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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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  • July 31, 2026
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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  • July 29, 2026
SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Park Ave CDs: Orlando's hidden gem

Founded in 1984 and located at 2916 Corrine Drive, Park Ave CDs has served and supported the Orlando community for more than 40 years.

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  • July 29, 2026
SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Making a book of memories

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Windermere High School students create the annual yearbook.

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  • July 29, 2026
Horizon High corps is moving up the ranks

Horizon High School’s National Defense Cadet Corps now is officially a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, expanding opportunities for cadets.

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