How can you support Sarasota Middle School?
Sarasota Middle School PTSO
4826 Ashton road, sarasota, florida 34233
Stay Informed
Our main form of communication with our families is through email. Please provide the requested information on the form below if you would like to receive important PTSO updates, volunteer opportunities, class party information, etc. Your information will be entered into Sign-up Genius by our Volunteer Coordinator. If you have any questions regarding this form or how the email system works, please contact SMSPTSOvol@yahoo.com.
Donation Drive
PTSO conducts an annual donation drive with families donating to our operating budget. Forms are available in the administration building at the front desk.
Staff Appreciation
PTSO believes in the value of recognizing our teachers and staff for their hard work. We have different celebration activities and always are looking for help.
Fundraising
In addition to our Annual Donation Drive, PTSO sponsors the Panther Run Jog-A-Thon. This event raises money to support our initiatives.
Renaissance
SMS recognizes and celebrates academic excellence, effective employment skills, and positive behavior. Renaissance creates a culture that honors high academic performance and excellent behavior and encourages all students to strive for the recognition. Students earn a variety of recognition opportunities each nine-week grading period, depending on the criteria they meet. Students earn Renaissance recognition with a grade point average of 3.5 or above. We also recognize those students who show improvement of .5 gpa over the previous marking period.
Sarasota Middle School has a strong and supportive PTSO that encourages family involvement. The group coordinates volunteer and family involvement efforts. Opportunities for helping students include:
PTSO is for our SMS Students!
Our focus is to raise money for events during the school year that encourage students to excel. Some of these events include:
Quarterly Renaissance Treats
Renaissance End of Year Celebration
6th Grade Social
7th Grade Hoopla
8th Grade Breakfast and Yearbook Signing
8th Grade Dance
Book Fair
SMS “Hoodie” Sweatshirt Sales
Welcome to the Parent Teacher Student Organization!