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.
Summer office hours
July 28th -July 31st: 7:30am -4:30pm (closed Fridays)
August 4th -8th: (8:30-4:30)
Parent University and Schedule Pickup Information on July 31st
7th grade: 2pm-2:30 schedule pickup
8th grade: 2:30 - 3pm schedule pickup
6th grade and new students- click the link above for Parent University and schedule pickup times
Click here to read the full newsletter
Bus Registration Support Form- (All transportation is handled at district level - not at SMS. Please use this link or call directly to transportation @ 941-486-2141. If you requested a bus during registration it will be listed in the FOCUS portal on July 22nd.)
Supply List by Department Generic list: Teachers will give out specific lists the first week of school.
Attendance Uploading Instructions: FOCUS
FOCUS: How to add/delete contacts
Dear SMS families,
We are so excited to see our students return and to welcome new faces to our school community on August 11th! As we prepare for this school year, we’re filled with enthusiasm and optimism for all the opportunities ahead.
Our staff is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. We look forward to a productive year filled with meaningful learning and lasting memories.
Please take a moment to read through this newsletter for many important items to review before the first day back to school.
You can also visit our website: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/sarasotamiddle and follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaMiddleSCS/ to stay current.
We look forward to welcoming you to a new school year!
Mrs. Nzeza
7/31 - Parent University (for incoming 6th grade students-parents and new to SMS 7th and 8th grade students and parents: see link below
7/31 - Student Schedule Pick Up for ALL students (returning 7th and 8th graders) see link below
8/7 - Campus will be open from 2pm-4pm so that students can walk their schedules and learn the campus. Campus will close promptly at 4pm.
8/8 - Meet your bus driver event. Friday from 11am-12pm @SMS bus loop (more information in the full newsletter - link below)
8/11 - Students' first day of school
9/1 - Labor Day - No School
9/4 - PTSO Meeting
9/9 - SMS Open House - more information to come!
Phone: (941) 361-6464
