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The Panther Print - Week of October 12, 2026

October 11, 2026

The Panther Print - Week of October 12, 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, As the first quarter comes to a close, I want to thank you for the support you g...

The Panther Print - Week of September 28, 2026

September 27, 2026

The Panther Print - Week of September 28, 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, Our annual School Book Fair is right around the corner! Soon, our media center w...

The Panther Print - Week of September 14, 2026

September 13, 2026

The Panther Print - Week of September 14, 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, This week I would like to share some important safety reminders. First of all, o...

The Panther Print - Week of August 31, 2026

August 30, 2026

The Panther Print - Week of August 31, 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, As we settle into the new school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize some...

The Panther Print - Special Edition

August 23, 2026

The Panther Print - Special Edition

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Panther Lake Elementary named their 2026 Teacher of the Year & Support Person of the Year! Congratulations to Mrs. Angelina ...

The Panther Print - Week of August 17, 2026

August 16, 2026

The Panther Print - Week of August 17, 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, What an incredible first week of school! Thank you for your patience, flexibilit...

The Panther Print - Welcome Back to School 2026

August 2, 2026

The Panther Print - Welcome Back to School 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family have enjoyed a ...

The Panther Print - Back to School 2026

July 21, 2026

The Panther Print - Back to School 2026

The Panther Print A NEWSLETTER FOR THE PANTHER LAKE SCHOOL COMMUNITY Principal's Message Dear Panther Lake Families I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer filled with fun, relaxation, and quali...

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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

We are excited to celebrate Storybook Character Day on October 30! This special day is an opportunity to nurture our students’ love of reading and bring favorite stories to life.

Students are encouraged to select a character from a book and dress to represent that character. Please help your child choose a book they enjoy and talk about what makes their character special. Simple, creative outfits using items you already have at home are welcome!

Storybook Character Day is a celebration of reading, not a Halloween event. Please keep your child’s choice connected to a specific book character.

Thank you for helping us make reading joyful and meaningful. We look forward to seeing our favorite characters step out of the pages and into our classrooms!