MASCOT: Honeybees ENROLLMENT: 472 FUN FACT: Citrus Elementary
FUN FACT: The new elementary
school will share land with the new Hamlin Middle.
turns 23 this year. DILLARD STREET 311 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5000
INDEPENDENCE 6255 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 217-7727
WEBSITE:
WEBSITE:
dillardstreetes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Tiffany Smid
independencees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Jeffrey Alan Peters MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 935 FUN FACT: Independence Elementary has a diverse student population with students from more than 30 countries.
MASCOT:
EDUCATION
Dragon named Dougie ENROLLMENT: 532 FUN FACT: Nearly all 650 students live within a two-mile radius from the school.
For parents, finding a community with competitive schools is a top priority. Those living in West Orange and Southwest Orange have plenty of options for quality education throughout the area. From Orange County Public Schools’ elementary, middle, high and virtual offerings to a number of charter and private options, parents should have no trouble plugging into a school community that meets their needs. — AMY QUESINBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BAY LAKE 12005 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere PHONE: (407) 217-7960 WEBSITE: baylakees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Lakeitha Mincey MASCOT: Lions ENROLLMENT: 703 FUN FACT: Each year, fifthgrade teachers select one student from their class who consistently goes above and beyond expectations. These students are nominated for the Heart of a Lion award. BAY MEADOWS 9150 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando PHONE: (407) 876-7500 WEBSITE:
baymeadowses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL:
GeRai Johnson Mays
42
MASCOT: Koalas ENROLLMENT: 706 FUN FACT: Bay Meadows
Elementary celebrates its 32nd anniversary this year.
DR. PHILLIPS 6909 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 354-2600 WEBSITE: drphillipses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Christine Rogers MASCOT: Eagles ENROLLMENT: 708 FUN FACT: Dr. Phillips Elementary was recognized for being the top-recycling school in the Southwest Learning Community.
KEENE’S CROSSING 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive, Windermere PHONE: (407) 654-1351
WILLIAM R. FRANGUS 380 Killington Way, Orlando PHONE: 407) 296-6469 WEBSITE: franguses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: DeCheryl Britton MASCOT: Jazz ENROLLMENT: 449 FUN FACT: The school community is known as the Frangus Jazz and has taken the saxophone as the mascot to honor Bill Frangus and his love for music.
LAKE WHITNEY 1351 Windermere Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-8888
WEBSITE:
keenescrossinges.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Sherry Donaldson MASCOT: Cougars ENROLLMENT: 943 FUN FACT: The school has received the Five Star School award every year since 2009.
WEBSITE:
lakewhitneyes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Pamela Crabb MASCOT: Dolphins ENROLLMENT: 597 FUN FACT: Every school year, Lake Whitney chooses a different theme. WILLIAM S. MAXEY 602 E. Story Road, Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 877-5020 WEBSITE: Maxeyes.ocps.net
CASTLEVIEW 9131 Taborfield Ave., Orlando PHONE: (407) 612-4205
HAMLIN 16145 Silver Grove Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: TBD WEBSITE: hamlines.ocps.net
WEBSITE:
PRINCIPAL:
Carletta Davis-Wilson
castleviewes.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Dr. Julie Helton MASCOT: Dragons ENROLLMENT: 657 FUN FACT: Castleview has a house system in which all staff members and students are sorted into one of four different houses.
Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne MASCOT: Huskie ENROLLMENT: 515
MASCOT: The Mighty Wildcats ENROLLMENT: 422 FUN FACT: Maxey is a Kids
CITRUS 87 N. Clarke Road, Ocoee PHONE: (407) 445-5475 WEBSITE: citruses.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Robert Walker
PRINCIPAL:
for Peace Kindness Certified School. OCOEE 400 S. Lakewood Ave., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 877-5027 WEBSITE: ocoeees.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Kandace Goshe MASCOT: Cardinals ENROLLMENT: 664 FUN FACT: Ocoee Elementary has many families who have
LOCAL MOTION 2022
