Sarasota Students Head Back to Class

All good things come to an end – including summer.

Monday is the official start of the 2014-15 academic year for public school students in Sarasota County. Kids, however, can rest easy knowing their first day off is right around the corner when Labor Day arrives Sept. 1.

In the meantime, however, here are some things about Sarasota County schools you might want to know:

Start and End Times

Sarasota County Schools have varying start and dismissal times. To find when your child should report and when classes let out, visit the district’s website.

Bus Routes

Have questions about the route your child is on or not sure what time to drop off and pick up? Here’s a link to the district’s route information online.

School Lunch Menus

Here’s a quick link to the district’s menu page.

Calendars

Need to find out when those bells will ring and when vacations start? Here’s a quick link to the district’s official student calendar for the 2014-15 year.

Important Numbers

Here are some numbers you might need as the school year gets under way:

· School bus transportation – 941-486-2141, Ext. 68002

· School lunch programs – 941-486-2199

For more information about Sarasota County Schools, visit the district online.

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