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Sarasota County School District

  • $2,293,347raised
  • 4,325projects fully funded
  • 8,978donors
  • 55schools funded
  • 17%of funding from individuals out of state
Message from the Education Foundation of Sarasota County

Teachers have a superpower: to change the lives of young learners. That is why for more than 35 years, the Education Foundation has championed students and teachers. As a nonprofit supporting public education, the Education Foundation fuels innovative, hands-on learning experiences in the classroom and promotes excellence in teaching through professional development and recognition. Uniting with teachers and our community, we aim to prepare each and every student for life.

About Sarasota County Schools

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota County Schools (SCS) boasts a vibrant educational landscape, catering to over 45,000 students across 56 diverse schools, spanning preschool through 12th grade, speaking more than 60 languages. Renowned as a leading district in Florida, SCS has achieved an outstanding “A grade” from the Florida Department of Education since the rankings began in 2004. In the 2023-24 school year, SCS secured the fifth spot among Florida’s top-performing school districts according to the Florida Department of Education and stands as the 21st largest school district in Florida by enrollment.

Comfortable and Collaborative Classroom Carpet

Help me give my students a safe and cozy carpet for collaborative learning!
Ms. Colon
Laurel - Nokomis School
Nokomis, FL
  • 9 donors so far
  • $114 still needed

Peaches on the Beaches

Help me give my students the Alpha Catch Phonics Game, Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Phonics Reading Blending Board and Manipulatives.
Dr. Jenkins
Woodland Middle School
N Port, FL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $206 still needed

A Book in Every Hand: Growing Readers Together

Help me give my students a class set of chapter books to enhance our reading curriculum.
Mrs. Maiolo
Cranberry Elementary School
N Port, FL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $197 still needed

Positive Reinforcement

Help me give my students a little bit of motivation! As state-mandated assessment approaches, it is always good practice to reward students' effort with some of their favorite treats.
Mr. Burton
Venice High School
Venice, FL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $138 still needed

Complete Our Classroom Puzzle!

Help me give my students what they need to progress in our classroom and in the future!
Ms. Stephanie
Atwater Elementary School
N Port, FL
  • 11 donors so far
  • $474 still needed

Support Our Elementary: Help Us Shape a Healthier Future!

Help me give my students new opportunities to learn and grow in PE!
Coach Kahn
Atwater Elementary School
N Port, FL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $1,190 still needed

Break Language Barriers: Essential Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students The language dictionaries will significantly enhance our students' learning experience by bridging communication gaps.
Mr. Kelley
Booker High School
Sarasota, FL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $327 still needed

Stock the Shelves! A Classroom Library Wish List!

Help me give my students fun books to read for our classroom library!
Mrs. Connor
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota, FL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $246 still needed

New Preschool Teacher

Help me give my students. I’m new to teaching preschool and could really use some help providing for their learning centers. Please consider donating to these hands on learning activities.
Mrs. Prelle
Glenallen Elementary School
N Port, FL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $709 still needed
  • 5 days left!

Building a Book Haven: Inspiring a Love of Reading

Help me give my students new books to help foster their love of reading!
Mrs. Heard
Gocio Elementary School
Sarasota, FL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $277 still needed