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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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Debra Garcia
May 28, 2025

West Orange High School graduate honored with award

Salutatorian Taran Raj earned the National Community Service Award.

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Michael Eng
May 21, 2025

Foundation Academy President Dave Buckles leaves the Lions’ den

After stepping down as president of Foundation Academy, Dave Buckles is using the lessons he learned to help schools across the country with his company, Paradox Consultants.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
May 21, 2025

Water Spring middle-schooler takes top art award

Sixth-grader Shirley Zhou is one of the top artists in the state, according to recognition from the Florida Art Education Association.

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Debra Garcia
May 21, 2025

Hamlin Middle School principal retiring

Dr. Suzanne Knight leaves Orange County Public Schools after 37 years.

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Michael Eng
May 19, 2025

Windermere High employee placed on administrative leave following allegations

Principal Andrew Leftakis made the announcement just hours after a gun report disrupted school operations.

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Liz Ramos
May 19, 2025

Ocoee, Windermere seniors receive $10K scholarships

Ocoee High's Malik Maxceant and Windermere High's Meredith Wade received scholarships from Addition Financial Foundation.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 17, 2025

PHOTOS: The First Academy Commencement Ceremony 2025

The First Academy held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 Friday, May 16, at First Orlando’s worship center.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon High senior walkout 2025

The Class of 2025 officially said goodbye to Horizon High as part of its senior walkout celebration.

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Liz Ramos
May 14, 2025

Thornebrooke Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team heads to world competition

The team worked to make its skit standout among the competition.

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Liz Ramos
May 14, 2025

OCOM develops new partnership with Florida Polytechnic

The partnership will create a STEM pipeline to health care careers.

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Michael Eng
May 13, 2025

Orange County Public Schools to open more full-day VPK classes

The program will be available in seven additional schools for the 2025-26 school year. Two of those are in the West Orange and Southwest Orange area.

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