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  • December 20, 2024
High school students march in Macy’s parade

Two members of West Orange High’s band and one from Windermere High spent the Thanksgiving holiday in New York City and marching in the famous annual parade.

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  • December 19, 2024
Local kids share wish lists to Santa

Horizon West children sent their lists to Santa at the Observer’s booth at the Christmas at Hamlin: A Festival of Holiday Traditions event.

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  • December 18, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Doug Rose, of Gotha Middle School

Life science teacher Doug Rose has been employed at GMS for 21 years.

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  • December 11, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Connie Feeney, of Whispering Oak Elementary

Feeney has been the registrar at WOES for three years.

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  • December 9, 2024
Windermere High, Olympia High athletics hosting toy drives at Dec. 13 games

At both the Titans boys soccer game at Windermere High and the Wolverines boys basketball game at Olympia High, there will be charity toy drives to benefit nonprofits.

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  • December 5, 2024
Windermere Wonderland puts everyone in holiday spirit

Clubs and organizations spread holiday cheer with various activities.

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  • December 4, 2024
Nurture Place takes therapy into schools

The counseling center in Winter Garden has introduced a therapeutic curriculum to several schools in West Orange County to help more students having mental health issues.

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  • December 4, 2024
UCP lacing up shoes for first Relay for Life

The fundraiser is part of a national program to benefit for the American Cancer Society.

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  • December 4, 2024
Horizon High SGA spearheads Reading Reindeer donations

The Hawks collected more than 500 books for the Observer’s annual book drive.

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  • December 4, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Howard, of Ocoee Elementary School

School nurse Kimberly Howard has taken care of OES students for five years.

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  • November 28, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Jane Hickey, Windermere Preparatory School

Jane Hickey is a pre-K 3 teacher and team lead at Windermere Preparatory School.

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  • November 26, 2024
Schools, HWO, heart group partner for hydration goals

Two organizations are teaming up to provide students with the resources necessary for drinking more water.

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  • November 21, 2024
Hamlin Elementary School leader named state’s principal of the year

Principal Dr. Angela Murphy-Osborne traveled to Washington, D.C., with her 89-year-old mother and childhood friend to accept the honor.

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  • November 20, 2024
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Danielle Smith

Danielle Smith has been a first-grade teacher at Dillard Street Elementary School for three years.

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  • November 20, 2024
Windermere High junior concocts casserole campaign

What started out as a simple idea in Windermere High junior Luke Malegni’s head has turned into more than 100 casseroles that will bless Thanksgiving tables throughout the community.

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