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  • August 18, 2021
OCPS meals will be free for 2021-22

Orange County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department, through a USDA waiver, will provide meals for all OCPS students in school at no charge. 

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  • Jim Carchidi
  • August 7, 2021
PHOTOS: Foundation Academy seniors create parking lot art

The senior class at Foundation Academy kicked off the school year by customizing their assigned parking spots.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 6, 2021
OCPS implements face mask requirement, with an opt-out option

The mandate is effective for 30 days, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10.  

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • August 4, 2021
OCPS mandates masks for employees, visitors

The announcement comes after a record number of new COVID-19 cases countywide.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 2, 2021
Orange County Public Schools will pay employees $200 to get vaccinated

The incentive is available to any full-time, part-time or hourly employee who provides proof of full vaccination by Oct. 31.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • July 21, 2021
OCPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year

The Orange County School Board voted 6-1 to revise the district’s face-covering policy for the 2021-22 school year.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • July 14, 2021
OCPS votes to make face coverings optional

Wearing face coverings will be a voluntary decision at OCPS schools moving forward.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • June 16, 2021
West Orange-area student writers present Summer School Zone

Nine local students ranging in age from 10 to 17 will be writing stories that are of interest to their peers and the community.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • June 13, 2021
OCPS replacing school marquees districtwide

The goal of the new, digital marquees is to improve community engagement.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • June 13, 2021
County to offer COVID-19 vaccine at Gotha Middle, other West Orange schools

The Pfizer vaccine will be given at the school Tuesday, June 15.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 10, 2021
West Orange-area students among OCPS Top Talent winners

Students from Gotha Middle, Dr. Phillips High, Olympia High and West Orange High took home awards.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • May 10, 2021
OCPS earns recognition for music education

The district has earned a Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation.

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  • Michael Eng
  • March 30, 2021
Windermere Prep thespians shine at state competition

The Windermere Preparatory School Thespians Troupe earned numerous accolades at the 2021 Florida Thespian Virtual State Festival.

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  • Michael Eng
  • March 30, 2021
Work continues on Lake Buena Vista High

Lake Buena Vista High School founding Principal Dr. Guy Swenson announced via Twitter the new Southwest Orange school received its naming signage on the building.

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  • Danielle Hendrix
  • March 2, 2021
OCPS releases graduation dates for Class of 2021

Preliminary plans have graduation ceremonies taking place at the Amway Center.

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