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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 14, 2020

Summerlake Elementary School officially named

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

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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.

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