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  • March 5, 2026
Water Spring Elementary School to present Disney's ‘Finding Nemo KIDS’

Performances will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, at the school, 16000 Water Spring Blvd., Winter Garden.

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  • February 24, 2026
Attention students: Win a $5,000 scholarship from new nonprofit

The Freedom to Think Project currently is accepting submissions for its First Amendment Essay Contest.

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  • February 24, 2026
West Orange High charter class to host celebrations

The class will host a Meet and Greet Friday, April 10, at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, and a dinner Saturday, April 11, at the West Orange Country Club.

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  • January 21, 2026
Lakeview Middle to celebrate library re-opening

The school also will welcome award-winning local author Amar Shah, who will be visiting, speaking with students and signing books.

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  • January 15, 2026
Dr. Phillips Dance Magnet presents ‘Celebration of Dance’

Celebration of Dance is a fundraising event for the Dr. Phillips High School Dance Magnet.

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  • October 2, 2025
West Orange High School band to host Westside Showcase

The marching band show will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at Raymond Screws Stadium, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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  • September 17, 2025
West Orange High School Class of 1990 plans reunion

In keeping with good school spirit, the class also is welcoming members of the classes of 1989 and 1991 to join the fun.

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  • September 2, 2025
West Orange Junior Service League member spearheads hygiene kit drive for local middle schools

The West Orange Junior Service League is proud to celebrate the compassion and leadership of one of its own.

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  • August 6, 2025
Sonata Windermere to host Back-to-School Health Expo

The expo will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, August. 8, at Sonata Windermere, 13798 Speer Island Drive, Windermere.

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  • July 10, 2025
Back-to-School Fair set for Saturday

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12, at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.

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  • June 4, 2025
Speed cameras activated near Citrus Elementary

The Ocoee Police Department will monitor the cameras during school hours.

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  • June 4, 2025
The First Academy students shine at 2025 Applause Awards

TFA students earned top awards and scholarships at this year's awards.

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  • June 3, 2025
Light Christian Academy announces new Lil’ Lights Preschool director

Mary Sepluveda to work with the current director for a smooth transition.

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  • May 5, 2025
West Orange Scholarship Foundation announces Class of 2025 recipients

Established in 1962, the foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to fostering higher education among West Orange High School graduates.

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  • May 2, 2025
OCPS students to take stage for 2025 Top Talent LIVE

The annual competition showcases student performers and serves as a signature event for the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools.

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