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Discover the advantage of an “A”-rated district! Orange County Public Schools Magnet Programs offer innovative, hands-on learning in specialized fields—and students from any county are encouraged to apply. Give your child exciting opportunities to grow, explore, and succeed with an OCPS Magnet Program!

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Unlock your child’s potential with an OCPS Scholastic Academy! These innovative programs offer enriched, academically focused learning designed to challenge, inspire, and accelerate student achievement. Families from any county are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunities available in our “A”-rated district. Give your child a strong foundation for future success with an OCPS Scholastic Academy!

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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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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: 11301 Lokanotosa Trail, Orlando, FL 32817

Phone: 407-737-1400

Principal: Nicole Sims

Mascot: Royals

Colors: Blue, Gold

School Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th

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I am so grateful that you have entrusted our teachers and staff with the Crown Jewels of your family - your children! Our Royal Family works tirelessly each day to ensure that your child receives the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to make them successful life-long learners. 

As we team up for excellence and bring our ‘A’ Game this year, we welcome our families to be an active part of our Royal Family. Whether providing support in our classrooms or school events as an Additions Volunteer, or participating in our family engagement nights, we need you to make Riverdale thrive!

We are also excited to continue offering enrichment activities and opportunities, including before and aftercare provided by Champions as well as clubs like chess, chorus, orchestra, STEM, and more.

2025–2026 will be a year of excellence, growth, and community. I look forward to our partnership this year, and if you ever have questions or would like to visit our campus, I encourage you to reach out to so that our team can support you. My door is always open, and I look forward to working alongside you this year.

Royally Yours,

Nicole E. Sims
Principal

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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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