September 22, 2021 - An Important COVID-19 Update from Sarasota County Schools

Update to Contact Tracing and Mask Policy.

North Port High School Celebrates Spring 2021 Cambridge AICE Program Results

September 2021 – North Port High School is tremendously proud of its 109 students from the class of 2021 who have earned the prestigious Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma from Cambridge Assessment International Education.

DOH, School-based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

The Sarasota DOH will be hosting a series of walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at select Sarasota County schools.

Deferral Diploma Options - Parent Webinar

You're Invited! "Deferral Diploma Options for High School Students on Alternative Curriculum Access Points" - September 15.

Nonessential Visitor Update - September 10

On Friday, September 10, the District extended the temporary suspension of field trips and nonessential visitors and volunteers until further notice.

Public Notice - Student Progression Plan Draft

The drafted Student Progression Plan for 2021-2022 is available September 11 through October 9, 2021, at 4:30 pm.

Bus Drivers Needed, Apply Today

Like many school districts throughout the country, Sarasota Schools is hiring bus drivers.

SCS Instructional Substitute Update

View the updated daily rate for Instructional Substitutes and apply today!

FREE Digital Library for Florida Families

Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day, and Florida families have access to a FREE library of digital books.

High School Fall 2021 Driver's Ed Registration

Now is the time for high school students to register for the Fall 2021 Driver's Education program.

IT Quarterly Maintenance – Sept. 3rd & Sept. 10th

The IT department will be performing maintenance on Friday, September 3rd from 6:00-11:00 PM and Friday, September 10th from 5:30-11:00 PM.

No School on Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 6th

All SCS schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

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Sarasota County Schools Outperform State Scores in 2020-21 FSA Testing

SARASOTA COUNTY, August 3, 2021 – According to Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) results released on July 29th by the Florida Department of Education, the Sarasota County School District scored higher than the state in all tested grade levels in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and on all End of Course (EOC) assessments.

District Announces Third Grade 2020-21 FSA ELA Test Results

SARASOTA COUNTY, June 22, 2021 – This school year, a total of 3,119 third grade students in Sarasota County participated in the April 2021 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA).

Program Spotlight: Schoolhouse Link

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District Announces Interim Principal for Southside Elementary School

SARASOTA COUNTY, June 8, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Jamie Hannon has been selected to serve as the interim Principal of Southside Elementary School.

District Announces New Principal for Sarasota Middle School

SARASOTA COUNTY, June 8, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Jennifer Nzeza has been selected as the next Principal of Sarasota Middle School.

District Announces New Principal for Venice High School

SARASOTA COUNTY, June 3, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoltan Kerestely as Principal of Venice High School.

District Announces New Principal for Phillippi Shores Elementary School

SARASOTA COUNTY, June 3, 2021 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Holly Staley as Principal of Phillippi Shores Elementary School.