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Michael Eng
February 28, 2024

Inside the OCPS teachers health insurance impasse

There have been lots of numbers publicized regarding the proposed increase in health insurance costs for Orange County teachers. Here are the facts.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 28, 2024

Gotha Middle student first to win top honors/best in show at Florida State Junior Thespian Festival

Ava Petroski, 13, achieved a perfect score and beat out other writers from across the state in the yearly competition.

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Michael Eng
February 26, 2024

UPDATE: Threat against Windermere High deemed non-credible

Principal Andrew Leftakis said the threat was made on social media.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 26, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Summerlake Elementary School Stars Dance

Gator students, friends and family members danced the night away at the special evening.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2024

Sand Lake Elementary, PTA host students and families for its Sweetheart Dance

Students and their plus ones enjoyed a night full of dancing and fun at the school's annual dance event.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2024

OCPS offers teachers 'historic' 10% raise, rejects special magistrate's insurance recommendation

Officials from the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association said insurance costs are the 'only issue that remains at impasse.'

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Annabelle Sikes
February 21, 2024

Four West Orange students selected as winners in Page 15's writing contest

Out of 178 submissions, four authors from the selected 15 winners of Page 15's annual High School Writing Contest are from West Orange County.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 21, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Dannerys Sanchez, Dr. Phillips Elementary School

Dannerys Sanchez is the front office clerk at Dr. Phillips Elementary School and is the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 19, 2024

PHOTOS: SunRidge Middle “Under the Stars” dance

Students from all three grades gathered in the cafeteria for a fun evening of music and dancing.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 17, 2024

PHOTOS: Westbrooke Elementary's annual daddy, daughter dance

Dads and their daughters enjoyed an evening of dancing and fun at the Westbrooke Elementary masquerade ball

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2024

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Matthew Thompson, Ocoee Middle

Matthew Thompson is the food and nutrition manager at Ocoee Middle School, and he is responsible for feeding more than 1,000 students breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2024

OCPS presents 40% construction update for relief elementary school

The newest educational facility is being built in Horizon West to relieve overcrowding at Water Spring Elementary.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 15, 2024

Horizon student earns essay scholarship for living in Disney’s backyard

A local Realtor sponsored the essay contest for high school seniors.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

SURVEY: How should the Orange County School Board use your tax dollars?

OCPS survey asks taxpayers for feedback on district’s priorities for school construction and maintenance.

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Annabelle Sikes
February 10, 2024

PHOTOS: 2024 Windermere Elementary School Spring Carnival

The Mustangs enjoyed a day filled with food trucks, bounce houses, carnival games, music, a silent auction and more thanks to the school’s Parent Teacher Organization.

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