- February 27, 2026
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Madelleine Septelici used all her energy to have the hamster wheel shave ice, which she later added banana syrup to for a sweet snack.
Valentina Duran faced her fears of snakes with the help of Oakland Nature Preserve docent Elizabeth Malinowski.
Amelia Young was careful in adding dye to her shirt. She took her time choosing every color for her tye-dye shirt.
Erin Pyne and Corin Pyne participated in the Innovation Montessori Maker Market by selling bracelets.
Natalie Lugo and Gwyneth Pang served popcorn. Lugo went around the festival offering free samples to entice people.
Lindsey and William Watson loved the upcycled toy sculptures they purchased to support the school's Tesla Lab.
Miguel Mata, Lorenzo Mata and Carla Contessi had a blast at Innovation Montessori Ocoee's Spring Festival.
Shasta Quinn, the librarian at West Oaks Branch Library, promoted Lego Palooza and the Plant Swap.
Zoey Labelle watched with excitement as she added blueberry syrup to her shaved ice.
Oakland Nature Preserve docent Elizabeth Malinowski held Mo, a Nelson's milksnake, for children to pet gently.
Christian Gonzalez added plenty of green dye to his tie-dye shirt.
Andrew Gonzalez, left, played against Gricel Gonzalez, right, as Elvin Gonzalez, center, watched.
Amy Thomas and Jessica Villegas with Hi-Lite Coaching and Consulting shared the services they offer.
The Ocoee Fire Department had a firetruck at the Spring Festival for children to touch and learn about the department's services.
At least a dozen students and other innovative makers sold products at the Innovation Montessori Maker Market.
Hayden Wilson, Vaneskha Wilson and Chris Wilson manned the silent auction table.
Madelleine Septelici ran as fast as she could in the hamster wheel, watching as the wheel shaved ice in a cup.
She hopped off the wheel and moved onto the next step where she used a crank to move her cup of shaved ice below the various flavors available. She chose banana. With a press of a button, banana syrup was added to her shaved ice.
The shaved ice activity was one of a plethora available at Innovation Montessori Ocoee's Spring Festival Saturday, Feb. 28, at the lower school.
Families shopped at the Innovation Montessori Maker Market, which included products students such as Corin Pyne created and sold. Pyne sold braceletes he made.
There also were various vendors, food trucks and other activities.
