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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

Ready to give your child the best chance at success? It all starts with regular school attendance! Every day in the classroom is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

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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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School Spirit Run

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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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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Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.

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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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Stay up to date on the latest news, events and more with the ParentSquare app!

 

 

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all events happening in the next few weeks and months!

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End of First Marking Period
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13
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
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14
Begin Second Marking Period
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24
Thanksgiving Break
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05
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06
Begin Third Marking Period/Begin Second Semester
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Jan
19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
All Day
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16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
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Mar
12
End of Third Grading Period
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13
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16
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
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Begin Fourth Marking Period
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24
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25
Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
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27
Last Day of School/ End of Fourth Marking Period
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28
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10
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13
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14
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19
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01
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02
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Jan
05
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
All Day
Jan
06
Begin Third Marking Period/Begin Second Semester
All Day
Jan
19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
All Day
Feb
16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
12
End of Third Grading Period
All Day
Mar
13
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
All Day
Mar
16
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
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17
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18
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19
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20
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23
Begin Fourth Marking Period
All Day
Apr
24
Teacher Professional Day/Student Holiday/Teacher Non-Workday
All Day
May
25
Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
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May
27
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28
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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: 9155 Gotha Road, Windermere, FL 34786

Phone: 407-521-2360

Principal: Monica Emery

Mascot: Grizzly Bear

Colors: Purple, Teal

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grades: 6th – 8th

Principal’s Message
Principal Monica Emery

 

 

Welcome to Gotha Middle School!

We’re so glad you’re here! At Gotha, our dedicated staff works every day to build strong relationships, create meaningful literacy opportunities, and focus on high-quality, standards-based instruction. We believe that when students feel connected, supported, and challenged, they can achieve amazing things.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another great year, we can’t wait to learn, grow, and celebrate successes together. Here’s to a year filled with curiosity, kindness, hard work, and plenty of smiles!

You can always find our weekly updates in the banner above and through ParentSquare.  Each and every day, it's a GREAT day to be a Grizzly!! 

 

Monica Emery
Principal