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Liz Ramos
March 5, 2026

The First Academy to present 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

The school will host performances Thursday, March 5, through Saturday, March 7.

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Liz Ramos
March 5, 2026

Windermere Preparatory School announces head of school

Alex Birchenall has been appointed as the next head of school. He has been serving as the interim head of school and previously served as the assistant head of school.

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Leticia Silva
March 4, 2026

Foundation Academy robotics team competes on national level

Gov. Ron DeSantis selected the Ducks in a Row robotics team from Foundation Academy to represent the state at the inaugural Governors Cup.

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Liz Ramos
March 2, 2026

OCPS superintendent invites community to town hall meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at West Orange High School.

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Leticia Silva
February 27, 2026

The First Academy raises nearly $62k for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

The school held its annual Royal-Thon and celebrated raising more than $600,000 since the marathon's inception eight years ago.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Windermere High choir to participate in Choir of Distinction performance

The school's Bel Cantoras will perform with the Bach Festival Society Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Rollins College.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Horizon High School Theatre to present Beetlejuice Jr.

The performance will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Horizon High School's auditorium.

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Liz Ramos
February 27, 2026

Innovation Montessori Ocoee Celebrates Proclamation for Montessori Education Week

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson visited the school's upper elementary students to celebrate.

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Leticia Silva
February 25, 2026

Windermere Prep raises more than $35k for American Heart Association

Windermere Preparatory School announced the school raised the most amount it ever has raised for this cause.

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Leticia Silva
February 23, 2026

Windermere High's Dance Marathon to take place this weekend

The Dance Marathon is an 11-hour event in which students perform an eight-minute dance every hour and raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network.

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Michael Eng
February 19, 2026

Horizon High thespians to present ‘Stage Door’

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 21, at Horizon High, 10393 Seidel Road, Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
February 16, 2026

Deadline extended for Top Talent LIVE auditions

The deadline for the OCPS performing arts students to audition now is Friday, Feb. 20.

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Liz Ramos
February 13, 2026

Lake Buena Vista High student named 2026 Coca-Cola Scholar

George LaComb is one of 150 students chosen nationwide to receive the merit-based scholarship.

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Liz Ramos
February 12, 2026

Lakeview Middle National Junior Honor Society students honor firefighters

The members of the chapter created gift packages for the fire stations across Winter Garden.

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Liz Ramos
February 11, 2026

What should the new Horizon West elementary school be named?

The list has been narrowed to three options. Vote for your favorite.

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