It’s our 156th birthday and we brought cake! Well… a Slice. 🎂🍊 Meet Lil’ Slice, the newest (and cutest) member of the OCPS family, here to help you explore The Slice, our fresh new home for ALL the positive news, bright faces and inspiring stories happening across our district. Think of it as your go-to spot for everything that prepares, inspires and empowers our students... all in one easy, mobile-friendly place. Head to theslice.ocps.net to check it out! And be sure to snap a pic wearing orange today for OCPS Spirit Week! Remember to join the OCPS Alumni Network by texting OCPSALUM to 41444. The school with the highest participation score snags $1,000 PLUS five alumni will be randomly selected to win $200 each -- all thanks to the The Foundation for OCPS. It's a great week to be a part of OCPS! #ocps #OCPSWEEK #HappyBirthday #WeAreOCPS #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
About us
Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees. OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America. Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate. Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools. By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop. OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.
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- http://www.ocps.net
External link for Orange County Public Schools
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- education, primary, secondary, post-secondary, technical, career, technology education, teaching, K-12 education, arts education, high school sports, and youth development
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445 W. Amelia St.
Orlando, Florida 32801, US
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Tonight was my last School Board meeting as I look forward to retiring on Friday! I was excited to be able to pass the baton to the new Deputy Superintendent for the Division of Learning for Orange County Public Schools, Jose Martinez! Jose is an amazing leader, who I have been blessed to work side by side with for the past three and a half years while he served as the Chief and Executive Leader for High Schools. I am excited for the District and for those he will serve. He is the right person, in the right place, at the right time, right now and I take great comfort in knowing that the direction we have been heading in will continue forward with great momentum. Congratulations Jose-you got this!
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💙 Join the team that keeps our schools strong and our students safe! Our OCPS District Police Department is growing and we are hiring for the following positions: - Police Sergeant: https://lnkd.in/e4t2T_y8 - Police Officer: https://lnkd.in/eE5kX7-H Great benefits including no nights, weekends or holidays! If you're ready to be a part of a tight-knit team who are committed to the safety of our community, apply today! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #lawenforcement #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Handshake ready. Confidence steady. Village Park Elementary wrapped its 4th Annual Amazing Shake competition, where students navigated real-world challenges — professional handshakes, first impressions and confident conversations. This experience helps prepare, inspire and empower our OCPS students with leadership and communication skills they’ll carry far beyond the classroom. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #communication #confidence #publicrelations #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Give it up for our 2025–26 OCPS Assistant Principal of the Year finalists! ✨ Elvon Nelson, Lockhart Elementary ✨ Rebecca Young, MetroWest Elementary ✨ Joni Casamento, Rosemont Elementary These leaders lift their schools every single day, and we’re so proud to celebrate their excellence. See you on Jan. 30, 2026 at the Stellar Awards presented by Orlando Health! #ocps #OCPSStellar #WeAreOCPS #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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A new "security feature" has arrived at OCPS -- and she's powered by four legs and a strong nose for safety. 🧡🐾 Meet Officer Glenn Ford and K9 Kelli, the newest dynamic duo joining our OCPS District Police team! They'll be helping to strengthen safety and security at our schools and we're so excited to welcome them. Get to know this paws-itively awesome pair on this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial Credit Union AND hear more on the podcast! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #safety #lawenforcement #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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⏰ Only a few days left to book your time! ⏰ If you've been considering a fulfilling career in education, join us on Wednesday, Dec. 10 for our virtual Meet the OCPS District Recruiter event. Explore roles within our A-rated school district like teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and substitutes. Get your questions answered on everything from specific job opportunities to FLDOE certification paths. The deadline to book a slot is Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and appointments are filling up fast -- book yours at https://lnkd.in/gxAABMVF. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #nowhiring #comegrowwithus #teachers #education #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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✨ Look at our OCPS Principal of the Year finalists looking absolutely STELLAR in their official photos! Put your hands together for Amy Klaber (Bridgewater Middle), Cicely Marks (Eccleston Elementary) and Johndrell Jones (Liberty Middle)! We can't wait to celebrate our finalists and honorees during the Stellar Awards presented by Orlando Health on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at Rosen Shingle Creek. Check out the full list of honorees and finalists at stellarawards.ocps.net. #ocps #OCPSStellar #WeAreOCPS #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Robotics, aerospace, real-world skills: Apopka High's Advanced Engineering Magnet has it all. 🤖✈️ This program lets students build, design and solve real challenges through project-based learning -- all while gaining the skills that open doors in today's evolving tech-driven world. If you're exploring options for your child, our OCPS Virtual Magnet Fair is happening now. Go to https://lnkd.in/gdVjimcK to learn more and apply by Dec. 19! #WeAreOCPS #ocps #engineering #careers #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Meet the newest members of our OCPS safety team — Officer Glenn Ford and K9 Kelli! 🧡🐾 Officer Ford brings 30 years of law enforcement experience and was previously with the Kissimmee Police Department before retiring earlier this year. Kelli is a 2½-year-old Black Labrador and will serve as our second weapons detection dog, joining K9 Coco in helping keep our schools safe. You'll see them on the next episode of Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial and trust us... they're already fan favorites. Welcome to OCPS! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #lawenforcement #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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