SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations

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PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL SHARE REZONING

INFORMATION FOR NEW SCHOOLS

MARION COUNTY – With two new elementary schools under construction in Southwest Marion County, Marion County Public Schools will hold two community meetings sharing rezoning information about both schools.

Elementary school “W” is being built in the Marion Oaks community just south of CR484. Elementary school “X” is being built in the Winding Oaks area just south of SR200 in Ocala. Both schools are slated to open in August 2025.  

Both public meetings will share identical information and are scheduled for:

• Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria of Sunrise Elementary School (375 Marion Oaks Course, Ocala, 34473), and
• Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School (4397 SW 95 St., Ocala, 34476).

MCPS District staff will provide information on attendance boundaries for the new schools, rezoning plans, curriculum programs, transportation options, and other details pertinent to both schools opening to address growth in the Southwest Marion County area. Artist renderings of both schools will also be shared.

Families and students are welcome to ask questions to MCPS staff during these informal meetings. Public input is also welcome at this web page.

In addition to District-wide Skylert messaging, families directly impacted by rezoning will also receive additional messaging from their child’s school.

            For more information about these public meetings, contact the Student Assignment and Records Office at 352.671.7700.

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