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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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: 17000 Water Spring Boulevard, Winter Garden, FL. 34787

Phone: 407-993-7500

Principal: Korey Bawden

Mascot: Wade Wildcat

Colors: Teal, Navy

School Hours: 9:30 a.m.  –  4:04 p.m.

Grades: 6th –  8th

Principal’s Message
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Water Spring Wildcat Family,

I am honored to serve as your new principal at Water Spring Middle School! This marks my 15th year with Orange County Public Schools, where I have had the privilege of serving as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, district math program specialist, assistant principal, and principal.

I began my career at Gotha Middle School, and I am thrilled to return to the world of middle schools. For the past four years, I have served as principal at Thornebrooke Elementary. Earlier in my career, I also served as an assistant principal at Keene’s Crossing Elementary, which is part of the Horizon West community and serves many families whose students now attend Water Spring Middle. I am excited to reconnect with those students and families and continue building strong relationships within this vibrant community.

Although we are joining together halfway through the 2025–2026 school year, our shared commitment to excellence remains strong. Water Spring Middle has a proud tradition of success, and together we will ensure that every student thrives both academically and personally. We will continue to focus on creating a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and excited about learning.

I look forward to partnering with you to continue the great success at Water Spring Middle School. The remainder of this school year is going to be phenomenal!

Thank you,

Korey Bawden

Principal, Water Spring Middle School

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