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 approach the final few weeks of the quarter, we encourage all students to stay focused and finish strong. This is an important time for students to complete assignments, maintain positive attendance, and continue putting forth their best effort academically and behaviorally.

Historically, schools often see an increase in behavior concerns as we move into October. We are asking for your partnership in reinforcing the importance of making good choices, following school procedures, and demonstrating respect for others. A quick conversation at home about expectations and responsible decision-making can have a positive impact on your child's success at school.

We have also noticed an increase in the use of profanity and derogatory language toward peers on campus. Respectful communication is a core expectation at our school. Students should understand that words matter and that inappropriate language can negatively affect the school environment and the well-being of others. We ask that you speak with your child about treating classmates, staff, and all members of our school community with kindness, respect, and dignity.

Together, we can help our students maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment while finishing the quarter on a strong note.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

9/28 -10/2 College & Career Week- see dress down themes below

9/28 Soccer Home vs Westside 5:30 PM

9/28 SAC 5:30 PM Media Center

9/30 Cross Country @ OHS TBD

10/1 Soccer Home vs Discovery 6 PM

10/5 Croc & Slides Day- for the grade level with the fewest tardies in September

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

This is a free dress-up week.  Students MUST be in theme and be school-appropriate as deemed by the administration or in their regular school uniform.  College colors are acceptable if they do not have a college shirt.  Pajama bottoms, hats, crocs, and slides will not be permitted. 

Math Club-  Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 (Mr. Ampiaw) starting 10/8

Beta Club- Wednesdays 3:30- 5:30 (Mrs. Gould/ Mr. Desir) starting 9/30- club meets with TSA 

Art Club- Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 (Ms. Aviles) starting 10/6

TSA- Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 (Mrs. Gould/ Mr. Desir)

Yearbook- Tuesdays and Fridays 4:30 -5:45 (Ms. Barros)

Entrepreneur Club- Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 (Ms. Cabezas) started 9/22 

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