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Liz Ramos
July 7, 2026

"You all made a difference": FUMC Learning Center staff reunites

First United Methodist Church Learning Center staff reunited, bringing together teachers and directors since the school opened in 1992 to reminisce, laugh and cherish their community.

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Liz Ramos
July 7, 2026

Water Spring Middle welcomes new assistant principal

Andrew Schwartz will serve as the next assistant principal.

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Leticia Silva
July 3, 2026

Foundation Academy sophomore to compete on American Ninja Warrior

Aaron Deal's ANW episode will air 9 p.m. Monday, July 6, on NBC.

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Leticia Silva
July 3, 2026

Ocoee High ELA teachers, students make school history

The high school received 60% or more across all three ELA categories: ELA achievement, ELA learning gains and ELA lowest 25%.

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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson is hosting a back-to-school hygiene and backpack donation drive at OCOM from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 10.

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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Third through fifth graders now required to learn cursive

The cursive writing requirement will begin this 2026-27 school year.

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Leticia Silva
July 1, 2026

Orange County Public Schools earns "A" district grade

This is the third "A" district grade OCPS receives consecutively.

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By Ava Petroski | Olympia High School
July 1, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Strike up fun with one of the oldest sports in the world

Bowling is a sport that demands precision, accuracy and stamina.

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By Alyssa Coloca | Windermere High School
July 1, 2026

SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Passion to create comes to life at Let Kids Create Inc.

Launched in January 2024, the company was made to bring various performing art opportunities to the local community.

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Liz Ramos
July 1, 2026

America 250: Windermere Prep alumnus takes off to the U.S. Naval Academy

Stephen Horn III combines his passion and dedication for flying and the military by attending the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Leticia Silva
June 30, 2026

Hope Charter School teacher receives statewide award

Brittnee Jones, third-grade teacher at Hope Charter School received Charter School Champion of the Year award.

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Liz Ramos
June 29, 2026

OCPS students achieve improvements in state testing

The district's achievement levels increased or remained the same in all reported subject areas and grade levels from last year.

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Leticia Silva
June 26, 2026

Water Spring Elementary introduces book vending machine

The vending machine will be available for students as a reward.

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Liz Ramos
June 26, 2026

Commissioner Nicole Wilson hosting back-to-school drive

The hygiene and bookbag donation drive will take place through Wednesday, July 8, at various locations.

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Liz Ramos
June 25, 2026

High school students across Orange County to perform in "In the Heights"

More than 90 students will bring "In the Heights" to the stage at Edgewater High School Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28.

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