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Sarasota | Schools

Catherine Rodriguez will serve as the first principal at the bilingual charter school Dreamers Academy.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2021
Dreamers Academy names first principal

Catherine Rodriguez previously served as assistant head of school at Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School in August 2020.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools considering optional face mask policy for 2021-22 school year

Following directives from the state, district leaders will consider a policy that would not make face masks mandatory for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Students Quinn Coomer, Rafael Treminio Bravo, Seth Johnson, Armand Segui and Cannon Spencer are all smiles after winning the VEX Robotics state championship.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Suncoast students win state robotics competition

The Blackout Robotics team won the VEX Robotics state championship for the second year in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the updates are important to ensure all leaders are focused on the same goals.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Consultant helping with school district strategic planning

School leaders hope the improvements will increase the district's metrics in areas such as learning, employee excellence and community relations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2021
Booker student documentary to air on Tampa area PBS channel

"Into the Storm" highlights the desegregation of Sarasota County schools as it follows the 1966-67 Booker Tornadoes basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Mahler, the head of school at the Out-of-Door Academy, will resign after 17 years with the school. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2021
ODA head of school, who oversees Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota campuses, resigns

David Mahler, the head of school at the Out-of-Door-Academy, announces resignation.

  • East County
  • News
Last year, the district used relief funds to help purchase plastic shields for desks. This year, funds will be used toward extra duty days and student intervention.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 29, 2021
School district to receive $30 million in relief funds

The district will have until 2023 to spend all the funds.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Keara Escobedo participates in Sarasota High School's 2020 drive-thru graduation.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 26, 2021
Sarasota schools plan outdoor graduation ceremonies

The ceremonies will largely be held at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Students at Fruitville Elementary had a reading visit from the Barancik Foundation's John Annis.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 17, 2021
District prepares for new $5.7 million book adoption

The district is attempting to keep up with new state standards and book adoptions despite a lack in state funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Second grade student Jake Riley explores concepts such as probability and cause and effect with LEGO bricks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
WBTT artists Jai Shanae , Donovan Whitney, Arthur Wesley and Brentney Stephens during a performance of Jazzlinks in 2020. Photo courtesy of Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 3, 2021
WBTT helps students connect with Black history

WBTT partnered with Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota Schools to teach students about Black history through music and theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 3, 2021
Schools promote mental health services

School officials help increased mental health services will help district members during and after COVID-19

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dreamers Academy will be located on Temple Beth Sholom's campus.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2021
Dreamers Academy finds campus, plans August opening

After years of struggling to find a location, the dual-language charter expects to open for the 2021-22 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Students Sofia Della Vedova, Elizabeth Cole, Gabrielle Helmer and Cristal Saavedra-Rivera celebrate their calendar win with art teacher Brian Hubbard.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2021
Students shoot for the stars with global competition

Four students from the Sarasota School of Arts and Science were chosen to have their artwork featured in the 2021 NASA calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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