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Liz Ramos
June 11, 2025

Horizon High summer music camp hits the right notes

Students learn to play instruments and progress musically during the eight-day camp that culminates in a concert.

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Leticia Silva
June 11, 2025

Hamlin Middle welcomes new principal

Bridget Bresk will take the helm of the school in the 2025-2026 school year.

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Leticia Silva
June 11, 2025

OCPS earns national recognition for excellence in theater education

This is the first time a district in Florida has earned the Premier Community for Theatre Education designation.

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Michael Eng
June 10, 2025

Orange County teachers vote to keep union

Members voted to keep Orange County Classroom Teachers Association as their bargaining agent.

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Debra Garcia
June 6, 2025

Summer Breakspot offers kids free meals

Children aged 18 and under can receive breakfast, lunch and snacks, with no application required.

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Debra Garcia
June 5, 2025

Whispering Oak Elementary earns national recognition in Kids Heart Challenge

The school ranks in the top 25 nationwide and received the Heart of Gold Award.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

Coach Wells’ closet: Dr. Phillips football coach donates clothing to students

Panthers football coach Rodney Wells held a clothing drive to donate new and lightly worn gear to the Dr. Phillips High student body.

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Debra Garcia
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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Michael Eng
June 2, 2025

PHOTOS: Ocoee High School graduation 2025

Ocoee High School celebrated its Class of 2025 with a spirited graduation ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

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Michael Eng
June 2, 2025

PHOTOS: Windermere High School graduation 2025

Windermere High School celebrated its Class of 2025 with a energetic graduation ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Kia Center.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Ocoee High seniors selected for Disney Live Entertainment apprenticeships

Three students from Ocoee High School will begin paid technical theater apprenticeships with Walt Disney World this summer.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Horizon High senior earns national speech and debate award

The National Speech & Debate Association recognized Camila Barbosa as one of the top 1% of students nationwide.

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Debra Garcia
May 30, 2025

Horizon High theater earns top honors for 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

The cast will perform a number from the production on Saturday, May 31, at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Applause Awards.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 30, 2025

PHOTOS: Lake Buena Vista High School graduation 2025

Lake Buena Vista High School celebrated its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 Thursday, May 29, at Addition Financial Arena at the University of Central Florida.

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Liz Ramos
May 29, 2025

High school graduates return to Ocoee Elementary

Ocoee Elementary welcomes back its alumni in the school's first Senior Walk.

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