East Lake Elementary School - OCPS

We hope you can all join us for a little end of the year fun!

Please join us for our final spirit night on Tuesday May 26th from 6-8pm at Astro Skate!

VPK Registration is now open for children who turn 4 on or before September 1st , 2026. Please contact our school registrar Ms. Stacy at [email protected] for more information or call 407-658-6825

🎓 Once a Eagle, Always an Eagle! 🦅❤️

We had the absolute joy of welcoming our graduating high school seniors back to where it all began—the Nest of East Lake Elementary! 🏫✨

Seeing these incredible young adults walk the very halls they used to run through as little ones brought all the tears and all the smiles. From high-fives with our current students to emotional reunions with their former teachers, it was a beautiful reminder of how fast time flies.

To the Class of 2026: You will always have a home here at the Nest. We are so incredibly proud of the leaders, thinkers, and changemakers you’ve become. Go out there and conquer the world—but never forget your roots! 🌍🎓

Nominations for the 2026/2027 PTA Executive Board closed on April 30th, 2026 in order to allow adequate time for the nominating committee to review and vet all candidates prior to the election. Please review the proposed nominees for the upcoming May 19th, 2026 election.

What an incredible night for our school family! 🏆

On behalf of the entire East Lake community, we want to share some amazing news from the OCCPTA Essential Pieces Awards banquet.

We are beaming with pride as we celebrate two massive wins:

The Arts in Education Award: A huge thank you to our hardworking PTA for their dedication to fostering creativity and excellence in our programs! 🎨🎭

Principal of the Year: A well-deserved honor for our very own Mrs. Bounds! Your leadership and heart for our students inspire us every day. 🌟

These awards reflect the spirit of collaboration and excellence that defines East Lake. Congratulations to our PTA and Mrs. Bounds—thank you for making our school a place where students truly soar! 🦅✨

🍴 The Behind-the-Scenes Heroes - Our Cafeteria Team
Fueling our bodies and our minds! Thank you to our amazing Cafeteria crew for serving up healthy meals and warm smiles every single lunchtime. 🍎🍕

Meet East Lake's Fifth Grade Team
Leading the way as the "Big Kids" on campus! Thank you to our Fifth Grade team for preparing our oldest Eagles for their next big adventure in Middle School. 🎓🦅 Thank you for all you do for our students Ms. Bright, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Harris and Mrs. Benincasa

Meet East Lake's Fourth Grade Team
Writing, Florida history, and lots of heart! Thank you to our Fourth Grade team for helping our students find their voices and reach new heights. 🏔️✍️ Thank you Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Rivera, and Mrs. Arana for all your do for our Eagles!

On behalf of the entire staff, I wanted to send a massive thank you for "spoiling" us this week! We are feeling incredibly lucky and well-fed.

From the thoughtful treats to the extra support, you’ve truly gone above and beyond to make Teacher Appreciation Week feel special. It’s no secret that East Lake has the best PTA around, and your hard work makes our school a wonderful place to be every single day.

We appreciate you more than we can say!