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By Annabelle Sikes
February 6, 2023

OCPS earns national recognition for magnet programs

The eleven programs that earned excellence or distinction awards included three from West Orange and Southwest Orange County.

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By Annabelle Sikes
February 3, 2023

SOBO Art Gallery searching for high school artists

Local students will have the opportunity to submit art entries into the “High School Awards” exhibition.

Observer School Zone
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By Annabelle Sikes
February 2, 2023

WOHS AFJROTC Raiders team competes in first competition

The West Orange High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps placed second.

Observer School Zone
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By Amy Quesinberry
February 1, 2023

OSZ INFLUENCER: Mr. Jim, Sunset Park Elementary crossing guard

Jim Farnham Sr. has taken true ownership of his job by creating connections the entire SPES community.

Southwest Orange

By Annabelle Sikes
February 1, 2023

Water Spring Middle to present Disney's High School Musical 2 Jr.

The play will take place on Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4.

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By Annabelle Sikes
January 29, 2023

Influencer of the Week: Taise Camargo, Panther Lake Elementary School

Taise Camargo is an English language learner paraprofessional at Panther Lake Elementary.

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By Andrea Mujica
January 29, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep hosts 2022 Rockin’ Carnival

Carnival rides, attractions, food and club booths were some of the activities the Windermere Prep Rockin' Carnival offered to those who attended the event the night of Saturday, Jan. 28.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

By Annabelle Sikes
January 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Science Night at Lake Whitney Elementary

The event, co-hosted by the Orlando Science Center, featured a night full of fun and educational activities on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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By Amy Quesinberry
January 25, 2023

Hamlin Coyotes dedicate middle school

Dr. Suzanne Knight, OCPS officials and a gymnasium full of students celebrated the first year of Hamlin Middle School.

Southwest Orange

By Andrea Mujica
January 25, 2023

Ocoee High School theater to showcase 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'

The Knights will be hosting various performances of the musical from Wednesday, Jan. 25, to Friday, Jan. 27, at the Ocoee High School Auditorium.

Arts & Culture

By Annabelle Sikes
January 25, 2023

West Orange High student hospitalized, doctors baffled

Valeria Arraiz Ramos, a West Orange High School junior, has been in critical condition at the AdventHealth for Children hospital for almost three weeks. No one knows what has happened to her.

West Orange Times & Observer

By Annabelle Sikes
January 21, 2023

Water Spring Middle students travel to Tallahassee

More than 60 students from the school participated in the inaugural Tallahassee field trip as an opportunity to bring to life what has been taught in the civics classroom.

Observer School Zone

By Andrea Mujica
January 18, 2023

Influencer of the week: Roberto Mendez, Keene's Crossing Elementary

Roberto Mendez is the art teacher at Keene's Crossing Elementary in Windermere.

Observer School Zone

By Amy Quesinberry
January 16, 2023

Chamber foundation accepting applications for Petro scholarship

High school seniors in West Orange County who plan to attend Valencia, UCF or OTC are invited to apply.

West Orange Times & Observer
Your Town

By Annabelle Sikes
January 15, 2023

Influencer of the Week: Michael Kellen, Lake Buena Vista High School

Michael Kellen is the AP/Cambridge Literature teacher and ELA department chair at Lake Buena Vista High School.

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