Ocala Springs Elementary School

Today, our 5th graders took their final walk through the hallways of Ocala Springs. From their very first day of kindergarten to leading the school as top dogs, this bittersweet tradition is always a tear-jerker.
We are so incredibly proud of how much they’ve grown, learned, and laughed within these walls. Watch them take their final stroll down memory lane 📸👇
Next stop: Middle School! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will do. 🎒🚀

We had an unforgettable day at Ocala Springs Elementary! 🎉

Our 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students were absolutely thrilled to welcome author Rod Martinez to our school library.

Rod Martinez gave an inspiring talk about the magic of storytelling, shared the behind-the-scenes process of writing, and even answered some fantastic, tough questions from our young readers.

📚✨The energy in the library was electric, and seeing the kids so excited about reading and writing was pure joy. A huge thank you to Rod Martinez for taking the time to spark our students' imaginations!

Today, we were absolutely thrilled to welcome back our former students who are graduating in the Class of 2026! From their first days in little backpacks to strutting the halls in graduation caps, it is amazing to see how much they’ve grown.

Career Day was a massive success! We want to extend a huge, heartfelt thank you to all the amazing guest speakers and volunteers who took the time to invest in our students. Your stories and insights truly helped open their eyes to the many exciting possibilities ahead! 💼✨

🍨 Sweet Success! Our Accelerated Reader Ice Cream Party! 📚

We are SO incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication this quarter! 🌟 They have been turning pages, passing quizzes, and crushing their reading goals!

T-shirts matching? Check. Game faces on? Check. ✔️
Sun, sweat, and smiles! ☀️🏃‍♀️
We had an absolute blast at our first Field Day this year. From the obstacle courses to the epic water balloon toss, the energy was unmatched. So proud of everyone’s teamwork and sportsmanship today!

🌿 Welcome to our Aftercare Jungle! 🐆🐍
Our little explorers have been busy turning our space into a wild masterpiece! From vibrant paper plate parrots to hanging paper-plate monkeys, this project was a total team effort! 🐒✨

The pictures don't do it justice with how wonderful this turned out.