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Annabelle Sikes
October 2, 2023

Water Spring Middle School teacher fired, arrested following allegations of child pornography

Ryan Hamil, 22, was arrested by Orange County deputies and faces two counts of possessing obscene material.

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Annabelle Sikes
October 2, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: John DeBakey, Windermere Preparatory School

John DeBakey is the middle school dean of students at Windermere Preparatory School.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 29, 2023

OCPS District Police searching for employees

The school district is accepting applications for police officer, police sergeant, and threat management and compliance administrator.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 29, 2023

Dr. Phillips Elementary School announces new principal

Autherene Leighvard has joined the Flying Eagle family replacing previous principal Christine Rogers.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 27, 2023

OCPS announces Stellar Award finalists for principal, AP

The winners of the OCPS Stellar Awards will be announced in February.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 26, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Corey Gilchrist, The First Academy

Corey Gilchrist is the director of auxiliary programs at The First Academy.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 25, 2023

Westly’s Mile kicks off second year

Westly’s Mile is a walk/run club designed to give elementary students in West Orange County a foundation of healthy habits.

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Michael Eng
September 22, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep Homecoming Parade 2023

Windermere Preparatory School students and faculty showed off their school spirit during the schools annual Homecoming Parade Friday, Sept. 22.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 22, 2023

'We need more drivers'

The bus driver shortage continues to cause problems for Orange County Public Schools, as well as parents and students.

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Annabelle Sikes
September 21, 2023

Windermere High School students start pre-law club

Five students at Windermere High School are making a difference by providing educational opportunities for their peers interested in law.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 20, 2023

Windermere principal returns to childhood elementary school

Life has come full circle for Janet Bittick, who is leading Windermere Elementary School, where she and her children attended.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 20, 2023

Challenges and changes: Education is second career for Tildenville teacher

Catherine Terrell had to find a new career after a car crash left her with injuries that resulted in a leg amputation. The former convenience store manager now teaches kindergarten students at Tildenville Elementary.

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Michael Eng
September 19, 2023

Orange County School Board approves $6.7B 2023-24 budget

OCPS officials are budgeting a per-student expenditure of $9,893.90 for 2023-24.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 18, 2023

PHOTOS: Hamlin Elementary Grandparents Bingo Night

Students and their grandparents had a fun evening together playing rounds of bingo and winning prizes during Grandparents Bingo Night at Hamlin Elementary School.

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Andrea Mujica
September 16, 2023

PHOTOS: Ocoee High School seniors decorate parking spots

The Ocoee High School parking lot was filled with seniors as they painted their senior parking spots the morning of Saturday, Sept. 16.

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