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,

As we continue building momentum for a successful school year, we want to thank you for your partnership and support. Progress reports will come out on Friday. 

 Every day of instruction is important. Students who attend school consistently are better prepared to learn, stay connected to their teachers and classmates, and achieve academic success. Please help your child arrive at school on time each day and avoid unnecessary absences whenever possible.

 A fully charged laptop is an essential learning tool for our students. Please remind your child to charge their laptop each evening and bring it to school every day. Having a charged device allows students to fully participate in classroom instruction, complete assignments, and access important learning resources without interruption.

Together, we can ensure every student is prepared, engaged, and successful. Thank you for your continued support in making Horizon a place where all students can thrive.

Have a wonderful week!

9/9 First Day of TSA Club 3:30 -  6:00

9/10 Cross Country Meet at Kissimmee MS 6:30

9/11 Wear Red White & Blue/ Honoring 9/11 Victims

9/14 Soccer Home vs Celebration 6 PM

9/16 Soccer Away at Westside 5:30 PM

9/17 Picture Day

9/18 Swap A Top/ Open Gym (Hispanic Heritage Sponsor)

9/21 Soccer home vs Discovery 6 PM

9/23 Soccer away at Celebration 5:30 PM

9/25 Staff Professional Development Day- No school

9/28 -10/2 College & Career Week

9/28 Soccer Home vs Westside 6 PM

9/28 SAC 5:30 PM Media Center

9/30 Cross Country @ OHS TBD

10/1 Soccer Home vs Discovery 6 PM

10/9 Dress Down Day $2

10/10 Cross Country @ OHS TBD

10/12 Teacher Work Day No School

10/15 Cross Country At Kissimmee MS 6:30

10/22 Cross Country Championships- Austin Tindall 6:30

We are seeking parents of multilingual learners to serve on our Multilingual Parent Leadership Council (MPLC). The MPLC provides parents with valuable information, resources, and leadership opportunities that empower them to support multilingual learners while serving as advocates within their school communities.

Our first meeting will be held in person on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Professional Development Building.on Simpson RD. Subsequent meetings will be conducted virtually to provide greater flexibility for participants.

MPLC members gain important insights about district initiatives, educational programs, and resources that they can share with fellow parents and families at their schools.

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