Orange County School Board approves closure of 7 schools due to declining enrollment
The Orange County School Board has unanimously approved a plan put forth by Orange County Public Schools to close seven of its elementary schools due to declining enrollment.
The Orange County School Board has unanimously approved a plan put forth by Orange County Public Schools to close seven of its elementary schools due to declining enrollment.
Orange Center Elementary to become public charter school under new partnership
Orange Center Elementary School near Camping World Stadium will be converted into a public charter school under a plan approved by parents, marking a first-of-its-kind transition for a traditional public elementary school in the area.
Orange Center Elementary School near Camping World Stadium will be converted into a public charter school under a plan approved by parents, marking a first-of-its-kind transition for a traditional public elementary school in the area.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
No more tater tots? OCPS removes product from schools after FDA recall
Tater tots have been removed from cafeterias at Orange County Public Schools after a recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Tater tots have been removed from cafeterias at Orange County Public Schools after a recall from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Orange County Public Schools moves forward with consolidation plan: Here are enrollment numbers
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Seven schools in the district could close due to a decline in enrollment.
Orange County to consider closing 7 schools amid ‘significant’ enrollment decline
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
The school district says it has experienced a "significant" decline in student enrollment in recent years.
School start times could change in Orange, Osceola counties under new proposals
The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.
The school bell schedule in Osceola County could soon change, and district leaders want parents to help decide how. A similar proposal is also being discussed in neighboring Orange County.
Substitute teacher banned from Orange County schools after making threats to students, district says
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said.
Missing Orange County students could mean huge decline in funding
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orange County Public Schools says about 7,000 students expected to return this fall have not shown up for class, more than double the number district leaders projected earlier this year.
Orlando middle school teacher arrested for alleged sexual relationship with 14-year-old student
A 32-year-old Orlando middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student.
A 32-year-old Orlando middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student.
Orange County School OK to not allow mom to volunteer over OnlyFans account, court says
The court has ruled in favor of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) after a mom sued because she was not allowed to volunteer at her child's elementary school due to her “OnlyFans" account.
The court has ruled in favor of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) after a mom sued because she was not allowed to volunteer at her child's elementary school due to her “OnlyFans" account.
Orange County mom sues school district over son’s alleged sexual assault in elementary school
An Orange County mom is suing the school district. She claims her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted at his elementary school.
An Orange County mom is suing the school district. She claims her 9-year-old son was sexually assaulted at his elementary school.
2 Orange County schools will open for first day of school despite construction delays
Luminary Middle School and Howard Middle School has officially received its final approval to open doors on the first day of school.
Luminary Middle School and Howard Middle School has officially received its final approval to open doors on the first day of school.
Orange County Public Schools facing possible opening delays at two schools
Parents at two Orange County Schools are waiting to hear if their children will start school on Monday.
Parents at two Orange County Schools are waiting to hear if their children will start school on Monday.
Orange County students will get free meals for 2024-25 school year, district says
Orange County Public Schools will once again offer its students school meals at no charge for the 2024-25 school year.
Orange County Public Schools will once again offer its students school meals at no charge for the 2024-25 school year.
Orlando moves forward with school speed zone camera program
The city of Orlando is looking to crack down on speeders in school zones.
The city of Orlando is looking to crack down on speeders in school zones.
Orange County teachers union, school district agree on new contract
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
On Tuesday, Orange County Public Schools and the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association agreed on a new contract. The next step is teacher ratification.
Madeline Soto's death sparks Orange County parents' plea for absence alert policy changes
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
"Every minute counts when a child is missing!"
'It means everything': Baseball finally returns to Oak Ridge High School
For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.
For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.
'Bad things happen to good people': Central Florida schools report increase in homeless students
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.
An increasing number of Central Florida students leave school uncertain of where they’ll spend the night.