Sarasota Middle School

welcome to sarasota middle!

Mrs. Jennifer Nzeza

Mission: Sarasota Middle School students will become critical thinkers who are responsible, productive, and resilient.

Vision: The Sarasota Middle School community collaborates to inspire and empower students by establishing high expectations.

Dear SMS families,

Please be aware of an important change regarding our morning gate opening time for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year. Beginning in August, the school gates will open at 8:50 a.m., instead of the current opening time of 8:30 a.m. This decision has been made after careful consideration and in response to changes in our staff allocation. Due to a reduction in the number of staff provided through our school budget, we must ensure that we can continue to provide safe and adequate supervision for all students during arrival times. Adjusting the gate opening time will allow us to better manage our Open Gate system while maintaining the safety and well-being of all students on campus before school starts. We understand that this change may require adjustments to your family's morning routine, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We have discussed this with our School Advisory Committee whose members support this change. Our commitment to student safety remains our top priority, and we believe this change will help us continue to uphold that standard.

Thank you for your continued support.

We have a number of wonderful events coming up in May, so please pay special attention to the Important Dates section below. Our 8th grade students should have brought home a copy of their end-of-year events packet this week. A digital version of the packet can be found here. Please also review my previous email to 8th grade families which included information about purchasing flowers for the promotion ceremony and dress code.

Enjoy your weekend,

Mrs. Nzeza

4/15 - Orchestra Concert

4/15 - Golf Meet @ Bent Tree

4/16 - Kona Ice for 6th and 8th Grade

4/18 - School Closed

4/22 - Career Speaker, Sarasota County School Transportation

4/22 - Golf Meet @ The Palms

4/22 - Career Speaker, Sarasota County School Transportation

4/23 - Sarasota Virtual Program Information

4/24 - Band Concert

4/25 - Popcorn Day