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Liz Ramos
March 23, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Mari Mondesir, Ocoee Middle School

Mari Mondesir is the English for Speakers of Other Languages compliance teacher, SAFE coordinator and Partners in Education coordinator at Ocoee Middle School.

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Leticia Silva
March 19, 2026

Foundation Academy thespian troupe to compete at Florida State Thespian Festival

The troupe will perform "The Internet is Distract — Oh Look, a Kitten!" at the Florida State Thespian Festival at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 20 at the Ferguson Hall in Tampa.

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Liz Ramos
March 18, 2026

Behind-the-scenes glimpse at new magnet program

Ocoee High Technical Theatre Academy provides hands-on educational experiences in behind-the-scenes aspects of theater, preparing students to enter the entertainment industry upon graduation.

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Leticia Silva
March 17, 2026

Gotha Middle student advances to regional spelling bee competition

An eighth-grade student will compete in the Orange County Regional Spelling Bee Friday, March 27.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 17, 2026

PHOTOS: West Orange High's Class of 2026 Field Day

The Warriors’ seniors took a break from school in the Florida sun.

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Leticia Silva
March 17, 2026

Windermere Prep students qualified for national speech and debate competition

Three students from Windermere Preparatory School will head to Washington, D.C. May 23-24, for the National Catholic Forensic League Grand Nationals.

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Liz Ramos
March 16, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Debbie DiPrato, Sand Lake Elementary School

Debbie DiPrato is a third-grade teacher at Sand Lake Elementary School.

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Liz Ramos
March 12, 2026

OCPS plans to keep school start times

After receiving feedback from the community, the district saw 60% of those surveyed wanted to keep the current start times.

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Leticia Silva
March 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Spring Carnival at Independence Elementary

The elementary school's PTO hosted its third annual Spring Carnival Wednesday, March 11.

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

New Horizon West elementary school has a name

Ovation Elementary School is the name for the new school, which will open in August.

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

OCPS superintendent: ‘We need your help in being an advocate’

During a Community Town Hall meeting, Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez shared updates on the district’s budget, drop in enrollment and more

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Liz Ramos
March 11, 2026

Windermere Prep students experience a whole new world

Students lived and worked alongside members of the Maasai for the first time while visiting Tanzania.

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Michael Eng
March 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere High School Class of 2026 Field Day

Windermere High seniors enjoyed one last chance to be a kid at the school’s annual Field Day.

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Liz Ramos
March 9, 2026

INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Sally Marjama, Southwest Middle School

Sally Marjama is the theater teacher at Southwest Middle School and also supervises the WSLN TV News for the school.

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Liz Ramos
March 7, 2026

PHOTOS: Dillard Street Elementary School Dragon Fest 2026

Families went to Dillard Street Elementary for festival fun.

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