Washington Shores Elementary continues to operate under Principal Mrs. Myrlene Jackson-Kimble, also the current principal of Tangelo Park Elementary, reflecting an OCPS dual-assignment leadership structure in the school's most recent configuration. The school participates in OCPS's community resource programs, which connect families to food, housing, and social support services through community-based organizations. The campus is also included in the OCPS ESE Parent Survey for the current year, giving families of students with exceptionalities a formal feedback channel.

Q1. What is the school motto at Washington Shores Elementary?

Ans. Washington Shores Elementary runs under the motto "Committed to Excellence," a school-wide principle that guides how staff, students, and families engage with the school community. The motto is the same one shared by Tangelo Park Elementary, reflecting a cluster of OCPS campuses that operate under shared community values in the west and southwest Orlando area.

Q2. Does Washington Shores Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Washington Shores Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented Education program through Orange County Public Schools. The small campus size means GT-identified students tend to have more consistent contact with their teachers than at larger campuses. Families can speak with the classroom teacher or call (407) 296-6540 to learn about the referral process.

Q3. What family support resources does Washington Shores Elementary connect families to?

Ans. Washington Shores Elementary, like all OCPS campuses, connects families to community-based organization resources through the district's parent support portal. These include programs covering food, housing, mental health, and educational services. The front office at (407) 296-6540 can also direct families to the right resources during school hours.

Q4. How does Washington Shores Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Washington Shores Elementary uses ParentSquare for school-wide announcements and teacher-to-family messaging. The school office at (407) 296-6540 is open during regular school hours for direct contact. Families of multilingual learners also have access to the school's English Learner Advisory Committee, which meets throughout the year.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Washington Shores Elementary?

Ans. Students completing fifth grade at Washington Shores Elementary typically continue to Robinswood Middle School, then on to Jones High School or another OCPS secondary campus. Both schools are part of Orange County Public Schools, keeping students in the same district environment through high school.