The Booker High School Class of 2025 is signing off in style! From making history on the football field to finding purpose in the arts, this group of Tornadoes reflects on the wins, the lessons, and the journey that brought them here. Their advice? Be yourself, stay focused, and soak in the moments. 💜🎓
https://youtube.com/shorts/CwNtDOS41k8
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As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year, we are celebrating the remarkable milestones made possible by the resilience, creativity, and heart of our students, staff, and community. From national accolades and new facilities to championship teams and learning gains, thank you for being part of our shared success. With every milestone, we exemplify our mission for every student, every day.
https://youtu.be/vc3iFXLMcG8
We're closing out the school year by recognizing two outstanding first-year Library Technicians in our New Library Technician Spotlight! 📚✨
🌟 Ms. Kayleigh Carver, Lakeview Elementary School
Ms. Kayleigh Carver hit the ground running this year, bringing her classroom experience and a passion for innovation into the media center. She kicked off the year with a full shelf-read during the T Barcode project to better understand her collection. Since then, Ms. Carver has launched engaging programs like “Kid Librarian,” “Reading Buddies,” and other interactive, gamified experiences that are getting students excited about reading.
🌟 Ms. Danielle Domke, Englewood Elementary
Ms. Danielle Domke has transformed her school’s media center into a bright, welcoming space. She reorganized furniture and shelving to improve flow and collaborated with the PTO and a local women’s club to earn grants that brought in hundreds of new books. Ms. Domke supports students daily during their specials and even opens the library before school for check-outs and returns. As one third grader put it, “Mrs. Domke is very nice and kind, reads us really great books, gives us lots of choices, and ordered new books when we asked for different genres!”
Thank you, Ms. Carver and Ms. Domke, for making such a difference in your first year. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! 💚📖
🍎 NEW EPISODE! This time on SCS In Tune, we're diving into free summer meals for students and families across Sarasota County ☀️
Join Sara Dan (SCS Food & Nutrition), Nina Harrelson (All Faiths Food Bank), and Dawn Page (Boys & Girls Club) as they share how their organizations are working together to support local families when school is out.
Learn about important dates, meal site details, and where to find more info.
🎧 Tune in: https://youtu.be/XemiIdZHxKY
All schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. 💖🤍💙
View the full calendar at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/calendar
Congrats to the North Port High School Class of 2025! From sports and clubs to the classroom, each of you has left a lasting mark on NPHS. Whether you’re off to college, joining the military, or chasing your dreams, the future is yours. 🐾💙
https://youtube.com/shorts/1tRTNA-28BE
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May is Military Appreciation Month. We honor and thank the brave service members, veterans, and military families who are part of our school communities. 💖🤍💙 Your strength, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed.
Mr. Mark Grossenbacher – the current Principal of Woodland Middle School – has been selected as the first-ever Principal of Wellen Park High School! This will be effective on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and Wellen Park High School will open its doors to students for the 2026-2027 school year. Congratulations, Mr. Grossenbacher!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a time to focus on the importance of mental well-being and to encourage open conversations about emotional health. 💚 Sarasota County Schools collaborates with multiple agencies to provide a wide range of services that support every student’s needs, from mental health and counseling to personalized tutoring and mentoring. We are committed to helping every student grow, thrive, and succeed.
Learn more https://bit.ly/SCSStudentResources
The ESE Annual Parent Survey is open through June 2025!
If your child receives Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services through an individual educational plan (IEP), we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps Sarasota County Schools and the Florida Department of Education improve services and outcomes for students with disabilities. 📋💙
Take the survey today at bit.ly/ESEparentsurvey.
Thinking about virtual learning for your student? Sarasota Virtual School (SVS) offers a tuition-free, fully online education for K-12 students in Sarasota County! 🏡💡
🖥 Submit your application now: sarasotavirtualschool.net
📢 Still have questions? Join the virtual info session May 22 at 6:00 PM!
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. This month, we recognize and uplift the children and students in foster care, and honor the foster parents, child welfare professionals, and community members who support them with compassion and commitment. 💙
Behind every successful student is a dedicated teacher who believed in them first. 💙 Thank you to all the educators who make a difference for every student, every day. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎📖
Join us for Parent University: Digital Parenting on Thursday, May 22, featuring national internet safety expert Katie Greer. Learn how to stay one step ahead of technology trends, talk with your kids about digital safety, and support healthy online habits. 💻📱
📍 North County
Booker High School | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 South County
Venice High School | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Attend in person or join us online!
Find the registration links at: www.sarasotacountyschools.net/article/2181561
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