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Orange County Public Schools receives $3,500 grant from beverage industry to improve recycling in high schools

Apopka High School
The funds will go towards the installation of “bottles only” recycling bins at several high school cafeterias across OCPS, scaling to all 22 high schools to reach 61,000 students.
AFD vs. APD: The showdown of Apopka's first responders
The Dreams of Joy Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to adults battling terminal illness. It began granting wishes in August 2017 and has funded the dreams of 47 people.
Apopka High School Girls' Soccer Team #1 in statewide GPA
The girls earned an overall 3.8 GPA as a team. Midfielder Emma Camacho's solid play did not deter her from her studies. She not only led her team but is also Apopka High School’s Valedictorian. She will attend Cornell University this fall. Her weighted GPA was 5.688.
Apopka's Sam Alexis and the Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars for the 2025 NCAA National Championship.
Super Bowl Crown and NCAA Championship: Is Apopka the new Title Town?
First, Jalen Carter (of  Blue Darter football fame) and the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX. Then, on Monday night, Sam Alexis (an Apopka High basketball standout) and the Florida Gators won the 2025 NCAA National Championship.
In honor of Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter, Apopka is throwing a Celebration Block Party on Saturday, March 8th, from 5 PM to 8 PM on East 5th Street (between Park Avenue and Central Avenue.
Apopka's Jalen Carter became the third Blue Darter to win a Super Bowl as his Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
Apopka's Jalen Carter will play in the 2025 Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Apopka's Jalen Carter set to play in Super Bowl
Apopka's own Jalen Carter continues to prove why he is one of the brightest young stars in professional football. The former Blue Darter has helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in just his second NFL season.
Apopka High hosting STEM contest this weekend
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.
Big Ben in London
Apopka High School Marching Band is going to London
The Apopka High School Marching Band has been given an invitation to perform in London during January of 2025.
The Airmen of Note, a United States Air Force jazz ensemble, will bring their talent to Apopka next month.
United States Air Force Band coming to Apopka
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.
Breaking News: OCPS closes schools for Wednesday and Thursday
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.
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What's an Ozobot?
The “Kids at the Well” summer camp runs from June 2nd to July 26th at the Well Activity Center in Apopka.
Building Stronger Futures Through Early Career Exploration
When children are told that they get to discover their interests, try out their strengths, and learn to navigate the fluid world of work, then they are far more likely to make intentional decisions about their futures.
Wekiva High takes fourth place in national culinary event
The culinary and restaurant management stars of tomorrow took center stage this weekend, with the event hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
There’s a lot to keep toddlers busy at Dill’s family child care.
Head Start is turning 60: The federal child care program may not make it to 61
First, a federal funding freeze hit providers, and then the Department of Government Efficiency fired a chunk of Head Start's federal support staff. On March 27, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it was cutting an additional 10,000 jobs.
Florida PTA fights charter school expansion, cuts to mental health funding
The legislative battle comes in what is supposed to be the session's final week, with high stakes for public school funding and governance.