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The Denn John Middle School Dragons breathe F.I.R.E., which stand for Focus, Integrity, Respect, and Engaged in Learning. The goal is to provide a learning environment that promotes both academic and social growth. The students have the opportunity to earn high school credits through acceleration courses. Denn John Middle is a PBIS school that rewards positive behavior that creates a culture focused on doing the right thing.

Harmony Middle School is the newest middle school in Osceola County, opening its doors in August of 2019. Located in the east side of Osceola County, Harmony Middle prides itself in the rich heritage of Osceola County, providing the only middle school Agriscience program in the district. Harmony Middle School inspires young minds to cultivate individual talents and achieve lifelong success by providing innovating programs which prepare students for the future while strengthening community relationships.

Horizon Middle School is a Title I school where multiculturalism is not only recognized but also celebrated. The staff works as a team to nurture and develop the minds of our students, so they can become the critical thinkers and problem solvers in the global community. At Horizon, the focus goes beyond high-quality instruction in the classroom; the staff also pushes the students to become pillars in their community through programs like Best Buddies, athletics, and the arts.

Kissimmee Middle School takes pride in serving the most diverse student population in Osceola County with equally diverse and talented faculty and staff. Together, we work toward our school's vision of "preparing our students emotionally, socially, and academically for college and careers beyond high school." We accomplish our mission by offering rigorous academic courses with high school credits and providing a unique opportunity to explore a variety of fields, from Robotics and Hospitality to Computer Graphics & Animation, Design & Marketing. We want all Jaguars to make informed decisions when choosing their pathway to success. For those students interested in the Fine Arts, KMS provides a tiered approach to Band, Arts, and Drama, so students can finish middle school ready to apply for a high school program as an advanced student. Our successful Dual Language Program promotes biliteracy, bilingualism, and multiculturalism among Jaguars; and the new Latinos In Action Program offers opportunities for leadership and service.

Narcoossee Middle School is an AVID National Demonstration School. The Narcoossee Middle School Community will empower stakeholders to relentlessly pursue success through collaboration, a growth mindset, and a safe environment. Our learners ill be entrusted with the skills necessary to excel in high school and beyond. Narcoossee Middle utilizes the tools of academics, the arts, athletics, exceptional student education, and a school-wide commitment to writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading to produce well-rounded students that are prepared for high school and post-secondary education. Narcoossee Middle's pride is real and if you are fortunate enough to become a Black Bear then you will experience it for yourself.

“Excellence for all, whatever it takes”, the motto of Neptune Middle School (NPMS), reveals the commitment to providing quality education for all students. This public school for grades six through eight continues to be a receptive, warm, and friendly school where all are welcomed and students are given a sense of belonging. NPMS believes that parental involvement improves student achievement, and is very conscious of parent-school communications.

Parkway Middle School prepares students to be global citizens. Students will be challenged to make connections to real-world situations and central themes to understand how our world is interconnected. Students take action through service learning in grade level and group projects to make a difference in our community. Parkway students have an opportunity to take high school credits during middle school, preparing them for rigorous high school classes. At Parkway, students will work on being communicators, thinkers, risk-takers, and inquirers, which are all attributes needed to be productive adults.

St. Cloud Middle School strives to be a collaborative group of learners with student achievement being the first priority. The core beliefs of the school are to teach students how to lead by example, encourage others, always show respect, and exhibit dedication to excellence in all they do. By teaching these expectations and providing a solid and viable academic foundation, we are preparing our students to become productive servant leaders within their communities.

Boggy Creek is an AVID Showcase School, designed to engage the learners and provide them with the critical skills to become confident, independent thinkers and self-directed learners. Students learn to collaborate productively for learning and develop skills necessary to succeed in the 21st Century. Additionally, Boggy Creek is a Dual Language School that encourages students to develop a second language. Boggy Creek provides students with the skills necessary to enter a competitive international workforce. Inspiring all learners to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens.

Central Avenue Elementary School is a specialized choice program school with a community of lifelong learners committed to using effective and engaging instructional strategies in the classroom. Central Avenue provides an innovative opportunity for elementary students to increase science literacy by offering a Cyber-STEAM inspired Choice program. The Cyber-STEAM program offers a unique range of experiences that build students’ knowledge and understanding of a variety of facets in the STEM arena, including engagement with robotics drones, coding, eSports, and the media arts. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators while creating pathways to high-tech, high-income jobs in STEM related careers. Central Avenue Elementary is preparing the students today for the careers of tomorrow.

Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is an engaging and respectful learning environment that focuses on providing a nurturing and collaborative learning environment that meets the needs of ALL students for the world today and tomorrow. The students are immersed in learning that is real-world and career-connected - a bridge that will make learning purposeful and meaningful, as well as provide them the tools for success for their future. It is through these commitments and unique learning opportunities, that the students of Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering will become productive members of society and able to cope with an ever-changing world.

Cypress Elementary School is a school of excellence for all learners. The staff strives to inspire all students to reach their highest potential through a focus and commitment to collaboration between students, teachers and the community. This partnership continues to develop learners that are prepared for college, careers and beyond.

As the global economy continues to change with the introduction of new technology, career paths, and avenues of communication, we have the opportunity and responsibility to train our brains to think in the most innovative way possible. At Deerwood Elementary School of Innovation, young scholars will be exposed to future-forward pathways through the lens of STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Scholars will use the critical thinking, literacy, technology, and collaboration skills acquired to become the next generation ready to choose their future pathway of Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment, or Exploration. Deerwood Innovation Scholars will be prepared to head to the next step of their education journey with background knowledge including but not limited to flight principles, manufacturing, electricity, nutrition, and ecology.

East Lake Elementary strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for anyone who may walk through its doors. East Lake Elementary works hard to connect with its community, values the importance of discourse in the classroom, engagement, and fosters a life-long love of learning. Students are inspired by its dual language program and cultural arts focus which encourages all to be a part of an everchanging world as bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural individuals. Learners research other cultures and languages to learned about their roots, way of living, customs, and arts. Using a variety of academic and enrichment activities, these programs promote a high level of academic achievement, cultivate talents and interests, develop the creativity of the mind and body, refine feelings and reflect and represent the customs and values of its diverse community.‍

Flora Ridge Elementary Choice program is focused on global studies, leadership, talent development and gifted studies which inspires students to experience the best of ALL worlds. The goal is to create and develop a community of global learners who embrace cultural diversity and make real world connections to their learning while acquiring a unique global perspective. Students will learn about the world, become active participants in the world they live in, learn about empathy and compassion, and be inspired to take action to build a better future for everyone. This accelerated and dynamic program cultures higher level thinking, problem solving skills and promotes talent development for fast-paced learners.

Harmony Community School is a family of Shorthorns that leads by example through personal responsibility, contribution and hard work. Harmony Community is an institution of learning that practices the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Students to continuously improve socially, academically, physically and emotionally. The school encourages students to set goals and work toward accomplishing and monitoring those goals; additionally, fosters a healthy culture by encouraging each person to sharpen his/her leadership skills. Harmony is a community that teaches, inspires, respects, celebrates and values everyone, every day.

Hickory Tree Elementary is on a mission to provide a unique educational opportunity for all students while building a solid foundation in sports and leadership. Students will engage in lessons and enrichment activities that increase team building, critical thinking, real-world connections, self-awareness, and behavioral control. The goal is to create life-long learners who embrace the lessons and values learned from individual and team sports like perseverance, cooperation and personal integrity while achieving high levels of learning that will impact their life, both academically and socially, to be college and career ready. Hickory Tree is drafting the best Team, “Team players not benchwarmers!” ‍

Highlands Elementary School is the home of the new Space Program. Highlands' Space Cowboys will work in teams to solve real-life science, technology and math while using space exploration as a theme to create a positive learning experience that raises students’ expectations of success and motivates them to pursue studies in these fields. Highlands will use digital tools such as planetarium projectors to enhance the learning experience while providing unique opportunities for students to be innovators, inquisitive and self-motivated to explore and learn while being inspired to achieve their maximum potential. Highlands offers real-life learning experiences such as star gazing which develop students' interest in new career fields and hobbies that cultivate a sense of wonder for the world.

Kissimmee Elementary School is a high-performing educational institution designed to develop and nurture successful and independent critical thinkers through Innovation, Diversity and Opportunity (I Do). The ‘I DO’ initiative cultures the respect for our society’s diversity through innovative project-based and student-centered instruction. Students will learn about real world career pathways in the areas of the environment, philanthropy, journalism/media, government, and the health industry by creating opportunities to experience hands-on, interactive lessons that will create wonder and build pathways to future career choices. The school is a cohesive learning community that promotes the development of entrepreneurship skills in various real-life environments through enriched and rigorous learning within a diverse community where all children succeed.

Koa prides itself on providing excellence in education for all students. Our dedicated staff is here to serve all families and to help every student achieve his or her absolute best every single day. At Koa Elementary School, we are steadfast in our development of the whole child. Koalas climb academically, socially, and emotionally. Fostering this growth in all areas will allow our koalas to achieve great success beyond this school year.

Lakeview Elementary is a traditional Kindergarten to Grade 5 elementary school in the heart of St. Cloud. The school has been a part of the St. Cloud community for over 30 years. The administration at Lakeview believes that all children can learn at high levels in a rich and rigorous atmosphere where all staff collaborate to meet their needs academically and socially. Lakeview strives to be an all-inclusive school that recognizes and supports family involvement through various community connections and events for students, parents, and community members.

Michigan Avenue Elementary is a collaborative community of students, parents, and teachers who ensure all can learn and grow into creative well-rounded individuals. The highly qualified staff seek to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success while promoting a safe, caring, and supportive environment for all learners. We are the Bullpups!

The Mill Creek Gators is a student-centered family of learners, working together to ensure every student is safe and has the best opportunity to succeed in our diverse community. Following its Environmental Management and Energy program, students engage in eco-friendly activities focused in understanding the structure and the functioning of the environment, the Earth, and how humans fit in. The goal is to inspire students to be conscientious about their background, reflect on their everyday actions and to develop the ability to make thoughtful decisions to create an environment that allows all to live the best quality life. The energy and environmental focus promote outdoor learning experiences, project-based enrichment opportunities and increases real-world connections while igniting the student’s innovative thinking skills.

Narcoossee Elementary is a school that revolves around building leadership capacity within the students, staff, and community. Narcoossee Elementary teaches and practices the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People based on secular principles and practices of personal, interpersonal, and organizational effectiveness.

Neptune Elementary provides challenging and engaging standards-based instruction through data driven decisions, collaboration, problem solving, and a shared vision for success. Neptune Elementary supports an environment of trust, respect, communication, and commitment with a growth mind-set and high expectations. Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!

Partin Settlement Elementary School is a community designed to create a safe, secure, and nurturing educational environment in which every student is an active learner. The school's mission is to inspire all to their highest potential, develop the whole child and believe in the Pioneer Three: To be Respectful, Responsible, Positive Problem Solvers.

Pleasant Hill Elementary is a community of leaders committed to cultivating a safe and caring learning environment that enables all students to become college and career ready through a rigorous curriculum that challenges students at all levels. The staff at Pleasant Hill is a dedicated group of educators with the common goal of reaching students at their academic level and maximizing their growth potential. Pleasant Hill Elementary will equip students with the tools necessary to be successful today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) is an arts-integrated elementary school and has been recognized by the State of Florida as an Arts Model School. The students are allowed to develop their talent and skills in the fine arts. PAFA produces several shows each year for the school and community showcasing their talent. In addition to the special areas, many of the classroom teachers have been formally trained on how to integrate the arts into core subjects. The administration is proud to have a diverse student population, and embraces inclusion at the school. Each day, the staff and faculty works to live up to the school's motto “We are ALL Stars!”‍

Reedy Creek Elementary cares about meeting the individual needs of every student. Through its challenging Choice program of Sports Medicine, supplemented with the integration of environmental science, students are educated on the importance of wellness, fitness, modern medicine, medical research and how our environment and our daily decisions may affect our health. In alliance with family and community, Reedy Creek will provide lessons on teamwork and sportsmanship, along with a positive, safe environment where children will be challenged academically to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners of the sciences, and contributing members of an ever-changing, diverse society. ‍

St. Cloud Elementary is a school which provides a rigorous and safe learning environment for all students. St. Cloud Elementary teachers and staff have a shared vision of the following belief statements:• All learning should focus on the child;• Expect success to promote lifelong learning;• Lead with vision; and• Education must be a shared responsibility between the home, student, school, and community.

The agriculture science program promotes a better understanding of the living environment, research, and training on the development of the agricultural productivity and farming. Students will study animals - their habits, their traits, and their roles in the environment. Learners become critical thinkers, make cross-curricular connections, and increase supplemental experiences while creating a positive and safe school environment to ensure that our students are successful academically and emotionally. The agri-animal science program allows students to have direct interaction with nature when growing and harvesting crops and raising and caring for animals as part of their curricular activities. Sunrise Elementary is harvesting the future zoologist and botanists of our community.

Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies, Osceola County’s ONLY Primary Years Program International Baccalaureate School, home of the WILDCATS, has a long-standing tradition of excellence. We strive to meet and exceed the needs of every learner on their journey to greatness. Our curriculum model is rich with inquiry-based thematic units that utilize rigorous tasks to help every child develop the critical thinking skills needed to be successful on their path to becoming a college or career ready 21st century citizen. We focus our work together using a strengths-based framework, that emphasizes a commitment for all students and staff through our IB learner profiles and attributes which encourage our learners to create lasting connections and new wonderings about our world and their place in it. The students at Thacker not only demonstrate a commitment to their own learning, but also a commitment to their peers and their community in a way that strengthens their own social, emotional, and academic development. We pride ourselves on being a kind, tolerant and inclusive community of achievers.The students here at Thacker not only demonstrate a commitment to their learning, but also a commitment to their peers and their community in a way that strengthens their own social, emotional and academic development. We pride ourselves on being a kind, tolerant and inclusive community of achievers.

The teachers and staff at Ventura Elementary work diligently to promote a positive, student-centered learning environment, focusing on helping students grow academically, behaviorally, and socially. Lessons are focused on college and career readiness and designed to make learning hands-on, collaborative, and inquiry based. Ventura provides students the opportunity to prepare for college and career through our AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and become bilingual and bi-literate through our Dual Language Program. This school year, we are adding a Medical Science and Technology learning track so that all students, K-5, can learn about fitness, wellness, sports medicine, coding, cybersecurity, and robotics. Our goal is to foster a love for learning and guide students in preparing for college and careers.

Canoe Creek K8 is Osceola County's premier Environmental STEM school. Through a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning, students at CCK8 will develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the 21st century. Our on-site nature preserve and gardens allow opportunities for student exploration and inquiry. The E-STEM focus at Canoe Creek K8 will prepare students for the future and give them tools to help build sustainable, informed communities that are environmentally sound. The school is a cohesive learning community in which students are given the opportunity to grow academically and emotionally. The staff is committed to providing an enriched and rigorous education through exploration within a diverse community where all children succeed beyond the K-12 system.

Celebration School is committed to creating a compassionate community of learning, exploring, and creating. The staff takes great pride in challenging each student to reach his or her highest potential. Celebration School focuses on providing a rigorous, student-centered curriculum to prepare students for college and careers.

Osceola County School for the Arts (OCSA) is founded on the parallel learning and cross-disciplinary values of academic rigor and artistic enterprise. In addition to high-quality, classical training in their chosen arts area, our OCSA artists develop an innovative spirit and creative confidence from collaborative inquiry and performance-based learning.

Osceola Virtual School (OVS) is the district's virtual school offering equitable access to a high-quality KG through Grade 12 program providing flexibility of time, location, and promoting the development of 21st Century skills. This program of study is standards-based and individualized through the internet and other distance learning technologies.

Westside K-8 is a caring school family that puts students first in all decisions. We strive to nurture and support our students to develop individuality, independence and critical thinking. The diverse faculty and student body makes Westside an inclusive environment giving the students a global perspective to succeed. The K-8 setting allows staff to develop strong long-term relationships with families through the elementary and middle years.