Sarasota, FL - Ronnique Major, a fifth-grade teacher at Emma E. Elementary School, was named the 2024 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year at the Ignite Education Teacher of the Year Award Celebration hosted by the Education Foundation of Sarasota…

Sarasota County, FL -- Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Holly Brody has been selected to serve as the next Principal of Brentwood Elementary School. She will be starting her new role on Wednesday, December 20. “Holly is…

Sarasota County School Community, As I conclude the first 100 days, I am excited to share with you the release of the Superintendent's Transition Report<https://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/Page/3751>. This document, a culmination of…

Sarasota County, FL - Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Natasha Forbus has been selected to serve as the next Principal of Lamarque Elementary School. She will be starting her new role on Monday, January 8. “Natasha is…

Sarasota, FL - We are excited to announce that Sarasota County Schools has achieved an outstanding “A grade” for the 20th consecutive year, with 24 out of our 39 traditional public schools earning the highest rating from the Florida…

ICYMI: College Board Releases AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 School Year Three traditional public schools – Pine View School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School, and Venice High School – have made the College Board's AP School…

Sarasota County, FL - In a move for educational excellence, the School Board of Sarasota County, together with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, is thrilled to reveal a proposed contract settlement for the 2023-24 school year, cementing…

Sarasota, FL - On Friday morning, November 10, the teacher tribute bus tour left from the Sarasota County Schools district office at the Landings. On the bus were school administrators, former Teacher of the Year Award recipients, Education…

Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Sarasota Middle School’s Dr. Carmen Larson has been named the Florida School Counselor Association’s (FSCA) 2024 Florida School Counselor of the Year. This is the first time a school…

Sarasota County, FL - Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Venice Elementary School’s Dr. Kirk Hutchinson has been selected as the district’s 2024 Principal of the Year, and Sarasota High School’s Mrs. Lindsay Gallof…

Sarasota County, FL, September 21, 2023 – Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce that 29 students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The National Merit Scholarship…

Sarasota County, FL - Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Ryan Chase – the current Principal of Brookside Middle School – has been selected to serve as the next Principal of Sarasota High School. Chase will begin his…

Sarasota County, FL - Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce the school district’s organizational realignment hires that will assist the Superintendent of Schools in supporting the students, families, teachers, and staff members…

Good afternoon media & community partners, We wanted to make you aware that Superintendent Terry Connor’s media availability on the first day of school (Thursday, August 10) will be at 10:00 AM at Brookside Middle School (3636 S Shade…

Good evening media & community partners, It is hard to believe the first day of school (Thursday, August 10) is almost here! The beginning of a new school year is exciting, but we recognize families may have a lot of questions about many…

Sarasota County, FL - During its Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Sarasota County School Board voted 3-2 to appoint Mr. Terrence Connor – the current Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer of…

Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Keith Little – currently an Assistant Principal at Riverview High School – has been selected to serve as the new Director of Transportation, effective July 1, 2023. “We are…

District Announces Principal for Cranberry Elementary School Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Jaime Kisner – currently the Assistant Principal at Atwater Elementary School – has been selected to serve as the…

Sarasota County, FL - Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Cameron Parker has been selected to serve as the Principal of Emma E. Booker Elementary School, effective immediately. Mrs. Parker had been serving as the school’s…

The School Board of Sarasota County has opened the search process for the school district’s next Superintendent of Schools with the help of McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. Please visit www.sarasotacountyschools.net/superintendentsearch for more…

New Student Registration and Existing Student Re-Registration for the 2023-24 School Year Sarasota County Schools is encouraging all parents and guardians to begin registering first-time students, as well as re-register existing students, for…

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein As a former teacher, Margie Barancik knew what research clearly states: a motivated and highly effective classroom…

Sarasota County, FL, March 3, 2023 – Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce that Jenn Greenan has been selected as the district’s overall 2023 School-Related Employee of the Year. Mrs. Greenan serves as the Administrative Assistant…

Effective immediately, Chief of Police Duane Oakes – also the school district’s Executive Director of Safety & Security – has been removed from his position with Sarasota County Schools. Interim Superintendent Dr. Allison…

Dr. Allison Foster Named Interim Superintendent of Sarasota County Schools During its 6:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Sarasota County School Board voted 5:0 to appoint the district’s Executive Director of Human…

During its 6:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Sarasota County School Board voted 5:0 to appoint the district’s Executive Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations – Dr. Allison Foster – as Interim…

Sarasota County, January 27, 2023 – Parents and guardians residing anywhere in the state of Florida will soon be able to apply for their children to attend a public school outside their regular attendance zone through the Controlled Open…

SARASOTA, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2023) – 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…

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…

During its 6:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Sarasota County School Board voted 5:0 to appoint the district’s Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer – Mr. Chris Renouf – as Acting Superintendent. Mr.…

Three Sarasota County teachers were surprised on Monday, December 12, when participants of a teacher tribute tour visited with exciting news: the teachers are finalists for the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Award. This year’s…

To our Sarasota County Schools employees, families, and community: As has been reported in the media, I was contacted about working out a mutually agreeable separation from the School District shortly after last Tuesday's board meeting at which…

In case you missed it, Sarasota County Schools recently announced that Pine View School’s Dr. Stephen Covert has been selected as the district’s Principal of the Year, and Brookside Middle School’s Ms. Jessica Fuesy has been…

For the first time, Sarasota Virtual School (SVS) has open enrollment for its Spring Semester (within the 2022 – 2023 school year). Full-time new student registration opens on Monday, November 14 and closes on Friday, December 16. Registering…

Please note that the following traditional public schools are serving as Hurricane Evacuation Centers in Sarasota County: - Atwater Elementary School – 4701 Huntsville Ave, North Port, FL 34288 - Booker High School – 3201 N Orange…

Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce that 40 students have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition…

Registration Opens Soon for NEW Adult & Community Education (ACE) Classes at STC More than 400 adult enrichment classes in a wide range of subjects will be offered this Fall 2022 term, running from October 3 to December 17. “We are…

Booker High School has a unique partnership with Gamma Xi Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, and hundreds of students have benefitted from this distinct collaboration. Through its foundation, the Gamma Xi Boule provides programs and services that…

You’re invited to attend a ribbon cutting at Riverview High School to celebrate its new, first-of-its-kind, construction technology lab! This lab was generously funded by members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange (GCBX). Location:…

District Announces Acting Principal for Emma E. Booker Elementary School Sarasota County, FL, August 3, 2022 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Cameron Parker has been selected to serve as the Acting Principal of…

Please note the following reminders and important information from Sarasota County Schools: Register for the 2022-23 School Year We want to encourage all parents & guardians, if they have not done so already, to begin registering…

Greetings employees, families & community members: Hoping this message finds you having a great summer season so far! I am reaching out with a message about our District grade. As you may be aware, the Florida Department of Education just…

Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce that Jamal Guiler has been selected as the district’s overall 2022 School-Related Employee of the Year! Mr. Guiler has been with the district for five years and serves as a System Administrator…

Sarasota County, FL, May 3, 2022 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Mindy Long – the current Assistant Principal of Fruitville Elementary School – has been selected to serve as the new Principal of Alta Vista…

DISTRICT ANNOUNCES PRINCIPAL FOR GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sarasota County, FL, April 28, 2022 – Sarasota County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Michelle Miller – the current Assistant Principal of Glenallen Elementary School…