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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 10, 2024

PHOTOS: Castleview Elementary stages ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

Nemo, Marlin, Dory and a host of ocean creatures danced and sang their way around the stage.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 9, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere High NHS, PTSO host egg hunt for community families

Families gathered at Windermere High to participate in Spring fun, including an egg hunt, photos with the Easter bunny and petting zoo featuring goats.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 8, 2024

Horizon West 15-year-old singer places second in High School Rock Off at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Francesca Tarantino, a student at Windermere Preparatory School, is known as a local rock legend.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 7, 2024

Foundation Academy students, staff safe following bus fire

Sixteen of the school's students and staff members were on their way to the airport when the bus caught fire due to engine trouble.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Kyle Goudy announces candidacy for Orange County School Board

Goudy is a father and the son of public educators. He has worked in the public school system and served as a public education advocate.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2024

Water Spring Elementary School welcomes new principal

Rachel Larsen will lead the young Otter students.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

West Orange Warriors host dance marathon

The $21,290 raised surpassed the Warrior-Thon committee's goal for 2024.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 6, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Diana Hammond, Independence Elementary School

Ms. Hammond is the media specialist at Independence Elementary and has been with OCPS for 15 years.

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Michael Eng
March 5, 2024

OCPS, teachers union strike deal

After a daylong hearing before the Orange County School Board, the school district and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association found common ground.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 5, 2024

WHS becomes first school in UCF's K-12 Knighthon Program to raise over half a million dollars

Windermere High School raised $77,702.82 at the annual dance marathon event.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 3, 2024

PHOTOS: Hamlin Elementary hosts Enchanted Evening

The cafeteria was decorated in an enchanting theme, complete with tables resembling ponds, giant mushrooms, “log” pillows, hanging flowers and a plethora of fairy lights.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 3, 2024

PHOTOS: Keene’s Crossing Elementary hosts Glow Party

Students wore their brightest colors and light-up clothing for an evening of dancing and fun at Keene's Crossing.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 3, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere High School Dance Marathon

Windermere High School students raised $77,702.82 in funds and spread awareness through the annual dance marathon event, which supports the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 2, 2024

Holy Family Catholic School junior thespian troupe places outstanding in all categories of state competition

Thespian Troupe 10724 is led by mother and daughter duo Lisa and Hayleigh Jusas who have spent their lives in theater.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 28, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Angel Bodiford, Thornebrooke Elementary School

Program assistant Angel Bodiford has been at the elementary school since it opened 22 years ago.

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