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Windermere Prep's sophomore creates global change after discovering his passion for chess

During COVID-19, Windermere Preparatory School’s sophomore Suvir Aylawadi used chess as a way to connect with others. It has led him to create Chess for Change Academy, which impacts students globally and fuels his research on the mind’s response to stress.

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West Orange High HOSA Chapter attends state leadership conference

Three of the seven Warriors had incredible performances at the four-day conference.

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  • April 18, 2026
PHOTOS: Bridgewater Middle School Spring Carnival 2026

The Bobcats’ students had a ball at the school’s first spring carnival.

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  • April 17, 2026
PHOTOS: Sapphire's Knights Ball at Castleview Elementary

Castleview Elementary held its first Sapphire’s Knights Ball Friday, April 17, for male students only.

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  • April 15, 2026
OCPS eliminates more than 200 positions

While the number is significant, most positions were unfilled.

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  • April 14, 2026
Windermere High seniors to bring barbershop quartet to Top Talent LIVE

A Good Old Barbershop Quartet is keeping the tradition of barbershop alive.

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  • April 13, 2026
Orange County School Board member receives Distinguished Leader Award

Melissa Byrd has received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Florida School Board Association.

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  • April 13, 2026
Ocoee High to perform 'Hadestown: Teen Editon'

Performances will take place from Wednesday, April 15, to Saturday, April 18.

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  • April 13, 2026
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Marcy Gibbs, SunRidge Elementary School

Marcy Gibbs is the resource teacher at SunRidge Elementary School.

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  • April 12, 2026
PHOTOS: Hamlin Elementary Carnival 2026

Hamlin Elementary's PTO held its fourth annual carnival Friday, April 10.

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  • April 11, 2026
PHOTOS: Southwest Middle School Festival of the Arts 2026

Southwest Middle, Bay Meadows Elementary and Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips high school students shared their talents at the 15th annual festival.

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  • 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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  • 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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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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  • 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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