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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Troy Herring
September 2, 2020

Windermere Prep offers new forensic science class

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

Southwest Orange
News

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

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.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

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.