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Winter Garden Today
By the People, for the People
Orange County Seeks Community Input on New Elementary School Name
Three options are on the table for the new school set to open in 2026-2027
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is inviting the community to help choose the name for a new elementary school under construction on Hartzog Road in the Horizon West area. The school, currently referred to as "OCPS Site 126-E-4", is designed to relieve overcrowding at Water Spring Elementary and is set to open in the 2026-2027 school year. OCPS is considering three name options: Winter Garden Elementary, Ovation Elementary, and Flamingo Elementary.
Why it matters
Naming a new school is an important community decision that reflects the local area and values. Giving residents a voice in the process helps build a sense of ownership and pride in the new school.
The details
The three name options being considered are Winter Garden Elementary, named after the nearby city; Ovation Elementary, named after the master-planned community adjacent to the school; and Flamingo Elementary, named after the community center located down the road. OCPS is accepting public feedback on the name options until Thursday, February 13th.
- The new elementary school is scheduled to open in the 2026-2027 school year.
- The public feedback period on the name options ends on Thursday, February 13th, 2026.
The players
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS)
The public school district serving Orange County, Florida, which is overseeing the construction and naming of the new elementary school.
Water Spring Elementary
The existing elementary school that the new school is intended to help relieve overcrowding for.
What’s next
After the public feedback period ends on February 13th, OCPS will review the input and make a final decision on the school's name.
The takeaway
Engaging the local community in the naming process for a new school is an important way to build a sense of ownership and pride in the institution, while also reflecting the unique character of the surrounding area.
