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Liz Ramos
April 3, 2026

Panther Lake Elementary volunteer named 2026 Outstanding Adult Volunteer

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools honored Whitney Stephens for her commitment, energy and desire to make a difference.

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Liz Ramos
April 1, 2026

OCPS opens magnet and scholastic academies to all Central Florida

Families inside and outside Orange County now will be able to apply for OCPS magnet and scholastic academies.

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Justice Covert
April 1, 2026

Windermere Prep proposes new campus

Windermere Preparatory School’s new elementary campus, proposed to be built at 15765 New Independence Parkway, has some Horizon West residents worried how it will affect their community.

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Liz Ramos
April 1, 2026

Two Southwest Orange schools win Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra distinctions

Horizon High School and Southwest Middle School received distinctions for outstanding musicianship.

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Leticia Silva
March 31, 2026

Horizon High School to perform "Chicago" musical

Tickets for the musical will be available for sale beginning Monday, April 6.

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Leticia Silva
March 30, 2026

Water Spring Elementary seeks donations

The school is trying to raise $15,000 for new playground equipment.

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Liz Ramos
March 27, 2026

OCPS searches for high school students for Summer Production Series

The district is looking for high school performers and technicians for the its first OCPS Summer Production Series, with a production of "In the Heights."

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Liz Ramos
March 26, 2026

Retired OCPS deputy superintendent to run for school board chair

Dr. Mike Armbruster is one of three candidates for Orange County School Board chair.

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Leticia Silva
March 25, 2026

Top Talent Live 2026 student finalists announced

The Top Talent Live event is a talent competition created by A Foundation for Orange County Public Schools.

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Liz Ramos
March 25, 2026

OCPS Student Connectivity Day introduces students to new passions

High school students learn about school clubs and organizations giving them a chance to connect with others while finding new interests.

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Liz Ramos
March 25, 2026

New leader takes helm of Windermere Preparatory School

As the new head of school, Alex Birchenall wants to honor the 25-year history and legacy of the school while also looking to expand the school and its programs.

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Liz Ramos
March 23, 2026

Windermere Preparatory School looks to expand

Orange County will host a community meeting regarding a two-story K-5 school and amend streets and siting standards in Horizon West.

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Leticia Silva
March 19, 2026

Foundation Academy thespian troupe to compete at Florida State Thespian Festival

The troupe will perform "The Internet is Distract — Oh Look, a Kitten!" at the Florida State Thespian Festival at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 20 at the Ferguson Hall in Tampa.

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Liz Ramos
March 18, 2026

Behind-the-scenes glimpse at new magnet program

Ocoee High Technical Theatre Academy provides hands-on educational experiences in behind-the-scenes aspects of theater, preparing students to enter the entertainment industry upon graduation.

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Leticia Silva
March 17, 2026

Gotha Middle student advances to regional spelling bee competition

An eighth-grade student will compete in the Orange County Regional Spelling Bee Friday, March 27.

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