Horizon West Middle

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School Spirit Run

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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Latest News

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October 9, 2025

PTSO Event: Come get your car washed and support HWMS

October 8, 2025

Cast Your Vote: Hispanic Heritage Door Decorating Contest

Our teachers worked hard on creating beautiful doors for Hispanic Heritage Month. Now we need your help to vote for your favorite one. The winning teams will be win a prize! VOTE HERE

October 7, 2025

Boys Soccer Elite 8 Playoff game vs Timber Springs MS Wed. 10/8 @5:30pm

Get your tickets on the GoFan App. for tomorrow's elite 8 soccer match vs. Timber Springs MS here at HWMS @5:30pm See attachment for QR code.

September 30, 2025

Yearbook Sales

YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. GO TO YOUR Students School Cash list: https://ocps.schoolcashonline.com/ TO PURCHASE.

September 30, 2025

2025 Fall Stakeholder Survey

OCPS Families, Orange County Public Schools invites you to participate in the 2025 Fall Stakeholder Survey.We are asking you to answer a couple of questions about your satisfaction with your childs . . .

September 30, 2025

Bike Safety Event

Subject: Bike & Scooter Safety Presentations Dear Hornet Families, On October 8th, Bike/Walk Central Florida ( https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/ ) will visit our P.E. classes to give a Bike &a. . .

September 29, 2025

Raise Craze Fundraiser Update!

Week 1 is done, and we already have some winnerscongratulations to those classes and students who participated! But dont worry if you havent registered yettheres still another week left! Every act of. . .

September 26, 2025

Hornets Buzz Newsletter 9/26

Check out our latest Hornet's Buzz Newsletter by clicking the image or this link .

September 26, 2025

Boys Soccer Playoff Bracket/Tickets

Come out and support our boys beginning Oct. 6 at 6:00 at Horizon West Middle School as they begin the county playoffs!!! The higher seed will be the host school. See the attachment for the . . .

September 26, 2025

🏐 HWMS Volleyball Tryouts 🏐

Upcoming Events

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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: 8200 Tattant Blvd., Windermere, FL 34786

Phone: 407-554-1570

Principal: Andrew Agudo

Mascot: Hornet

Colors: Black, Golden Yellow

School Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Grades: 6^th – 8^th

Principal’s Message
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Welcome to Horizon West Middle School! As your proud principal, I'm thrilled to extend a warm greeting to all our students, families, and community members.

Here at Horizon West, we are more than just a school; we're a vibrant community dedicated to fostering an exceptional learning environment. We are particularly proud to be recognized as a Florida School of Excellence, a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic rigor and student success.

Our core mission at Horizon West Middle School is to ignite and nurture the unique potential within each student. We strive to cultivate a deep-seated passion for learning, encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of discovery. Equally important is our dedication to fostering respect for self and others, building a compassionate and inclusive school culture where every individual feels valued and empowered. Finally, we equip our students with the essential skills to become creative, independent thinkers and effective problem-solvers, preparing them not just for high school, but for a future where adaptability and innovation are key.

We believe that by focusing on these fundamental pillars, we can guide our students to achieve their personal best and become responsible, engaged citizens. We look forward to a successful and inspiring school year together!

Sincerely,

Andrew Agudo

Principal, Horizon West Middle School

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Latest News

PTSO Event: Come get your car washed and support HWMS

Cast Your Vote: Hispanic Heritage Door Decorating Contest

Boys Soccer Elite 8 Playoff game vs Timber Springs MS Wed. 10/8 @5:30pm

Yearbook Sales

2025 Fall Stakeholder Survey

Bike Safety Event

Raise Craze Fundraiser Update!

Hornets Buzz Newsletter 9/26

Boys Soccer Playoff Bracket/Tickets

🏐 HWMS Volleyball Tryouts 🏐

Upcoming Events

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