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Leticia Silva
October 14, 2025

Windermere Prep recognized as a top school in the nation

Windermere Preparatory School shared to social media its recognitions by Niche Best School Rankings.

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Liz Ramos
October 10, 2025

Ocoee band director a semifinalist for 2026 Grammy

Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.

Observer School Zone
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Leticia Silva
October 9, 2025

West Orange County schools recognized for FFA programs

West Orange schools received checks for their nationally recognized FFA programs.

Observer School Zone

Liz Ramos
October 8, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Devora Roman, Spring Lake Elementary

Devora Roman is an English Language Learners paraprofessional at Spring Lake Elementary School.

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Leticia Silva
October 8, 2025

E-bikes & motorized scooters: Here's what you need to know

With an increased amount of e-bikes and scooters on the roads, it's important to know the safety guidelines and laws when it comes to riding.

Observer School Zone

Liz Ramos
October 6, 2025

OCPS to give highly effective teachers a 4.01% raise

Orange County Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

Observer School Zone
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Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Ocoee High sends off School Resource Officer for deployment

Students came together for a fond farewell to Officer Eladio Martinez with the Ocoee Police Department.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Liz Ramos
October 2, 2025

OCPS reaches tentative agreement with Orange Educational Support Professionals Association

The tentative agreement includes a 3.65% pay raise.

Observer School Zone
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Michael Eng
October 2, 2025

West Orange High School band to host Westside Showcase

The marching band show will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Raymond Screws Stadium, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
October 1, 2025

Innovation Montessori looks for more students

For the first time since the Ocoee school opened, there are seats available

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By Liz Ramos
October 1, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Jacquelyn Rifenberg, Horizon West Middle School

Jacquelyn Rifenberg is a sixth-grade life science teacher at Horizon West Middle School.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2025

OCPS stops school-wide "witchcraft" video series at West Orange High

OCPS has directed West Orange High to stop a series allegedly promoting witchcraft after a complaint from Liberty Counsel.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Michelle Krause, Ocoee Innovation Montessori High School

Michelle Krause is the secondary guide in English/language arts and art history at Ocoee Innovation Montessori High School.

Observer School Zone

Megan Bruinsma
September 22, 2025

West Orange senior Emily Tatum named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Emily Tatum’s academic achievements earned her an award given to less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
September 22, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange High School 2025 Homecoming Parade

Warrior Nation took over downtown Winter Garden as West Orange High School celebrated its 2025 Homecoming Parade Thursday, Sept. 18.

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