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Discover the advantage of an “A”-rated district! Orange County Public Schools Magnet Programs offer innovative, hands-on learning in specialized fields—and students from any county are encouraged to apply. Give your child exciting opportunities to grow, explore, and succeed with an OCPS Magnet Program!

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Unlock your child’s potential with an OCPS Scholastic Academy! These innovative programs offer enriched, academically focused learning designed to challenge, inspire, and accelerate student achievement. Families from any county are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunities available in our “A”-rated district. Give your child a strong foundation for future success with an OCPS Scholastic Academy!

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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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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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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 Parents and Guardians,

I hope you and your families are enjoying a wonderful spring! Believe it or not, while our hallways are still buzzing with this year's learning, we are already looking ahead to the next. We are officially beginning the student scheduling process for the upcoming school year.  Our primary goal is to create balanced, vibrant classrooms where every child can thrive. This involves a thoughtful collaboration between current teachers, specialists, and administration to ensure we match student needs with the right learning environment.

Your Input Matters

We recognize that as parents, you have a unique perspective on your child’s strengths, personality, and learning style. If you would like to share insights that you believe would help us in our placement process, we invite you to send us an email.

Specifically, we find it helpful to hear about:

  • The type of learning environment in which your child is most successful.
  • Specific teaching styles or characteristics that resonate with your child (e.g., highly structured, project-based, nurturing, etc.).

A Note on Teacher/Friend Requests

While we value your insight regarding your child's needs, please note that we cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Our staffing and class compositions are subject to change, and our commitment is to build classrooms that are balanced in terms of academic needs, social dynamics, and class size. Focusing on the qualities of a teacher rather than a specific name allows us the flexibility to make the best possible placement for every student.  Additionally, we will not accept requests for friends to be placed in the same class.

Next Steps:

  • Deadline: Please submit any information via email by Friday, May 22nd.
  • Where to send: Please email Christine.Szymanski@ocps.net with the subject line: "Placement Input - [Student Name] - [Upcoming Grade Level]"

Thank you for your continued partnership and for trusting us with your child’s educational journey. We are looking forward to another fantastic year at Panther Lake ES! 

Warmly,

Dr. Christine Szymanski