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Liz Ramos
October 17, 2025

Horizon High teacher files grievance over removal of Charlie Kirk poster

The teacher was told to remove the poster from his classroom "to maintain classroom neutrality."

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Liz Ramos
October 16, 2025

Documentary with TFA students nominated for 2025 Suncoast Emmy Award

"Aftershocks" shares testimonies of TFA students, administrators and community members who experienced the 2010 Haiti earthquake firsthand.

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Liz Ramos
October 16, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Ocoee High homecoming parade

The homecoming court, various student clubs and organizations, the band, football team, girls basketball team, cheerleaders and more participated in the parade.

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Liz Ramos
October 16, 2025

Two West Orange County school staff named OCPS Stellar Award finalists

A staff member from West Orange High School and Water Spring Elementary School have been named finalists for Support Person of the Year.

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Liz Ramos
October 15, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Susan Mathews, Central Florida Christian Academy

Susan Mathews is a middle school coordinator and Bible teacher.

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October 15, 2025

Lakeview Middle School to host second annual Fall Festival

The FFA program is looking for Red Devil memorabilia to showcase during the festival to honor the school's history.

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Leticia Silva
October 14, 2025

Windermere Prep recognized as a top school in the nation

Windermere Preparatory School shared to social media its recognitions by Niche Best School Rankings.

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Liz Ramos
October 10, 2025

Ocoee band director a semifinalist for 2026 Grammy

Bernard “Bernie” Hendricks Jr. is one of 25 semifinalists for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.

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Leticia Silva
October 9, 2025

West Orange County schools recognized for FFA programs

West Orange schools received checks for their nationally recognized FFA programs.

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Liz Ramos
October 8, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Devora Roman, Spring Lake Elementary

Devora Roman is an English Language Learners paraprofessional at Spring Lake Elementary School.

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Leticia Silva
October 8, 2025

E-bikes & motorized scooters: Here's what you need to know

With an increased amount of e-bikes and scooters on the roads, it's important to know the safety guidelines and laws when it comes to riding.

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Liz Ramos
October 6, 2025

OCPS to give highly effective teachers a 4.01% raise

Orange County Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.

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Liz Ramos
October 3, 2025

Ocoee High sends off School Resource Officer for deployment

Students came together for a fond farewell to Officer Eladio Martinez with the Ocoee Police Department.

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Liz Ramos
October 2, 2025

OCPS reaches tentative agreement with Orange Educational Support Professionals Association

The tentative agreement includes a 3.65% pay raise.

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Michael Eng
October 2, 2025

West Orange High School band to host Westside Showcase

The marching band show will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Raymond Screws Stadium, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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