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Leticia Silva
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Horizon West's newest elementary school

A new Horizon West elementary school to open in August to alleviate nearby Panther Lake and Water Spring elementary schools.

Southwest Orange
News

Liz Ramos
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: Eight Waves brings hope, instills confidence in West Orange student

Participation in the nonprofit's mentoring program helped KK Charles throughout high school and beyond.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Michael Eng
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: The fight for free thought

How Horizon High School teacher William Loggans became the poster child for independent thought in public education.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Liz Ramos
January 5, 2026

Horizon West schools find common thread

Bridgewater Middle School art students bring Keene’s Crossing Elementary students’ dream Squishmallows to life.

Observer School Zone

Liz Ramos
December 19, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Lisa Barrows, Hamlin Middle School

Lisa Barrows is the theater educator and director as well as Junior Thespians Troupe 10639 sponsor at Hamlin Middle School.

Observer School Zone
Influencer

Liz Ramos
December 17, 2025

Whole lot of love: Tree sales benefit Windermere High choir

Longtime Disney entertainer hosts Christmas tree lots outside Windermere High School, with proceeds benefiting the school’s choir program.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 17, 2025

West Orange High band students continue caroling tradition

Jay Zimmerman started caroling with six friends when he was in seventh grade. Now as a junior, he's joined by 40-plus students performing on the streets of his neighborhood.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 15, 2025

New principal takes helm at Water Spring Middle School

Korey Bawden moves from Thornebrooke Elementary to Water Spring Middle School mid year.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 15, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Stephanie Robbins, SunRidge Middle School

Stephanie Robbins is a first-year educational media specialist at SunRidge Middle School.

Observer School Zone
Influencer

Leticia Silva
December 11, 2025

New principal at Thornebrooke Elementary

Maria Gaspar was welcomed as the new principal at Thornebrooke Elementary in Ocoee.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 11, 2025

OCPS approves targeted rezoning for two West Orange County schools

The targeted proposals for Ocoee and Chain of Lakes middle schools

Observer School Zone
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Liz Ramos
December 10, 2025

Armbruster retires from OCPS after more than 35 years

Mike Armbruster has served as a deputy superintendent, principal, coach and teacher.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 10, 2025

OCPS extends contract with third party to boost enrollment

OCPS will continue to work with Caissa K12 to address declining enrollment.

Observer School Zone
News

Liz Ramos
December 8, 2025

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Lynne Schaber, Gotha Middle School

Lynne Schaber is the vice president of outreach for Gotha Middle Schools Parent-Teacher Organization.

Observer School Zone
Influencer

Leticia Silva
December 4, 2025

OCPS considers school start time changes

A survey was sent out to community members asking for their input.

Observer School Zone

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