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Liz Ramos
March 12, 2026

OCPS plans to keep school start times

After receiving feedback from the community, the district saw 60% of those surveyed wanted to keep the current start times.

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Leticia Silva
March 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Spring Carnival at Independence Elementary

The elementary school's PTO hosted its third annual Spring Carnival Wednesday, March 11.

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

New Horizon West elementary school has a name

Ovation Elementary School is the name for the new school, which will open in August.

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

OCPS superintendent: ‘We need your help in being an advocate’

During a Community Town Hall meeting, Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez shared updates on the district’s budget, drop in enrollment and more

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

Windermere Prep students experience a whole new world

Students lived and worked alongside members of the Maasai for the first time while visiting Tanzania.

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Michael Eng
March 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere High School Class of 2026 Field Day

Windermere High seniors enjoyed one last chance to be a kid at the school’s annual Field Day.

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Liz Ramos
March 9, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Sally Marjama, Southwest Middle School

Sally Marjama is the theater teacher at Southwest Middle School and also supervises the WSLN TV News for the school.

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Liz Ramos
March 7, 2026

PHOTOS: Dillard Street Elementary School Dragon Fest 2026

Families went to Dillard Street Elementary for festival fun.

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Liz Ramos
March 7, 2026

PHOTOS: Castleview Elementary School presents "Lion King Jr."

More than 70 students participated in the cast and crew of the Disney classic.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 6, 2026

Water Spring Elementary students open with Orlando Magic

The students stood with the Orlando Magic’s players during the opening of the game.

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Michael Eng
March 6, 2026

PHOTOS: Bridgewater Middle School’s 2026 Heritage Night

The enticing aromas of food from dozens of countries filled the air at Bridgewater Middle as the school hosted its 2025 Heritage Night Thursday, March 5.

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Leticia Silva
March 5, 2026

PHOTOS: Water Spring Middle's Multicultural Celebration

The middle school held its third annual multicultural celebration with more than 10 countries represented by families.

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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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