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2023-2024 School Choice Enrollment Window: February 1 to February 28
Sarasota County Schools invites parents and guardians from any school district in the state of Florida – whose child is not subject to a current expulsion or susOnline applications for School Choice will be accepted from 8:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2023, through 4:30 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
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Education Foundation of Sarasota County: Hurricane Relief Funding - Additional Funds Available!
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has recently received another generous grant of $200,000 from Governor DeSantis’ Florida Disaster Fund.
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Understanding Deferral Diploma
You are invited to join the "Understanding Deferral Diploma" virtual Parent/Family Learning Opportunity on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Timothy Ferguson!
Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Timothy Ferguson!
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Garden Elementary School’s Timothy Ferguson named district’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Timothy Ferguson, a music teacher at Garden Elementary School, was named the 2023 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year at the Ignite Education Teacher of the Year Award Celebration hosted by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.
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Sarasota County Schools Announces Graduation Rate
Sarasota County, FL, January 13, 2023 – The Florida Department of Education reported today that the graduation rate for Sarasota County Schools for 2021-22 was 88.9 percent, a slight decline from the prior year. The district remained well above the state graduation rate of 87.3 percent; the state graduation rate decreased by 2.8 percentage points over last year.
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Resources for Families: 2022-2023 Educating Our Students Brochure
The brochure provides Title I information, strategies to help navigate & engage in your child’s education, and support services provided by Sarasota County Schools for you and your children, as well as the current school grades.
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SCS uses SchooLinks for College Rep Scheduling
Sarasota County Schools is phasing out the use of Naviance at all high schools with the Class of 2023. All college representatives should now schedule visits using SchooLinks.
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SCS Teachers of the Year!
Three Sarasota County teachers were surprised when participants of a teacher tribute tour visited with exciting news: the teachers are finalists for the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Award.
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New Worlds Reading Initiative
Help build your child’s at-home library by receiving books throughout the school year through the New Worlds Reading Initiative.
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Submit Your SCS CARES Today
The SCS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize SCS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below to acknowledge the good work of SCS employees.
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Education Foundation of Sarasota County establishes Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund for schools
The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has established a Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund to accept monetary donations to support Sarasota County Schools and its 5,000-plus employees.
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Barancik Foundation Names Five Teachers as Ripple Effect Award Winners
September 21, 2022 - Sarasota, FL— Barancik Foundation named five Ripple Effect Teacher Awards winners in partnership with Sarasota County Schools in memory of Margery Barancik. The semi-annual prize acknowledges five outstanding teachers on Chuck’s birthday in May and five on Margie’s birthday in September.
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Sarasota County Schools Announces 40 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Sarasota County, FL, September 16, 2022 – Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce that 40 students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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Legislative Updates
New Florida Bills - CS/HB 1467 — K-12 Education, CS/HB 1557 — Parental Rights in Education and CS/HB 7 — Individual Freedom
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988 Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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