Sardis Secondary has a focus on agricultural and skilled trades education.

[1][2] In 2013, 12 students were suspended for a semester for using marijuana and breaking curfew on a school trip.

The punishment was appealed by some parents and received a small amount of national news coverage.

[3] In 2015, the sustainable agriculture program was expanded with the purchase of the SSS Farm.

Participation in the program is worth four course credits, the same amount as a standard class.