Orlando Science Charter School Celebrates East Orlando Campus Grand Opening

ORLANDO – Orlando Science Schools (OSS), a tuition-free public charter school system, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the opening of its new East Orlando campus – expanding its STEM-focused programs and innovative learning environment to even more families in Central Florida. OSS is currently serving grades K-6 and will serve K-8 for the 2025-2026 school year.

The new 68,000-square-foot campus located at 10250 University Blvd. in Orlando features science, technology, engineering and math labs, as well as a gym and soccer field. The space is designed not only to foster a state-of-the art classroom experience for all grades but also to support the school’s award-winning robotics, Science Olympiad, Model UN, competition math programming and competitive sports.

“Expanding into East Orlando is the result of demand – as well as a testament to the success of our other campuses,” said Dr. Yalcin Akin, Orlando Science Schools’ executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome new students and families interested in pursuing STEM-focused academics, and we look forward to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of innovators and leaders.”

The new campus will be led by Principal Eric Salgado and Assistant Principal Christina Stangl, who have both worked as administrators at other campuses. Both administrators bring over 10 years of experience with them to the new campus.

This year, the school will serve 630 students K-6 grade students. Orlando Science Schools has been serving Orange, Seminole and Osceola County students since 2008 and continues to expand its reach.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins in mid-October. To learn more, visit /www.east.orlandoscience.org/.