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Observer Staff
April 13, 2020

College Board to host AP exam meeting

The meeting will include information about this year’s at-home AP Exams and how to help students prepare. 

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Danielle Hendrix
April 10, 2020

OCPS postpones graduation ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies may be delayed until June or July, the district said.

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Tim Freed
April 9, 2020

School district provides mental health resources

Orange County Public Schools has numerous programs — from crisis intervention and support to financial support resources and social emotional learning resources.

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Observer Staff
April 9, 2020

OCPS ready to help with tech problems

The district's Information Technology Services can remotely fix many issues.

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Tim Freed
April 8, 2020

Orange County Public Schools adds Grab-and-Go locations

Students can now receive breakfast and lunch at Windermere High School, Ocoee Middle School and HighPoint Church in Ocoee.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 7, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Rob Bixler, Orange County Public Schools

Rob Bixler serves as the associate superintendent for curriculum and digital learning at OCPS.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 7, 2020

OCPS, students find new normal with distance learning

With schools shut down due to the pandemic, the district’s staff, students and families are navigating a learning curve surrounding distance learning.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Bender named principal of Summerlake-area relief school

Delaine Bender has been principal of Citrus Elementary School, in Ocoee, for 10 years. Former Freedom High principal Robert Walker is her replacement. Bender will lead the new Summerlake-area elementary school under construction.