Troup 1139 performs One Acts, announces spring musical
After wrapping up their district competition, the theater department announced the spring musical will be a production of the 1999 Musical “Mamma Mia!“. “I think we really just want to…
DeSantis continues educational options for families, funding for schools
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida schools will remain open for in-person learning but continue to offer online options to parents with new regulations. School funding will also be protected regardless…
Fall sports triumph through uncertainty
Due to COVID-19, fall sports delayed the start to their season but in the end, the teams achieved historic wins. Boys Football The Braves varsity football team left the 2020-21…
Over 15,700 students return to school campuses for the second quarter
Around 15,792 OCPS students switched from the LaunchEd@Home Model to the Face-to-Face Model at the beginning of the second quarter. About 13% of students who chose LaunchEd for the first…
McDonald’s introduces trendy items this fall
McDonald’s released a spin on their classic McNuggets on Sept. 16 to add a little spice to their menu. In addition to the New Spicy McNuggets, so far this fall,…
Masks are being enforced but students worry about mask etiquette
UPDATED Sept. 16 at 9:34 a.m.: OCPS released Monday a COVID-19 dashboard that would allow parents and students to see the infection rates across the county’s schools. The dashboard sorts…
Apple introduces futuristic features this fall
Apple is introducing a new iOS update mid September. The update, iOS 14, brings new changes and tools to the iPhone that promote multitasking. The new software announcement was broadcasted…
DeSantis announces extended deadline for Bright Futures Scholarship
As COVID-19 is still a fear for Floridians, Governor Ron DeSantis announced yesterday that recent graduates now receive additional time to submit their SAT or ACT scores for the Bright…
Tornado hits Conway and SODO communities
As the rain poured Saturday night, Orlando residents witnessed a tornado near Fern Creek and Lake Margaret. Due to Tropical Storm Cristobol, Orlando residents were receiving heavy rain caused by…
Top of Class: Dena Cher-Fils prepares for college as an OCPS Super Scholar
Dena Cher-Fils is one of the 27 valedictorians. What college do you plan to attend? “Northwestern University” What is your intended major? “Biology.” What other colleges accepted you? “Vanderbilt, Emory,…