📚 Back-to-school starts here!
The July edition of In Touch is now available and it's packed with everything families need for the 2026-2027 school year.
👉 https://bit.ly/July2026InTouch
This special edition includes our comprehensive Back-to-School Guide featuring:
🚌 Transportation registration and My Ride K-12
📱 Mobile apps and technology
🏫 School start times and attendance zones
🍎 Meals and health information
🛡️ School safety resources
🏈 Athletics updates
…and much more!
You'll also find stories celebrating our 23rd consecutive A district grade, legislative updates, new K-8 schools, and the latest district news.
The July edition of In Touch is now available and it's packed with everything families need for the 2026-2027 school year.
👉 https://bit.ly/July2026InTouch
This special edition includes our comprehensive Back-to-School Guide featuring:
🚌 Transportation registration and My Ride K-12
📱 Mobile apps and technology
🏫 School start times and attendance zones
🍎 Meals and health information
🛡️ School safety resources
🏈 Athletics updates
…and much more!
You'll also find stories celebrating our 23rd consecutive A district grade, legislative updates, new K-8 schools, and the latest district news.
It's official... HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! 👏
Congratulations to Emma E. Booker Elementary School and Booker Middle School on earning an A school grade for the first time since Florida's school grading system began!
These milestone moments are the result of years of hard work, strong leadership, and a school community that never stopped believing in what's possible.
Even more impressive:
✨ Emma E Booker Elementary jumped 75 points to earn its first-ever A school grade!
✨ Booker Middle School gained 59 points to earn its first-ever A school grade and helped make history as every district-managed middle school earned an A this year!
Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, families, and school leaders who made this incredible achievement possible. We couldn't be prouder!
Congratulations to Emma E. Booker Elementary School and Booker Middle School on earning an A school grade for the first time since Florida's school grading system began!
These milestone moments are the result of years of hard work, strong leadership, and a school community that never stopped believing in what's possible.
Even more impressive:
✨ Emma E Booker Elementary jumped 75 points to earn its first-ever A school grade!
✨ Booker Middle School gained 59 points to earn its first-ever A school grade and helped make history as every district-managed middle school earned an A this year!
Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, families, and school leaders who made this incredible achievement possible. We couldn't be prouder!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLEAN SWEEP! 🏆
For the first time, every district-managed middle school in Sarasota County Schools earned an A school grade from the Florida Department of Education!
This didn't happen by chance. It's the result of incredible students, dedicated educators, supportive families, and school communities that never stop striving for excellence. 🥳
Congratulations to:
🌟 Booker Middle School
🌟 Brookside Middle School (Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology)
🌟 Heron Creek Middle School
🌟 McIntosh Middle School
🌟 Sarasota Middle School
🌟 Venice Middle School
🌟 Woodland Middle School
What an incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to everyone who made this possible!
For the first time, every district-managed middle school in Sarasota County Schools earned an A school grade from the Florida Department of Education!
This didn't happen by chance. It's the result of incredible students, dedicated educators, supportive families, and school communities that never stop striving for excellence. 🥳
Congratulations to:
🌟 Booker Middle School
🌟 Brookside Middle School (Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology)
🌟 Heron Creek Middle School
🌟 McIntosh Middle School
🌟 Sarasota Middle School
🌟 Venice Middle School
🌟 Woodland Middle School
What an incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to everyone who made this possible!
BIG NEWS! 🎉 Today, we're celebrating a milestone 23 years in the making!
Sarasota County Schools has once again earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, extending our streak to 23 consecutive years as an A-rated district! 🎉
There is a lot more to celebrate this year:
⭐ 100% of district-managed schools earned an A or B
⭐ 100% of district-managed middle schools earned an A
⭐ 14 district-managed schools improved by at least one letter grade
⭐ No district-managed school dropped a letter grade
⭐ District accountability score increased by 32 points
These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, school leaders, families, and community. Congratulations! 👏
Sarasota County Schools has once again earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education, extending our streak to 23 consecutive years as an A-rated district! 🎉
There is a lot more to celebrate this year:
⭐ 100% of district-managed schools earned an A or B
⭐ 100% of district-managed middle schools earned an A
⭐ 14 district-managed schools improved by at least one letter grade
⭐ No district-managed school dropped a letter grade
⭐ District accountability score increased by 32 points
These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, school leaders, families, and community. Congratulations! 👏
🚌 School bus families, this one's for you!
Sarasota County Schools is transitioning to the My Ride K-12 app for the 2026-2027 school year. (Goodbye, Where's The Bus!) Download the app, create your account, and connect your student before the first day of school to access bus assignments, stop locations, pickup and drop-off times, and important transportation updates.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MXdjIiODZ_g
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Register for transportation by July 27 to guarantee a bus assignment for the first day of school.
Questions about transportation? Please contact the Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department.
Sarasota County Schools is transitioning to the My Ride K-12 app for the 2026-2027 school year. (Goodbye, Where's The Bus!) Download the app, create your account, and connect your student before the first day of school to access bus assignments, stop locations, pickup and drop-off times, and important transportation updates.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MXdjIiODZ_g
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Register for transportation by July 27 to guarantee a bus assignment for the first day of school.
Questions about transportation? Please contact the Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department.
🏫 One Campus. One Community. Endless Opportunities.
Sarasota County Schools is expanding K-8 opportunities for families, creating a seamless educational experience from elementary through middle school.
Benefits of a K-8 school include:
✅ Fewer school transitions
✅ Stronger relationships with teachers and staff
✅ Increased leadership opportunities for older students
✅ A consistent school community for families
✅ Access to middle school academics and activities in a smaller school environment
Learn more about our K-8 schools and discover whether this innovative model is right for your family.
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCSk8s
Sarasota County Schools is expanding K-8 opportunities for families, creating a seamless educational experience from elementary through middle school.
Benefits of a K-8 school include:
✅ Fewer school transitions
✅ Stronger relationships with teachers and staff
✅ Increased leadership opportunities for older students
✅ A consistent school community for families
✅ Access to middle school academics and activities in a smaller school environment
Learn more about our K-8 schools and discover whether this innovative model is right for your family.
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCSk8s
💥 Special Offer for SCS staff, families, and friends!
Get ready for Monster Jam Freestyle Mania at Benchmark International Arena, August 14 & 15! Experience jaw-dropping tricks, high-flying stunts, and nonstop action from your favorite Monster Jam trucks and athletes.
When you purchase tickets through the SCS link, a portion of each ticket will be donated back to Sarasota County Schools. 🙌
Grab your tickets today and share with family and friends!
🎟️ https://www.gofevo.com/group/SarasotaTicketOffer
Get ready for Monster Jam Freestyle Mania at Benchmark International Arena, August 14 & 15! Experience jaw-dropping tricks, high-flying stunts, and nonstop action from your favorite Monster Jam trucks and athletes.
When you purchase tickets through the SCS link, a portion of each ticket will be donated back to Sarasota County Schools. 🙌
Grab your tickets today and share with family and friends!
🎟️ https://www.gofevo.com/group/SarasotaTicketOffer
🚌 School bus families, this one's for you!
Sarasota County Schools is transitioning to the My Ride K-12 app for the 2026-2027 school year. (Goodbye, Where's The Bus!) Download the app, create your account, and connect your student before the first day of school to access bus assignments, stop locations, pickup and drop-off times, and important transportation updates.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Register for transportation by July 27 to guarantee a bus assignment for the first day of school.
Questions about transportation? Please contact the Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department.
https://youtube.com/shorts/MXdjIiODZ_g?si=f-7HlGHjQ66LWSpm
Sarasota County Schools is transitioning to the My Ride K-12 app for the 2026-2027 school year. (Goodbye, Where's The Bus!) Download the app, create your account, and connect your student before the first day of school to access bus assignments, stop locations, pickup and drop-off times, and important transportation updates.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Register for transportation by July 27 to guarantee a bus assignment for the first day of school.
Questions about transportation? Please contact the Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department.
https://youtube.com/shorts/MXdjIiODZ_g?si=f-7HlGHjQ66LWSpm
WE'RE HIRING a Delivery Clerk/Warehouse team member to help keep Sarasota County Schools running smoothly behind the scenes. 🚚📕
In this important role, you'll receive and organize inventory, deliver materials to schools and district departments, operate warehouse equipment, and help maintain an efficient and safe warehouse environment.
This is a full-time, 12-month position, and a valid Florida CDL Class B license is preferred.
If you're dependable, safety-minded, and enjoy hands-on work in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today: https://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/jobs/Jobpost.exe
Posting #20270195
The June edition of In Touch is here. ☀️
Inside this month's issue, you'll find graduation highlights from across SCS, summer learning resources, transportation updates, finalized school start times for 2026-2027, volunteer recognitions, student and staff spotlights, and more.
Plus, learn about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary, celebrate our retirees, and explore a new kindergarten readiness resource for families.
https://bit.ly/June2026InTouch
Inside this month's issue, you'll find graduation highlights from across SCS, summer learning resources, transportation updates, finalized school start times for 2026-2027, volunteer recognitions, student and staff spotlights, and more.
Plus, learn about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary, celebrate our retirees, and explore a new kindergarten readiness resource for families.
https://bit.ly/June2026InTouch
As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for the moments, memories, challenges, and accomplishments that shaped this year across Sarasota County Schools. 💚📚
From the classroom to the stage, the field, the bus loop, and everywhere in between, this year was filled with learning, growth, resilience, and connections that made a difference.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in supporting students and helping our schools move forward each day. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer. ☀️
https://youtube.com/shorts/lmgwWgBmjYI
From the classroom to the stage, the field, the bus loop, and everywhere in between, this year was filled with learning, growth, resilience, and connections that made a difference.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in supporting students and helping our schools move forward each day. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer. ☀️
https://youtube.com/shorts/lmgwWgBmjYI
NOW HIRING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS 🚔
The Sarasota County Schools Police Department is looking for certified law enforcement officers who are passionate about school safety, mentorship, and community service.
School Resource Officers play an important role in building positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the community while helping maintain safe learning environments across Sarasota County Schools.
Why join SCSPD?
• 10-month position
• Holidays & weekends off
• 100% paid employee medical, dental & vision insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• State retirement benefits
• Additional incentives for prior law enforcement experience
Sarasota County Schools is an A-rated district where more than 95% of district-managed schools have earned an “A” or “B” grade.
Eligible candidates may also qualify for the $5,000 Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program.
Apply today by sending your resume to recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net.
Learn more: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/jobs
The Sarasota County Schools Police Department is looking for certified law enforcement officers who are passionate about school safety, mentorship, and community service.
School Resource Officers play an important role in building positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the community while helping maintain safe learning environments across Sarasota County Schools.
Why join SCSPD?
• 10-month position
• Holidays & weekends off
• 100% paid employee medical, dental & vision insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• State retirement benefits
• Additional incentives for prior law enforcement experience
Sarasota County Schools is an A-rated district where more than 95% of district-managed schools have earned an “A” or “B” grade.
Eligible candidates may also qualify for the $5,000 Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program.
Apply today by sending your resume to recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net.
Learn more: https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/jobs
FREE summer meals are available for children across Sarasota County. ☀️
In the latest episode of the SCS “In Tune!” Podcast, district leaders and community partners, including All Faiths Food Bank and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, discuss the Summer Feeding Program, including where families can access meals, how the program works, and why these services are so important for student wellness and success.
The episode also highlights the strong partnerships helping ensure students stay healthy, supported, and ready to succeed all summer long. 🍎
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Also available in Spanish and Russian.
YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Eq2uQ9NaUc4
In the latest episode of the SCS “In Tune!” Podcast, district leaders and community partners, including All Faiths Food Bank and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, discuss the Summer Feeding Program, including where families can access meals, how the program works, and why these services are so important for student wellness and success.
The episode also highlights the strong partnerships helping ensure students stay healthy, supported, and ready to succeed all summer long. 🍎
Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Also available in Spanish and Russian.
YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Eq2uQ9NaUc4
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION: Attending the Tunnel to Towers Foundation Steel Across America event at Emma E Booker Elementary on May 19? Please review important parking, shuttle, and security information before arriving.
❗**All guest parking will be located at the East Lot of Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota. Complimentary shuttle transportation to and from Emma E. Booker Elementary School will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking, shuttle transportation, and security screening. Public entry at the school will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m., with the formal ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m.
👉 All guests will pass through security screening prior to entering the event site. Weapons, signs, banners, flags, poles, and similar items are prohibited.
View full event details and Know Before You Go information at https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/article/2898064.
❗**All guest parking will be located at the East Lot of Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota. Complimentary shuttle transportation to and from Emma E. Booker Elementary School will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking, shuttle transportation, and security screening. Public entry at the school will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m., with the formal ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m.
👉 All guests will pass through security screening prior to entering the event site. Weapons, signs, banners, flags, poles, and similar items are prohibited.
View full event details and Know Before You Go information at https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/article/2898064.
This school is more than a high school. It’s a lifelong community. 💙🐍For many of these students, the journey started long before freshman year. They grew up together, moving through every grade side by side and creating memories that will last far beyond graduation.
Now, after years of learning, growing, and reaching milestones together, they’ll walk the stage this Sunday and close out one chapter as they begin the next. Along the way, they learned to embrace mistakes, try new things, and make the most of every opportunity.
Congratulations, Pythons. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. 🎓✨
https://youtube.com/shorts/-SsAktm8pWg?si=_k4A1G2O57y-l7Ke
Now, after years of learning, growing, and reaching milestones together, they’ll walk the stage this Sunday and close out one chapter as they begin the next. Along the way, they learned to embrace mistakes, try new things, and make the most of every opportunity.
Congratulations, Pythons. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. 🎓✨
https://youtube.com/shorts/-SsAktm8pWg?si=_k4A1G2O57y-l7Ke
Riverview High School's Class of 2026 is ready for graduation day! 🎓 Seniors reflected on the experiences, activities, and people that made their time at RHS unforgettable, from JROTC and the arts to athletics, clubs, and academics.
As they prepare for college, the military, careers, and new opportunities, they carry with them the lessons, friendships, and sense of community built along the way. Their advice for future Rams? Get involved and make the most of every opportunity.
We are excited to see all you will accomplish. Go Rams! 🤍🐏
https://youtube.com/shorts/a_cEUYSoX1w
As they prepare for college, the military, careers, and new opportunities, they carry with them the lessons, friendships, and sense of community built along the way. Their advice for future Rams? Get involved and make the most of every opportunity.
We are excited to see all you will accomplish. Go Rams! 🤍🐏
https://youtube.com/shorts/a_cEUYSoX1w
Booker High Schools Class of 2026 is ready to take on the future. 🎓 From building lifelong friendships to exploring passions in law, engineering, the arts, and beyond, these seniors have made the most of every opportunity.
Through dedicated teachers, supportive programs, and a strong sense of community, they’ve grown into confident, driven individuals prepared for what comes next, whether that’s college, careers, or chasing their dreams.
As they reflect on their journey, one thing is clear: Booker has left a lasting impact. Stay motivated, stay connected, and keep striving. Go Tornadoes! 💜🌪️
Watch here 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/gCpXw5gJhZQ
Through dedicated teachers, supportive programs, and a strong sense of community, they’ve grown into confident, driven individuals prepared for what comes next, whether that’s college, careers, or chasing their dreams.
As they reflect on their journey, one thing is clear: Booker has left a lasting impact. Stay motivated, stay connected, and keep striving. Go Tornadoes! 💜🌪️
Watch here 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/gCpXw5gJhZQ
Sarasota High School’s Class of 2026 is ready for what’s next. 🎓 Seniors took time to reflect on the teachers, programs, and experiences that made their time at SHS unforgettable, from JROTC to theater, culinary, and marine science!
As they look ahead to college, the military, and new opportunities, they carry with them the lessons, support, and memories that shaped their journey.
Stay positive, stay focused, and keep an open mind. Go Sailors! 🧡⚓
https://youtube.com/shorts/FLdK6xognZo?si=fNFmlAu_IZc7vubZ
The May edition of In Touch Community Newsletter is here. As we wrap up the school year, now is the time to start planning for what’s next. Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open, and this issue walks you through everything you need to know.
You’ll also find Mental Health Awareness Month resources, highlights from our featured schools, important updates on school start times, and stories that showcase the strength of our students and community.
Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/InTouchMay2026
You’ll also find Mental Health Awareness Month resources, highlights from our featured schools, important updates on school start times, and stories that showcase the strength of our students and community.
Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/InTouchMay2026
The countdown is on for the North Port High School Class of 2026. 🎓 From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, you’ve made a lasting impact on your campus and across Sarasota County Schools. As these final weeks come to a close, take time to celebrate how far you’ve come and get ready for what’s ahead. The next chapter is yours. Go Bobcats! 🤍🐾
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