for Nike Day

Children at Gullett Elementary School recently enjoyed Nike Day.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
May 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Braden River Elementary showed its appreciation for its volunteers during its Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this morning. About 30 volunteers enjoyed pastries, fruit, juice and coffee along with a slide show.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 21, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 16, 2011

Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
May 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
May 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

East County
Schools

Michael Eng
May 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School partied the night away at Prom May 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This year's Prom featured an Asian-inspired theme, "Dance with the Dragon."

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father-Daughter Dance

McNeal Elementary girls enjoyed a special evening with the special men in their lives during the school's first Father-Daughter Dance May 13. Father, grandfathers and others joined the girls on the dance floor for a night of fun.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 13, 2011

Tara, Braden River dancers take stage (VIDEO)

East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spirit Day

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy today showed their school spirit during the school's annual Spirit Day event. Students enjoyed games such as dodge ball, handball, an egg toss and more.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 11, 2011

CREATIVE CLASS

Artwork created by third-graders at Willis Elementary School was selected for the Embracing Our Differences exhibit at Island Park in Sarasota.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 9, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Haile Middle School

Students at Haile Middle School this weekend performed "The Wizard of Oz" for audiences. The East County Observer caught up with performers about their experience.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 7, 2011

Haile presents 'Wizard of Oz' (VIDEO)

Students at Haile Middle School are bringing the story of Dorothy and Todo to life this weekend with performances of "The Wizard of Oz" at Manatee Elementary School. The last show is 2 p.m., today.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 6, 2011

Kiddie Academy moms enjoy tea (VIDEO)

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their mothers with special songs, gifts and other festivities at a Mother's Day Tea event May 5. Children performed before enjoying cookies and other snacks with their moms.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 5, 2011

Freedom hosts honor society induction

Freedom Elementary School on April 26 inducted students into the National Elementary Honor Society.

East County
News

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Ranch grad crowned DeSoto Queen

Ellie Ohlman was named the 2011 DeSoto Queen at the Desoto Historical Society Ball April 29.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 4, 2011

Braden River Elementary teacher releases CD

Teacher Rob Gorley's debut release, "Life," features music inspired by his family and his home in Mill Creek.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
May 2, 2011

Manatee students sweep TSA competition

Braden River High School's Technology Student Association team caputured the championship crown. Lakewood Ranch took third.

East County
Schools

Michael Eng
May 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare, Too"

Lakewood Ranch High School students shared children's stories they wrote with students at Bashaw Elementary School during the annual "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare, Too" event April 29. The high-schoolers also created educational activities to go along with their stories.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Tara Elementary School students enjoyed a day of bounce houses and games following the FCAT during the school's annual FCAT Fun Day April 29. The celebration gave all students a chance to relax following the test.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Prom

Juniors and seniors at the Out-of-Door Academy danced the night away April 30 during the school's prom at the Palm Aire Country Club. The event, which featured caricatures and poker, as well as ice cream and dancing, was themed "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 29, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

The sound of music filled the air April 29 at Bashaw Elementary School as the school celebrated its 25th anniversary and its annual Art & Music Festival.

East County
Schools

By Kristi Dyer
April 25, 2011

Imagine kids help others

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch participated in Osh Kosh B'Gosh's Cranes for Kids program.

East County
News

Michael Eng
April 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Field Day

Braden River Elementary School students hit the school's lawn for a a day of fun and friendly competition at the school's annual Field Day April 21. The event featured a variety of games, including tug-of-war, relay races and more.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 21, 2011

Steel Magnolia takes stage at Braden River (VIDEO)

Country duo Steel Magnolia performed for students at Braden River High School Wednesday.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 20, 2011

Haile Middle kids complete Learning Takes Flight project

Ninety students at Haile Middle School worked together last week to complete a mural and install a waterfall feature near the school's entrance.

East County
News

By Kent Ringquist
April 19, 2011

Lakewood honors faculty

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School recently honored faculty at the school with special awards.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
April 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle Family Fun Night

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and games during the school's Family Fun Night April 15. Students enjoyed playing flag football, volleyball and basketball, a dunk tank, face painting and more.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 15, 2011

Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 14, 2011

Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

East County
News

« 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 »