28 Staff Return Tue, July 18, 2023 – Thu, July 20, 2023 Staff First Day for Students Thu, August 10, 2023 Students, 186 Staff Labor Day Mon, September 4, 2023 Students, All Staff End of 1st Grading Period Thu, October 12, 2023 Professional Day Mon, October 16, 2023 Students, 186 Staff Thanksgiving Break Mon, November 20, 2023 Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff Thanksgiving Break Thu, November 23, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 240 Staff End of 2nd Grading Period Thu, December 21, 2023 Winter Break Mon, December 25, 2023 – Fri, December 29, 2023 Students, All Staff Winter Break Mon, January 1, 2024 – Fri, January 5, 2024 Students, All Staff Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, January 15, 2024 Students, All Staff Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information CANCELED – UNCF-Scholarship & Financial Literacy Forum Thu, January 25, 2024 – Fri, January 26, 2024 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. This event is for any 8th-12th Grade student, athletes, and their parents interested in learning about: 1) Getting volunteer hours 2) FAFSA 3) Scholarships, loans, and grants available 4) Acing the application process 5) Learning about financial resources that will help your financial goals now and in the future 6) Getting more information about local colleges and careers School Choice/Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024 The 2024-2025 School Choice application will be available online February 1 at 8:00 AM through February 29th at 4:30 PM. Please click School Choice/Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) for more information. BHS SPIN Night Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024 BHS will be hosting our annual SPIN (Student Parent Information Night) on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for students and parents who are interested in joining the Booker High School family. Please share this information with anyone with middle school students interested in attending Booker High School.The BHS SPIN Night is an open-house-style event that will highlight all the amazing academic, magnet, and extracurricular programs that we offer. Prospective families will be able to speak with school administration and representatives from our Visual Performing Arts (VPA), Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), and Law Academy programs, take small group tours of the campus, and enjoy student performances throughout the campus. In addition, representatives from BHS College & Career Room, Student Activities, and Athletics will showcase the myriad opportunities available to BHS students. Prospective families can park in any of our lots and will be greeted by our College & Career Student Ambassadors. Go Tornadoes! School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, February 6, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, February 7, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information STC Open House Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 STC is hosting our STC Open House on 2/7/24 from 5pm to 7pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Family Fun & Resource Night @ Booker MS Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 This is an event that will be open to all North County families where we will be engaging in fun activities and community resources. This is a K-12 event that will offer free food, drinks, a 360 booth, and games. The best part about it all is that it’s free!! For more information, contact Davian Spires at [email protected] . Audit Committee Meeting Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities-Accommodations-A Key to Success. Click here or enter Zoom Webinar ID #3960011606 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities-Accommodations-A Key to Success. Click here or enter Zoom Webinar ID #3960011606 Presidents Day Mon, February 19, 2024 Students, All Staff Presidents Day – Students, All Staff Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, February 20, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, February 20, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 FAC MEETING Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 Financial Advisory Committee Meeting (CANCELED) Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information Death by Chocolate-A Musical Presented by Booker HS VPA Dept. Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Booker High School’s Visual and Performing Arts department is proud to announce the decadent event Death by Chocolate: The Lullaby of Broadway which pairs delicious desserts with delightful music for an evening of indulgence. The three-show run will be Friday, February 23rd, and will have a show at 7 pm, while Saturday, February 24th, will have show times of 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.BookerVPA.com/events and will be available for purchase at the door. An amalgamation of the vast musical talent here at Booker High School, audiences will be transported to the Broadway stage through the music of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein with many notable musical favorites. Chocolates and sweet treats will enhance the enjoyment of this formal event. When asked what an audience member should expect, the modern band and choir director Alexander Zickafoose replied, “it will be an experience that leaves them singing, dancing, and savoring every moment.” The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program at Booker High School has established a legacy as an award-winning, robust, and enriching magnet arts education that has impacted the lives of students and the community. This program reflects and honors the history of courageous students and dedicated teachers who have shaped the school and its culture. Booker offers rigorous, pre-professional training in the arts in six disciplines: Dance, Film & Animation, Music, Production & Design, Theatre, and Visual Art. Some notable graduates of the VPA are American Idol semifinalist, Broadway and film actress Syesha Mercado, Oscar-winning film make-up artist Bill Corso, and NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Charlie Barnett. Storybook Street Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County Presents…Storybook Street. Join us for a FREE, family-friendly, literacy-meets-the-arts book giveaway designed for children ages birth to seven. No reservations. Just show up! Death by Chocolate-A Musical Presented by Booker HS VPA Dept. Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Booker High School’s Visual and Performing Arts department is proud to announce the decadent event Death by Chocolate: The Lullaby of Broadway which pairs delicious desserts with delightful music for an evening of indulgence. The three-show run will be Friday, February 23rd, and will have a show at 7 pm, while Saturday, February 24th, will have show times of 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.BookerVPA.com/events and will be available for purchase at the door. An amalgamation of the vast musical talent here at Booker High School, audiences will be transported to the Broadway stage through the music of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein with many notable musical favorites. Chocolates and sweet treats will enhance the enjoyment of this formal event. When asked what an audience member should expect, the modern band and choir director Alexander Zickafoose replied, “it will be an experience that leaves them singing, dancing, and savoring every moment.” The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program at Booker High School has established a legacy as an award-winning, robust, and enriching magnet arts education that has impacted the lives of students and the community. This program reflects and honors the history of courageous students and dedicated teachers who have shaped the school and its culture. Booker offers rigorous, pre-professional training in the arts in six disciplines: Dance, Film & Animation, Music, Production & Design, Theatre, and Visual Art. Some notable graduates of the VPA are American Idol semifinalist, Broadway and film actress Syesha Mercado, Oscar-winning film make-up artist Bill Corso, and NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Charlie Barnett. Death by Chocolate-A Musical Presented by Booker HS VPA Dept. Sun, February 25, 2024 – Sun, February 25, 2024 Booker High School’s Visual and Performing Arts department is proud to announce the decadent event Death by Chocolate: The Lullaby of Broadway which pairs delicious desserts with delightful music for an evening of indulgence. The three-show run will be Friday, February 23rd, and will have a show at 7 pm, while Saturday, February 24th, will have show times of 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.BookerVPA.com/events and will be available for purchase at the door. An amalgamation of the vast musical talent here at Booker High School, audiences will be transported to the Broadway stage through the music of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein with many notable musical favorites. Chocolates and sweet treats will enhance the enjoyment of this formal event. When asked what an audience member should expect, the modern band and choir director Alexander Zickafoose replied, “it will be an experience that leaves them singing, dancing, and savoring every moment.” The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program at Booker High School has established a legacy as an award-winning, robust, and enriching magnet arts education that has impacted the lives of students and the community. This program reflects and honors the history of courageous students and dedicated teachers who have shaped the school and its culture. Booker offers rigorous, pre-professional training in the arts in six disciplines: Dance, Film & Animation, Music, Production & Design, Theatre, and Visual Art. Some notable graduates of the VPA are American Idol semifinalist, Broadway and film actress Syesha Mercado, Oscar-winning film make-up artist Bill Corso, and NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Charlie Barnett. Parent/Family Learning Opportunities Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities-FAA-Access Points. Click here or enter Zoom Webinar ID #89158223865 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 Parent/Family Learning Opportunities-FAA-Access Points. Click here or enter Zoom Webinar ID #89158223865 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, March 5, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information End of 3rd Grading Period Thu, March 7, 2024 Professional Day Fri, March 8, 2024 Students, 186 Staff Professional Day – Students, 186 Staff Fri, March 8, 2024 – Sat, March 9, 2024 Spring Break Mon, March 11, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 Students, All Staff Spring Break – Students, All Staff Mon, March 11, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, March 19, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, March 19, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, March 20, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information Mini Break Fri, March 29, 2024 Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff Mini Break – Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff Fri, March 29, 2024 – Sat, March 30, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, April 2, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024 Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, April 3, 2024 – Wed, April 3, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, April 16, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, April 16, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024 Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, April 17, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information Sarasota Baby Shower Community Event Sat, April 27, 2024 – Sat, April 27, 2024 FREE for expecting parents and families with children (up to age 3 years old) For more info call: 941-373-7070 or go to www.healthystartsarasota.org Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, May 1, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, May 7, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024 FAC MEETING Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 Financial Advisory Committee Meeting Charter Review Committee Meetings (CRC) Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 Please email [email protected] for meeting link information North Port HS Graduation-Time TBA Thu, May 16, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Time of ceremony TBA Oak Park School Graduation Fri, May 17, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Suncoast Poly Tech HS Graduation Fri, May 17, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Venice HS Graduation Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Sarasota HS Graduation Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Riverview HS Graduation Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Booker HS Graduation Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Pine View School Graduation Sun, May 19, 2024 – Sun, May 19, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, May 21, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, May 21, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024 Last Day for Students Fri, May 24, 2024 186 Staff Last Day for Students – 186 Staff Fri, May 24, 2024 – Sat, May 25, 2024 Memorial Day Mon, May 27, 2024 All Staff Memorial Day – All Staff Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024 Last Day for 196 Staff Wed, May 29, 2024 Last Day for 196 Staff Wed, May 29, 2024 – Thu, May 30, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, June 4, 2024 – Wed, June 5, 2024 Last Day for 220 Staff Fri, June 14, 2024 Last Day for 220 Staff Fri, June 14, 2024 – Sat, June 15, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, June 18, 2024 – Tue, June 18, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, June 18, 2024 – Tue, June 18, 2024 Staff Non-Work Days Mon, July 1, 2024 – Wed, July 31, 2024 Staff Non-Work Days Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, July 16, 2024 – Tue, July 16, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, July 16, 2024 – Wed, July 17, 2024 Tentative Budget Meeting Tue, July 23, 2024 – Tue, July 23, 2024 Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget Tue, July 30, 2024 – Tue, July 30, 2024 Staff Return Mon, August 5, 2024 Staff Return School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, August 6, 2024 – Wed, August 7, 2024 First Day for Students Mon, August 12, 2024 First Day for Students, 186 Staff FAC MEETING Wed, August 21, 2024 – Wed, August 21, 2024 Financial Advisory Committee Meeting Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Wed, August 21, 2024 – Wed, August 21, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Wed, August 21, 2024 – Wed, August 21, 2024 Labor Day Mon, September 2, 2024 Labor Day – Students, All Staff School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, September 3, 2024 – Wed, September 4, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, September 17, 2024 – Tue, September 17, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, September 17, 2024 – Tue, September 17, 2024 Public Hearing to adopt Final Millage and Budget Tue, September 17, 2024 – Tue, September 17, 2024 End of 1st Grading Period Fri, September 27, 2024 End of 1st Grading Period School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, October 1, 2024 – Wed, October 2, 2024 Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, October 15, 2024 – Tue, October 15, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, October 15, 2024 – Tue, October 15, 2024 Professional Day Fri, October 18, 2024 Professional Day, Students, 186 Staff Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Wed, November 6, 2024 – Wed, November 6, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Wed, November 6, 2024 – Wed, November 6, 2024 School Board & ReOrg Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, November 19, 2024 – Wed, November 20, 2024 FAC MEETING Wed, November 20, 2024 – Wed, November 20, 2024 Financial Advisory Committee Meeting Thanksgiving Break Mon, November 25, 2024 – Fri, November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Break – Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff Work Session-Landings Board Chambers Tue, December 10, 2024 – Tue, December 10, 2024 School Board Meeting-Landings Board Chambers Tue, December 10, 2024 – Wed, December 11, 2024 End of 2nd Grading Period Fri, December 20, 2024 End of 2nd Grading Period Winter Break Mon, December 23, 2024 – Fri, January 3, 2025 Winter Break – Students, All Staff M.L. King Jr. Day Mon, January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Students, All Staff Presidents’ Day Mon, February 17, 2025 Presidents’ Day – Students, All Staff End of 3rd Grading Period Thu, March 13, 2025 End of 3rd Grading Period Spring Break Mon, March 17, 2025 – Fri, March 21, 2025 Spring Break – Students, All Staff Mini Break Fri, April 18, 2025 Mini Break – Students, 186, 196, 220 Staff Memorial Day Mon, May 26, 2025 Memorial Day – Students, All Staff Last Day for Students Wed, May 28, 2025 Last Day for Students, 186 Staff Last Day for 196 Staff Fri, May 30, 2025 Last Day for 196 Staff Last Day for 220 Staff Thu, June 12, 2025 Last Day for 220 Staff