Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
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.
Orange County School Board approves first public charter school
Following a Orange County school district vote, it was decided that Orange Center Elementary will transform into a public charter school. The vote was unanimous. The school will reopen July 2026 as a K-8 STEAM academy.
Following a Orange County school district vote, it was decided that Orange Center Elementary will transform into a public charter school. The vote was unanimous. The school will reopen July 2026 as a K-8 STEAM academy.
Orange County's East River High School placed secure hold due to police activity
An Orange County public school was on a secure hold in connection to police activity in the area, Friday afternoon.
An Orange County public school was on a secure hold in connection to police activity in the area, Friday afternoon.
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.