Greetings, Jets.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams on their victory over Wedgefield last week! What an exciting and strong start to the season.
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, we are reviewing our testing data to identify which students and subject areas may need additional support to ensure success on end-of-year exams. Parents, please check your child's school Gmail account for an email containing their individual data for the school year so far.
Be sure to check out this edition of Jets in Action for information about upcoming activities and events happening here at Legacy, and take note of the important dates listed below.
Jason Jiménez
Principal
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January 23rd - February 6th
Follett Book eFair
February 5th
NJHS Induction Ceremony
February 6th
Last Day to Shop the Online Book Fair
February 10th
SAC Meeting @ 6pm
February 12th
East River HS Falcon Experience Night
February 19th
Resiliency Day
February 21st
Campus Beautification Day
February 26th
LMS Open House for Incoming 6th Graders & Prospective Families
February 27th
Winter Wonderland Dance
March 11th
Gradventure Permission Slips Due
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Remember to shop the online book fair through Friday, February 6th. There is a great selection of fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels as well as some journals, coloring books, and drawing books. All purchases will benefit our school library and literacy programs for our students.
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University High School
Monday, February 2nd 2026
Visit 1: UHS presentation
Time: Period 2
Place: Cafeteria
Friday, February 20th 2026
Visit 2: Course Requests
Time: Period 1-4
Place Media Center
East River High School
Tuesday, February 3rd
Visit 1: Presentation
Place: Media Center
Time: Period 1
Friday, February 13
Visit 2: Course Requests
Place: Media Center
Time: Period 1
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Colonial High School
February 4
Visit 1: Information
Place: Guidance 601
March 9
Visit 2: Course Requests
Place: Guidance 601
Looking Ahead:
May 19th
Leave Your Legacy - 8th Grade Ceremony
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses – more than any form of cancer, concussion, or illness combined. Thousands of seemingly healthy kids die every year due to detectable heart conditions.
That’s why Who We Play For is thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with UCF Lake Nona Hospital to provide our youth the opportunity to get their heart checked with a FREE electrocardiogram (ECG). The community heart screening will take place on 2/7/2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the UCF Lake Nona Hospital, Community Youth Heart Screening Event, 6700 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827.
Every student aged 10 to 25 can sign up for a screening here.
Why take advantage of this electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening?
- The standard physical is statistically proven to be less than 4% effective at detecting any heart conditions, adding
- an ECG improves those odds to 80-95%.
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ECG screening saves lives.
- ECG screening is non-invasive, painless, and takes about 5 minutes.
- Each ECG will be interpreted by a pediatric cardiologist or cardiologist specifically trained for the heart of an
- athlete. Results will be returned via email within one week of the screening.
- An ECG typically costs around $150.
WWPF represents every young person who lost their life due to a detectable heart condition missed in their physical.
At hundreds of schools across the country, WWPF has screened 400,000+ students and saved the lives of 400+ students, all who had previously undetected life-threatening heart conditions.
Watch this video to understand more about what to expect at a heart screening.
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We are excited to announce our upcoming Beautification Day on February 21st from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we’re inviting our entire school community to join us! We need the support of parents, students, families, and community members to help beautify our campus and make it a cleaner, brighter place for everyone.
Volunteers will assist with a variety of projects, including spreading mulch, planting flowers and plants, and helping to clean up the campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, earn service hours, and show pride in our school.
We are also inviting all of our student clubs and organizations to participate—this is a great team‑building activity and a chance to give back.
We hope to see you there as we work together to make our school shine!
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Open House - February 26th |
The 8th grade field trip to Gradventure will close on March 11th. All permission slips and payments must be submitted before this date to allow adequate time for processing. Payments for Gradventure may be made online through School Cash or by cash or check submitted directly to Ms. Fray in Room 713. If you have not yet registered for School Cash, you can do so using the link or QR code provided below. Thank you for your prompt attention so we can process all submissions on time! |
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If you plan to volunteer on campus or chaperone a field trip, please make sure you are registered as an OCPS Additions Volunteer with Legacy Middle School.
Important reminders:
- Your volunteer account must be renewed each year.
- You must watch the Safety Protocol Video to complete your approval process.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported!
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Dear Future Sponsor,
Education is the foundation of our community’s future, but that foundation is only as strong as the teachers we prepare today. At OCASA, we are on a mission to ensure that the next generation of educators has the support they need to succeed.
This year, we have set an ambitious and historic goal for the OCASA Scholarship Scramble: To fund one $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior at every single one of the 23 Orange County Public School (OCPS) high schools.
To reach this $23,000 goal, we are looking for community partners who believe in the power of local education. By sponsoring this event, you aren't just putting your brand in front of local professionals—you are directly investing in the future of 23 students who will one day lead our classrooms.
We have established several "Academic Tiers" of sponsorship to help us reach this target:
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The Valedictorian (Event Sponsor) – $5,000: Funds 5 full scholarships. Includes naming rights for the event and Awards Luncheon, plus premier marketing placement, and a player foursome in the scramble.
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The Magna Cum Laude (Driving Range) – $2,000: Funds 2 full scholarships. Includes exclusive signage at the Driving Range, name on all marketing, and a player foursome in the scramble.
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The Honor Society (Hole + Foursome) – $1,500: Funds 1.5 scholarships. Includes a player foursome and a custom Tee Box sign.
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The Dean’s List (Hole Sponsor) – $1,000: Funds 1 full scholarship. Provides high-visibility signage at a designated hole.
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Teaching Assistant – $250: A vital contribution toward a partial scholarship for a deserving student.
Whether you join us on the course as a golfer or support us as a sponsor, your contribution ensures that 23 future teachers—one from every high school in the OCPS —start their journey with the support of their community behind them.
Will you help us reach our goal of 23 scholarships for 23 schools?
Thank you for your commitment to our students and the future of Orange County Public Schools.
Sincerely,
Nathan Hay
OCASA Scholarship Scramble Committee
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Purchase your yearbook today before we run out! Students who purchase a yearbook will receive it in the first or second week of May. |
Congratulations to Noah Jones, Olivia Ho, Nathaniel Ricke, and Angelina Vu for being selected for and participating in this year's OCPS All-County Concert Band Festival! These students auditioned against students from every middle school in the county back in November and were selected for this prestigious honor band. Congrats again to our fantastic Jet musicians! |
Thank you to everyone who participated in Literacy Week! On Tuesday, Ms. Haynes hosted a book tasting event for some of our avid readers. On Thursday, the Orange County Public Library joined us to lead a writing lab for several ELA classes. Throughout the week, students also enjoyed a variety of literacy activities in the library. A couple of our teachers even joined in on the fun by decorating their doors using a literary theme.
We are proud of the talented artists here at Legacy, as showcased in our bookmark contest. All bookmarks will be laminated, and our top three winners will receive a prize.
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Our school is excited to be part of the Let's Read, OCPS! reading challenge to read 50 million minutes across the district! This challenge runs until April 30. Our school goal is 190,300 minutes, and so far, our students have logged about 500 minutes!
Don’t have a book already? Check out an eBook or audiobook on Sora, through LaunchPad! We can reach our goal by logging as little as 10 minutes every day! ALL reading and every minute counts!
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In February we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders—Alice McLellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Selena Sloan Butler—to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety.
Since 1897…
National PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America and has been the conscience of the country on issues affecting children and youth.
Our millions of families, students, educators and community leaders are:
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Advocates for every child’s education and well-being
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Leaders in family, school and community partnerships
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Champions for a more equitable future for all children
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If you are interested in being a chaperone on a field trip, helping out in a classroom, or assisting with a schoolwide event, please sign up for or renew your Additions Volunteer account.
Please be sure to log into your Dashboard to watch the Safety Protocol Video so your application will be approved.
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School Cash Online is now the official payment platform for all school-related transactions, replacing School Pay. Whether you're paying for a field trip, making a class donation, or settling a device fine, all payments will now be processed through School Cash Online.
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Parents, please fill out this form to indicate whether or not you approve of your child attending, participating in, and experiencing any activities Legacy Middle School plans for our students' entertainment, experience, and learning opportunities both during and after school through the end of the school year. If you would like your child to opt out of any upcoming events or activities, please indicate which activities in the last question of this form.
Per Florida Rule 6A-10.089, we are required to obtain parental consent regarding all school-sponsored events and activities.
Some of our upcoming events and activities include, but are not limited to:
- Honor Roll Assemblies
- Teach-In, November
- Prism, December
- Author Visits
We know that our community appreciates efficiency. That's why we're providing you with one form for the rest of this school year to consolidate and streamline parental consent forms like we did last year. This will benefit you so you will not be inundated with multiple requests.
The OCPS Parental Consent for Student Participation in School-Sponsored Events, Activities, and Student Clubs can be found in the link here: General Parent Consent Form
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Reminder: State-Mandated Cell Phone Policy All cell phones must be silenced and stored out of sight—either in a backpack or purse—for the entire school day, from 9:25 AM to 4:04 PM. This rule is set by the state and applies to everyone on campus.. |
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Any student on campus before 9:00 AM or staying after school for activities such as clubs, performing arts, sports, or other events must be signed into the YMCA program.
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Morning Program: Begins at 7:00 AM and includes a small fee.
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After School Zone: Free for all participants and offers homework support, snacks, meals, and a variety of engaging activities each day.
Attendance is flexible—students are not required to attend daily and can participate according to your family's schedule and preferences.
Thank you for your continued support!
Morning Site Supervisor:
Ciara Medrano - Cmedrano@cfymca.org
Afternoon Site Supervisors:
Witney Sherry - WSherry@cfymca.org
Susan Fray - SFray@cfymca.org
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Principal: Mr. Jason Jimenez
Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas
Assistant Principal: Dr. Jessica Torres
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