Welcome to WINDING OAKS Elementary School!

🌳 Welcome to Winding Oaks Elementary School! 🌳

We are thrilled to welcome you to Winding Oaks Elementary, where every child grows, learns, and thrives! As a brand-new school rooted in academic excellence, community, and care, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for all learners.

Our dedicated team of educators and staff are here to nurture curiosity, build strong character, and help students reach their fullest potential. Whether you're a returning MCPS family or new to our community, we are excited to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.

Please explore our website to stay up to date on important news, events, and resources. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and celebrations!

Together, we are growing something great!

✨Winding Oaks Elementary –"Where roots run deep and minds grow strong!"✨

 

🎥 Winding Oaks Preview Video Link: https://youtu.be/fIF-f2WfKgU


Recent News: Miscellaneous School Information

 

🚌🚌2025-2026 Bus Transportation Information🚌🚌

Marion County Public Schools is utilizing a new mobile app for bus transportation called “My Ride K-12” starting with the 2025-26 school year. The information below provides directions and resources for downloading the free app.

How to access the My Ride K-12 mobile application

  1. Download “My Ride K-12” from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
  2. After the app installation completes, open My Ride K-12.
  3. When prompted to find your school district, search for “Marion County Public School district.”
  4. Once you have selected MCPS, proceed to the login page, click ‘Register,’ enter your email address, password, and name.
  5. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Click on the link in
    that email to confirm your registration through the My Ride K-12 website.
  6. Log in, then find a student by going to “My Students” and choosing the “Add Student” button.
  7. Enter the unique information required. (Student ID numbers can be provided by your child’s school.) Repeat this step to add additional students.
  8. Once linked to a student, click on that student’s profile to see all relevant transportation information.
  9. If you want to share your student link information with someone, press the ‘Share’ button and enter the email address of that additional person. They will receive a confirmation email that automatically links them to the shared student(s). Recipients must register with “My Ride K-12” to access student information.
  10. Regularly check for updates to ensure your device is running the latest version of the app.
  11. Remain logged in to the app to receive district notifications, even when the app is not actively running.

For more information or ongoing support including username and password information, bus stop locations, or other needs, please contact the MCPS District Transportation Department at 352.671.7050.

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Medication at School

Winding Oaks Elementary School strongly urges parents to administer their student’s medications at home whenever possible. If it is necessary for your student to take medication during school hours the following guidelines must be followed:

  • All medications, including over the counter medications (OTC), administered in the school clinic must be prescribed for your student by a licensed medical provider. Medications must be in the original container and have a non-expired prescription label affixed to the medication.
  • Medications must be delivered to the school clinic by an adult. Students may not transport medications.
  • An Authorization for Prescribed Medications form must be completed for each medication your student is to receive at school.
  • Students are only permitted to self-carry certain medications (rescue inhaler, epinephrine auto-injector, pancreatic enzymes, and diabetic supplies) if an Authorization for Prescribed Medications form has been delivered to the school clinic signed by BOTH the parent and licensed medical provider.
  • Florida Statute allows students to possess and use OTC, FDA approved topical sunscreen and headache medication. Products must remain in the original container, labeled with the student name and cannot be shared. A Parent Authorization Form shall be completed and delivered to the school clinic for these products.

For more information visit www.marionschools.net/healthservices

Important Information

 
Student Day:            7:35 AM - 2:10 PM 
Teacher Day:    7:00 AM - 2:45 PM
First Bell:    7:30 AM
Tardy (Late) Bell:    7:35 AM
School Office Hours:     7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Early Release Hours:    7:35 AM - 12:10 PM
Breakfast Served:    7:10 AM - 7:35 AM
Early Sign-Out ends:
   1:40 PM
     
Breakfast and Lunch:
   Free for all children
Adult Lunches:
   $2.75

 

Phone Numbers:

  • Main Office      (352) 671-0830
  • FAX                  (352) 671-0831
  • Guidance         (352) 671-0837
  • Cafeteria          (352) 671-0846
  • Extended Day  (352) 671-0847

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