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Liz Ramos
March 5, 2026

The First Academy to present 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

The school will host performances Thursday, March 5, through Saturday, March 7.

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Liz Ramos
March 5, 2026

Windermere Preparatory School announces head of school

Alex Birchenall has been appointed as the next head of school. He has been serving as the interim head of school and previously served as the assistant head of school.

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Michael Eng
March 5, 2026

Water Spring Elementary School to present Disney's ‘Finding Nemo KIDS’

Performances will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, at the school, 16000 Water Spring Blvd., Winter Garden.

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Leticia Silva
March 4, 2026

Dr. Phillips student becomes national finalist for poster contest

Community members can vote for her artwork until Friday, March 6.

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Leticia Silva
March 4, 2026

Foundation Academy robotics team competes on national level

Gov. Ron DeSantis selected the Ducks in a Row robotics team from Foundation Academy to represent the state at the inaugural Governors Cup.

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Liz Ramos
March 2, 2026

OCPS superintendent invites community to town hall meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at West Orange High School.

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Liz Ramos
March 2, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Jackie Archer, Lake Whitney Elementary School

Jackie Archer is a school bus driver for Lake Whitney Elementary School.

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Liz Ramos
February 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Innovation Montessori Ocoee Spring Festival

Families enjoyed the Innovation Montessori Maker Market as well as various vendors, activities and food trucks.

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Leticia Silva
February 27, 2026

The First Academy raises nearly $62k for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

The school held its annual Royal-Thon and celebrated raising more than $600,000 since the marathon's inception eight years ago.

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Leticia Silva
February 27, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee High presents Black History Month Showcase

Ocoee High School students performed dances, songs and poems to the student body to celebrate Black History Month.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Windermere High choir to participate in Choir of Distinction performance

The school's Bel Cantoras will perform with the Bach Festival Society Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Rollins College.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Horizon High School Theatre to present Beetlejuice Jr.

The performance will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Horizon High School's auditorium.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Innovation Montessori Ocoee Celebrates Proclamation for Montessori Education Week

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson visited the school's upper elementary students to celebrate.

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Leticia Silva
February 25, 2026

Windermere Prep raises more than $35k for American Heart Association

Windermere Preparatory School announced the school raised the most amount it ever has raised for this cause.

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Michael Eng
February 24, 2026

Attention students: Win a $5,000 scholarship from new nonprofit

The Freedom to Think Project currently is accepting submissions for its First Amendment Essay Contest.

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