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NewsSNN NewsJuly 29, 2026Sarasota County

New Wellen Park High School Opens in Sarasota County

Sarasota County has officially opened Wellen Park High School, the first new high school in the district in 25 years. The school will serve approximately 1,200 students and features programs focused on arts, athletics, and college readiness.

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Why It Matters

The opening of Wellen Park High School provides a new educational facility for approximately 1,200 students in the Sarasota County school district starting August 10.

Key Facts

  • Wellen Park High School is the first new high school to open in Sarasota County in 25 years.
  • The school is expected to open with an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students.
  • The first day of school for Wellen Park and all Sarasota County Public Schools is Monday, Aug. 10.
  • Mark Grossenbacher is the first principal in the school's history.
  • Wellen Park is the third public high school to open in Sarasota County since 1958.
  • The school curriculum includes arts, athletics, academic programs, and college readiness initiatives.
  • The school mascot is an eagle.

Who's Mentioned

locationNorth Port High School“A previously opened high school in the district.”personTerry Conner“Superintendent of Sarasota County schools.”personMark Grossenbacher“The first principal of Wellen Park High School.”locationSarasota County“The school district jurisdiction.”locationRiverview“A high school opened in 1958.”locationWellen Park High School“The newly opened high school in Sarasota County.”