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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 7, 2020

PHOTOS: Castleview Elementary Campus Parade

Castleview Elementary students and parents drove through the school's parking lot and bus loop to say hi to their teachers.

Southwest Orange
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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 6, 2020

Westbrooke teacher shares music on Singing Space

Lisa Hewitt, a local music educator, posted a video of her singing and playing guitar so her elementary students could still enjoy music with her.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 6, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Cherith Walton, The First Academy

Cherith Walton teaches fourth grade at The First Academy.

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Troy Herring
April 29, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Jennie Dunn, Foundation Academy

Dunn has served as a first-grade teacher at the school for four years.

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Troy Herring
April 29, 2020

Boys & Girls Clubs takes the fun, education online

The organization has put together its Cyber Clubhouse as a virtual place for members to learn and have fun.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2020

OCPS superintendent makes graduation announcement

Virtual graduation ceremonies are planned for each of the 20 OCPS high schools.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 22, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Jessica Stroup, West Orange High

Stroup, a rising senior, will serve next year as president of the Orange County FFA Federation.

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Troy Herring
April 20, 2020

FHSAA officially cancels remainder of spring season

The announcement arrives two days after schools were mandated to continue with distance learning the rest of the academic year.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 18, 2020

BREAKING: Florida schools to remain closed through end of year

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced all state schools will continue distance learning through the end of the academic year.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
April 17, 2020

Winter Garden residents launch nonprofit for special-needs parents

Jason and Kara Cannon’s nonprofit, Abounding Health, was founded out of their experience as special-needs parents.

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Michael Eng
April 15, 2020

Orange County Public Schools to change Grab-and-Go distribution

Beginning April 20, food will be available only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 15, 2020

Gabe Gomes reviews books as The Masked Reader

The masked book critic writes reviews, films his opinions and posts the edited version on his YouTube channel.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 15, 2020

‘Lil miss muffins’ share yummy sweets

Ava and Molly Stephens have created “Twin Treats,” a baking show that debuted on their mother’s Facebook page.

Southwest Orange
News

Amy Quesinberry Price
April 15, 2020

Gotha family mourning 6-year-old’s death

Sean Michael Bridges-Rivera, a Westbrooke Elementary kindergartner who loved watching Marvel superhero movies and making people laugh, died April 1.

Southwest Orange
Neighborhood

Danielle Hendrix
April 14, 2020

Summerlake Elementary School officially named

The Orange County School Board officially approved the school's name Tuesday, April 14.

Southwest Orange
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