October 12 No School/ Teacher Workday October 13-16 Spirit Week for Hispanic Heritage Month October 13 Stem/Robotics Club @ 4:15 Rm 424 October 13 Scholastic Academy Application Window opens October 14 Art Club @ 3:15 Rm 424 October 14 Chosen Bible Club @ 3:15 Rm 618 October 14 Fall Concert @ 5:30 Dr. Phillips High School October 15 Cooking Club @ 4:15 Rm 204 October 16 Running Club @ 4:15 October 16 Osprey Complete Retreat |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Chain of Lakes Middle School is celebrating with a fun week of themed dress-up days! On Tuesday, wear a jersey representing your favorite Hispanic country. Wednesday, show your culture with colors or attire from your Hispanic country. Thursday, dress as your favorite Latin celebrity, and Friday, finish the week with Chain of Lakes school spirit wear! We can’t wait to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community together! |
Join us for the Orchestra Fall Concert on October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Dr. Phillips High School! Our Advanced and Chamber Orchestra students will perform festive fall and Halloween favorites and will have the exciting opportunity to perform side-by-side with the Dr. Phillips High School Orchestra. We hope you’ll come out and support our talented musicians! |
Report cards for quarter 1 will be available October 22 for families to access on Skyward.
Parents can access student grades, attendance, schedules, report cards, and other important information through Skyward Family Access. To get started, visit the OCPS Parent Portal and log in through ClassLink, then select the Skyward Family Access icon. If you need help accessing your account, please contact the school office.This is an example of a sentence to begin a paragraph. |
The National Junior Honor Society Chapter at Chain of Lakes will be selling Boo Grams this week between 9-9:30 a.m. in the courtyard. If you would like to send a Boo to a friend, you need to know their first and last names and their Period 7 teacher or room number. Price for a Boo is $1.50 for 1 or $2.00 for 2, cash only. Sale ends Wednesday, October 28. Flyers are posted around campus with more details. |
The OCPS Magnet & Scholastic Academy application window opens October 13 at 9:00 a.m! All OCPS families AND out-of-county families may apply! For more info visit: https://ocps.net/application-page
Remember, Chain of Lakes Middle School is a Scholastic Academy for Performing Arts (SPAA). Please apply if your student is interested! |
Interested in ordering school pictures of your child from picture day? Order today using the promotion code below at mylifetouch.com. |
Due to weather, our Osprey Complete Retreat has been rescheduled to Friday, October 16. We look forward to celebrating our ospreys! |
Olympia High School is proud to announce the launch of the APEX Gifted Academy, an innovative educational model designed exclusively for gifted learners set to open for the 2027–2028 school year. As the second high school academy of its kind in Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the first in Olympia’s region, this program combines rigorous academics with specialized support tailored to the unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of gifted students. Join us at our upcoming Open House to learn more about our curriculum, course progressions, enrollment, and leadership opportunities. Open House Details - Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Olympia High School Auditorium
- Address: 4301 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32835
About the APEX Gifted Academy - Advanced & Integrated Curriculum: Features Advanced Placement (AP) and Cambridge AICE coursework—including AP Seminar, AP Research, and the AP Capstone Diploma track—blended with specialized gifted courses such as Skills for Students Gifted, Studies for Students Gifted, Research, and Externships.
- Dedicated Support: Offers tailored counseling services, social-emotional support, and leadership development activities designed specifically for gifted scholars.
- Full High School Experience: Students remain integrated into the Olympia High School community, allowing them to participate fully in athletics, fine arts, clubs, and campus traditions while benefiting from an elite academic program.
- Broad Access & Pathways: Serves as both a seamless continuation for middle school gifted students and a new pathway for eligible high-achieving students across the district.
Leadership Team - Principal: Thomas Ott
- Program Administrator: Chivas Coner
- Program Coordinator: August Perrotti
We invite prospective students, parents, and community members to attend the Open House, meet our administrators and faculty, and explore how the APEX Gifted Academy can help your student reach their highest potential. |
The FAMU National Alumni Association (NAA) Greater Orlando Chapter Host Doughnuts and Dreams: FAMU Future Rattler College Readiness Workshop for 8th-12th grade students. The workshop will be held on October 17, 2026, from 11:00 am until 1pm and will be located at the FAMU College of Law – 201 FAMU Law Ln, Orlando, FL 32801. Parking is available at the corner of FAMU Law Lane and Washington Street. Please come out to get information from the FAMU Office of Admissions on how to apply to the Hill! There will be Raffles, Trivia games, and a FAMU student panel discussion! We encourage you to RSVP by Monday, October 12,2026 11:59 p.m. to secure your seat at the workshop. To register, scan the QR Code on the flyer below or RSVP at EVENTS | Famunaaorlando . |
Our Cooking Club recently welcomed Ms. Charles as a guest instructor, who taught students how to prepare delicious curry chicken! Students had the opportunity to learn new cooking skills, explore different flavors, and enjoy a tasty meal together. A big thank you to Ms. Charles for sharing her recipe and to Mr. Rivera, our Cooking Club sponsor, for making these experiences possible! |
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