🎉 Congratulations to this year's winners of the Superintendent Scholarship Award!
⭐ Aline Martin, a senior at Venice High School
⭐ Riley Lukachyk, a 5th-grade student at Fruitville Elementary
The superintendent scholarship is an award given to two students through an annual partnership with Florida Prepaid College Plans. The two scholarships combined have a total value of $16,000. Florida Prepaid creates opportunities for families to plan for their children's future education. We are excited to have a partnership that supports the district's and state's mission of ensuring that all students graduating are college- and career-ready. 📚✨
BIG NEWS!! Congratulations to Ben Jiang, an outstanding 8th grader from Pine View, for securing 1st place in the US at the 2024 RTX MATHCOUNTS National Championship! 🏆
His remarkable mathematical abilities propelled him to victory over 223 competitors, including the 2023 National Champion. As the 2024 National Champion, Ben will be awarded the $20,000 Donald G. Weinert College Scholarship. What an impressive achievement! 🌟
Here is an example question from the final round: "Kat finds the square root of n, and then she divides it by ten. If she gets seven point four, and not a bit more, then what was the value of n?" 🧐 (SPOILER ALERT: He calculated the correct answer, 5476, in just 16 seconds.)
Watch the competition (the Championship round starts at 1:29:30): https://youtu.be/irFo7WbUg6s
Learn more: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/711180404/osprey-native-benjamin-jiang-named-2024-rtx-mathcounts-national-champion
Congratulations to our SCS Cares of the Month - Ms. Cherrie Mucciarone from Instructional Materials and Library Services!!
"Cherrie is an amazing resource for all the Librarians of the Sarasota County District. She is our glue. She goes above and beyond to help us on a daily basis. Before we start working, she sends us a welcome email. She provides intensive training sessions that are just the beginning of her constant support through emails, phone calls, chat, video tutorials, attachments, updates, and instructions. There is not a single day that goes by, that Cherrie doesn't make us feel her presence and her support. She is a great listener and a great ambassador for our needs. Thanks to her, anything seems possible. In these last weeks, she has helped me tremendously by reaching out directly to the system developers with the final target of making our software better and our job easier. Thank you, Cherrie, for caring!" - Laura Maggiore Boscarello, Suncoast Technical College
You can submit a Cares today at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/scscares!
2024 School Registration is open!
⭐ Use the NEW Focus Portal to register.
⭐ No Snap codes are needed.
Find more information at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/register.
As we wrap up our North and South County Art Shows, a huge round of applause is in order for all our talented student artists! 🎨 Your creativity and passion have truly shined, making these shows successful. To everyone who has supported and encouraged our aspiring artists, we say thank you.
We had the honor of spotlighting the exceptional SCS staff members embarking on a new chapter in their lives: retirement! 🎉 Their years of hard work and dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization, and for that, we are truly grateful. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and the countless contributions you've made along the way. As you turn the page to this exciting new chapter, we wish you all the best on your journey ahead! 🌟
Find more photos on the SCS Facebook page!
Congratulations to Sarasota High School senior Mark Monchecourt on winning the FHSAA state championship in the 219 lb weightlifting category. Mark dominated the competition with a remarkable 390 lb bench press and a 335 lb clean and jerk. 💪🏆
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms and mother figures in our school district! Your love and support make all the difference. 🤗💐
Englewood Elementary's Mrs. Kayla Lewis has been named one of the 2024 Florida School Lunch Heroes! Students, parents, and colleagues nominated Mrs. Lewis for her dedication to making a difference at their school. She received a certificate and trophy from the Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness team, a goodie basket from Florida Milk, and $2,000 from No Kid Hungry Florida. In addition, Mrs. Lewis was recognized at last night's School Board Meeting. Congratulations! 🦸♀️🍎
Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who nourish our students' bodies and minds. From preparing nutritious meals to creating welcoming dining experiences, our lunch heroes go above and beyond. Take a moment to thank your school lunch team—they're the real superheroes of the cafeteria!
Congratulations to Carys from Pine View School for being selected as the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections 2024 'I Voted' sticker design contest winner! All Sarasota County voters will receive a sticker with her design this November!
🌟 Exciting news! 🌟
We proudly welcomed nine new teachers from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus College of Education to our family!
This past semester, we hosted 71 college and university students from 11 educational institutions. The students were placed in 25 public schools throughout the district, with placements ranging from field experiences and observations to final teaching internships. Fun fact: for the first time, all teaching interns were paid, and supervising teachers received a stipend courtesy of the generosity of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. 🍎
The Service Academy Fair is on Saturday, May 4! This once-a-year event is the perfect opportunity for students to connect with academy representatives for further guidance in the selective process of being appointed to a service academy.
Tranquil Tuesday is a private, sensory-friendly, after-hours Selby Gardens experience designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind. The Gardens will remain open for an extra hour to explore the grounds quietly — without the crowds or noise.
During this event, autistic and sensory-sensitive guests, their families, and caregivers receive complimentary tickets to Selby Gardens! Upon arrival, guests receive a customized map with easily identified icons to indicate areas of the Gardens with interactivity (touch, smells, etc.) or displays that may be overstimulating (loud noises, strong odors, etc.). The Tropical Conservatory, gift shop, cafe, and Museum of Botany and the Arts will be closed; however, the Children's Rainforest Garden, Florida Lagoon, Mangrove Boardwalk, restrooms, and all walking paths will remain open.
Noise-cancelling earmuffs, sensory kits and wheelchairs are available on loan, free of charge. Guests are welcome to bring any toys, favorite items, or stimming devices to make the visit as comfortable as possible. While admission to Tranquil Tuesday is free, advanced registration is required for all guests and accompanying family members or caregivers.
Register here: https://selby.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/events
We are grateful to all who made #TakeYourChildToWorkDay a success! Special thanks to parents, employees, and young minds for making it a day of learning, inspiration, and fun.
🚀 STEM Sail Summer Learning Camp! 🚀
📅 Save the Date: The SCS STEM Sail Summer Learning Camp is happening from June 3rd to 28th! Registration is now open for incoming 7th-10th grade SCS students!
Embark on a unique journey with Sarasota County Schools' 2024 STEM SAIL Camp, where students immerse themselves in thrilling hands-on STEM adventures! 🌟 This one-of-a-kind camp runs Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm and Fridays from 8 am to 4:30 pm at both north and south county locations. We've got you covered with transportation and meals! And that's not all-Fridays are extra special with Busch Gardens field trips and a Free Busch Gardens Fun Pass! 🎢
Don't miss out! Register before May 10th
Learn more: https://youtu.be/CMvQqFfT7E0?si=dh8rxHmUNbTJdKgy.
Register: https://bit.ly/4d9Saxs
Questions? Contact Dr. Sarah Burkett at sarah.burkett@sarasotacountyschools.net
🚌🎉 All aboard the gratitude bus! It's time to give a huge shoutout to our fantastic school bus drivers on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
From navigating through Sarasota County traffic to handling those "Are we there yet?" moments, they're the driving force behind our students' safe journeys. 🚦👏 Let's show them some love for keeping the wheels on the bus going round and round with smiles and patience! 🌟
Next Saturday, April 27th, there is a FREE community Baby Shower at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex. Expecting parents and families with children up to age 3 are welcome to join in the fun! Don't miss out on exciting raffles and prizes! 🎉👶
🎉 NEXT WEEK! 🎉
Starting kindergarten in August 2024? This party is for you!
Kickstart your child’s kindergarten excitement with dinner, dancing and fun.
We are teaming up with The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County again to host two FREE parties for all incoming public and charter kindergartners and their families.
Tuesday, April 23
Suncoast Technical College - North Port
5:30-7:30 pm
Campus Conference Center
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Thursday, April 25
Suncoast Technical College - Sarasota
5:30-7:30 pm
Campus Conference Center
No reservations are required and the events will happen rain or shine.
We invite both those who know everything about your child’s new elementary school and those who know nothing about it. Do you still need to find your district school? There will be staff available to assist!
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Sarasota County School leaders, meet kindergarten teachers, and get your questions answered. The best part is that your whole family will have a great time doing it.
