School Profile

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: 11001 Bloomfield Dr, Orlando, FL 32825
Phone: 407-737-1470
Principal: Allison Garske
Mascot: He-coon
Colors: Blue and White
School Hours: 8:45 am- 3:00 pm (2:00 pm on Wednesdays)
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th
Principal’s Message

Greetings!
Welcome to Lawton Chiles Elementary School, home of the He-Coons! I'm truly honored to serve as your principal, and I look forward to an incredible school year filled with growth, discovery, and success. Before coming to you, I had the privilege of serving as a principal for three years and an assistant principal for three years. I've also gained valuable experience as a dean, behavior specialist, instructional coach, ESE teacher, and elementary school teacher. This diverse background allows me to approach our students' needs from many different perspectives, and I am excited to get to know each of them.
At Lawton Chiles we help ensure every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future. Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities. Our dedicated team of experienced educators is committed to building meaningful relationships with every student, fostering an environment where they feel valued, supported, and challenged.
We know a strong partnership between school and home is crucial for student success, and we encourage open communication and collaboration. I look forward to a productive partnership with you as we enter a new school year filled with endless possibilities! Please feel free to contact me by email at allison.garske@ocps.net or by calling our school office at 407-737-1470. Although I try to have an open-door policy, the campus is a busy place, so I may not always be able to see you right away if you stop by, and I could need to ask you to schedule something. My sole purpose for being here is to serve your children and this community, and I look forward to working together to ensure we meet your children's needs while they are here at Lawton Chiles.
Together, we'll continue to build a school where every He-Coon feels at home and achieves their full potential. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you!
With kindness,
Mrs. Allison Garske
Principal