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Michael Eng
August 18, 2021

OCPS meals will be free for 2021-22

Orange County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department, through a USDA waiver, will provide meals for all OCPS students in school at no charge. 

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Jim Carchidi
August 14, 2021

PHOTOS: Windermere High seniors paint their parking spots

Incoming seniors make their mark by colorizing their parking spots at Windermere High School

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 12, 2021

PHOTOS: Painting the parking spaces at Ocoee High

The parking lot was filled with color, music and laughter as students made their mark for their senior year.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Neil Harrison, The First Academy

Neil Harrison has been the Upper School math instructor for 15 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 11, 2021

Foundation Academy sees record enrollment

The private school will educate more than 1,000 students at its three campuses this school year.

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Jim Carchidi
August 11, 2021

Windermere Prep welcomes Dr. Mitchell Salerno as new head of school

Salerno said his passion is helping students achieve whatever their minds can dream.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 10, 2021

Inaugural Vipers begin class at Lake Buena Vista High

After months of anticipation, Lake Buena Vista High welcomed the inaugural members of Viper Nation to campus Aug. 10.

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Guest Author
August 8, 2021

School Zone: Lily Parker shares vacation in Bahamas

Looking for a tropical getaway? The Bahamas offer plenty of activities, beautiful sights and amazing food.

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Jim Carchidi
August 7, 2021

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy seniors create parking lot art

The senior class at Foundation Academy kicked off the school year by customizing their assigned parking spots.

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Michael Eng
August 6, 2021

OCPS implements face mask requirement, with an opt-out option

The mandate is effective for 30 days, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10.  

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Guest Author
August 6, 2021

Masked Reader reviews "Becoming: Young Readers Edition"

The former first lady shows how hard work and perseverance can lead to amazing things.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 4, 2021

OCPS mandates masks for employees, visitors

The announcement comes after a record number of new COVID-19 cases countywide.

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Michael Eng
August 2, 2021

Orange County Public Schools will pay employees $200 to get vaccinated

The incentive is available to any full-time, part-time or hourly employee who provides proof of full vaccination by Oct. 31.

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Guest Author
July 30, 2021

What a difference a year can make

With businesses open, local teens are enjoying a much more ‘normal’ summer this year.

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Guest Author
July 29, 2021

Summer School Zone: Sunday gratitude dinner and recipe

Windermere Prep student Asha Sharma shares about her family's Sunday tradition and explains how to make lemon-garlic chicken.

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