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June 26, 2020

THE MASKED READER: ‘The Hypnotists’ by Gordon Korman

Welcome to the reviewing of one of my favorite books. The funny thing about this, though, is that I had forgotten that this book had even existed.

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Danielle Hendrix
June 25, 2020

Governor signs bill allocating additional $500 million to teacher salaries

House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, will increase Florida teachers' base salaries and those of some veteran teachers.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 17, 2020

Student writers taking over Observer's Summer School Zone

For the summer, the Observer newspapers will feature stories written by students that are of interest to their peers.

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Troy Herring
June 11, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveils plan to reopen schools

The new plan calls for students to return to schools for the fall semester in August, while outlining how $475 million from the CARES Act would be used to assist Florida Schools.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Olympia High Class of 2020 Drive-Thru Parade

Olympia High School’s Class of 2020 marked the end of their senior year with a celebratory drive-thru.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 29, 2020

Ocoee graduates have their moment

Ocoee High School celebrated its seniors with a drive-thru graduation Thursday, May 28.

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Troy Herring
May 29, 2020

Windermere High School Class of 2020 Victor E. Lap

Windermere High School's seniors ended their time at the school with one final lap around the parking lot.

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Troy Herring
May 27, 2020

PHOTOS: Windermere Elementary Fifth Grade Farewell Drive-Thru

Graduating fifth-grade students took their victory lap around the Windermere Elementary School bus loop on their last day of school.

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Troy Herring
May 27, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Thomas Lightbody, West Orange High School

Lightbody's passion for photography and West Orange High School have led to him becoming one of the school's most recognizable faces.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Foundation Academy seniors get graduation ceremony

Fifty-three students had their moment in the spotlight during commencement exercises in the Foundation Academy gymnasium.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 23, 2020

Family Church celebrates seniors with graduation ceremony

Windermere's Family Church wanted to give graduates their moment on the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic forced high schools to cancel or postpone their ceremonies.

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Observer Staff
May 23, 2020

OACS Eagles leave elementary school nest

Graduating fifth-graders received their certificates of promotion in a vehicle parade in front of Oakland Avenue Charter School.

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Michael Eng
May 23, 2020

OCPS survey: Respondents prefer returning to school with safety measures

Orange County Public Schools released the results of its 2020-21 school year survey, which asked both parents and employees how they would like the next school year to proceed.

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Troy Herring
May 22, 2020

PHOTOS: Horizon West Middle School eighth-grade parade

The school celebrated its graduating eighth graders with their very own parade at the school on Thursday.

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Observer Staff
May 21, 2020

Here is what the CDC is recommending for schools to reopen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its recommendations for how schools should operate.

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