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Annabelle Sikes
December 17, 2023

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Nathan Caldwell, Ocoee High School

Nathan Caldwell is the director of chorus, keyboard and AP Music Theory at Ocoee High School.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 16, 2023

Vazquez named a 2023 Superintendent to Watch

OCPS leader Dr. Maria Vazquez is one of 24 superintendents nationwide to receive the honor.

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Annabelle Sikes
December 16, 2023

Castleview Elementary collects food for Dream Center

The school donated more than 400 items to those in need at the Dream Center in Winter Garden.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
December 13, 2023

Lakeview Middle adopts new mascot

The adoption took place following discussions with students and parents at the Winter Garden middle school.

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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.