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Annabelle Sikes
March 16, 2023

Orange Technical College breaks ground in Ocoee

The Orange Technical College division of Orange County Public Schools broke ground for the new OTC – West Campus on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 15, 2023

Horizon High Beta Club wins at state convention

Several Horizon High students will move on to the national Beta competition in Kentucky in June.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 13, 2023

WOHS STEM students take first, third in robot challenge

The club at West Orange High School has expanded this year under the leadership of Priscilla Long.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 9, 2023

Windermere High offers Guthrie scholarship

Applications are available at Windermere High School for the Douglas Guthrie Achieving Greatness with Honor Scholarship.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 9, 2023

UPDATE: UCP West Orange Charter School principal resigned, was not reassigned

Although UCP originally told Orange Observer Tom Brickel was reassigned to a different role within the school, the school stated today that he resigned from the pressure of his job responsibilities.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 7, 2023

OCPS sets up memorial fund for deceased Ocoee Middle student

Eighth-grader Almonord Francois was struck and killed while riding his bicycle home from Ocoee Middle School Feb. 16.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 6, 2023

OSZ Influencer: Holly Hernandez, Oakland Avenue Charter School

Holly Hernandez is the instructional coach at Oakland Avenue Charter School.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 4, 2023

PHOTOS: 2023 WOHS Children’s Miracle Network WarriorThon

The West Orange High School Student Government Association hosted a week full of activities for WarriorThon. The week concluded with a dance marathon on Friday, March 3.

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Annabelle Sikes
March 4, 2023

In memory of J. Steven Czerniejewski

Czerniejewski’s impact as an educator in Orange County is near immeasurable. He taught for nearly 30 years and ultimately landed at Castleview Elementary in Horizon West.