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Leticia Silva
April 7, 2026

New acting principal at Castleview Elementary

The elementary school has appointed Rebecca Young as its acting principal.

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Liz Ramos
April 6, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Ashlee Mikels, The First Academy

Dr. Ashlee Mikels is a fourth-grade teacher at The First Academy.

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Liz Ramos
April 3, 2026

PHOTOS: Horizon West Middle School's A Taste of Cultures

Dozens of students and families tried a plethora of foods from various countries and watched student performances.

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Liz Ramos
April 3, 2026

Panther Lake Elementary volunteer named 2026 Outstanding Adult Volunteer

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools honored Whitney Stephens for her commitment, energy and desire to make a difference.

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Liz Ramos
April 1, 2026

OCPS opens magnet and scholastic academies to all Central Florida

Families inside and outside Orange County now will be able to apply for OCPS magnet and scholastic academies.

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Justice Covert
April 1, 2026

Windermere Prep proposes new campus

Windermere Preparatory School’s new elementary campus, proposed to be built at 15765 New Independence Parkway, has some Horizon West residents worried how it will affect their community.

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Liz Ramos
April 1, 2026

Two Southwest Orange schools win Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra distinctions

Horizon High School and Southwest Middle School received distinctions for outstanding musicianship.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 1, 2026

Surviving cancer brought new life to Dr. Phillips teacher

Dr. Phillips High Exceptional Student Education and Learning Disability teacher Suzanne Scherfer overcame her battle with breast cancer by surrounding herself with community — and lots of laughter.

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Leticia Silva
March 31, 2026

Horizon High School to perform "Chicago" musical

Tickets for the musical will be available for sale beginning Monday, April 6.

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Leticia Silva
March 30, 2026

Water Spring Elementary seeks donations

The school is trying to raise $15,000 for new playground equipment.

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Liz Ramos
March 30, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Aundrea Keysor, Westbrooke Elementary School

Aundrea Keysor is the assistant principal at Westbrooke Elementary School.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 28, 2026

PHOTOS: 2026 Tildenville Elementary Tigers’ Ball

Families had a blast dancing through the decades at Tildenville Elementary Tigers’ Ball Saturday, March 28.

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Leticia Silva
March 27, 2026

PHOTOS: Whispering Oak Elementary hosts Spring Carnival

The school’s Parent-Teacher Organization held its annual Spring Carnival for students, friends and families.

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Liz Ramos
March 27, 2026

OCPS searches for high school students for Summer Production Series

The district is looking for high school performers and technicians for the its first OCPS Summer Production Series, with a production of "In the Heights."

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Liz Ramos
March 26, 2026

Retired OCPS deputy superintendent to run for school board chair

Dr. Mike Armbruster is one of three candidates for Orange County School Board chair.

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