Palmetto ES 2000
 Eagle's Nest ES 2003
Hiawassee ES 2003
Orlo Vista ES 2004
West Oaks ES 2004
Millenia ES 2006
Catalina ES 2007
Sadler ES 2007
Jones HS 2005
Kathleen "Kat" Gordon
School Board Member, District 5

I won my election! Now, elections are over we must roll up our sleeves and move forward. We have over $200 million dollars in school construction funds for District 5 alone. We are on our way to educating our children in the community.
 
Thank you for supporting me as your strong voice on the school board.

SAVE the DATE - Swearing-in Ceremony



Kathleen "Kat" Gordon

Orange County School Board Member, District 5
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Memorial MS 2009
Robinswood MS 2009
 Orange Center ES 2011
Westridge MS 2012
Eccleston ES 2013
Pineloch ES 2014
 Shingle Creek ES 2014
Washington Shores 2014
 Oak Ridge HS 2012
Aerials: Tangelo Park Elementary School and Millennia Gardens Elementary School

Millennia Gardens Elementary School 


Tangelo Park Elementary School


Completed and school dedications are coming soon. We thank the taxpayers!
Queen Smith Award
The 2017 Orange County Teacher of the Year Johanna Lopez was recently named the recipient of the 2016Queen Smith Award for Commitment to Urban Education. Each year, the Council of Great City Schools presents this award to an educator who has made significant contributions to education and the community.
 
Ms. Lopez has worked for OCPS for nearly 20 years and currently serves as the World Language Instructional Coach. Prior to this role, she worked at Colonial High School as an AP Spanish teacher. During the 2014-15 school year, 100 percent of her Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish students passed their AP Spanish exams. Johanna is dedicated, service-minded and passionate about ensuring that her students grow intellectually and as leaders in our community.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Tangelo Park

Jones High School - Washington Shores Connection

Coach Clim Robbins and
Mrs. Jill Robbins

Tigers and Jaguars at the Jones High School Homecoming Game.
My Brother's Keeper
OCPS, along with the City of Orlando and the Orlando Magic Organization, has accepted President Obama'schallenge to participate in the My Brother's Keeper initiative. The goal is to recruit 1,000 male mentors for young males of color. Join us as we meet this challenge. To register, click here. For more information, call the Minority Achievement Office at 407-317-3470.
Pine Hills Elementary School - 30% Design Meeting




School Choice to Begin Accepting Magnet Applications for 2017-18 School Year
The window for magnet applications for the 2017-18 school year will open Nov. 1, 2016, and run through February 15, 2017. Magnet programs offers the opportunity for students to discover their talents and explore their interests in a rigorous and engaging academic environment.
 
Parents and students, grades K-10, are invited to learn more about our 36 magnet programs at the Annual District Magnet Fairs.  The elementary- and middle-school magnet programs will take place at Evans High School Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The high-school Magnet Fair will be held at Colonial High School Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, from 5:30-8:00 PM.
 
For more information, visit schoolchoice.ocps.net.
Khan Academy Representatives Serving Schools


Khan Academy representatives serving Oak Ridge High School Seniors.
Circle K Fuel Rebate Program
OCPS is participating in Circle K's Fuel Rebate program, which will support seven of our schools this schoolyear. Beginning October 2016, and throughout this school year, Circle K will allocate a gas dispenser at one of their local gas stations to a nearby school. Throughout the year, Circle K will donate $0.01 per gallon sold at that gas dispenser to the participating school. 

On two nights, Circle K will also host a Spirit Night at the seven stations, during which, $0.10 per gallon of gas sold in the designated four-hour period will be donated to the participating schools. The schools involved in this year's program are Boone HS; East River HS; West Orange HS; Winter Park HS; Hunters Creek MS; Robinswood MS and Clay Springs ES. The fuel rebate is capped at $2,000 per school, and 50 percent of the contribution will be directed toward the district's advertising fund, with the remainder going to the individual schools.
Orange County Farm Bureau Hosted Annual Membership Dinner




Carver Middle - 40% Construction Update Meeting Notice
 
60th Annual Council of the Great City Schools 2016 Conference (Miami, FL)




Help Us Stay In Touch
Are you sure your child's school has your correct phone number(s) and email address? Keeping your contact information current is essential to receiving important messages. The district's Connect Orange system notifies parents of general, emergency and attendance information via phone and email. 

Help us be more effective partners in the education of your child by allowing us to reach you quickly. If you have recently changed phone numbers or have a new email address, let your child's school know today! 
Superintendent Jenkins Now on Twitter
Be sure to keep up to date on what's happening around the district from the top. Follow Dr. Barbara Jenkinson Twitter @SuptJenkins. 
NAGC 63rd Annual Convention & Exhibition- National Association for Gifted Children



OUR VISION 
To be the top producer of successful students in the nation.

OUR MISSION
To lead our studnets to success with the support and involvement of families and the community.

District 5 Goals

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Orange County schools represented by 
Mrs. Gordon

Elementary: Catalina, Eagle's Nest, Eccleston, Grand Avenue, Hiawassee, Ivey Lane, Millennia, Mollie Ray, Oak Hill, Orange Center, Orlo Vista, Palmetto, Pine Hills, Pineloch, Rock Lake, Sadler, Shingle Creek, Tangelo Park, Washington Shores and West Oaks

Middle: Carver, Memorial, Robinswood and Westridge

High: Jones and Oak Ridge

Orange Techical College: Mid-Florida and Orlando Campus

Special Schools: Addictions Receiving Facility, Gateway, Magnolia, Orange Youth Academy, and Youthful Offenders Program

District 5 Upcoming Renovation Projects: Thank You Taxpayers!

Millennia Gardens Elementary 
Tangelo Park ES
Site 131-PS8-SW-5
Carver MS
Rock Lake ES
Mollie Ray ES
Ivey Lane ES
Oak Hill ES
Pine Hills ES
Grand Avenue PLC
Orange Technical College
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-Mid-Florida Campus
Magnolia School
Gateway School

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Kathleen "Kat" Gordon |  School Board Member, District 5
Orange County Public Schools
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