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Danielle Hendrix
September 10, 2020

OCPS families asked to choose second-quarter instructional model

Parents will once again have the choice of face-to-face instruction or LaunchED@Home for their students.

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Observer Staff
September 9, 2020

Orange district temporarily closes Olympia High

Six positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed, and 156 students and staff from Olympia High School were in direct contact with them.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 9, 2020

Renaissance Charter debuts aquaponic farm

K-8 students at Renaissance Charter School at Crown Point will learn about sustainable farming on their campus, from seeds to produce.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Winter Garden Girl Scout earns prestigious Gold Award

West Orange High senior Amelia Sauls recently earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award after hosting an agriculture-centered day camp for young girls.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Brad Lord, Foundation Academy

Brad Lord is the head football coach at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 6, 2020

COVID-19 temporarily closes Olympia High

Orange County Public Schools announced the school will be moving to LaunchEd@Home for two weeks.

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Troy Herring
September 3, 2020

PHOTOS: Students, parents rally for groups left out of upcoming football season

The rally was in response to OCPS' recent announcement that it was partly limiting attendance at football games by not allowing cheer, dance, band and JROTC to participate on Friday nights.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 2, 2020

Influencer of the Week: SunRidge Elementary Principal Douglas Farley

Mr. Farley, who just started his first year as principal of SRES, has been selected as the Observer School Zone Influencer of the Week.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 2, 2020

Volunteers, Clark family revive Citrus Elementary butterfly garden

Aubrey Clark’s family and friends recently joined Citrus Elementary staff to bring new life to her memorial butterfly garden at the school.

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Troy Herring
September 2, 2020

Windermere Prep offers new forensic science class

The class will teach students how to analyze and interpret crime scenes.

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Observer Staff
September 2, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extends deadline for Bright Futures scholarships

Recent Florida high school graduates now have more time to achieve SAT or ACT test schools required to earn Bright Futures scholarships.

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Michael Eng
September 2, 2020

Foundation Academy parents enjoy annual Parent Coffee

During this event, the parents began planning the special events for their seniors throughout the school year.

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Michael Eng
September 2, 2020

The First Academy librarian checks out new delivery method

Students now can use a new system called Uber Reads to check out books from a cart outside.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 1, 2020

Parents, students fight back after OCPS fall sports decision

Irked by the county school officials’ announcement to open just a handful of fall activities, high school students and parents are rallying against OCPS’ decision.

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Michael Eng
August 26, 2020

OCPS confirms 29 COVID-19 cases after four days of face-to-face instruction

West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area schools with positive cases include Keene's Crossing Elementary, Lakeview Middle School, Ocoee Middle School, Southwest Middle School, Spring Lake Elementary and Sunset Park Elementary.

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