PRE-K SEATS AVAILABLE: Pre-K seats are available at Brentwood Elementary, Emma E. Booker Elementary, Toledo Blade Elementary and Wilkinson Elementary for the 2024-25 school year!
To participate in VPK, parents and families must have a VPK Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Early Learning Coalition or ELC for the current school year. To obtain a certificate, please visit the ELC website at https://earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org/services/for-families/vpk or call (941) 954-4830. Once you have a VPK Certificate of Eligibility, please email the VPK Certificate to VPK@sarasotacountyschools.net or bring it to the District Pre-K Office at 1960 Landings Blvd. Sarasota Fl, 34231. You must also register for school on the Sarasota County School District website at https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/o/scs/page/new-registration.
Acceptance into the VPK program is limited due to space availability, so please apply now! Once enrollment has been met, families will be placed on a waitlist.
If you have additional questions about this program, contact Lona Sims, PreK Program Specialist for Instruction, VPK, at (941)927-9800 extension 31271.
Venice High School's baseball team won the FHSAA Academic State Championship with an unweighted GPA of 3.526!! ⚾💪📚 Not only were they the best in the classroom, but they were also one of the best on the field, with a 26-4 record and being nationally during the season.
Wilkinson’s kindergarten and first-grade students recently engaged in a hands-on learning experience with Little Medical School. They explored the fundamentals of veterinary care, discovering the importance of looking after animals, particularly when they are sick or injured.
Free meals are available for kids and teens all summer long! Visit SummerBreakSpot.com to find a site near you. 🍎
🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate the "topping off" at Skye Ranch School! 🎉
This milestone wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of every skilled laborer. Thank you to our incredible partners, Harvard Jolly and Tandem Construction, for all they do. Shoutout to the amazing SCS team for their invaluable contributions! Together, we're building a brighter future and are excited to welcome students to the new school in August of 2025! 🏫🔧🙌
Please note that the SCS IT team will perform necessary maintenance on network servers today, Thursday, June 20th, from 5:00 to 11:00 PM. This will cause intermittent outages of web-based resources during this timeframe, including the school district’s website, email, MySCS, Schoology, Parent/Student Portal, Enrich, Gradebook, SIS, and Business Systems.
📢 Ms. Jessica Fuesy – currently an Assistant Principal at Riverview High – has been appointed as the new Principal of Laurel Nokomis School, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Congratulations, Ms. Fuesy! ⚡🏫
📢 Mrs. Michelle Giddens – the current Assistant Principal at Lakeview Elementary – has been appointed as the new Principal of Lakeview Elementary, effective Monday, June 24, 2024. Congratulations, Mrs. Giddens! 🎒🌟📚
📢 Mrs. Marya Annicelli – the current Assistant Principal of Gocio Elementary – has been appointed as the new Principal of Emma E. Booker Elementary, effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Congratulations, Mrs. Annicelli! 🏫✨
Join your friends from WEDU PBS for creative fun with The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
"A red dot. A purple dot. A yellow dot. A blue dot… Lots of little dots in many colors."
After listening to a read-aloud of the popular kids' classic, children and their parents/caregivers will participate in a series of art activities and share their work with others at the online event. Then, WEDU will create a digital gallery to share with the world! All families are welcome to participate in this interactive hour!
The Suncoast Campaign sponsors this online literacy event for Grade-Level Reading. See their list of great reads as part of the This Book is Cool! summer initiative.
The link for families to register is below:
https://forms.gle/1Br3eJZf9555QsCV8
The event is open to the public and will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 25th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. When families register, they should receive an email confirming their sign-up and a link for the virtual call.
The SCS Recruitment team is hosting a Virtual Information Session on Thursday, June 20th! Join us virtually to learn more about job opportunities, the application process, compensation and benefits. There will be two sessions: 10 AM and 1 PM.
Registering is easy! Email recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net with your preferred session, and we will send you a Zoom link. We look forward to meeting you!
Kids under 18 eat free this summer in Sarasota and DeSoto counties!
Find a location near you - allfaithsfoodbank.org/summer-food-sites
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services invites Florida students between the ages of 7 and 13 to show off their cooking skills for the title of 2024 Florida Future Chef Champion.
Three finalists will compete for up to $5,000 in a Florida 529 Savings Plan at an in-person finale at the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida, this fall.
Learn more and submit your entry by July 12 at https://floridafuturechef.com!
This week, the Sarasota County Schools Police Department swore in 13 officers and celebrated several notable achievements. Two officers were promoted, three received Heroic Achievement Awards, one was honored with the Lifesaving Award, one earned the Exceptional Service Award, and eight were recognized with the Meritorious Service Award. Additionally, all officers with five or more years of dedicated service were celebrated. The event concluded with the presentation of IUPA awards.
Congratulations to all of our outstanding SCSPD officers! 🚔💙
Promotions:
Sergeant Mary Thoroman and Sergeant James Wozniak
Heroic Achievement Awards:
Officer Andre Jenkins, Sergeant Todd Perna and Officer David Singer
Lifesaving Award:
Officer Michael Chrone
Exceptional Service Award:
Officer Vanir Lima
Meritorious Service Awards:
Officer Marc Arnold, Officer Michael Chrone, Officer Michael Clarkson, Officer Daniel Ekis, Officer Steven Laymon, Officer Anthony Limite, Officer Marino Rotondo and Officer Steven Roy
Congratulations to our SCS Cares of the Month - Mr. Enrique Estavillo, Head Custodian!! 🎉
"Enrique started here at The Landings in the beginning of April as Head Custodian. He has been amazing! He is always quick to respond to a request promptly and always with a smile. He has gone above and beyond since he has been here. His positive attitude is so welcoming. It is a pleasure to have him here working with us at The Landings."
🎉 Huge congrats to the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Rocking World Detour team for placing 3rd out of 56 teams at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals! 🌍🏅 Competing against 700+ teams from 46 states and 10 countries, the team rocked it with their creative Rock, Paper, Scissor band performance and original song, "Stuck in an Hourglass." Proudly representing Florida, they showcased incredible teamwork, creativity, and quick thinking.
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
For families seeking extra food support, check out this week's distribution schedule from our wonderful partners at All Faiths Food Bank. 🌟
allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder
REMINDER: All district offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day.
As we wrap up another fantastic school year, it's the perfect time to recognize our incredible SCS staff who have gone above and beyond. Whether it's a teacher who's made a lasting impact, a bus driver who's shown exceptional care, or any staff member who's made a difference, we want to hear their stories!
Help us end the year on a high note by sharing your stories of gratitude and appreciation at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/scscares. Let's show our staff how much we care and celebrate their hard work and dedication! 💙✨
