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  • August 13, 2026
Dr. Phillips resident receives recognition from Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Daniel Minjun Chung has been honored for exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, School and College Ability Test, or similar assessment taken as part of the CTY Talent Search.

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  • August 12, 2026
OCPS bans micromobility devices for all elementary, middle school students

The Orange County School Board made the unanimous decision Wednesday, July 28, to ban micromobility devices for all students except high-schoolers with a permit's learner or driver's license.

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  • August 12, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: James Grosshans, Foundation Academy

James Grosshans is the new assistant principal at Foundation Academy's Tilden Campus.

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  • August 11, 2026
Welcome to the flock: Ovation Elementary School opens

Horizon West’s newest school, Ovation Elementary, opened its doors to students and staff Tuesday, Aug. 11.

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  • August 7, 2026
New assistant principal announced at Ocoee High School

Felicia Smith is bringing more than 25 years of experience to Knight Nation.

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  • August 6, 2026
Plant Street Academy partners with Orlando Ballet Community Enrichment

The home-school academy and Orlando Ballet are partnering to offer the home-school community a ballet class.

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  • August 5, 2026
Contract bargaining continues between OCPS, teachers union

The district approved its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, leaving teachers concerned over health-care costs and compensation.

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  • August 4, 2026
West Orange High assistant principal nominated for OCPS Assistant Principal of the Year

Dr. Rosie Williams was nominated for the award.

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  • August 4, 2026
Southwest Orlando Young Life, Foxtail Coffee to host ‘First Bell’ events for new school year

As the new year begins, students, parents and teachers can receive a free coffee Aug. 11 and 12.

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  • August 2, 2026
PHOTOS: Winter Garden’s Back to School Bash 2026

Winter Garden held a Back to School Bash offering free backpacks, school-supply giveaways and more Saturday, Aug. 1, at Newton Park and Farnsworth Pool.

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  • July 31, 2026
Back-to-school sales tax holiday now in effect

The annual back-to-school sales tax holiday allows shoppers to purchase school items without paying state sales tax until Thursday, Aug. 20.

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Ocoee Youth Council applications now open

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.

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  • July 30, 2026
OCPS to restrict most students from using e-bikes, e-scooters

The Orange County School Board unanimously approved a policy allowing only students with driver's licenses to bring micromobility devices on campus.

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  • July 29, 2026
Illuminations Academy relocates to Ocoee

The academy is transforming a 16,000-square-foot office building into the school’s campus.

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  • July 29, 2026
New principal announced at Southwest Middle

Scott Berkes will be the new principal at the school.

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