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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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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: 16000 Water Spring Blvd, Winter Garden FL 34784

Phone: 407-554-1610

Principal: Margarita E. Zizza

Mascot: Ollie the Otter

Colors: Blue, Silver and White

School Hours: 7:30  a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th

Principal’s Message

Dear Water Spring Elementary Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are so excited to have you and your children back with us for another year of learning and growth.

This past year brought some significant changes to our school, including transitions in leadership and the formation of new teams. While we navigated these shifts, we also learned and grew. We acknowledge that our school grade moved to a "B," and we want to assure you that we are wholeheartedly committed to regaining the "A" our students deserve.

We've been hard at work this summer, reflecting, planning, and implementing strategies to ensure an even stronger and more supportive learning environment for every child. We are finding our way forward, making the necessary adjustments, and are confident in our path ahead.

Our dedicated custodians and staff are already working diligently to ensure our school is sparkling clean and perfectly ready for the new academic year. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for all our students.

At this time, our team is focused on building balanced classes, carefully considering the valuable input you provided on last year's survey. Our goal is to create optimal learning environments for every child. Due to our classes being full, please note that we will not be able to accommodate class change requests at this time. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to create the best possible start for everyone.

Mark your calendars for our Meet the Teacher event, which will take place on Thursday, August 7th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and get acquainted with their new learning space.

Following Meet the Teacher, join us for the PTO's Back to School Bash from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM! It's a fantastic chance to connect with other families and kick off the school year with some fun.

Our first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025.  We hope to see all our students on time and ready to learn.  Our first bell rings at 8:40 am and our tardie bell rings at 8:45 am.  

We look forward to partnering with you for a successful and memorable 2025-2026 school year!

Warmly,

The Water Spring Elementary Team

 

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