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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

Ready to give your child the best chance at success? It all starts with regular school attendance! Every day in the classroom is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

Click here to learn more!

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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.

Click here to learn more!

Image promoting awareness for Childhood Cancer with a yellow ribbon.

A parent and child look at a laptop screen together.

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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.

Click here to learn more!

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Students are seen in a cafeteria setting, possibly eating lunch.

Text on a teal background reads: ARE YOU READY?

Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.

Click here for helpful resources!

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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: 6700 Sheryl Ann Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

Phone: 407-858-3130

Principal: Carmen Dottavio

Mascot: Tigers

Colors: Green, Orange

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

Grades: PreK – 5^th

Principal’s Message
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Greetings Lancaster Tiger Families!

My name is Carmen Dottavio, and I am proud to serve as your Principal at the wonderful Lancaster Elementary. I have worked in Orange County Public Schools for nineteen years as a fourth-grade teacher, fifth-grade teacher, math and science coach, and Assistant Principal. I am very passionate about empowering our young scholars and turning them into leaders, preparing them to succeed in school and life. My commitment to you is to lead our Tigers to proficiency and beyond by building strong relationships with parents, scholars, and our community.

As your Principal, it is very important to me that every person who enters our doors is excited about being part of the Tiger family. Creating an environment that is nurturing, positive, and fun enables us to meet the challenges of academic excellence. It is truly a blessing to be the instructional leader of this amazing school, and I look forward to another year of great accomplishments by our scholars and staff.

Yours in Education,

Carmen Dottavio

Princpal