Mrs. Jennifer Nzeza
Mission: Sarasota Middle School students will become critical thinkers who are responsible, productive, and resilient.
Vision: The Sarasota Middle School community collaborates to inspire and empower students by establishing high expectations.
Important Quick Links
Parent tech Support (SCS App, Schoology, Focus, Thrillshare & Rooms): email: parenttech support@sarasotacountyschools.net
Attendance Uploading Instructions: FOCUS (Use a web browser - not the app to upload notes)
FOCUS: How to add/delete contacts (Use a web browser not the app to make changes in contacts)
Click here to order yearbook ID Code: 13250526
Tour sign-up link (click the link then scroll to the bottom right of the webpage)
Sarasota High School Aice Program Information - Please contact SHS directly with any questions.
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Principal's Weekly Newsletter
Welcome Back!
I hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable holiday break! It has been nice sleeping in a bit, taking trips around Florida and spending quality time with family and friends. My administrative team and I are looking forward to welcoming back our students on Tuesday and our staff tomorrow! I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and productive 2026!
Mrs. Nzeza
Important Dates
1/8 - PTSO Meeting
1/12 - Basketball @ SMS
1/14 - Basketball @ PV
1/16 - 2nd Quarter Renaissance
1/19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No school for students
1/20–1/28 - SMS Book Fair
1/21 - Basketball @ HCMS
1/22 - SMS SPIN Night - See flier below
1/23 - National History Day School Contest @ SMS
1/26 - Girls Basketball @ TBD
1/27 - Boys Basketball @ TBD
1/28 - Basketball Championships @ SHS
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• School begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Students arriving after 9:30 are marked tardy, so please help ensure your child arrives on time and ready for the day. Tardiness negatively affects students academically, behaviorally, and socially. Missing important instruction can lead to lower grades, more disciplinary issues, and decreased engagement. It also disrupts the classroom and, over time, can contribute to poor habits.
• Please check your child’s grades on Focus regularly.
Middle school can be a big transition, and many students still benefit from family support in keeping up with assignments and staying organized.
• Student IDs must be worn every day, all day.
This is a district-wide safety requirement. We’ve given many reminders and extra grace, but beginning this week students who are not wearing their ID will receive a before-school detention. If a student goes five days without an ID, a replacement will be issued and a $5 fee will be charged. Providing your child with a lanyard can really help them keep track of their ID.
Phone: (941) 361-6464
