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The 5th Annual School Spirit Run is officially set for Saturday, February 7, 2026. We can’t wait to see our community come together in full stride!

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Let's Read OCPS!

Let’s Read, OCPS!, a district-wide reading challenge, will run from January 26 to April 30, 2026, and aims to encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 50 million minutes.

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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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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.

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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

Are you interested in joining the Union Park community?

School tours are offered every Wednesday from 2:30–4:00 p.m. Please bring a valid ID to check in. To schedule a tour, you may call 407‑249‑6390 ext. 3992290 to speak with Ms. Garay, who is bilingual in Spanish.

If you are interested in our Two‑Way Dual Language Magnet, we are hosting dedicated tours on February 24 and March 31. Please contact Ms. Ortiz at ext. 3992276 to schedule an appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Mustang family.

Upcoming Events

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

Feb
10
Virtual Mini-Academy | Demystifying AI: A Parent's Guide to Artificial Intelligent Systems
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
Virtual Mini Academy | Desarrollando el Vocabulario en la Casa- Español
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
12
Multilingual Storytelling Night | Spelling Test Stress / Estres ak Egzamen Otograf
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Feb
18
Lunch and Learn Live Online | ESE PreK Strategies to Boost Your Child's Development at Home
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Feb
24
Virtual Mini Academy | Vape Prevention and Awareness
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
26
Multilingual Storytelling Night | See Marcus grow - Ve a Marcus Florecer
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
12
End of Third Grading Period
All Day
Mar
13
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
All Day
Mar
16
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
17
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
18
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
19
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
20
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
23
Begin Fourth Marking Period
All Day
Apr
24
Teacher Professional Day/Student Holiday/Teacher Non-Workday
All Day
May
25
Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
All Day
May
27
Last Day of School/ End of Fourth Marking Period
All Day
May
28
Post Planning
All Day
May
29
Post Planning
All Day
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Feb
10
Virtual Mini-Academy | Demystifying AI: A Parent's Guide to Artificial Intelligent Systems
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
11
Virtual Mini Academy | Desarrollando el Vocabulario en la Casa- Español
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
12
Multilingual Storytelling Night | Spelling Test Stress / Estres ak Egzamen Otograf
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb
16
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Feb
18
Lunch and Learn Live Online | ESE PreK Strategies to Boost Your Child's Development at Home
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Feb
24
Virtual Mini Academy | Vape Prevention and Awareness
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb
26
Multilingual Storytelling Night | See Marcus grow - Ve a Marcus Florecer
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Mar
12
End of Third Grading Period
All Day
Mar
13
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
All Day
Mar
16
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
17
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
18
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
19
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
20
Spring Break (Schools Closed/District Offices Open)
All Day
Mar
23
Begin Fourth Marking Period
All Day
Apr
24
Teacher Professional Day/Student Holiday/Teacher Non-Workday
All Day
May
25
Memorial Day Holiday (Schools and District Offices Closed)
All Day
May
27
Last Day of School/ End of Fourth Marking Period
All Day
May
28
Post Planning
All Day
May
29
Post Planning
All Day
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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: 1600 Dean Rd, Orlando, FL 32825

Phone: 407-249-6390

Principal: Don Vega

Mascot: Mustangs

Colors: Green, Yellow

School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th 

Principal’s Message
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Greetings and welcome to Union Park Elementary,

I am honored to serve as the principal of this exceptional school, where we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for every student. Our dedicated and talented staff works tirelessly to build a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, creativity and academic excellence. We believe in partnering with families and the community to support our students' growth and development.

We are proud to offer a Two-Way Dual Language Magnet Program, which provides students the opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate.  This program supports language development in both English and Spanish, preparing students for success in a global society.  To learn more about our Magnet Program, click this link. 

We believe in strong partnerships with families and the community to support our students’ growth and development.  Together, we can ensure that each child achieves their full potential.

I look forward to an exciting and productive school year ahead.

Warm Regards, 

Don Vega
Principal

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Parents, now is the time!
Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.

Enroll Now!