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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.

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Eric Gutierrez
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Melissa Hunt, Sand Lake Elementary

Melissa Hunt is in charge of making sure Sand Lake Elementary students have healthy meals each day.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 1, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Hugo Cancel Pagan of Spring Lake Elementary

Hugo Cancel Pagan has been at Spring Lake Elementary for two years as a bilingual paraprofessional.

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Tim Freed
March 27, 2020

PHOTOS: Sunset Park Elementary Teacher Car Parade

Families lined the streets of their neighborhoods to see the parade of staff and teachers.

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Eric Gutierrez
March 27, 2020

PHOTOS: Keene’s Crossing Elementary Cougar Staff Parade

Keene's Crossing teachers and staff paraded through the Summerport community on Thursday, March 26.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 26, 2020

PHOTOS: Whispering Oak teachers share the love with students

Students and parents waited along the streets to see their Whispering Oak Elementary teachers parade through their neighborhoods.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 20, 2020

OCPS to provide free grab-and-go meals for students

Students will be able to receive breakfast and lunch at one of various school locations.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 18, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Karen Hewett, Lake Whitney Elementary

Karen Hewett serves as the community outreach coordinator at Lake Whitney Elementary School.

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Tim Freed
March 12, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Reed Reynolds, The First Academy

Reynolds has passionately taken over the aquaponics program, growing interest and produce that faculty and families enjoy.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 11, 2020

Ocoee Middle FFA students hold ribbon cutting for land lab, barn

Ocoee Middle School’s agriculture students held a ribbon-cutting for their land lab’s new barn, a project made possible with help from OCPS Career and Technical Education.

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Danielle Hendrix
March 11, 2020

Hold at Windermere High lifted following restroom fire

Assistant Principal Sheri Robb said the fire was small, and all students and staff are safe.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 10, 2020

Education commissioner suspends student field trips involving flight

The suspension of field trips involving air travel will remain in effect through the end of the school year.

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Observer Staff
March 10, 2020

Orange County Public Schools addresses COVID-19 concerns

Orange County Public Schools is in constant communication with the Florida Department of Health regarding the spread of COVID-19.

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Michael Eng
March 9, 2020

Orange County School Board reviews three policy revisions

The purpose of the revisions is to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, Florida State Board of Education Rules, board policies, administrative rules, procedures, and guidelines.

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Tim Freed
March 9, 2020

Orange County Public Schools breaks ground on relief school for Dr. Phillips, Freedom high schools

The new high school will hold 2,784 students and cover a footprint of 372,295 square feet.

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