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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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Amy Quesinberry Price
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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Neighborhood

Annabelle Sikes
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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News

Observer Staff
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.

West Orange Times & Observer
Opinion

Jim Carchidi
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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Neighborhood

Jim Carchidi
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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News

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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Neighborhood

Michael Eng
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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Annabelle Sikes
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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News

Annabelle Sikes
August 19, 2021

SeaWorld offers Florida teachers free admission

Unlimited free visits with Florida Teacher Card.

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News

Amy Quesinberry Price
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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Neighborhood

Michael Eng
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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News

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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