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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!

Register Today!
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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.

Click here to learn more!
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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.

Click here to learn more!
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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.

Enroll Now!
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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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Latest News

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!

Feb
10
Virtual Mini-Academy | Demystifying AI: A Parent's Guide to Artificial Intelligent Systems
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
Virtual Mini Academy | Desarrollando el Vocabulario en la Casa- Español
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
12
Multilingual Storytelling Night | Spelling Test Stress / Estres ak Egzamen Otograf
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Feb
24
Virtual Mini Academy | Vape Prevention and Awareness
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
26
Multilingual Storytelling Night | See Marcus grow - Ve a Marcus Florecer
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
26
Virtual Mini Academy | Dual Enrollment Options for Middle and High School Students
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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
Mar
17
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
18
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
19
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
20
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
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)
All Day
May
27
Last Day of School/ End of Fourth Marking Period
All Day
May
28
Post Planning
All Day
May
29
Post Planning
All Day
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Feb
10
Virtual Mini-Academy | Demystifying AI: A Parent's Guide to Artificial Intelligent Systems
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
Virtual Mini Academy | Desarrollando el Vocabulario en la Casa- Español
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
12
Multilingual Storytelling Night | Spelling Test Stress / Estres ak Egzamen Otograf
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Feb
24
Virtual Mini Academy | Vape Prevention and Awareness
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
26
Multilingual Storytelling Night | See Marcus grow - Ve a Marcus Florecer
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
26
Virtual Mini Academy | Dual Enrollment Options for Middle and High School Students
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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
Mar
17
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
18
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
19
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
20
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
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)
All Day
May
27
Last Day of School/ End of Fourth Marking Period
All Day
May
28
Post Planning
All Day
May
29
Post Planning
All Day
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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

 

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Parents, now is the time!
Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.

Enroll Now!