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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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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 Academy

Join Us for a FREE Day of Learning & Fun at Parent Academy! Discover valuable information and resources to support your child's success—all in one place! At Parent Academy, you'll have access to engaging sessions led by district departments and community partners, plus an interactive exhibit hall filled with organizations eager to share helpful tools and services.

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Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

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

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Bus Route Information for the 2025-26 School Year

Bus route assignments for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year will be available to view on August 1, 2025.

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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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Latest News

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Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all events happening in the next few weeks and months!

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 – 5th

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