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Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty and staff are talented and gifted individuals who are dedicated followers of Christ specifically called to fulfill the mission of Oasis Christian Academy.  The OCA faculty and staff are spiritually mature believers called to serve and equipped by God with hearts for furnishing instruction to and cultivating the hearts of our students in order to best prepare them to impact the world for Christ upon leaving OCA.

Our faculty bring a wealth of expertise and educational knowledge to our academy. In addition to maintaining educational certification with ACSI, 100% of our faculty have a bachelor's degree, 20% of our faculty have a master’s degree, nearly 75% have been teaching for 5 years or more, with over 50% of those teachers teaching for 10 years or more.

"…but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher." - Luke 6:40 (NIV)

Early Education

OCA offers a half-day, five day a week Early Education preschool program for three-year-olds & a program for four-year-olds through VPK.  Our goal is to nurture and encourage every child's positive self-image in an atmosphere of love and caring by focusing on essential childhood developmental areas through a domain-based environment.  This practice, encompassed in a Christian setting, provides the backdrop for an early education curriculum that offers opportunities for each child to grow in the awareness of the love of God as we partner with parents.  Our fully accredited preschool program offers a low student to teacher ratio and small classes where children can explore, develop, and interact with other children in a fun, structured setting.

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  • Angela Moates
  • Tiffany Collier
  • Melissa Heburn
  • Angie Phillips
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    Angela Moates

    Early Education Instructor
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    Tiffany Collier

    Early Education Instructor
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    Melissa Heburn

    VPK Instructor
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    Angie Phillips

    EE Daycare
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Angela Moates
Early Education Instructor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • CDA Certification
  • 45 DCF Hours
  • 7 years of teaching experience
  • 7 years at OCA
  • 2022 Life Saver Award recipient
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Tiffany Collier
Early Education Instructor

 

 

 

  • FCCPC Certificate
  • 45 DCF Hours
  • 23 years of teaching experience
  • 4 years at OCA
  • 2023 Commitment to Excellence Award recipient
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Melissa Heburn
VPK Instructor

 

 

  • 45 DCF Hours
  • 23 years of teaching experience
  • 3rd year at OCA
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Angie Phillips
EE Daycare

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Elementary

Our elementary school program anticipates big changes in the lives of our "cubs."  Our students come to Kindergarten inexperienced, but with limitless potential.  Later, when they graduate from fifth grade, our goal is to produce more self-sufficient adolescents capable of navigating middle school.  During these formative years at OCA, we want to partner with parents to further the development of these students spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially as they begin to discover who the Lord wants them to be.

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  • Samantha Wilson
  • Carissa Gonzalez
  • RaQuel Love
  • Tonya Smith
  • Ella Britt
  • Kaitlin Watkins
  • Jaime Branning
  • Joel Zaila
  • Josiah Redmond
  • Heather Pilotin
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    Samantha Wilson

    Kindergarten Teacher
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    Carissa Gonzalez

    1st Grade Teacher
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    RaQuel Love

    1st Grade Teacher
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    Tonya Smith

    2nd Grade Teacher
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    Ella Britt

    2nd Grade Teacher
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    Kaitlin Watkins

    3rd Grade Teacher
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    Jaime Branning

    3rd Grade Teacher
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    Joel Zaila

    5th Grade Teacher
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    Josiah Redmond

    Elementary Physical Education Teacher
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    Heather Pilotin

    Elementary Music, Art, & Library
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Samantha Wilson
Kindergarten Teacher
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • B.S. Education (University of South Florida)
  • ACSI Certified
  • ESOL endorsement
  • 12 years of teaching experience
  • 9 years at OCA
  • 2016 Life Saver Award recipient
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Carissa Gonzalez
1st Grade Teacher
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RaQuel Love
1st Grade Teacher

 

 

 

  • B.S. Counseling & Christian Ministries (Clark Summit University)
  • B.S. Bible & Theology (Clark Summit University)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 5 years of teaching experience
  • 3 years at OCA
  • 2023 Commitment to Excellence Award recipient
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Tonya Smith
2nd Grade Teacher
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • B.S. Elementary Education  (Warner Southern University)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 17 years of teaching experience
  • 16 years at OCA
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Ella Britt
2nd Grade Teacher
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Kaitlin Watkins
3rd Grade Teacher
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Jaime Branning
3rd Grade Teacher
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Joel Zaila
5th Grade Teacher

 

 

 

  • BA Biblical Studies (Warner University)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 4 years of teaching experience
  • 3 years at OCA
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Josiah Redmond
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
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Heather Pilotin
Elementary Music, Art, & Library

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Secondary

The years students spend in the secondary division is a pivotal time in their lives.  This period of life is full of significant changes as they transition from children to young adults focusing on preparing for adulthood. We at OCA want to guide our students through these years as smoothly as possible; we deeply desire to partner with parents to undertake this walk together.  The process that begins in middle school culminates at graduation, with our students stepping out into the world as well-adjusted individuals prepared to live the life to which the Lord calls them. 

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  • Jennfier Ayala
  • Michael Gorman
  • Mariam Gotay
  • Claire Madrigal
  • Chris Neff
  • Shirley Ortiz
  • Jordan Ovitt
  • Rebecca Platt
  • Kenneth Pritt
  • Stephen Warde
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    Jennfier Ayala

    High School English
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    Michael Gorman

    Secondary Science / Algebra II / Drama Teacher
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    Mariam Gotay

    Middle School Math
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    Claire Madrigal

    Middle School Science Teacher
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    Chris Neff

    Secondary History
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    Shirley Ortiz

    Secondary Spanish Instructor
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    Jordan Ovitt

    High School History Teacher
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    Rebecca Platt

    Middle School English
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    Kenneth Pritt

    Middle School Bible Teacher
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    Stephen Warde

    High School Math
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Jennfier Ayala
High School English
  • B.A. English Education, Minor in Education (University of Central Florida)
  • Florida Teacher Certified
  • ACSI Certified
  • 11 years of teaching experience
  • 2 years at OCA
     
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Michael Gorman
Secondary Science / Algebra II / Drama Teacher

 

 

 

  • B.S. Biochemistry with Research Concentration (Southeastern University)
  • ACSI Certified
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • 3 years at OCA
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Mariam Gotay
Middle School Math
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Claire Madrigal
Middle School Science Teacher

Master's in Management (Warner University)

B.A. Organizational Management (Warner University)

Florida Teacher Certified

ACSI Certified

13 years of teaching experience

7 years at OCA

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Chris Neff
Secondary History

B.A.
18 years of teaching experience
2 years at OCA

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Shirley Ortiz
Secondary Spanish Instructor
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Jordan Ovitt
High School History Teacher
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Rebecca Platt
Middle School English
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Kenneth Pritt
Middle School Bible Teacher
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Stephen Warde
High School Math

Master's Degree, University of Tennessee
3 years of teaching experience
2 years at OCA

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Support Staff

Our support staff is invaluable to the Academy.  We couldn't do what we do, or be who we are without them.

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  • Whitney Muniz
  • Martha O'Quinn
  • Judy Garrell
  • Teresa Bryant
  • Michelle Torres
  • Sharleen Giles
  • Alissa Conner
  • Shirley Carson
  • Juan Colòn
  • Felix Davila
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    Whitney Muniz

    Assistant Office Manager/ Admissions Coordinator
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    Martha O'Quinn

    Reception
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    Judy Garrell

    EE Reception
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    Teresa Bryant

    Full-time Substitute Teacher
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    Michelle Torres

    Lunchroom Aide / Aftercare
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    Sharleen Giles

    Elementary Enrichment Aide
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    Alissa Conner

    Aftercare Aide
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    Shirley Carson

    Elementary Teacher's Aide
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    Juan Colòn

    Custodial
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    Felix Davila

    Buildings and Grounds Manager
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Whitney Muniz
Assistant Office Manager/ Admissions Coordinator

 

 

 

  • 4 years at OCA
  • 2022 Life Saver Award recipient 
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Martha O'Quinn
Reception
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • 8 years at OCA
  • 2016 Life Saver Award recipient
  • 2017 Power of One Award recipient


 

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Judy Garrell
EE Reception
  • Bachelor of Science (Eastern Tennessee State University)
  • 35 years of teaching experience
  • 1st year at OCA
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Teresa Bryant
Full-time Substitute Teacher
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Michelle Torres
Lunchroom Aide / Aftercare
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Sharleen Giles
Elementary Enrichment Aide
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Alissa Conner
Aftercare Aide
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Shirley Carson
Elementary Teacher's Aide
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Juan Colòn
Custodial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • 5 years at OCA
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Buildings and Grounds Manager

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January 2026
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
2
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 2, 2026
3
4
5
Faculty Workday: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
Faculty Workday: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 5, 2026
6
1st Day of 2nd Semester
1st Day of 2nd Semester
January 6, 2026
7
MAPS Testing K-11
MAPS Testing K-11
January 7, 2026
8
MS Boys basketball @ BAMS (5:00 pm)
MS Boys basketball @ BAMS (5:00 pm)
January 8, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. McLaughlin Academy (7:00 pm)
Var. Boys basketball vs. McLaughlin Academy (7:00 pm)
January 8, 2026
MAPS Testing K-11
MAPS Testing K-11
January 8, 2026
9
MAPS Testing K-11
MAPS Testing K-11
January 9, 2026
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11
12
MS Boys basketball vs Geneva Classical (5:00 pm)
MS Boys basketball vs Geneva Classical (5:00 pm)
January 12, 2026
Var. Girls basketball vs. Geneva Classical (6:00 pm)
Var. Girls basketball vs. Geneva Classical (6:00 pm)
January 12, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. Geneva Classical (7:30 pm)
Var. Boys basketball vs. Geneva Classical (7:30 pm)
January 12, 2026
13
Var. Girls basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa - SENIOR NIGHT (6:00 pm)
Var. Girls basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa - SENIOR NIGHT (6:00 pm)
January 13, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa- SENIOR NIGHT (7:30 pm)
Var. Boys basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa- SENIOR NIGHT (7:30 pm)
January 13, 2026
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16
K5- 12th Early Dismissal (Faculty In-service, No Aftercare)
K5- 12th Early Dismissal (Faculty In-service, No Aftercare)
January 16, 2026
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 16, 2026
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 16, 2026
17
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 17, 2026
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 17, 2026
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19
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 19, 2026
20
Var. Girls basketball @ Lakeside Christian (4:00 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ Lakeside Christian (4:00 pm)
January 20, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Lake Placid (7:00 pm)
Var. Boys basketball @ Lake Placid (7:00 pm)
January 20, 2026
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22
Var. Girls basketball @ Redeemer Christian (5:30 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ Redeemer Christian (5:30 pm)
January 22, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Redeemer Christian (7:00 pm)
Var. Boys basketball @ Redeemer Christian (7:00 pm)
January 22, 2026
23
MS Boys basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (4:30 pm)
MS Boys basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (4:30 pm)
January 23, 2026
Var. Girls basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (5:30 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (5:30 pm)
January 23, 2026
Var. Boys Basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (7:00 pm)
Var. Boys Basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (7:00 pm)
January 23, 2026
4th Grade Field Trip- St. Augustine
4th Grade Field Trip- St. Augustine
January 23, 2026
24
Daddy Daughter Dance (6:00 PM)
Daddy Daughter Dance (6:00 PM)
January 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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26
Var. Girls basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (6:30 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (6:30 pm)
January 26, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (8:00 pm)
Var. Boys basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (8:00 pm)
January 26, 2026
27
100th Day of School
100th Day of School
January 27, 2026
MS Boys basketball @ LCS (4:00 pm)
MS Boys basketball @ LCS (4:00 pm)
January 27, 2026
Var. Girls basketball @ Calvary Chapel (5:30 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ Calvary Chapel (5:30 pm)
January 27, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Calvary Chapel (7:00 pm)
Var. Boys basketball @ Calvary Chapel (7:00 pm)
January 27, 2026
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29
Var. Girls basketball @ The Classical Academy (6:00 pm)
Var. Girls basketball @ The Classical Academy (6:00 pm)
January 29, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ The Classical Academy (7:30 pm)
Var. Boys basketball @ The Classical Academy (7:30 pm)
January 29, 2026
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31
Thursday, January, 1
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Friday, January, 2
Christmas Break: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 2, 2026
Monday, January, 5
Faculty Workday: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 5, 2026
Tuesday, January, 6
1st Day of 2nd Semester
January 6, 2026
Wednesday, January, 7
MAPS Testing K-11
January 7, 2026
Thursday, January, 8
MS Boys basketball @ BAMS (5:00 pm)
January 8, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. McLaughlin Academy (7:00 pm)
January 8, 2026
MAPS Testing K-11
January 8, 2026
Friday, January, 9
MAPS Testing K-11
January 9, 2026
Monday, January, 12
MS Boys basketball vs Geneva Classical (5:00 pm)
January 12, 2026
Var. Girls basketball vs. Geneva Classical (6:00 pm)
January 12, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. Geneva Classical (7:30 pm)
January 12, 2026
Tuesday, January, 13
Var. Girls basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa - SENIOR NIGHT (6:00 pm)
January 13, 2026
Var. Boys basketball vs. Cristo Rey Tampa- SENIOR NIGHT (7:30 pm)
January 13, 2026
Friday, January, 16
K5- 12th Early Dismissal (Faculty In-service, No Aftercare)
January 16, 2026
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 16, 2026
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 16, 2026
Saturday, January, 17
Var. Girls basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 17, 2026
Var. Boys basketball SSAA Tournament (TBD)
January 17, 2026
Monday, January, 19
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 19, 2026
Tuesday, January, 20
Var. Girls basketball @ Lakeside Christian (4:00 pm)
January 20, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Lake Placid (7:00 pm)
January 20, 2026
Thursday, January, 22
Var. Girls basketball @ Redeemer Christian (5:30 pm)
January 22, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Redeemer Christian (7:00 pm)
January 22, 2026
Friday, January, 23
MS Boys basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (4:30 pm)
January 23, 2026
Var. Girls basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (5:30 pm)
January 23, 2026
Var. Boys Basketball @ Winter Haven Christian (7:00 pm)
January 23, 2026
4th Grade Field Trip- St. Augustine
January 23, 2026
Saturday, January, 24
Daddy Daughter Dance (6:00 PM)
January 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, January, 26
Var. Girls basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (6:30 pm)
January 26, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Ridgeview Global Studies (8:00 pm)
January 26, 2026
Tuesday, January, 27
100th Day of School
January 27, 2026
MS Boys basketball @ LCS (4:00 pm)
January 27, 2026
Var. Girls basketball @ Calvary Chapel (5:30 pm)
January 27, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ Calvary Chapel (7:00 pm)
January 27, 2026
Thursday, January, 29
Var. Girls basketball @ The Classical Academy (6:00 pm)
January 29, 2026
Var. Boys basketball @ The Classical Academy (7:30 pm)
January 29, 2026

Upcoming Events

January 5 - Monday
Faculty Workday: OFFICE CLOSED/ NO SCHOOL
January 6 - Tuesday
1st Day of 2nd Semester
January 7 - Wednesday
MAPS Testing K-11
January 8 - Thursday
MS Boys basketball @ BAMS (5:00 pm)

Var. Boys basketball vs. McLaughlin Academy (7:00 pm)

MAPS Testing K-11
January 9 - Friday
MAPS Testing K-11
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