08/20/2025
Jon Miller has been working so quickly at creating beautiful artwork at our school!
Sally Ride Elementary School-OCPS
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This is the official page for Sally Ride Elementary School in Orlando, FL, an Orange County Public School (OCPS)
Cypress Park Elementary School is a small Title I VPK-5th grade school nestled in the heart of the Taft neighborhood of Orlando, FL. The school opened its doors back in 1959. During the 2017-2018 school year we will be under construction as we prepare for a new main school building merged with Durrance Elementary for the 2018-2019 school year. Florida has a very broad public records law. As a resu
08/20/2025
08/14/2025
So excited to have Jon Miller on our campus today beginning a mural in our front lobby! Day 1, he made so much progress! Follow us here to see what happens next!
08/02/2025
FALL AND SPRING TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025/26!!!!
For Best Date Selection Schedule Early.
WE BRING THE MUSEUM TO YOUR SCHOOL GYM!!
AUGUST 15 thru SEPT 17
Ohio, Kentucky, Central and Northern West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Long Island, NY, Maryland, Delaware
SEPT 22 thru 26
Central Indiana
SEPT 29 thru OCT 10
Virginia
OCT, NOV AND DECEMBER
Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky.
SPRING TOUR 2026
JANUARY
Local Schools Only
(Must be within 40 miles of Caldwell, Ohio)
FEBRUARY
Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida
MARCH
Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
APRIL
Virginia and Kentucky
MAY
Northern Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri
Don’t see your state?
Follow our page for updates on our state tours.
Ohio’s Historical Archaeological Society
3 MUSEUMS TO CHOOSE FROM
American History
(Recommended for 3rd grade to High School)
Natural History
(Recommended for PreK thru 4th)
The Space Dome
(Recommended for K thru 4th)
A one day museum visit with the museum of your choice:
$1300 (up to 500 students)
A two day museum visit with the museum of your choice:
$2100 (up to 1000 students, at same location)
Find us on Facebook:
Ohio’s Historical Archaeological Society
Traveling Adventure Museum
07/10/2025
Save the Date Sally Ride Families for a Meet & Greet!
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Join us to meet Mr. Ortiz, our proud Principal, Assistant Principal Mr. Rock, and other dedicated SRE teachers and staff members.
For New VPK & Kindergarteners: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy an overview of VPK and Kindergarten led by Principal Ortiz, followed by a mini-tour of the classroom and school (if feasible), along with resources and activities.
For All Other Students: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Take the opportunity to mingle and connect with both new and returning friends!
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
We’re excited to welcome you to our Meet the Teacher event for the upcoming school year!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7
🕒 Time:
Kindergarten & VPK – Begins at 3:00 p.m.
Grades 1–5 & ESE VE – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Come meet your child’s teacher, explore their classroom, and get a head start on the school year!
🎒 Feel free to bring and drop off school supplies during your visit.
📋 Supply lists are available here: https://sallyridees.ocps.net/parents/supply_lists
We look forward to seeing you there!
06/20/2025
Join Us for a Free Back-to-School Event Near You!
Three of our district commissioners are hosting free back-to-school events for families across the community. Each event offers fun, resources, and support to help students start the school year strong.
🎒 What to Expect:
Free food
Kids’ fun zone
Backpacks and school supplies
Immunizations
Sports ECG screenings
📍 Choose the event closest to you!
📝 Pre-registration is encouraged.
06/20/2025
Join Us for a Community Literacy Workshop!
We’re excited to partner with the Children’s Literacy Initiative to host a special community workshop focused on supporting young readers.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: School Media Center
🍽️ Bonus: Enjoy a complimentary PDQ lunch!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together.
👉 Please register using the QR code below so we can plan meals accordingly.
We look forward to seeing you there!
06/20/2025
We are currently registering new Kindergarten students! Why wait! Enroll today!
05/29/2025
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Our Story
Sally Ride Elementary School opened its doors for its inaugural school year in August 2018 as a merger between former Cypress Park Elementary and Durrance Elementary schools. The school will has VPK - 5th Grade classes and is a magnet school for “Aviation and Aerospace Sciences.”
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9601 11th Ave
Orlando, FL
32824
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |