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Join Us at the OCPS Green Schools Expo!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 22, and celebrate sustainability with us! Enjoy hands-on eco-friendly activities, exciting raffles, and inspiring idea-sharing sessions to help make our schools greener. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and make a positive impact on our environment!

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Let's Read OCPS!

Let’s Read, OCPS!, a district-wide reading challenge, will run from January 26 to April 30, 2026, and aims to encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 50 million minutes.

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What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.

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Parents, now is the time!

At OCPS, we believe that every student deserves a thriving future, and it all starts with the right educational foundation. Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.

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Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.

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OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?

If you are experiencing issues with an OCPS Parent Portal Application (i.e. Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent) please click below for support.

Parent Portal Concerns Form

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Upcoming Events

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School Profile

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Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.

Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

Address: 10151 Summerlake Groves Winter Garden, Florida 34787 

Phone: 407-554-1940

Principal: Dr.Christine Szymanski 

Mascot: Panther

Colors: Royal Blue, Black and Silver 

School Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 

Grades: Kindergarten –5th 

Principal’s Message

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Dear Panther Lake families

As we continue to work together to ensure a safe and smooth arrival and dismissal each day, I want to take a moment to remind everyone of our car loop procedures.

Recently, we have noticed a few concerns during drop-off and pick-up, including:

  • Vehicles skipping ahead of other cars in the car line

  • Parents parking in visitor parking spaces to drop off students (these spaces are not designated drop-off areas)

  • Vehicles exiting through the entrance lane, which creates safety risks

These procedures are in place first and foremost to keep our students safe and to ensure fairness and efficiency for all families. When everyone follows the same expectations, the car loop moves more quickly and safely for everyone.

We kindly ask that all families:

  • Enter the car loop in the correct location and remain in line

  • Use the designated car loop only for drop-off and pick-up

  • Follow all posted signs and staff directions, entering and exiting through the proper lanes

We truly appreciate your cooperation and partnership in helping us maintain a safe school environment. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work together to keep our students safe.

Respectfully,

Dr. Christine Szymanski

Principal

 

 

 

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