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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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OCPS Stellar Awards – Celebrating Excellence

This Friday, January 30, the Orange County Public Schools community will gather at the Rosen Shingle Creek for the annual Stellar Awards, an event dedicated to honoring outstanding staff who exemplify the highest standards in supporting all of our students. This year, more than 500 stellar educators and school & district support staff will be celebrated for their dedication and impact, including 19 exceptional finalists who stood out among their peers.

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Course Requests for the 2026–27 school year

Families of eighth grade students– Course Requests for the 2026–27 school year for rising 9th grade students will be completed through Xello Course Planner from January 20 - February 27.

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The 5th Annual School Spirit Run is officially set for Saturday, February 7, 2026. We can’t wait to see our community come together in full stride!

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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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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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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: 300 S. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761

Phone: (407) 877-5035

Principal: Cheri Leavitt

Mascot: Cardinals

Colors: Red, Black

School Hours: 9:30AM-4:04PM (MTRF), 9:30AM-2:54PM (Wednesday)

Grades: 6th – 8th

Principal’s Message
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Greetings!  

First, I want to express how proud I am to be the Prinicpal of Ocoee Middle School!  OMS is a special place filled with special people dedicated to the success of students.  We are staffed with some of the finest, most committed educators in the district supported by a forward thinking, cutting edge leadership team.

Our staff is dedicated to creating a world class high school prepatory experience for the students of Ocoee Middle School.  As the Principal, my role is to set the school’s collective efforts toward a laser focus on academic, integrated technology, accelerated course work and positive cultural elements.

Students attending Ocoee will be offered a very unique and enriching middle school experience with a wide range of unique electives, extracurricular activities and clubs.  Our main objective is to prepare our students for high school through an engaging, dynamic and positive middle school experience.  I am extremely humbled by the opportunity to lead our students to success and look forward to a wonderful partnership with Ocoee parents and the school community.

Gratefully, 

Cheri Leavitt
Principal

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Parents, now is the time!
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