More than 60 schools will compete for titles in 14 different events. Over 1,000 students will showcase their science, technology, engineering, and math expertise at the annual OCPS Super STEM Saturday event at Apopka High School.
Concertgoers can expect an eclectic program that spans the golden age of big band music from the 1930s and '40s, alongside innovative new compositions that illustrate the evolution of jazz.
The closure is due to the projected impacts of the hurricane in Orange County, and some schools will be used as shelters. We will continue to update you as we receive additional information. School opening Friday will be determined based on the impact of the storm.
2024 Apopka High grad Colin Poon was among 540 exceptional students selected from a competitive pool of thousands nationwide for this transformative program.
The APD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and School Resource Unit promptly launched an investigation. Through the rapid investigative efforts and collaboration with the Orange County Public Schools District Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the individual responsible was quickly identified and taken into custody.
Three Apopka schools (Kelly Park, Wolf Lake Elementary, and Wolf Lake Middle) received "A" grades, as did Zellwood Elementary. Apopka High School received a "B" grade, while Wekiva High received a "C".
Colin Poon, a 2024 Apopka High School graduate, was not only recognized by Orange County Schools for bringing sun-safety education to the attention of OCPS but also by Bank of America as a student leader.
JP Hodgkins will be the Apopka Fire Chief one day, and I am endorsing his ascension. It might be a few years, but the 18-year-old Hodgkins, a recent graduate of Apopka High School, is on the right path and possesses all the qualities he needs to succeed.
The FHSAA board, the executive authority of the association governing high school athletics in Florida, passed the rule unanimously, although some members expressed concern.
HB 379 is a 2023 law that prohibits phone use during instructional time, prohibits access to certain websites on school networks, and requires instruction to use social media responsibly.
It is not just about teaching children how to communicate—it’s about equipping them with the tools to understand their world, express their emotions, solve problems, and build meaningful relationships.
In 31 states, public schools use the previous year’s enrollment numbers to determine the current year’s funding, which makes it easier to soften the financial blow when enrollment declines. Florida is not among the 31 states.
Educators across Florida 4-H have incorporated space science into their STEM lessons, with youth learning about how agriculture collides with engineering in this innovative industry.
