Orange County Public Schools monitoring student homeless numbers, collecting donations for students in need
Just three months into the school year, OCPS leaders say student homeless numbers are on par with where the district ended last year. OCPS says it’s working to provide physical support through donations of clothes and shoes and also trying to help students mentally cope with it all.
School districts in Central Florida overcoming challenges from supply chain issues
Supply Chain issues are squeezing some cafeteria meal services and requiring districts to get creative to make sure your child is fed. There is food available, but sometimes some food items are harder to get.
'OnlyFans' mom getting tens of thousands messages of support
Victoria Triece spoke publicly last week saying that she's no longer allowed to volunteer at her child's Orange County School because she has an "OnlyFans" page.
Orange County parents can now opt students out of wearing masks at school
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced last week that a state of emergency in the county had ended due to a drop in new coronavirus cases and a lower 14-day positivity rate.
Orange County Public Schools reviewing controversial book pulled from shelves
The publishing company of a book that’s been pulled from Brevard County Public School shelves and is being reviewed by Orange County Public Schools is pushing back against education leaders.
Mom with 'OnlyFans' account can't volunteer at child's school, she says
A Florida mother said she has been banned from volunteering at her child's school after posting pictures on an adults-only social site called OnlyFans.
Board members to decide on extension of Orange County schools mask mandate
Masks have been required since the beginning of the school year with no parental opt-out option.
Parents, early learning facility owners navigating childcare crisis
Some parents are having a tough time find accommodations for their young child and owners are having trouble finding staff. Early Education leaders are working on solutions to help.
Parents rally for, against extension of Orange County school mask mandates
Some parents gathered Monday for a rally to keep the Orange County school district’s mask policy in place.
Orange County students participate in global education initiative about space
Orange County Pubic School leaders are working to bring hands-on educational experiences to students. The district participated in the education initiative "Rock Your School".
New Orange County School Board meeting protocols put to the test as outbursts continue over masks
At Tuesday’s Orange County School Board meeting, eight people were escorted out for disruptions. With new protocols in place, things were more strict than they have been in a long time.
Orange County Public Schools puts new protocols in place for board meeting safety
School board meetings have gotten rowdy across Central Florida. Now, Orange County has some new rules for board meetings that start on Tuesday.
Central Florida health expert says vaccinating elementary school-aged kids could end pandemic
Pfizer sent out a news release on Monday saying studies are showing their vaccines to be safe and effective in 5 to 11-year-olds.
Incentive increases to attract more substitutes amid teacher shortage
The substitute teacher shortage in Orange County is so severe, the district is now increasing incentives to hire more as parents are left worried.
Orange County Public Schools to hire bus drivers with $3,500 sign-on bonus
Orange County Public Schools is holding a hiring event on Monday. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Horizon High Media Center in Winter Garden.
Orange County Public Schools offering $3,500 bonus to some new hires
OCPS is trying to fill around 150 positions in food and nutrition services.
Orange County Public Schools offering hiring bonuses up to $3,500 for food service workers
Orange County Public Schools is offering hiring bonuses up to $3,500 for people hired for food and nutrition jobs within the district.
Hateful graffiti found in Winter Park High School, officials say
Students said that, for the past few days, there has been nonstop discussion about graffiti that was written on a bathroom wall in Winter Park High School.
Florida education department investigating Orange County schools mask mandate
“Parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children,” Corcoran states. “The Department of Education will protect that right."
Mixed bag of news at Orange County coronavirus briefing
Some good news came along with the bad news at Monday morning’s Orange County coronavirus briefing.