OCPS enrollment down by 8,000 students. Where did they go?
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.
Orange County Public Schools begins search for next superintendent
Orange County Public Schools has begun the process of finding its next superintendent as current Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez prepares to leave the district.
Orange County Public Schools has begun the process of finding its next superintendent as current Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez prepares to leave the district.
Nearly 100 teachers at Orange County schools could lose jobs amid enrollment declines
Nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools teachers have been left without assigned positions for the upcoming school year amid the district's declining student enrollment.
Nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools teachers have been left without assigned positions for the upcoming school year amid the district's declining student enrollment.
OCPS begins enforcing new e-bike and e-scooter restrictions
Orlando elementary and middle school students are no longer allowed to bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school after district leaders passed a campus ban.
Orlando elementary and middle school students are no longer allowed to bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school after district leaders passed a campus ban.
Orange County Public Schools to cut $8.5M amid declining enrollment, increasing healthcare costs
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Orange County Public Schools enrollment drops far lower than expected: Where are students going?
Thousands of students are leaving Central Florida public schools as private school and homeschooling enrollment continues to climb.
Thousands of students are leaving Central Florida public schools as private school and homeschooling enrollment continues to climb.
Central Florida back-to-school guide 2026: First day dates, bus routes, key info
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Orange County schools superintendent Maria Vazquez to retire after 2026-27 school year
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria F. Vazquez announced Monday that she will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria F. Vazquez announced Monday that she will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Orange County school board advances stricter e-bike, e-scooter rules for students
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses.
The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses.
Orange County closes 7 schools amid declining enrollment
Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs.
Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs.
Orange County to launch 'micro-school' for baseball players amid declining enrollment
Orange County Public Schools is launching its first-ever "micro-school" for baseball and softball players at Chaney Elementary this August.
Orange County Public Schools is launching its first-ever "micro-school" for baseball and softball players at Chaney Elementary this August.
Orange County to launch 'micro-school' for baseball players
Orange County Public Schools is launching its first-ever "micro-school" at Chaney Elementary this August. The school is tailored for 3rd through 6th graders, and the program will have 48 students, splitting them into 10U and 12U baseball and softball teams.
Orange County Public Schools is launching its first-ever "micro-school" at Chaney Elementary this August. The school is tailored for 3rd through 6th graders, and the program will have 48 students, splitting them into 10U and 12U baseball and softball teams.
4 hurt in Orange County school bus vs. pickup truck crash: Orlando Fire
Orlando Police are investigating a crash involving an Orange County Public Schools bus and a pickup truck at the intersection of Orange Center Boulevard and John Young Parkway. The crash occurred on Monday afternoon, May 18, while the bus was actively transporting students. The total number of occupants and the conditions of the drivers and students remain unknown at this time.
Orlando Police are investigating a crash involving an Orange County Public Schools bus and a pickup truck at the intersection of Orange Center Boulevard and John Young Parkway. The crash occurred on Monday afternoon, May 18, while the bus was actively transporting students. The total number of occupants and the conditions of the drivers and students remain unknown at this time.
Orange County Public Schools bus carrying students involved in Orlando crash: What we know
Authorities are investigating an Orange County Public Schools bus vs. pickup truck crash in Orlando.
Authorities are investigating an Orange County Public Schools bus vs. pickup truck crash in Orlando.
Who is Spc. Mariyah Collington? High school principal, U.S. Army commanders remember her 'dedication'
Spc. Mariyah Collington, 19, is remembered for her dedication, positive spirit and unwavering enthusiasm after her remains were found in Morocco where she was attending a training exercise.
Spc. Mariyah Collington, 19, is remembered for her dedication, positive spirit and unwavering enthusiasm after her remains were found in Morocco where she was attending a training exercise.
Artificial Intelligence in classrooms: Orange County Schools discuss changes
The Orange County Public Schools is looking into possibly changing its AI rules in the classroom, to ensure the technology is used as a tool, not a crutch.
The Orange County Public Schools is looking into possibly changing its AI rules in the classroom, to ensure the technology is used as a tool, not a crutch.
4 arrested in alleged fake immigration law office fraud scheme in Orlando
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Four people are facing extortion and fraud charges in connection with what authorities say was a fake immigration law office that stole millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.
Orange County Public Schools' first public private charter school
The Orange County School District approved it's first public private charter school -- a K-8 STEAM school which will "prepare students for the future." In partnership with Lift Orlando, the school will provide flexibility and additional resources for students and families, Lift Orlando's president Eddie Moratin said.
The Orange County School District approved it's first public private charter school -- a K-8 STEAM school which will "prepare students for the future." In partnership with Lift Orlando, the school will provide flexibility and additional resources for students and families, Lift Orlando's president Eddie Moratin said.
Florida high school teens learn financial literacy
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Two high school seniors at Apopka High are learning financial literacy in real time as they work at Addition Financial by opening and maintaining accounts.
Maitland Little League concession stand ransacked; Orlando Dreamers step in to help
A series of break-ins at a local Little League concession stand over the weekend has disrupted operations and prompted community support to help the program recover.
A series of break-ins at a local Little League concession stand over the weekend has disrupted operations and prompted community support to help the program recover.