District is hosting vaccination clinics at six more high schools tomorrow
Orange County Public Schools started a second round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at each of its 22 high schools and each day's turnout exceeded the first round. OCPS, with a third party healthcare partner, is hosting events to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to families with children ages 5 and older, as well as any others who needed their vaccine or booster shot. So far, the second round has seen 4,308 doses of the vaccine given, and the district is hosting an additional six school locations for vaccinations on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Here is the total breakdown, by date and age grouping:
| 2nd Round Date |
Pediatric Dose Total |
12+ Dose Total |
2nd Round Total |
| Tuesday, Nov. 30 |
977 |
627 |
1,604 |
| Wednesday, Dec. 1 |
931 |
525 |
1,456 |
| Thursday, Nov. 2 |
840 |
408 |
1,248 |
| Saturday, Dec. 4 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| 2nd Round Total (before adding Saturday's count) |
2,748 |
1,560 |
4,308 |
The OCPS high schools opening their doors for vaccine clinics tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 4, are as follows, all are scheduled from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.:
Colonial High
6100 Oleander Dr.
Orlando, FL 32807
Timber Creek High
1001 Avalon Park Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32828
Lake Buena Vista High
11305 Daryl Darter Pkwy.
Orlando, FL 32836
Lake Nona High
12500 Narcoossee Rd.
Orlando, FL 32832
Edgewater High
3100 Edgewater Dr.
Orlando, FL 32804
The full schedule is posted on the OCPS website. Additional dates are planned for the start of 2022.
"An increase in participation by Central Florida families is welcome news as we all work to guard our community against COVID-19 infection and spread," states Chief Communications Officer Scott Howat. "Again this week, we are seeing parents and adult family members getting their vaccines or boosters alongside their children and, in fact, our healthcare partner tells us that the boosters are a large part of the increase in turnout. OCPS is committed to continuing to provide our school buildings as convenient and trusted locations for vaccine distribution."