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  • February 11, 2026
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Orange County School Board recognizes two Dr. Phillips High students for artwork

Alisa Andrievskaya and Elle Mangin were recognized for their outstanding artistic achievements in district-wide call for Stellar Awards submissions.

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  • February 10, 2026
West Orange high schoolers learn CPR from firefighters

Winter Garden Professional Firefighters Local 4947 taught CPR at West Orange Tuesday, Feb. 10.

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Foundation Academy's new president is one of its own

After a nearly yearlong search, Foundation Academy selected a familiar face, Dr. Jeff Lawrence, as its next president.

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  • February 10, 2026
Scholarship collaboration helps families in need

Graduating seniors from West Orange High School in families affected by cancer could earn up to $8,000 to put toward enrolling at a Florida college.

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INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Arnetta Heidelberg, Water Spring Middle School

Arnetta Heidelberg is the assistant principal for instruction at Water Spring Middle School.

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PHOTOS: WES Fest 2026

Windermere Elementary School students and their families had a blast at WES Fest.

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  • February 7, 2026
PHOTOS: Sunset Park Elementary hosts Family Fun Fest

Sunset Park Elementary School held its annual Family Fun Fest event Friday, Feb. 6.

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  • February 6, 2026
Foundation Academy announces new president

Dr. Jeff Lawrence will be the new president. He previously served as the director of spiritual development.

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West Orange County students place in OCPS Culinary Competition

Students from Horizon, Ocoee, Olympia and West Orange high schools placed in the top three in various categories.

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  • February 5, 2026
School zone cameras now live at two Winter Garden schools

Esteem Academy and Whispering Oak Elementary School will have school zone cameras that could result in a $100 fine for speeding after warning period.

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INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Marie Neptune, Citrus Elementary School

Marie Neptune is a bilingual paraprofessional for English and Creole at Citrus Elementary School.

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Two Southwest Orange middle school students place in Spanish bee

Hamlin Middle School's Pedro Nascimento placed first and Horizon West Middle School's Kaori Arce placed third in Orange County Public Schools' Spanish Spelling Bee.

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Two Southwest Orange educators named OCPS Stellar Award winners

Bridgewater Middle School's Amy Klaber is Principal of the Year, and Water Spring Elementary School's Gabriela Cardani is the Support Person of the Year.

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All OCPS schools to open Feb. 2 except Summerlake Elementary

Summerlake Elementary School will be closed due to facility issues caused by the recent extreme cold.

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