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Dr. Phillips High PTSA collecting donations for homecoming
9+ hour ago (110+ words) West Orange Times Observer Dr. Phillips High PTSA collecting donations for homecoming The school's Parent-Teacher-Student Association is collecting homecoming donations to ensure every student has a chance to celebrate in style. The Dr. Phillips High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association will begin…...
Local nonprofits partner for new career showcase
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (467+ words) For two years, Legacy Events for Education and 8 Waves officials have been hard at work to develop a career showcase to help teens who feel hopeless about the future. “Over the last 10 years, the attitudes and mental health of our…...
Beloved Sunset Park Elementary third-grade teacher diagnosed with cancer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1382+ words) The family is asking for support from the community to fund Kristie Badalament’s chemotherapy, travel and everyday expenses. Sunset Park Elementary third-grade teacher Kristie Badalament’s kitchen counter was filled with school supplies in anticipation of the first day of school…...
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Gloria Mejia, Oakland Avenue Charter School
2+ week, 3+ day ago (747+ words) Gloria Mejia is the food service manager at Oakland Avenue Charter School. She oversees the daily operations of the school’s food service program, ensuring meals are prepared and served efficiently while maintaining compliance with all health, safety and nutrition requirements....
Central Florida Hope Center to take over West Orange Dream Center
2+ week, 4+ day ago (720+ words) Two local faith-based nonprofits are coming together as one organization to create easier access and provide more services to those in need in Winter Garden. The West Orange Dream Center and the Central Florida Hope Center announced Thursday, Aug. 5, the…...
Windermere High student collects letters of support for Ukraine
2+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) A Windermere High student is making a difference through letters of support. Fourteen-year-old Mia Wojcik created a project called Shine Bright Ukraine, where she collects letters of support to be mailed to the children, families, defenders and medical professionals in…...
Windermere High ranked among Top 100 best Florida high schools
3+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) Orange County Public Schools announced four of its high schools made U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 Best Florida High Schools ranking. Windermere High School was ranked the 78th best Florida high school out of 1,267 schools. Nationwide, Windermere High ranked No. 1,193 out of…...
Handmade journal class to take place at Rock 'N Rev
3+ week, 3+ day ago (134+ words) Orange Observer News Handmade journal class to take place at Rock 'N Rev The free course will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8969 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Ocoee residents now can learn how to create a handmade journal out of…...
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida searching for volunteers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) Orange Observer News Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida searching for volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Hunger Project Saturday, Aug. 29. The Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida is looking for volunteers for the Hunter Project food packing…...
INFLUENCER OF THE WEEK: Charlene Cannon, Horizon High School
3+ week, 3+ day ago (689+ words) Charlene Cannon is the band director at Horizon High School. She teaches concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, two jazz band classes, percussion and color guard. Cannon also is the director of the school’s marching band, The Sound of the…...