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  • September 23, 2021
New surgeon general gives parents authority over quarantines under revised COVID-19 rules

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Joseph Ladapo Sept. 21.

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  • September 23, 2021
West Orange High School wears gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness

The school came together to support the cause on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • September 22, 2021
Homecoming traditions step outside the norm

After Orange County Public Schools decided that all homecomings would take place outside, West Orange-area schools got creative.

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  • September 21, 2021
OSZ Influencer of the Week: Melinda Gerardi, Water Spring Elementary

The PE paraprofessional will use scholarship money to complete her education degree.

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  • September 20, 2021
Start With Hello Week begins at Windermere Elementary

The week promotes inclusion and supports students who suffer from social isolation.

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  • September 8, 2021
REMEMBERING 9/11: Educators, students reflect on 9/11

Fear, confusion and safety concerns gripped parents, students and teachers as attacks were carried out.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 1, 2021
OPINION: Will OCPS’ mask mandate achieve the desired result?

Until Monday, Aug. 30, parents of Orange County Public Schools students had the right to decide whether their children would wear masks in school.

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  • September 1, 2021
Influencer of the Week: Sharyn Stieglitz, Water Spring Middle School

Stieglitz is school counselor and will help to make sure students have the proper classes needed for graduation.

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  • September 1, 2021
Parents struggle with contact-tracing delays

As COVID-19 cases rise throughout Orange County Public Schools campuses, so have lags in the information pipeline.

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  • Chris Martucci
  • August 26, 2021
Influencer of the Week: Brad Bales, Foundation Academy

Foundation Academy fans know him best as the voice of the Lions football team on Friday nights.

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  • August 21, 2021
Does data show a correlation between mask opt-out and COVID-19 cases in West Orange-area schools?

The Orange County School Board will consider defying Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order and institute a mask mandate.

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  • August 20, 2021
Orange County School Board explores mask mandate

The board will discuss the topic at its next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24.

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  • August 19, 2021
SeaWorld offers Florida teachers free admission

Unlimited free visits with Florida Teacher Card.

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  • August 18, 2021
Influencer of the Week: Christine Andujar, Maxey Elementary School

Christine Andujar is the school’s media clerk and helps students reach their reading goals by getting them to love reading.

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  • August 18, 2021
DOH will provide after-school COVID-19 tests

The weekday events are open to OCPS students, parents and staff. The weekend dates are open to community members.

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