Gotha Middle

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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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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

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.

Click here to learn more!

What is ParentSquare?

Click here to learn more!

Parents, now is the time!

Enroll Now!

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

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

Click here for helpful resources!

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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Latest News

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

August 13, 2025

False Threat Information Course

OCPS families, State law requires school districts to provide you with information on the consequences of making a threat or false report through FortifyFL or other means. We strongly encourage all pa. . .

August 10, 2025

Gotha Update - Week of August 11, 2025

2025-2026 be the ONE. Week of August 11, 2025 Thank you to those of us who were able to join us for Meet Your Teachers last week.We had quite the turnout and it w. . .

August 3, 2025

Gotha Update - Week of August 4, 2025

2025-2026 be the ONE. Gotha Update - Week of August 4, 2025 Good evening Gotha Families - I hope you are all enjoying last weeks summer and have been able to . . .

July 29, 2025

Orange County Public Schools leaders gather for annual ILI at Horizon High School

More than 800 OCPS leaders came together to connect, grow and collaborate on ways to enhance education and spread positivity at our schools. It's all about helping each other prepare, inspire and empo. . .

July 29, 2025

How the OCPS IT 'ninjas' keeps 200+ schools powered and protected

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Orange County Public Schools IT Team, the unsung heroes who keep over 200 schools and thousands of devices running smoothly every day. From troubleshooting network. . .

July 24, 2025

Ocoee High students spend the summer building their own black box theater

While most teens were sleeping in this summer, these Ocoee High students picked up drills and hammers. They built a new black box theater -- with their own hands. This project is about more than a per. . .

July 17, 2025

Homeless Education Summit | How OCPS is helping to support homeless students

Lighting the Way!For the fifth consecutive year, OCPS hosted the Homeless Summit, reaffirming our commitment to lighting the way for students experiencing housing instability.The summit brought togeth. . .

July 17, 2025

OCPS Language Line connects families to live interpreters

Language Line is a direct connection to live interpreters in over 240 languages. Through Language Line, OCPS schools will be able to provide interpretation services to our diverse families.

July 17, 2025

Advanced Studies Symposium helps students plan for life after high school

Options, opportunities and next steps: our OCPS Advanced Studies Symposium gave students a head start on life after high school! From colleges to career pathways, it was a one-stop shop for future pla. . .

July 16, 2025

Orange County Public Schools music teachers dive into Orff Schulwerk training

When teachers have this much fun training, imagine how their students will feel!This summer, many of our music educators participated in the nationally recognized Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education cour. . .

Upcoming Events

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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: 6^th – 8^th

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

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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

What is ParentSquare?

Parents, now is the time!

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?

Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

What is ParentSquare?

Parents, now is the time!

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?

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Latest News

False Threat Information Course

Gotha Update - Week of August 11, 2025

Gotha Update - Week of August 4, 2025

Orange County Public Schools leaders gather for annual ILI at Horizon High School

How the OCPS IT 'ninjas' keeps 200+ schools powered and protected

Ocoee High students spend the summer building their own black box theater

Homeless Education Summit | How OCPS is helping to support homeless students

OCPS Language Line connects families to live interpreters

Advanced Studies Symposium helps students plan for life after high school

Orange County Public Schools music teachers dive into Orff Schulwerk training

Upcoming Events

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