Vision: Horizon Middle School is committed to preparing all students to be college and career ready.

Mission: Horizon Middle School strives to support all students by helping them grow and develop their critical thinking, their confidence, and their creativity

Dear Students and Parents,

We are excited to begin our 3rd week of school and want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. It has been wonderful to see the positive learning taking place across our campus. Classrooms are busy with students engaging in collaborative activities, building strong academic routines, participating in meaningful discussions, and working hard to meet high expectations. Our teachers are focused on creating engaging learning experiences that help every student grow and succeed.

Testing begins this week, and we encourage students to arrive at school on time each day, well-rested, and ready to do their best. These assessments provide valuable information that helps us monitor student progress and plan instruction to meet individual needs.

Due to our recent laptop distribution delay, we have made adjustments to our testing schedule. As a result, some grade levels and student groups may test on different days than originally planned. Our staff has worked carefully to minimize disruptions and ensure all students have the technology needed for a successful testing experience.

The delay in laptop distribution was due to students not having working chargers. We placed an additional order for chargers and they should be delivered Monday or Tuesday. We anticipate continuing laptop distribution on Wednesday for students who do not yet have technology.

It is important that students take care of their devices and chargers. If they have a lost or broken charger, they MUST replace the charger through www.myschoolbucks.com.

As we continue building momentum this school year, please remind your child to come to school ready to learn, follow school expectations, and put forth their best effort each day. We are proud of the great start our Eagles have made and look forward to another successful week of learning!

8/26 Deadline to submit Student Government Officer/ Representative Application

8/28 Swap A top $2.00 (Cash- day of event- sold at SOAR store during arrival)

8/31 - 9/4 Club Rush Week * Sign up in lunches

8/31 SAC Meeting 5:30 PM Media Center

9/2 PBIS Dance/ Open Gym 3:30 - 6:00 $ 5.00 MySchoolBucks - Product

9/4 Grade Level Dress Down Reward for No referrals in August.

Below is our school data breakdown for last year and our goals for this year!

Improve benchmark aligned instruction and student engagement.

Improve outcome for students with disabilities.

Reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school.

Student drop-off begins no earlier than 8:50 am in the car-rider loop. Students are prohibited from being on campus before this time. The school does not have staff on duty until 8:50 am. Walkers are also not permitted to come around the gate until we open the gate. The YMCA provides before school care for parents that need it for a small fee. Any students on campus before arrival time need to register with the YMCA. Feel free to apply online through our website or inquire in the front office between 7:30 and 8:50 am daily. YMCA Mornings will start August 10.

Please use our school website for more information and registration to the YMCA before or after school program

At this time all schedule change requests have been reviewed. If there is a major concern (medical waiver for PE, repeated class, wrong grade level) please email andrea.wold@osceolaschools.net. We are no longer accepting elective change requests.

Students are permitted to wear Horizon T-shirts any day of the week.

School T-shirts and hoodies are available on myschoolbucks.com. Orders will be delivered to students each week.

Jeannie Spitzer: Principal's Secretary- jeannie.spitzer@osceolaschools.net

Megan Gould: Principal- megan.gould@osceolaschools.net

Andrea Wold: Assistant Principal- andrea.wold@osceolaschools.net

Marilyn Rivera: Assistant Principal-marilyn.rivera@osceolaschools.net

Maria Mateo: Parent Liaison/ Front Desk-

Mandi Compton: Registrar (Registrations/ withdrawals)-mandi.compton@osceolaschools.net

Jennifer Fonseca: Bookkeeper/ School Store- jennifer.fonseca@osceolaschools.net

Mavel Mejia: Dean Secretary-

Sonia Rivera Nieves: 6th/7th Grade Dean of Students- sonia.riveranieves@osceolaschools.net

Robert Desir: 7th/8th Grade Dean of Students- robert.desir@osceolaschools.net

Georgina Baba: 8th/6th Grade Counselor- georgina.baba@osceolaschools.net

Sylmari Mendez: 7th/6th Grade Counselor-

Ocatvio Camero: ESE Resource Compliance Specialist- octavio.camero@osceolaschools.net

Yesenia Marquez- ESOL Educational Specialist-yesenia.marquezjimenez@osceolaschools.net

Our first SAC meeting will be August 31 at 5:30 PM in the media center.

SAC Chair: Katelyn Bocarro- katelyn.bocarro@osceolaschools.net

All middle school sports require students to have a completed physical. Please note a physical is only good for 1 calendar year from the date of the physical. Parents must complete all paperwork on https://www.aktivate.com.

Quarter 1 Sports:

Cross Country & Soccer

Quarter 2 Sports:

Volleyball

Quarter 3 Sports:

Basketball, Cheerleading

Quarter 4 Sports:

Flag Football, Cheerleading, Track & Field

Athletic Director: Eric Rothchild eric.rothchild@osceolaschools.net

Bus route information can be found here: Home Page - BusPlanner Web

We will also have a table available at Meet the Teacher Night to assist you with transportation information.

 407-483-3673

Can be reached between 6am and 6pm on School Days.

Please have the following information ready when you call:

Clubs start meeting the first week of September. During the last week of August we will have club sign up during lunches.

Technology Student Association (TSA)

BETA Club

Battle of the Books

Student Government

Yearbook

YMCA