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Leticia Silva
April 10, 2026

OCPS asks for input from parents

Orange County Public Schools has sent out a survey asking parents to give "honest feedback" regarding their children's schools.

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Leticia Silva
April 9, 2026

Dr. Phillips High student arrested for bringing handgun to school

Joshua Brown, a 17-year-old, was arrested Thursday, April 9, after police were notified he had a gun in his possession.

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Leticia Silva
April 9, 2026

Olympia High School heading to national speech competitions

The speech and debate teams made history after taking all three qualifying spots in Public Forum Debate during the National Speech and Debate Association Regional Qualifier.

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Liz Ramos
April 8, 2026

CFCA students serve others on two mission trips

Central Florida Christian Academy students traveled to Ashland, Kentucky, and the Dominican Republic to make a difference.

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Leticia Silva
April 8, 2026

Horizon West Middle to present ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'

The musical will be performed from Thursday, April 9, to Saturday, April 11.

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Leticia Silva
April 8, 2026

New club at Ocoee Middle empowers students

Ocoee Middle School Resource Officer Andrea Sanders created the Elite Ladies of Ocoee Middle club to empower young women to become successful.

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Leticia Silva
April 7, 2026

New acting principal at Castleview Elementary

The elementary school has appointed Rebecca Young as its acting principal.

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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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