📬 The October edition of the SCS In Touch Community Newsletter is here!
This month, explore how Career & Technical Education connects classroom learning to real-world opportunities, learn about the new fall School Choice window, and discover tips for making the most of parent-teacher conferences.
You’ll also find featured schools, student achievements, upcoming events, athletics updates, and more!
📖 Read the October edition: https://bit.ly/InTouchOctober2026
This month, explore how Career & Technical Education connects classroom learning to real-world opportunities, learn about the new fall School Choice window, and discover tips for making the most of parent-teacher conferences.
You’ll also find featured schools, student achievements, upcoming events, athletics updates, and more!
📖 Read the October edition: https://bit.ly/InTouchOctober2026
Calling all business and community leaders! 📣
We are still looking for participants for this year’s CEOs in Schools program. Spend time inside one of our schools, connect with students and educators, and see firsthand the incredible work taking place in our classrooms each day.
Whether you lead a small business, corporation, nonprofit, or community organization, your perspective and experience can make a meaningful difference.
The deadline to sign up has been extended to Tuesday, September 29. Register today: https://bit.ly/CEOsInSchools2026
We are still looking for participants for this year’s CEOs in Schools program. Spend time inside one of our schools, connect with students and educators, and see firsthand the incredible work taking place in our classrooms each day.
Whether you lead a small business, corporation, nonprofit, or community organization, your perspective and experience can make a meaningful difference.
The deadline to sign up has been extended to Tuesday, September 29. Register today: https://bit.ly/CEOsInSchools2026
Today, students and staff across Sarasota County Schools came together to remember and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001.
Through ceremonies, classroom lessons, moments of silence, and tributes to first responders, our schools honored the 2,977 lives lost and the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, service, and unity that followed.
Twenty-five years later, we remain committed to helping each new generation understand the significance of this day and ensuring we never forget.
Find more pictures on our Facebook page.
#NeverForget
Progress Reports for all Sarasota County Schools students in grades 6-12 are now available in the Focus Parent Portal! 📱📚
Parents and guardians can view their middle or high school student’s Progress Report on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Using the Focus Sarasota mobile app:
1. Open the app and sign in
2. Select your student
3. Tap More Info
4. Tap Reports at the top of the screen
Using a mobile browser or computer:
1. Visit scs.focusschoolsoftware.com
2. Choose your student and select Reports
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school.
Parents and guardians can view their middle or high school student’s Progress Report on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Using the Focus Sarasota mobile app:
1. Open the app and sign in
2. Select your student
3. Tap More Info
4. Tap Reports at the top of the screen
Using a mobile browser or computer:
1. Visit scs.focusschoolsoftware.com
2. Choose your student and select Reports
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school.
FAMILIES ARE INVITED to connect, play, and build positive relationships with local law enforcement at K.O.P.S., hosted by the Sarasota Police Department! 👮♀️👮♂️
This special event gives children an opportunity to spend time with local officers and enjoy activities in a welcoming environment.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota
Register FOR FREE today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kops-kids-and-officers-promoting-solidarity-tickets-1998502280118
*Guardians must sign children in at the front desk.
This special event gives children an opportunity to spend time with local officers and enjoy activities in a welcoming environment.
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 John Rivers Street, Sarasota
Register FOR FREE today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kops-kids-and-officers-promoting-solidarity-tickets-1998502280118
*Guardians must sign children in at the front desk.
Starting the school year on the right foot! 👟❤️
Over two days, Holiday House Sarasota distributed more than 600 pairs of brand-new sneakers to students at Gocio Elementary School.
The giveaway supports the organization’s mission to remove barriers to education while providing needed resources and exceptional holiday experiences to children at Title I elementary schools.
Thank you to Holiday House Sarasota and everyone who helped make this special experience possible for our students! 👏
Over two days, Holiday House Sarasota distributed more than 600 pairs of brand-new sneakers to students at Gocio Elementary School.
The giveaway supports the organization’s mission to remove barriers to education while providing needed resources and exceptional holiday experiences to children at Title I elementary schools.
Thank you to Holiday House Sarasota and everyone who helped make this special experience possible for our students! 👏
The September edition of the SCS In Touch Community Newsletter is here! 📘
This month, we are Starting Strong with helpful ways students and families can build momentum for a successful school year.
You will also find:
✅ Featured schools and student achievements
✅ Emma E. Booker Elementary’s unique place in American history
✅ How CA2C prepares students for career success
✅ Community events, district news, and more
Read the September edition and stay In Touch with Sarasota County Schools: https://bit.ly/Sept2026InTouch
This month, we are Starting Strong with helpful ways students and families can build momentum for a successful school year.
You will also find:
✅ Featured schools and student achievements
✅ Emma E. Booker Elementary’s unique place in American history
✅ How CA2C prepares students for career success
✅ Community events, district news, and more
Read the September edition and stay In Touch with Sarasota County Schools: https://bit.ly/Sept2026InTouch
Emma E Booker Elementary staff received a special surprise breakfast in recognition of the school earning an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for the first time!
This achievement reflects the dedication of the school’s students, staff, families, and entire community. Congratulations, Emma E. Booker Elementary! We are so proud of you! 👏💜
This achievement reflects the dedication of the school’s students, staff, families, and entire community. Congratulations, Emma E. Booker Elementary! We are so proud of you! 👏💜
Booker Middle School brought the energy to celebrate earning an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for the first time! 🎉
Students and staff packed the gym for a high-energy pep rally filled with school spirit, excitement, and plenty of well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to the students, staff, and families whose hard work helped make this incredible achievement possible! 👏💜
Find more pics on our Facebook page!
Students and staff packed the gym for a high-energy pep rally filled with school spirit, excitement, and plenty of well-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to the students, staff, and families whose hard work helped make this incredible achievement possible! 👏💜
Find more pics on our Facebook page!
YOU'RE INVITED! 💻👩🏫
Our Virtual Lunch & Learn series is back for the 2026-27 school year with monthly sessions designed to help families support student learning. Topics throughout the year will include reading comprehension, Career and Technical Education, math, mindfulness, money management, fostering independence, and more.
The first session, Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences, will take place Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Learn how to make the most of these important conversations and bring your questions for the Q&A that follows.
Register now: https://bit.ly/LunchAndLearn2026
Our Virtual Lunch & Learn series is back for the 2026-27 school year with monthly sessions designed to help families support student learning. Topics throughout the year will include reading comprehension, Career and Technical Education, math, mindfulness, money management, fostering independence, and more.
The first session, Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences, will take place Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Learn how to make the most of these important conversations and bring your questions for the Q&A that follows.
Register now: https://bit.ly/LunchAndLearn2026
What comes after high school? Start exploring your options at SCS College Night 2026! 🎓✨
Students in grades 9-12 can:
🏫 Meet representatives from colleges, universities, and technical schools
📚 Explore academic programs and career opportunities
💰 Learn about financial aid and scholarships
🎖️ Connect with military recruiters and liaison officers
❓ Get answers and take the next step with confidence
Join us Thursday, September 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College.
Details and participating schools: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/college-night
Students in grades 9-12 can:
🏫 Meet representatives from colleges, universities, and technical schools
📚 Explore academic programs and career opportunities
💰 Learn about financial aid and scholarships
🎖️ Connect with military recruiters and liaison officers
❓ Get answers and take the next step with confidence
Join us Thursday, September 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College.
Details and participating schools: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/college-night
YOU'RE INVITED TO SCS NIGHT WITH THE RAYS! ⚾🎉
SCS students, staff, families, and friends are invited to Sarasota County Schools Night with the Tampa Bay Rays! Join us as the Rays take on the Houston Astros.
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6:10 p.m.
📍 Tropicana Field
Get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026Sarasota5
SCS students, staff, families, and friends are invited to Sarasota County Schools Night with the Tampa Bay Rays! Join us as the Rays take on the Houston Astros.
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6:10 p.m.
📍 Tropicana Field
Get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/2026Sarasota5
Please join us in congratulating one Sarasota County Schools Police Department officer on their recent promotion and welcoming 11 newly sworn-in officers! 👏🚔
Family members, colleagues, and district leaders gathered to celebrate this important milestone and recognize each officer’s commitment to serving our students, staff, and schools.
School safety remains one of our highest priorities, and we are grateful for the dedicated officers who help keep our campuses safe each day.
Congratulations to all! 💙
Family members, colleagues, and district leaders gathered to celebrate this important milestone and recognize each officer’s commitment to serving our students, staff, and schools.
School safety remains one of our highest priorities, and we are grateful for the dedicated officers who help keep our campuses safe each day.
Congratulations to all! 💙
What an incredible Day of Giving! 🎒❤️
Thanks to the generosity of our community and the tremendous support of Carl Reynolds Law and ABC7, $29,000 was raised to support students and families across Sarasota County Schools!
Community members also donated 353 backpacks and enough school supplies to fill each one, with additional supplies available to support schools throughout the year. After donations were collected in Sarasota and Venice, our SCS Communications team got to work sorting supplies and stuffing backpacks for students.
Thank you to everyone in our schools, across the district, and throughout our community who donated, volunteered, partnered with us, and helped make this possible. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference for our students! 👏
Find more pics on our Facebook page!
Thanks to the generosity of our community and the tremendous support of Carl Reynolds Law and ABC7, $29,000 was raised to support students and families across Sarasota County Schools!
Community members also donated 353 backpacks and enough school supplies to fill each one, with additional supplies available to support schools throughout the year. After donations were collected in Sarasota and Venice, our SCS Communications team got to work sorting supplies and stuffing backpacks for students.
Thank you to everyone in our schools, across the district, and throughout our community who donated, volunteered, partnered with us, and helped make this possible. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference for our students! 👏
Find more pics on our Facebook page!
A statewide celebration! 🎉
Students, staff, family, and special guests gathered at Skye Ranch School to surprise counselor Michelle Bocock with the exciting news that she had been named the 2026-2027 Florida School Counselor of the Year!
Congratulations, Mrs. Bocock! We are so proud to see your dedication to students recognized across Florida. 👏💙
https://youtu.be/A-iwYqGY5P8?si=EQBhCV7Sgkvwilmk
Students, staff, family, and special guests gathered at Skye Ranch School to surprise counselor Michelle Bocock with the exciting news that she had been named the 2026-2027 Florida School Counselor of the Year!
Congratulations, Mrs. Bocock! We are so proud to see your dedication to students recognized across Florida. 👏💙
https://youtu.be/A-iwYqGY5P8?si=EQBhCV7Sgkvwilmk
What an incredible first day across Sarasota County Schools! 📚✨
It was wonderful to see our campuses filled with smiling students, familiar faces, and plenty of excitement for the year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes and welcomed our students back with such care. Most importantly, welcome back, students! We are so happy you’re here.
Here’s to a great 2026-2027 school year! ❤️
https://youtu.be/GL7CZujMzww
It was wonderful to see our campuses filled with smiling students, familiar faces, and plenty of excitement for the year ahead.
Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes and welcomed our students back with such care. Most importantly, welcome back, students! We are so happy you’re here.
Here’s to a great 2026-2027 school year! ❤️
https://youtu.be/GL7CZujMzww
Help Our Teachers Start the School Year Strong! 🎒
A new school year is almost here, and you can make a difference for Sarasota County Schools teachers and students!
Join us for A Day of Giving on Thursday, August 6, hosted by Carl Reynolds Law, ABC 7, and Sarasota County Schools. From 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., donate school supplies or make a monetary contribution to help stock local classrooms before the first day of school.
📍 Sarasota: 3030 S. Tamiami Trail
📍 Venice: 389 Commercial Court, Suite C
📝 Most-needed items include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils
📓 Composition notebooks
🖍️ Crayons & colored pencils
📄 Loose-leaf paper
🖊️ Dry-erase markers
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧻 Tissues
Every donation (big or small) helps provide our teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year. Thank you for supporting Sarasota County Schools! 💙🍎
A new school year is almost here, and you can make a difference for Sarasota County Schools teachers and students!
Join us for A Day of Giving on Thursday, August 6, hosted by Carl Reynolds Law, ABC 7, and Sarasota County Schools. From 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., donate school supplies or make a monetary contribution to help stock local classrooms before the first day of school.
📍 Sarasota: 3030 S. Tamiami Trail
📍 Venice: 389 Commercial Court, Suite C
📝 Most-needed items include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils
📓 Composition notebooks
🖍️ Crayons & colored pencils
📄 Loose-leaf paper
🖊️ Dry-erase markers
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧻 Tissues
Every donation (big or small) helps provide our teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year. Thank you for supporting Sarasota County Schools! 💙🍎
The first day of school is almost here!
The August edition of SCS In Touch is packed with everything families need for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year, including:
📚 Back-to-School Guide
🚌 Transportation reminders
🏫 Wellen Park High School Ribbon Cutting
⭐ Featured schools: Pine View School for the Gifted & Tatum Ridge Elementary
🏈 Important athletics updates
🎓 Summer Graduation celebration
❤️ Ways to support local students and teachers
Read the latest edition today and stay connected with everything happening across Sarasota County Schools!
🔗 https://bit.ly/August2026InTouch
The August edition of SCS In Touch is packed with everything families need for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year, including:
📚 Back-to-School Guide
🚌 Transportation reminders
🏫 Wellen Park High School Ribbon Cutting
⭐ Featured schools: Pine View School for the Gifted & Tatum Ridge Elementary
🏈 Important athletics updates
🎓 Summer Graduation celebration
❤️ Ways to support local students and teachers
Read the latest edition today and stay connected with everything happening across Sarasota County Schools!
🔗 https://bit.ly/August2026InTouch
Help Our Teachers Start the School Year Strong! 🎒
A new school year is almost here, and you can make a difference for Sarasota County Schools teachers and students!
Join us for A Day of Giving on Thursday, August 6, hosted by Carl Reynolds Law, ABC 7, and Sarasota County Schools. From 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., donate school supplies or make a monetary contribution to help stock local classrooms before the first day of school.
📍 Sarasota: 3030 S. Tamiami Trail
📍 Venice: 389 Commercial Court, Suite C
📝 Most-needed items include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils
📓 Composition notebooks
🖍️ Crayons & colored pencils
📄 Loose-leaf paper
🖊️ Dry-erase markers
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧻 Tissues
Every donation (big or small) helps provide our teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year. Thank you for supporting Sarasota County Schools! 💙🍎
A new school year is almost here, and you can make a difference for Sarasota County Schools teachers and students!
Join us for A Day of Giving on Thursday, August 6, hosted by Carl Reynolds Law, ABC 7, and Sarasota County Schools. From 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., donate school supplies or make a monetary contribution to help stock local classrooms before the first day of school.
📍 Sarasota: 3030 S. Tamiami Trail
📍 Venice: 389 Commercial Court, Suite C
📝 Most-needed items include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ #2 pencils
📓 Composition notebooks
🖍️ Crayons & colored pencils
📄 Loose-leaf paper
🖊️ Dry-erase markers
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🧻 Tissues
Every donation (big or small) helps provide our teachers and students with the supplies they need for a successful school year. Thank you for supporting Sarasota County Schools! 💙🍎
🎒 Give your child a strong start with Sarasota County Schools' Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program.
Limited VPK openings are currently available at:
📍 Emma E. Booker Elementary
📍 Gocio Elementary
📍 Tuttle Elementary
Enrollment is available on a first come, first served basis, and classrooms are expected to fill quickly. If you have already received your VPK Certificate of Eligibility, complete your enrollment today through the Focus Parent Portal.
Don't wait. Once classrooms reach capacity, additional students cannot be enrolled.
Learn more at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/article/3034553.
