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Troy Herring
September 22, 2020

Foundation Academy's Tilden campus shut down one week

The week-long closure — which goes from Monday, Sept. 21, to Friday, Sept. 25 — was done as a precautionary measure.

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Troy Herring
September 21, 2020

OCPS OKs return of band, cheer and other groups to perform

A message to OCPS principals from superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins gave schools the all clear to restart programs that were left out of Friday Night Lights.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 16, 2020

School Board makes relief school rezoning recommendations

The suggested rezoning options will go to a public hearing and vote on Oct. 13.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 16, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Nancy Gerena, Windermere Prep

Nancy Gerena is the high school college counselor at Windermere Preparatory School.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 16, 2020

On the path to kindness at Westbrooke Elementary

Westbrooke Elementary families and teachers are filling a school walkway with rocks depicting colorful designs and positive affirmations.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 14, 2020

OCPS offers free meals for all students through December

The extension of the Summer Meals Program allows for OCPS to provide free meals to all children age 18 years old and under.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 10, 2020

OCPS families asked to choose second-quarter instructional model

Parents will once again have the choice of face-to-face instruction or LaunchED@Home for their students.

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Observer Staff
September 9, 2020

Orange district temporarily closes Olympia High

Six positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed, and 156 students and staff from Olympia High School were in direct contact with them.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 9, 2020

Renaissance Charter debuts aquaponic farm

K-8 students at Renaissance Charter School at Crown Point will learn about sustainable farming on their campus, from seeds to produce.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Winter Garden Girl Scout earns prestigious Gold Award

West Orange High senior Amelia Sauls recently earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award after hosting an agriculture-centered day camp for young girls.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 9, 2020

Influencer of the Week: Brad Lord, Foundation Academy

Brad Lord is the head football coach at Foundation Academy in Winter Garden.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 6, 2020

COVID-19 temporarily closes Olympia High

Orange County Public Schools announced the school will be moving to LaunchEd@Home for two weeks.

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Troy Herring
September 3, 2020

PHOTOS: Students, parents rally for groups left out of upcoming football season

The rally was in response to OCPS' recent announcement that it was partly limiting attendance at football games by not allowing cheer, dance, band and JROTC to participate on Friday nights.

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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.

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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.

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