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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: 2850 W. Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32837

Phone: 407-858-6130

Principal: Dr. Stephanie Jackson

Mascot: Panther

Colors: Blue and Yellow

School Hours: 9:30AM-4:04PM (MTRF), 9:30AM-2:54PM (Wednesday)

Grades: 6^th – 8^th

Principal’s Message

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Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Freedom Middle School! I am honored to serve as your Principal and excited to lead a school community full of talented educators, dedicated staff, and amazing students. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here.

This year, we are proud to celebrate our continued growth—Freedom Middle improved from a C to a B school grade last year, and that’s a win worth celebrating! It’s a reflection of the hard work, commitment, and heart that every member of our Panther family brings to the table. Let’s keep that momentum going!

Our theme this year is:

Rebuild. Reconnect. Reignite.

As we move forward, our focus will be on:

Strengthening relationships
Reinforcing our shared commitment to high expectations
Recommitting to consistent, student-centered instruction
Building lasting traditions that reflect our pride and Panther identity
We believe that every Panther has a place, and we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for all students and staff.

Let’s make this year unforgettable as we continue to soar to new heights—together.

With Panther Pride,

Dr. Stephanie Jackson

Principal, Freedom Middle School

#PantherPride #RebuildReconnectReignite #WeAreFreedom #SoaringToNewHeights

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Latest News

No cost vaccination events

Orange County Public Schools leaders gather for annual ILI at Horizon High School

How the OCPS IT 'ninjas' keeps 200+ schools powered and protected

Ocoee High students spend the summer building their own black box theater

Homeless Education Summit | How OCPS is helping to support homeless students

OCPS Language Line connects families to live interpreters

Advanced Studies Symposium helps students plan for life after high school

Orange County Public Schools music teachers dive into Orff Schulwerk training

Beloved principal retires after 37 years with OCPS

Inaugural OCPS Lead & Link Leadership Fair

Upcoming Events

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