OCPS rezoning plans have a direct impact to the Downtown Orlando neighborhoods. Downtown Orlando, as many downtown areas, thrives on being walkable to workplaces, parks, restaurants, shops, recreation and schools. Many new families have decided to call Downtown Orlando home as it has become a safe and welcoming place or everyone to enjoy.

We are requesting that all households located within the current zone of Hillcrest Elementary and Howard Middle School be given a geographic preference if those households choose to apply to the magnet programs at Hillcrest Elementary and Howard Middle School.