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OCPS Parent Academy

Join Us for a FREE Day of Learning & Fun at Parent Academy! Discover valuable information and resources to support your child's success—all in one place! At Parent Academy, you'll have access to engaging sessions led by district departments and community partners, plus an interactive exhibit hall filled with organizations eager to share helpful tools and services.

Click here to get your ticket!
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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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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.

Click here to learn more!
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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.

Click here for helpful resources!
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Bus Route Information for the 2025-26 School Year

Bus route assignments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year will be available to view on August 1, 2025.

Click Here to Find Your Bus
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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!

 

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Upcoming Events

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

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