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Annabelle Sikes
December 12, 2023

Horizon High among schools selected to test new OCPS pilot program

The technology in the program, known as OPENGATE, will screen every student and visitor for weapons to enhance security in schools.

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Michael Eng
December 11, 2023

Florida Department of Education releases 2022-23 school grades

See how West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area schools fared.

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Michael Eng
December 11, 2023

PHOTOS: Horizon High third annual Holidays on the Horizon Prism Concert

A packed house of nearly 1,000 attendees enjoyed 90 minutes of holiday cheer at Horizon High School’s third annual Holidays on the Horizon Prism Concert, held Friday, Dec. 9, at the school.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 10, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Wendy Cooper, Windermere High School

Wendy Cooper is the front desk clerk at Windermere High School. This is her second year with the school and Orange County Public Schools.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 8, 2023

Ocoee crossing guard to host Christmas party for children

Ocoee crossing guard Leonarda Richardson — known to the children as “Mrs. Lee” — is throwing a Christmas party for the students she helps.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 7, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 Windermere High School Winter Wonderland

The holiday event featured games and giveaways, pictures with Santa Claus, performances, storytime with the school’s Homecoming king and queen, and even a surprise snowfall.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 6, 2023

SunRidge Middle Snack Shack provides opportunities for inclusion

The Winter Garden school teaches students with special needs the skills to take lunch and snack orders, handle money transactions, and select and deliver the food items purchased.