🚀 Explore Careers with Sarasota County Schools!
High school seniors—discover your future with Building a Bridge for Hire! This one-day job shadowing experience lets you explore careers in IT, mechanics, HVAC, food services, and more—all within the school district.
✅ Hands-on experience
✅ Explore career options
✅ No commitment—just opportunity!
🌟 Reach out to your counselor to learn more.
https://youtu.be/KP5VIjca5UE
🌟 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Sarasota Virtual School's 2025-2026 school year! 🌟
SVS is the only FREE online public school in Sarasota County, offering a high-quality, flexible learning experience for K-12 students. Ready to get started? Apply today!
🖥 Submit your application now: sarasotavirtualschool.net
📢 Still have questions? Join an upcoming Zoom info session on April 2 at 2:00 PM!
Don't miss this opportunity to give your student the freedom to learn from anywhere!
📢 Thinking about virtual learning for your student? Sarasota Virtual School (SVS) offers a tuition-free, fully online education for K-12 students in Sarasota County! 🏡💡
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens March 24, and there's still time to learn more! Join an upcoming live Zoom session to hear from the SVS team:
📅 April 2 at 2:00 PM
📅 April 18 at 5:00 PM
📌 Register now: https://bit.ly/SVSInfoSessionRegistration2025
Get the flexibility your family needs with Sarasota Virtual School!
this episode of Trading Spaces, Superintendent Terry Connor steps into the fast-paced world of high school athletics at Sarasota High School! Shadowing Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach BJ Ivey, we get an inside look at the behind-the-scenes work that keeps student-athletes thriving—balancing paperwork, game-day logistics, coaching, and academics. https://youtu.be/jEL1zceDpD8
Big news! 🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Pamela Schmidt - the 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year!
As the Records & Evidence Specialist for the Sarasota County Schools Police Department, Mrs. Schmidt plays a vital role in maintaining police records, training School Resource Officers, and even teaching Crime Scene Investigations at Suncoast Technical College. Her dedication extends beyond her daily duties—she’s a mentor, guest speaker, and active community member who goes above and beyond to support students and families.
As the SREOY, she has won a lease on a new Bronco Sport (thanks to Sarasota Ford and Tandem Construction!), a cash prize, and a shot at state-level recognition! 🚙💰 The SREOY award and recognition wouldn’t be possible without the support of all of our amazing sponsors—thank you!
Congratulations to Mrs. Schmidt and all of our outstanding School-Related Employees of the Year! 👏
See a complete list of SREOYs and sponsors here: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/article/2056986.
☕ Coffee with Connor: Join Us on March 12!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 12! Join us for Coffee with Connor—a relaxed chat with Terry Connor, Superintendent of Schools, over a cup of coffee. It’s the perfect chance for parents and community members to share ideas, ask questions, and connect.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 10:30-12:00 PM
Location: Fruitville Library (4100 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240)
We can’t wait to see you there!
The application window for the 2025-26 Athletic Choice is March 1 - April 1, 2025. This opportunity is available for students in grades 9-12 who qualify as non-traditional students under FHSAA guidelines.
Applications are due by April 15!
🔗 https://bit.ly/2526AthleticChoiceInfo
Ready to take learning beyond the classroom? Sarasota Virtual School (SVS) offers a FREE, flexible, and engaging online education for students in grades K-12! 🎓💻
Mark your calendars! Full-time enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens Monday, March 24. Want to learn more? Join a live Zoom session to meet the SVS team and get all your questions answered!
📅 First Zoom session: March 11 at 10:00 AM
📌 Register here: https://bit.ly/SVSInfoSessionRegistration2025
Visit the SVS website for details and application info!
📢 Reminder: All Sarasota County Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Free food for families! 🥫🍎
allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder/
Huge congratulations to Venice High School’s Coach John Peacock for being named the 2024 Florida Dairy Farmers Football Coach of the Year! 🏆🏈
Please be advised that the Information Technology department will be performing necessary maintenance on network servers today, Friday, January 31, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
While we work to minimize any disruptions of service during these necessary maintenance periods, you may experience intermittent outages affecting various internal district platforms and services.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to improve the overall ecosystem of our infrastructure and network’s performance and reliability. If you have any questions or require assistance during these times, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Batter Up For Books! The Early Learning Coalition Of Sarasota County's FREE, family-friendly "Storybook Street" extravaganza is back in 2025. This year, the imagination destination is sliding into Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday morning, February 8, 2025. The community event creatively blends arts and science as two dozen partners bring stories to life. Designed for children ages birth to seven, every family will receive 20 books! 📚✨
No RSVP is needed; just show up!
Catch the latest SCS In Tune podcast episode, where we dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming School Choice/Controlled Open Enrollment (window. This episode covers key details like the application process, important dates, the lottery system, transportation, waitlists, and more. Whether you're interested in a specific school or learning about magnet programs, this episode has all the info families need to navigate their Sarasota County School Choice options.
https://youtu.be/VvhqCsi_TyY
Second-quarter report cards are now available on the Focus Parent Portal! On the portal page, click Reports on the student to see the Q2 Report Card.
📲 Visit scs.focusschoolsoftware.com or use the Focus Sarasota mobile app!
🍎 Need help with your Free & Reduced Lunch Application? We've got you covered! 🍎
Get on-site assistance to complete your application or have any questions answered at the following locations:
Join us for the SCS Virtual Learning Opportunity, "Deferral Diploma Options for ESE High School Students," on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Learn about diploma deferral options available for students in exceptional student education (ESE) programs. Two sessions are available to accommodate your schedule: 10:00 am or 5:30 pm.
Click here to join via Zoom: https://sarasotacountyschools.zoom.us/j/85425375190#success
Explore exciting career opportunities with Sarasota County Schools! Join us for a virtual event on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to learn more about our instructional and non-instructional job openings.
To register, visit: https://scsvirtualevent.easyvirtualfair.com
Have questions? Please email us at recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net.
Sarasota County School Board member Liz Barker is hosting office hours and invites the community to reserve a time to meet with her. This is a great opportunity to discuss any questions, concerns, or ideas with Ms. Barker in person.
Location: 1960 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231
All visitors are required to check in at the main entrance with a valid ID prior to the meeting.
To reserve your spot, please click here: https://bit.ly/OfficeHourswithLizBarker
Superintendent Connor steps back into the role of a 7th-grade science teacher at Booker Middle School, leading an unforgettable hands-on lesson in this episode of Trading Spaces.
https://youtu.be/anMGt9akx14
