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Let's Read OCPS!

Let’s Read, OCPS!, a district-wide reading challenge, will run from January 26 to April 30, 2026, and aims to encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 50 million minutes.

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OCPS Stellar Awards – Celebrating Excellence

This Friday, January 30, the Orange County Public Schools community will gather at the Rosen Shingle Creek for the annual Stellar Awards, an event dedicated to honoring outstanding staff who exemplify the highest standards in supporting all of our students. This year, more than 500 stellar educators and school & district support staff will be celebrated for their dedication and impact, including 19 exceptional finalists who stood out among their peers.

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Course Requests for the 2026–27 school year

Families of eighth grade students– Course Requests for the 2026–27 school year for rising 9th grade students will be completed through Xello Course Planner from January 20 - February 27.

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The 5th Annual School Spirit Run is officially set for Saturday, February 7, 2026. We can’t wait to see our community come together in full stride!

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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.

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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.

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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

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School Profile

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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: 3411 Dr. Love Road, Orlando, FL 32810

Phone: 407-296-5120

Principal: Clarence Truitt

Mascot: Lancer

Colors: Blue, White

School Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:04 p.m.

Grades: 6th – 8th

Principal’s Message

Welcome to Lockhart Middle School!


At Lockhart Middle School, there is an opportunity to approach our collective work with intention and continuous improvements. We need you to play a key role in the on-going positive Principal Truitt, with a school crest in the background.transformation of our school. Your partnership, feedback, ideas, solutions, expectations, and active participation on this educational journey will help us to become the change you wish to see in our students, the school, and the community. We owe it to our students and the future of our community to work collaboratively, to be solution-oriented, to be accountable to each other, to control our narrative by amplifying the good, to get involved and commit to doing the work that’s needed to cultivate a safe, orderly, healthy, caring, and positive environment for learning to THRIVE and to yield high results.  

As the principal of Lockhart Middle School, I invite you to partner with us on a collaborative journey to serve the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. They are our most prized possession and valuable resource. Our pillars to the success are based on Pride, Integrity, and Excellence with a continuous focus on literacy, rigor, and relationships.

Our administrative team is ready to support and guide you and your scholar throughout their middle school years. Be sure to connect with us by signing up as an ADDitions Volunteer, following us on Facebook, and attending our scheduled events. Let’s work together to make our students’ learning experiences both challenging and memorable.

Thanks for your support of Lockhart Middle School and “Go Lancers!”

Clarence Truitt
Principal

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