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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.

West Orange Times & Observer
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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.

Southwest Orange
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Observer Staff
September 2, 2020

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extends deadline for Bright Futures scholarships

Recent Florida high school graduates now have more time to achieve SAT or ACT test schools required to earn Bright Futures scholarships.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
September 2, 2020

Foundation Academy parents enjoy annual Parent Coffee

During this event, the parents began planning the special events for their seniors throughout the school year.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
September 2, 2020

The First Academy librarian checks out new delivery method

Students now can use a new system called Uber Reads to check out books from a cart outside.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
August 25, 2020

OCPS reopens for first time since March

In-person instruction began Friday, Aug. 21, for the roughly 30% of Orange County Public Schools students who chose to return to campus.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 19, 2020

OACS hires former student to lead class

Devyn Bungay once walked the halls of Oakland Avenue Charter School as a student; now, she is one of the teachers.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
August 17, 2020

Orange County public schools to reopen face-to-face as planned

School Board members voted to stick with the original Friday, Aug. 21, start date of face-to-face instruction for all students.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
August 13, 2020

School Board to host special meeting discussing reopening plans

Orange County School Board members will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Observer Staff
August 4, 2020

OCPS parents: Check with your school about your student's assigned instructional model

At least one West Orange school indicated that students whose parents did not complete their Choice Registration now will be automatically enrolled in LaunchEd@Home.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
July 15, 2020

West Orange community mixed on state's school plans

Stakeholders hold differing views regarding the emergency order to open school buildings.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
July 14, 2020

BREAKING: School Board to reconvene Friday morning for reopening decision

The 10-hour School Board meeting ended with a motion to table discussion and reconvene 9 a.m. Friday, July 17.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Michael Eng
July 7, 2020

BREAKING: Orange County Public Schools will not host live graduations

Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins announced the decision Monday, July 7, to parents. 

West Orange Times & Observer
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Danielle Hendrix
June 25, 2020

Governor signs bill allocating additional $500 million to teacher salaries

House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, will increase Florida teachers' base salaries and those of some veteran teachers.

West Orange Times & Observer
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Amy Quesinberry Price
June 17, 2020

Student writers taking over Observer's Summer School Zone

For the summer, the Observer newspapers will feature stories written by students that are of interest to their peers.

West Orange Times & Observer
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