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Michael Eng
November 20, 2024

Foundation Academy artists complete Windermere mural

Foundation Academy Portfolio and AP Art students worked in shifts to complete the mural.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
November 15, 2024

Lake Whitney Elementary School hosts Pastries with Parents event

The annual event invites parents to eat breakfast with their children before the start of the school day.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
November 14, 2024

McCoy Federal Credit Union donates $5,000 to Hamlin Elementary School for library books

An anonymous Hamlin business owner matched the $5,000 amount, boosting the total amount donated to $10,000.

Southwest Orange
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Annabelle Sikes
November 14, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Ehren Steiner, Foundation Academy

Ehren Steiner is the Upper School assistant principal at Foundation Academy’s Tilden Campus.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 13, 2024

Emma McCleary pens first book at 13

Foundation Academy eighth-grader Emma McCleary has written a fantasy novel geared for third- through fifth-graders. She was inspired by her walks in the forest with her Grandma Peggy.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 13, 2024

WOHS senior Cole Mouer earning pilot’s license

The Winter Garden teen will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University after graduating from West Orange High School next spring.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Sam Albuquerque
November 10, 2024

TFA ready to keep fighting after FHSAA upholds sanctions against football team

FHSAA denies TFA's appeals, upholds sanctions of a two-year postseason ban and forfeiture of wins for football team. Royals are 'prepared to seek remedies through the court system.'

Sports
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Annabelle Sikes
November 9, 2024

PHOTOS: OTC - West hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new campus

Community members toured the new Ocoee campus and learned more about how the school will positively impact the community.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 8, 2024

PHOTOS: OCPS dedicates Atwater Bay Elementary

The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Nov. 6 in the school cafetorium.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
November 6, 2024

West Orange High Theatre to present ‘Ragtime: School Edition’

The production also will feature students from Lake Buena Vista High School.

Arts + Entertainment
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Amy Quesinberry Price
November 5, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Sandra Notice-Thomas of Lakeview Middle School

Sandra Notice-Thomas is a teacher for students with learning disabilities at LMS.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Annabelle Sikes
November 5, 2024

Ocoee High band director named Grammy Awards semifinalist

Bernard Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists announced for the 2025 Music Educator Award.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
November 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Clubs breaks ground on Winter Garden branch

The new Winter Garden location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida on Ninth Street officially will be called the June Family Branch.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
November 2, 2024

West Orange, Southwest Orange bands perform at Florida Bandmasters Association 2024 District 8 MPA

All public school marching bands from West Orange and Southwest Orange showcased their 2024 field shows at the event.

Observer School Zone

Michael Eng
November 2, 2024

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High band performs at 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA

The Dr. Phillips High School marching band performed its 2024 show, “The Phantom of the Opera,” at the 2024 Florida Bandmasters Association District 8 MPA.

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