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Leticia Silva
June 26, 2026

Water Spring Elementary introduces book vending machine

The vending machine will be available for students as a reward.

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Liz Ramos
June 26, 2026

Commissioner Nicole Wilson hosting back-to-school drive

The hygiene and bookbag donation drive will take place through Wednesday, July 8, at various locations.

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Liz Ramos
June 25, 2026

High school students across Orange County to perform in "In the Heights"

More than 90 students will bring "In the Heights" to the stage at Edgewater High School Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28.

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Leticia Silva
June 24, 2026

OCPS addresses employee health care, school consolidation

Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez held a press conference Tuesday, June 16, alongside school board members to discuss current challenges and plans for the future.

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By Evelyn Schorr | Montverde Academy
June 24, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Running on empty: Why so many teens are burning out

Learners are reporting feelings of exhaustion, stress and emotional fatigue as early as freshman and sophomore year.

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By Kate Richardson | Foundation Academy
June 24, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Artemis II represents new era of space travel

The moon isn’t the end goal but rather a checkpoint in humanity’s quest of interplanetary life.

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Liz Ramos
June 18, 2026

Advance Auto Parts Foundation donates to Orange Technical College

The $110,000 donation will help support training opportunities and student success in Orange Technical College's automotive and diesel technology programs.

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Liz Ramos
June 18, 2026

Oakland Avenue Charter School teacher named 2026 Charter School Champion of the Year

Nicole Puhr is a math coach and intervention specialist at the school.

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By Noah Setliff | Horizon High School
June 17, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Reality awaits: Is this it for The Strokes?

Horizon High School's Noah Setliff dives into the history of The Strokes and their new album.

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By Tatum Nguyen | Windermere Preparatory School
June 17, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Creating a space for everyone

Windermere Preparatory School's Tatum Nguyen learns the impact of inclusion as a volunteer at a weeklong camp working with individuals with autism.

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Leticia Silva
June 17, 2026

New principal announced at Keene's Crossing Elementary

Kristin Abel, assistant principal at Keene's Crossing, was promoted to principal at the school.

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Leticia Silva
June 10, 2026

Lake Apopka Natural Gas District offering skilled trades scholarships

Applications now are open to apply for the scholarship.

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Liz Ramos
June 9, 2026

Observer welcomes students writers for Summer School Zone

Alyssa Coloca, Ava Petroski, Evelyn Schorr, Kate Richardson, Noah Setliff and Tatum Nguyen will write about topics of importance and interest to them and their peers.

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Liz Ramos
June 8, 2026

PHOTOS: Horizon High School Summer Music Camp

Horizon High hosted 204 students and 101 volunteers during its annual Summer Music Camp.

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Liz Ramos
June 8, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Nicole Freeman, Castleview Elementary School

Nicole Freeman is a fourth-grade teacher at Castleview Elementary School.

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