Orange County Public Schools

The Orange County School Board approved names for five new schools opening in August 2022 to accommodate growing student enrollment: three elementary schools, one middle school and one K-8 school. OCPS will have 210 schools next year, up from 205 this year. The schools represent a $156.2 million investment in students by the community.

Hamlin Elementary is located at 16145 Silver Grove Blvd. in Winter Garden. The school relieves Water Spring and Whispering Oak elementaries. The top three names chosen by the community were: Hamlin Elementary, Hamlin Groves Elementary and Lake Ingram Elementary. The school is in proximity to the Hamlin development and the Hamlin variety of orange trees grew in the area.

Hamlin M iddle is located at 16025 Silver Grove Blvd. in Winter Garden. The school relieves Bridgewater, Horizon West and SunRidge middle schools. The community voted on three possible names: Hamlin Middle, Hamlin Grove Middle and Hamlin Hills Middle. The school is in proximity to the Hamlin development and the Hamlin variety of orange trees grew in the area.

Kelly Park School is located at 4700 Jason Dwelley Pkwy. in Apopka. The K-8 school relieves Wolf Lake and Zellwood elementaries as well as Wolf Lake Middle School. The three most- suggested names from the community were Bay Ridge School, Jason Dwelley School and Kelly Park School. Kelly Park is a natural park known for its natural Florida beauty. In 1927, Dr.

Howard Kelly donated the property to Orange County so more people could enjoy its beauty. Kelly Park Road is in close proximity to the new school. The school was previously known as Site 90-K8-N-7. It was designed by Zyscovich Architects and is being built by Wharton-Smith.

Panther Lake Elementary is located at 10151 Summerlake Groves St. in Winter Garden. The school relieves Castleview, Summerlake and Water Spring elementary school. The community voted on three possible names: Hawkside Elementary, Horizon Elementary and Panther Lake Elementary. The school is situated near Panther Lake, a body of water in proximity to multiple communities zoned for the school. The school was previously known as Site 114-E-W-4. It was designed by BRPH and Williams Co. is the Construction Manager.

Stonewyck Elementary is located at 3001 Stonewyck St. in Orlando. The school relieves Wetherbee and Wyndham Lakes elementaries. The community voted on three names: Creekside Elementary, Lake Preserve Elementary and Stonewyck Elementary. Stonewyck is the name of the street on which the school resides and respondents felt that it was a unique name and spelling. The school, previously known as Site 30-E-SE-3, was designed by Zyscovich Architects and is being built by Pirtle Construction.