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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 9, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Amanda Lewis of Windermere Elementary School

Lewis serves on the school's PTO fundraising and AR prize committees.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 8, 2024

OCPS classes to resume Tuesday, Oct. 15

Officials made the decision to close Friday after previously calling for closures Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is a student holiday and teacher workday.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 7, 2024

OCOM announces closure ahead of Hurricane Milton

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine will close from 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday Oct. 11, due to the storm.

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Michael Eng
October 6, 2024

OCPS to make closure decision Monday, Oct. 7

If you haven’t already, you may opt in to receive OCPS’ text messages for important updates. Text “Y” or “Yes” to 68453.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 4, 2024

Special Hearts Farm educator receives grant for teaching program

The $2,000 grant from Voya Financial's Unsung Heroes program has been awarded to Kathy Meena, a teacher at a Winter Garden ESE Transition School.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 4, 2024

Lake Buena Vista student receives Hispanic Youth Leadership Award

Senior Maria Daniela La Cruz Cegarra received the award from the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County.

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Michael Eng
October 3, 2024

The First Academy cancels Fall Carnival

The annual carnival was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4. TFA hopes to reschedule for a future date.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 2, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Ashley Aulerich, Horizon West Middle School

The literacy coach at Horizon West Middle has been at the school for five years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
October 2, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Susan Mattucci, Thornebrooke Elementary School

Second-grade teacher Susan Mattucci has been at Thornebrooke for 19 years.

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Michael Eng
September 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere High School Stadium Opening and 2024 Homecoming

After more than seven years, Windy City finally came home.

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Michael Eng
September 26, 2024

OCPS schools will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27

Based on current Hurricane Helene forecasts, district officials announced schools will reopen for classes tomorrow.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 24, 2024

OCPS schools to close Thursday due to Tropical Storm Helene

Orange County Public Schools representatives have announced schools will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26, and all after-school activities must end by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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Michael Eng
September 24, 2024

BREAKING: Water pipe break forces building closure at Windermere High School

The 600 Building currently is closed; students have been moved.

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Sam Albuquerque
September 23, 2024

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy officially opens new high school building

The school’s Tilden campus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the new building to Foundation students, staff and community.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 20, 2024

Water Spring Middle School welcomes new assistant principal

Sulimar Medina joins the Horizon West school with more than 20 years of experience in education.

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