May 2 is School Lunch Hero Day, and we’re celebrating the amazing staff who fuel our students with care, kindness, and delicious meals every day. Thank you for everything you do to support healthy learning from the cafeteria to the classroom. 🦸♀️🍽️🌴
📬 The May edition of our In Touch Community Newsletter is here!
Inside you’ll find a Parent’s Guide to 2025–26 registration, a message from Superintendent Connor, new principal announcements, volunteer celebrations, job fairs, and a look inside our updated athletic spaces at Oak Park School. Plus, school spotlights, measles protocol info, and more. 🎉
📰 Check it out here: https://bit.ly/InTouchMay2025
Looking for your next career move? Join us for our Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, May 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Learn more about exciting job opportunities for the 2025 2026 school year across Sarasota County Schools, all from the comfort of your home.
To register, visit: https://scsvirtualevent.easyvirtualfair.com/
Questions? Email recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net.
This month and every month, we are grateful for the incredible volunteers who help make Sarasota County Schools a better place for every student every day.
Whether you lend a helping hand in classrooms, mentor students, or support school events, your impact ripples far beyond the moment.
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and hearts with our schools.
https://youtu.be/2-FGdvzNLG8
Free meals are available at select Sarasota County Schools sites throughout May thanks to our continued partnership with All Faiths Food Bank. 🧃🥕🍎
Check the graphic for school locations, dates, and times. Additional community sites can be found at: allfaithsfoodbank.org/foodfinder
In this episode of Trading Spaces, Superintendent Terry Connor joins Dr. Carmen Larson at Sarasota Middle School to experience a day in the life of a school counselor. From teaching resilience and analyzing student data to sharing time with therapy dog Winston, he got a firsthand look at the heart of student support.
https://youtu.be/vW4nUxprzBk
You are invited to attend the first InSight Community Connection Session on Thursday, May 1, from 6:00-7:30 PM at Heron Creek Middle School.
The InSight Community Connection Series invites students, families, staff, partners, and community members to connect with the Sarasota County School Board and Superintendent Connor through pre-submitted and live audience questions.
Submit a question in advance at: https://bit.ly/InSightQuestionSubmission
A YouTube live stream will be available for those unable to attend in person. However, if you are not attending in person, you must submit questions prior to the event.
Throughout the month of April, North Port High School is hosting the traveling Boxcar Exhibit. This extraordinary educational experience is the only one of its kind in the world.
The exhibit has helped more than 250,000 students, educators, and community members across Florida gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through an immersive, firsthand encounter with history.
A heartfelt thank you to the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center for making this impactful opportunity possible for our students.
📣 Registration is now OPEN for the 2025-26 school year! Learn more at https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/register
🎨🌸 You're invited to the ACE Spring Art Sale on April 10!
Discover unique, handcrafted art at the ACE Spring Art Sale on Thursday, April 10, from 10 AM – 3 PM at Suncoast Technical College – Sarasota Campus.
It’s National Assistant Principal Week! 🎉 We’re celebrating our incredible APs, who help keep our schools running smoothly and dedicate themselves to supporting students and staff. Thank you for all you do!
Dive into Reading is making waves again this summer — and now expanding to North Port!
We’re looking for caring, committed community members to mentor students from Emma E. Booker and Cranberry Elementary Schools as part of this fun and impactful summer reading program.
📲 Sign up before May 1 and help a student fall in love with reading: https://forms.office.com/r/gddxmcrpRi
April is the Month of the Military Child in Florida, and we’re proud to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of military-connected students and their families. This month and every day, we applaud them for the sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. 💜
Big news from Alta Vista Elementary School! 🎉 The school has been awarded a $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover Grant from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL)!
Thanks to this incredible opportunity, Alta Vista will transform a classroom into a cutting-edge STEM learning space—complete with hands-on tools like robotics kits, virtual reality, and 3D printers! 🧠⚙️💡
This grant is part of FPL’s expanded initiative celebrating its 100th anniversary, quadrupling its program to support 20 schools across Florida with a total of $1 million in funding. Alta Vista is the only school in Sarasota County selected for this year’s program!
The new space will spark curiosity and innovation, giving students powerful new ways to explore science, technology, engineering and math.
Congratulations to Alta Vista Elementary, and thank you to FPL and the NextEra Energy Foundation for supporting future-ready learning!
Third-Quarter report cards are now available on the Focus Parent Portal.
🌟 Explore, connect, and find support at the 13th Annual ESE Agency Fair — now in North Port for the first time!
📍 Suncoast Technical College – North Port
📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
Families of students with disabilities can connect with local agencies and organizations offering resources, services, and support. 🎉 Plus, enjoy prizes, snacks, and valuable info!
April is Florida School Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re sending a HUGE thank you to the amazing volunteers who support our students and schools every day! 🙌 Your time, heart, and dedication make a lasting difference.
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Sarasota County Schools is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year, and we want YOU to be part of our team! Join us at our North Port job fair to explore open positions across the district.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Suncoast Technical College - North Port Campus (4445 Career Ln, North Port, 34289)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to meet recruiters, learn about available positions, and start your journey with SCS!
To register, please visit:
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/8wpZAWGwYu
📬 School Choice notifications are out!
Families who applied for School Choice/Controlled Open Enrollment should check their email inboxes for notification of their results.
If your student was awarded a seat, be sure to log in to the Focus Parent Portal and accept it by 4 PM on Friday, April 11—or it will be offered to the next family on the waitlist.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness and take action to protect every child’s right to a safe and nurturing environment. 💙 Together, we can build strong families and supportive communities where children thrive.
