Gotha Update - Week of February 2, 2026

Posted Date: 02/01/26 (06:30 PM)

2025-2026 be the ONE.

Week of February 2, 2026

I hope everyone was able to keep warm this very chilly weekend! As a reminder, temperatures will be very cold on Monday morning. Drop off is not until 9:00am as there is no supervision prior to then. We will open the main gate at 8:30, however buildings and classrooms will NOT be open.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Michelle Davis, and Support Person of the Year, Steve Harnishfeger, who were recognized at the OCPS Stellar Awards on Friday Night. Gotha could not have been represented by two more deserving members of our staff.

2026-2027 School Year Course Selection

Counselors will be visiting current 6th and 7th grade classes soon to go over course selection for 7th and 8th grade during the 2026-27 school year. Course selection information is available NOW for all three grade levels.

https://linktr.ee/GothaMSCourseSelection

Rising 9th Grade Nights at Olympia

8th Grade Families - it’s time to start thinking about high school!

Olympia is hosting an APEX Night for students interested in honors and acceleration in high school on Monday February 2nd.

They are hosting a parent night on Tuesday February 10th.

Don’t miss these opportunities to have your questions answered!

Literacy News

Thank you to those of you who attending Thursday’s Literacy Night. It was a huge hit! Stay tuned for insinuation about summer reading and other promotions.

Right now, OCPS has launch a challenge for all of us to log 50,000,000 minutes reading on Beanstack through April 30th. Students can log their minutes by visiting the app on Launchpad.

OCPS Code of Student Conduct Updates

As always, the OCPS Code of Student Conduct can be found HERE.

There has been an increase in horseplay lately. Please remind your student that goofing around with a friend can often be misinterpreted as an altercation and we may respond as such. We encourage students to display calm and kind behaviors at all times.

This Week at the School

Monday - APEX Night at Olympia @ 6:00

Tuesday - SAC Meeting @ 5:30 - Media Center

Wednesday - Gotha Spirit Day! Basketball @ HOME vs. Carver MS @ 5:00

Thursday -

Friday - College and Kindness Day; 8th Grade Dance Tickets on Sale @ Lunch $25

Have a GREAT Week!

Follow us on social media, as we post frequently to Facebook and Instagram. Encourage your student to make choices that are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged, and as always, it’s a GREAT day to be a Grizzly!

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Monica L. Emery, M.Ed.

Gotha Middle School

9155 Gotha Rd.

Windermere, FL 34768

407-521-2360

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