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Michael Eng
September 17, 2025

Orange County Public Schools estimates 6,700 fewer students this year, School Board approves 2025-26 budget

At the same time, the number of Orange County students taking advantage of the voucher program is estimated to increase by 5,154.

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Michael Eng
September 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise

Windermere High School seniors enjoyed breakfast and some special moments on their home turf at this year’s Senior Sunrise.

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Liz Ramos
September 15, 2025

Bridgewater Middle principal named Principal of the Year finalist for OCPS

The winner will be announced at the Stellar Awards Jan. 30, 2026, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

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By Megan Bruinsma
September 13, 2025

PHOTOS: Sunset Park Elementary celebrates Grandparents Night

Sunset Park Elementary students enjoyed playing bingo and other activities with their families.

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Liz Ramos
September 5, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere Preparatory School 25th anniversary

Students, teachers and staff celebrated 25 years of Laker memories.

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Liz Ramos
September 4, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Neena Wilson, Palm Lake Elementary

Neena Wilson is the secretary and bookkeeper at Palm Lake Elementary School.

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Liz Ramos
September 3, 2025

Windermere Preparatory School continues a legacy after 25 years

The school is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

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By Observer Staff
September 2, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast

The Class of 2026 Senior Sunrise Breakfast was held at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the school.

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Michael Eng
September 2, 2025

West Orange Junior Service League member spearheads hygiene kit drive for local middle schools

The West Orange Junior Service League is proud to celebrate the compassion and leadership of one of its own.

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Leticia Silva
August 29, 2025

Windermere High's new money management course

Windermere High School has a new mandatory finance and money management course.

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Liz Ramos
August 28, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Laura Stile, Prairie Lake Elementary

Laura Stile is a K-2 reading coach and interventionist at Prairie Lake Elementary School.

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Leticia Silva
August 26, 2025

Sunset Park Elementary to celebrate Hispanic Heritage

The elementary school will host an event Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 12050 Overstreet Road, Windermere, to celebrate culture, traditions and heritage.

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Liz Ramos
August 20, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Dana Christopher, Panther Lake Elementary

Dana Christopher has been a K-5 art teacher for 40 years and with Panther Lake Elementary since 2022.

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Michael Eng
August 18, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere High Class of 2026 parking lot painting

Members of Windermere High School’s Class of 2026 enjoyed one of their first senior traditions as they painted their parking spots Saturday, Aug. 16.

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Leticia Silva
August 14, 2025

Southwest Middle families in need

Principal Damian Rosado sent out an email asking the community to help 51 Sea Lion homeless families with food and clothes.

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