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Join Us for a FREE Day of Learning & Fun at Parent Academy! Discover valuable information and resources to support your child's success—all in one place! At Parent Academy, you'll have access to engaging sessions led by district departments and community partners, plus an interactive exhibit hall filled with organizations eager to share helpful tools and services.
Click here to get your ticket!

Parents, now is the time!
At OCPS, we believe that every student deserves a thriving future, and it all starts with the right educational foundation. Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.
Enroll Now!

What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.
Click here to learn more!
Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.
Click here to learn more!

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30
Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.
Click here for helpful resources!
Bus Route Information for the 2025-26 School Year
Bus route assignments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year will be available to view on August 1, 2025.
Click Here to Find Your Bus
OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?
If you are experiencing issues with an OCPS Parent Portal Application (i.e. Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent) please click below for support.
Parent Portal Concerns Form
OCPS Parent Academy
Join Us for a FREE Day of Learning & Fun at Parent Academy! Discover valuable information and resources to support your child's success—all in one place! At Parent Academy, you'll have access to engaging sessions led by district departments and community partners, plus an interactive exhibit hall filled with organizations eager to share helpful tools and services.
Click here to get your ticket!

Parents, now is the time!
At OCPS, we believe that every student deserves a thriving future, and it all starts with the right educational foundation. Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.
Enroll Now!

What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.
Click here to learn more!
Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.
Click here to learn more!

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30
Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.
Click here for helpful resources!
Bus Route Information for the 2025-26 School Year
Bus route assignments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year will be available to view on August 1, 2025.
Click Here to Find Your Bus
OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?
If you are experiencing issues with an OCPS Parent Portal Application (i.e. Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent) please click below for support.
Parent Portal Concerns FormUpcoming Events
View the full calendar to see all events happening in the next few weeks and months!
School Profile
Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.
Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.
Address: 8000 Pin Oak Dr. Orlando, FL 32819-7107
Phone: 407-354-2610
Principal: James Weis
Mascot: Billy the Bobcat
Colors: Blue, Yellow & White
School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (M,T,H,F) 2:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
Office Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Principal’s Message
Welcome To Palm Lake Elementary School!
Our goal is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe and supportive environment for all students to meet the challenges of a global society. At Palm Lake you will find a faculty and staff committed to teaching and enriching the whole child through experiential learning, the arts, and community building.
Our dedicated teachers and staff work hand in hand with our wonderful parents, PTA, and the Palm Lake community to provide the educational experience each child so richly deserves. Through the tenets of our Bobcat PRIDE Pledge we help our students learn and live with Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence in all that they do each and every day.
Show your BOBCAT pride!
Mr. James Weis
Principal
Arrival: Car Riders and Walkers
Students may enter between 8:15 - 8:40 am. Parents are asked to remain in their vehicles or at the walking gates for safety reasons. Parents will need to sign in through the front office to receive a badge before entering the school.
Note:
Grades 1,2,3 will be dropped off at the car loop outside building 5.
Grades K,4,5 will be dropped off at the car loop outside building 6
Tardies:
It is very important to be on time each day. If your child arrives to school after 8:45 am, they are considered tardy. Please escort students to the front office after gates are closed 8:40 am. Anyone entering after 8:45am must be signed in by an adult to receive a tardy slip.(Late buses do not count as a tardy)
Dismissal:
3:00pm (2:00pm Wed)
Note:
Grades 1,2,3 will be picked up at car loop outside building 5.
Grades K,4,5 will be picked up at car loop outside building 6.
For the safety of students and staff, please wait inside your vehicle and pull up when instructed.
Bus students will be called as their buses arrive in the bus loop.