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Leticia Silva
July 16, 2026

PHOTOS: Lake Cypress Summer Camp at Windermere Prep

Students from Windermere Preparatory School had a fun-filled day with water inflatables during the school’s summer camp.

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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Bargaining continues between OCPS and teachers union

Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association representatives continued negotiations in a special magistrate hearing Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10.

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By Kate Richardson | Foundation Academy
July 14, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Foundation student 'channels' her interests

Kate Richardson has created her own YouTube channel focused on astronomy, space exploration and astrobiology.

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By Alyssa Coloca | Windermere High School
July 14, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: The STAR Plan: Here's what you need to know

The Sunshine Transit Advancement Resolution plan will help to develop rapid transit for eight high-volume transportation corridors.

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Leticia Silva
July 14, 2026

Dillard Street Elementary announces new principal

Elaine Lundberg is taking the helm at the Winter Garden elementary school.

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Liz Ramos
July 13, 2026

Horizon High marching band to host annual fundraiser

The Band Camp Blood Drive, Car Wash and Kona Ice fundraiser will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, July 24.

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Liz Ramos
July 9, 2026

Foundation Academy announces new assistant principal at Tilden Campus

James Grosshans, aka Mr. G, will be stepping into the new role.

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By Tatum Nguyen | Windermere Preparatory School
July 7, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Summer camp brings new experiences

Tatum Nguyen learned about leadership and inclusion while improving her social skills through her time as a camp counselor.

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By Noah Setliff | Horizon High School
July 7, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Geese: Home-grown or industry plants?

Although there are many highs to the band Geese’s new profound success, there is one low: the accusations of Geese being deemed “industry plants.”

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Liz Ramos
July 7, 2026

"You all made a difference": FUMC Learning Center staff reunites

First United Methodist Church Learning Center staff reunited, bringing together teachers and directors since the school opened in 1992 to reminisce, laugh and cherish their community.

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Liz Ramos
July 7, 2026

Water Spring Middle welcomes new assistant principal

Andrew Schwartz will serve as the next assistant principal.

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Leticia Silva
July 3, 2026

Foundation Academy sophomore to compete on American Ninja Warrior

Aaron Deal's ANW episode will air 9 p.m. Monday, July 6, on NBC.

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Leticia Silva
July 3, 2026

Ocoee High ELA teachers, students make school history

The high school received 60% or more across all three ELA categories: ELA achievement, ELA learning gains and ELA lowest 25%.

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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson is hosting a back-to-school hygiene and backpack donation drive at OCOM from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 10.

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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Third through fifth graders now required to learn cursive

The cursive writing requirement will begin this 2026-27 school year.

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