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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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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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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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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.

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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

Clay Springs Elementary School Building

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: 555 N. Wekiwa Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

Phone: 407-884-2275

Principal: Jessica Smith

Mascot: Black Bears

Colors: Green, Black

School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Principal’s Message

Clay Springs Elementary School Principal

Greetings!  

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2025-26 school year at Clay Springs Elementary School. I am honored to serve as the proud principal of such an exceptional school community. Our team is eager to begin what promises to be an outstanding year at Clay Springs Elementary.

As Clay Springs Black Bears, we are a community of learners. This includes our teachers, parents, students, and staff. We uphold high standards with a commitment to improving the educational process and working directly with, and involving, the community and families to ensure every student has a promising and successful future. 

Every student matters, and we plan to make every moment count. We are committed to helping all students achieve academic success and become productive, responsible members of the community by creating a learning environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of all students.

I look forward to working with you as we create a school where the staff is valued, parents and community are welcome, and students are engaged and excited about learning. There are many ways you can get involved at our school. You may choose to join our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or School Advisory Council (SAC), volunteer in the classroom, or attend field trips; just to name a few.

Thank you in advance for making Clay Springs Elementary a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. Let’s work together to make it a great school year!

Jessica Smith
Principal, Clay Springs Elementary School


                   School Hours: 8:45 AM-3:00 PM (2:00 PM on Wednesdays)
                                           Office Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
              Summer Office Hours: 7:00 am-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday

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Parents, now is the time!
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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