The OCPS McKinney-Vento Program supports families in housing transition due to financial hardship. We ask any OCPS families living in shared housing, garage/studio apartment, hotel, shelter, or car to let us know: tinyurl.com/OCPSMVPSRQ or 407-317-3485. ow.ly/svCx50E9lLT

We are so #LakeGemProud of our former student and now USA Olympian, Omari Jones! Continued Success Omari! ocpsnews LGE Parent Engagement

LGE Families, you are invited to our 2024 Lake Gem Elementary OCPS Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 8. Please complete this form to let us know which session your family will be attending. Thank you! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Congrats, Omari! You’ve got this! EdgewaterEagles #ocps #alumni #TeamUSA

Thank you to our families for attending our 2024 LGE BooHoo Yahoo Breakfast to learn more about our OCPS ADDitions Volunteering opportunities, our TalkingPoints App, the New Worlds Reading Initiative, and other Family Engagement resources available for our families at Lake Gem!

OCPS bus operators can now earn up to $16,000 in bonuses over two years! Apply today and help drive our students to success: drive.ocps.net! You can also stop by our job fair on Monday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. - noon at 6721 Hanging Moss Rd. in Orlando!

LGE Families, OCPS Community Connect is a free tool for families, staff and the community that allows you to search community social services and resources by zip code. We are linking families to what they need. ocpsnews Make sure to check it out! communityconnect.ocps.net

The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starts this weekend! From Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, stock up on essential supplies without the extra cost! Check out the eligible items and shop smart: tinyurl.com/mrcmmcxu #ocps #hurricaneseason #florida #StayPrepared

Congratulations to Lake Gem's Teacher of the Year, Kimberly Campbell, and Support Person of the Year, Pouchy Jean!

On this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial, Superintendent Supt_Vazquez is addressing concerns that some families might have about transportation this year. #ocps youtu.be/2R3BstdFPMc?fe…

Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the lives lost that day. We must continue to work together to create a more peaceful and compassionate world. #PatriotDay #NeverForget #OCPS

LakeGemES_OCPS Families, we invite you to today's LGE Open House starting at 4pm! We hope to see you to learn about our school resources. #lakegemproud #lgeone #lgeopenhouse24

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's celebrate the rich contributions and vibrant culture! ¡Viva la herencia hispana! 🎉🎉 #HispanicHeritageMonth #OCPS

Spread kindness and positivity. Start with hello and make a difference in someone's life. 👋 #StartWithHelloWeek #OCPS

LakeGemES_OCPS Families, please enjoy our September 12 LGE Open House Family Event Pictorial. Thank you for attending! Please complete our event survey here: forms.gle/NarqJtXpQFSucA… Thank you for your support! #LakeGemProud #LGEOne ocpsnews

We are Amping Up Education at LakeGemES_OCPS as we celebrate #RockYourSchool Monday, September 23, 2024! ocpsnews #LGEOne #LakeGemProud

Based on this evening’s forecast, schools will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26 and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 25. Any decision to close schools on Friday, Sept. 27 will be determined by the impact on Orange County and timing of the storm.

As OCPS reopens on Friday, Sept. 27, please remember to take extra precautions driving, walking or riding to school or work in the morning. In the event there are significant changes with #HurricaneHelene overnight we will update you immediately, first thing in the morning.