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Michael Eng
August 30, 2023

OCPS schools will re-open Thursday, Aug. 31

Because of the adjustment made this year in the district’s instructional minutes, students will not have to make up the lost day because of Hurricane Idalia.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 30, 2023

Winter Garden Baptist dedicates new preschool

The new facility on North Woodland Street, Winter Garden Academy, will provide early education to children ages 5 weeks to 4 years.

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Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

BREAKING: OCPS schools will close for Idalia

Classes will not be held at Orange County Public Schools schools Wednesday, Aug. 30.

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Michael Eng
August 29, 2023

After-school activities will continue today, Tuesday, Aug. 29

OCPS will make a decision on the cancellation of school for Wednesday, Aug. 30, sometime today.

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Michael Eng
August 28, 2023

OCPS schools will be open tomorrow

Any decision on the cancellation of after-school activities on Tuesday or school on Wednesday will be made later this evening or tomorrow morning.

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Michael Eng
August 25, 2023

PHOTOS: Water Spring Elementary’s 2023 Back-to-School Bash

Water Spring Elementary School celebrated the end of the first full week of the 2023-24 school year with a Back-to-School Bash Friday, Aug. 25, at the school.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 25, 2023

Commissioner Wilson: ‘Get these kids playing football here on Friday nights’

Orange County Public Schools and Orange County Government held a joint meeting to get community feedback on the proposed onsite football stadium for Windermere High School.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 24, 2023

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep seniors make their mark

Students at Windermere Prep showed their creativity in their parking spaces.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 24, 2023

West Orange High School student earns pilot’s license

Seventeen-year-old Elias Lopez is the second youngest to graduate from the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy. This summer, he earned his private pilot’s certification

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy seniors personalize their parking spaces

The FA student parking lot is a colorful collage of images created by the senior class.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 23, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Julie Branom, Dillard Street Elementary School

Ms. Branom is is the program assistant for the Exceptional Student Education program at Dillard Street Elementary School.

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Michael Eng
August 22, 2023

OCPS superintendent names new leaders

OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez announced the appointments of new school leaders, including several in the West Orange and Southwest Orange areas.

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Michael Eng
August 22, 2023

Orange County School Board adopts tentative millage

The School Board will host the final budget hearing at 5 p.m. Sept. 12, at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia St., Orlando.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 21, 2023

West Orange County 4H Club forming

An information meeting for a new 4H club will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, in Winter Garden.

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Annabelle Sikes
August 19, 2023

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy hosts Welcome Back BBQ

The school’s family fun event included live music, barbecue, photo opportunities and the chance to purchase fan gear from the shop.

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