SOUTHWEST MIDDLE 6450 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando PHONE: (407) 370-7200 WEBSITE: ocps.net/lc/southwest/mso PRINCIPAL: Raymond “Chuck” Yockel MASCOT: Sea Lions OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, Sept. 22 ENROLLMENT: 1,368
OCOEE MIDDLE 300 S. Bluford Ave., Ocoee PHONE: (407) 877-5035 WEBSITE: oms.ocps.net PRINCIPAL: Sam Davis
WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL:
“Ocoee Middle School is such an amazing school with endless opportunities. From the caring teachers to the modern technology, Ocoee Middle exemplifies the image of the path needed to become a successful student. I really (feel) like the teachers really have the best interest for me. … I love being a student at Ocoee Middle School. It has shaped who I am today and my work ethic. — Aja Waseem, Ocoee Middle
MASCOT: Cardinals OPEN HOUSE: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 MEET THE TEACHER: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 ENROLLMENT: 1,456 PTA PRESIDENT: Michelle Anastasi SPECIAL PROGRAMS: AVID, digital art, TV production, agriculture technology FUN FACT: Ocoee Middle is an Apple Distinguished School and Florida State Demonstration School for Technology. NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: “First, I want to tell you how excited I am to be the proud principal of Ocoee Middle School. I have been overwhelmed by the warm welcome from members of the community and the support offered by the faculty. Ocoee is definitely a very special place. I am confident that this will be an outstanding year for Ocoee Middle School. We are well staffed with some of the finest, most dedicated educators in the district supported by a forwardthinking, cutting-edge leadership team. … I am extremely humbled by the opportunity to lead our students to success and look forward to a wonderful partnership with parents and the community as we move onto the 2016-17 school year. — Sam Davis, principal, Ocoee Middle
SUNRIDGE MIDDLE 14955 SunRidge Blvd., Winter Garden PHONE: (407) 656-0794 WEBSITE: ocps.net/lc/west/msr PRINCIPAL: Patricia Bowen-Painter MASCOT: Eagles MEET THE TEACHER: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, for sixth grade; and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, for seventh and eighth grade. ENROLLMENT: 1,277 PTO PRESIDENT: Cheryl Roesch SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Some of the curriculum programs include high school credit coursework offered in math and science for seventh- and eighth-graders; high school credit Spanish; fine arts program including band, jazz band, orchestra, chorus, guitar and
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PTO PRESIDENT: Jennifer Matzner SPECIAL PROGRAMS: AVID National Demonstration School, Digital School, Project Lead the Way, Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Center FUN FACT: OCPS partnered with SeaWorld for the conception of Southwest Middle, which led to the school’s mascot being the Sea Lion.
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: “I am thrilled and humbled to be the new principal at Southwest Middle School. The opportunity to prepare our students for success as we progress with our digital transformation is an honor. I am looking forward to a fantastic year of learning at Southwest Middle School.” — Raymond “Chuck” Yockel, principal, Southwest Middle
WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL:
rals, National Junior Honor Society, yearbook, Makers Club and After-School Zone/Boys and Girls Club FUN FACT: SunRidge Middle and SunRidge Elementary are named after the citrus growing region for Central Florida. The unusual spelling of the name reflects the accurate, historic spelling of the region after which they were named.
“I love SRMS because the principal and teachers really care about students’ academics, and the school offers a lot of fun electives.” — Elisabeth Sirois, SunRidge Middle
visual arts; and agribusiness. Clubs include Battle of the Books, Drama Club, intramu-
NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: “The SunRidge Middle School family is looking forward to this next school year. We are very proud of the achievements of our students as well as their contributions to the school and community. Additionally, we are grateful for the dedication and support of our teachers and families. They make SunRidge Middle School a great place to learn and work.” — Patricia Bowen-Painter, principal, SunRidge Middle
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