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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Neighborhood

Michael Eng
May 23, 2020

OCPS survey: Respondents prefer returning to school with safety measures

Orange County Public Schools released the results of its 2020-21 school year survey, which asked both parents and employees how they would like the next school year to proceed.

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Michael Eng
May 18, 2020

West Orange students earn accolades at 2020 Top Talent

Several West Orange-area students took top honors at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools’ 2020 Top Talent competition. The performing arts portion of the competition was held virtually Friday, May 15.

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Neighborhood

Michael Eng
May 11, 2020

Parents: Honor your graduate!

The Observer has a special way to honor members of the Class of 2020.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
April 24, 2020

OCPS superintendent makes graduation announcement

Virtual graduation ceremonies are planned for each of the 20 OCPS high schools.

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Troy Herring
April 20, 2020

FHSAA officially cancels remainder of spring season

The announcement arrives two days after schools were mandated to continue with distance learning the rest of the academic year.

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