- May 8, 2024
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Thirty-one teachers and staff members have been with the school since its inception.
Students ran a booth selling bundt cakes.
Jacob Spring, left, Ben Goetz, Thomas Junco and Lucas Dufourcq played football in the school’s courtyard.
Amira Karim, left, Madison Tucker and Sahana Siddavatam represented Windermere High School at the event.
Deejay Ernie Gandolfi, left, and his daughter, Harlow, played lively tunes for attendees.
Jenga was one of the many games supplied by Giant Yard Games for the event.
PTSO member Melissa Fabri helped to sell school merchandise at the event.
A special awards ceremony was hosted for the 31 teachers and staff members who have been with the school since its inception.
Michael Spangler has been with the school since it opened.
Chad Ryan received an award for his five years of service at the school.
HWMS Principal Michelle Thomas, left, gave Cynthia Hanson her award.
Janette Moore, left, and Valerie Parrish both received awards at the ceremony.
HWMS Principal Michelle Thomas, left, gave Mallory Cameron her award.
The PTSO hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Hero Game Room.
The new Hero Game Room features Pac-Man, table tennis, chess, a pool and air hockey table, board games, and more.
2twistedbites was one of the available food options at the event.
Stephen, left, and Christina Corneau took advantage of one of the photo set ups.
Tennille, left, and Shaun Moore showed off their HWMS gear.
Ari Rodriguez, left, chatted with Stetson Grange from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
HWMS students Camila Rivas, left, Luiza Rodrigues, Gianna Faris and Sofia Giron attended the event together.
Horizon West Middle School celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Jump N’ Jive — The Hive is Five Festival Friday, April 26.
The event celebrated the school’s greatest achievements and accomplishments throughout the years with myriad activities — including food trucks, yard games, mini golf, a deejay and a photo booth — for students, family and friends, and other community members.
In addition, a special awards ceremony was hosted for the 31 teachers and staff members who have been with the school since its inception, and the school showcased its new Hero Game Room with a dedication by the Parent Teacher Student Organization.
With the Horizon West population exploding in the last decade, the school was planned to hold 1,185 students, serving as a relief school for Bridgewater Middle School and taking 900 of its students.
HWMS first opened its doors to the community in August 2019.
Read the full story on HWMS' fifth anniversary here.
