Manatee Messenger

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Culutural Expressions members Ozi'yana Morton, Za-riyah Herring, Jamia Sutton and Zachyliah Herring practice a dance routine in the media center.

Melrose dance club provides free dance lessons for young ladies

ALICE GIULIVO, Fourth grade staff writer
February 28, 2021
Third-grade scholars present their hopes in dreams as silhouettes with thought bubbles.

Melrose scholars work toward their hopes and dreams

TERRIAN BOOTH, Fourth grade staff writer
February 21, 2021
Fourth-grade scholar Ma'kiyah Stone participates in a class celebration on Jan. 20 for Kamala Harris' inauguration.

We need more women of color in government

MA'KIYAH STONE, Fourth grade staff writer
February 21, 2021
The construction on the new Melrose building was completed in 2020.

Melrose adapts to COVID-19

TRAVIS FLOWERS, Fourth grade staff writer
February 21, 2021
Fourth grade scholar Travis Flowers accesses the Tampa Bay Times online to conduct research for a story.

The Manatee Messenger goes digital

JAYLA FLORES, Fifth grade staff writer
February 21, 2021
Melrose staff accept COVID supplies from the St. Petersburg chapter of the Links. The Links donated face masks, hand sanitizer, cleaners, face shields and more.

The Links donate Covid-19 supplies to Melrose

Travis Flowers
February 21, 2021
A discarded mask lies in the mulch. Masks are required for scholars to attend brick and mortar school.

Through our eyes goes virtual

Zariah Tisdale
February 17, 2021
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