📢 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
Share Your Feedback: Take the SCS Device Usage Survey Today!
We are inviting your input on an important topic: the use of electronic devices in our schools. Sarasota County Schools is gathering feedback to guide a potential revision of our districtwide policy on student use of electronic devices (cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, headphones, etc.).
Complete the survey before Thursday, January 30
https://bit.ly/SCSElectronicDeviceUsageFeedback
🍎 Did you know? Applying for Free & Reduced Meal benefits can unlock more than just meals! Families may qualify for perks like fee waivers for before & after care, uniforms, summer camps, and more.
💻 Apply today and take advantage of these benefits for your family!
www.sarasotacountyschools.net/free
Need help? Contact Food and Nutrition Central Office at 941-486-2199.
Graduation rates were released by the Florida Department of Education today, and Sarasota County earned a historic 92.5%! Learn more about district and individual school achievements: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/page/2023-24-graduation-rates.
During winter break, the Sarasota High Mighty Sailor Band traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Military Bowl Festival held in Annapolis, Maryland, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 🎺🎶 The band rehearsed and performed alongside three other bands from across the country during the Pregame Ceremony, National Anthem, and Halftime Show. They also marched in a parade through downtown Annapolis and enjoyed sightseeing around Washington, D.C. 🏛️✨
The Mighty Sailor Band earned several accolades during their trip, including 🥈 2nd place overall in the parade, 🥁 Best Percussion, and the prestigious 🏅 Esprit de Corps award, presented by the festival committee for demonstrating outstanding teamwork, camaraderie, and pride. 🎷👏 Congratulations to these talented students for their remarkable achievements and for representing SCS with excellence! 🌟
Our talented elementary students participated in Sarasota County Government’s Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) Calendar Art Contest, showcasing their creativity and commitment to protecting our environment. 🌎✨ These young artists were celebrated at a special reception at the County Commission Chamber, where their incredible efforts were recognized. 💙 We’re excited to share the winning artwork! 🏆
🎉 Happy New Year from Sarasota County Schools! Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a year filled with success, joy, and new opportunities. Here’s to an amazing 2025! 📚🍎✨
Woodland Middle School has a brand-new book vending machine! 📚✨ Nadia had the honor of being one of the first students to try it out. We can’t wait to see more students diving into great reads with this exciting addition! 🎉
The North Port Police Department, North Port Early Bird Kiwanis, and Sarasota County Schools Police Department are honoring local students through the "Do the Right Thing" program for their positive actions in the community. Congratulations to all the students and families for raising such inspiring role models!
Know a student who deserves recognition? Nominate them today at www.northportfl.gov/dotherightthing or submit a form to your school resource officer. Let’s celebrate the bright future ahead!
