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UF/IFAS announces December classes for Apopka and Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in December. more
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UF/IFAS announces December classes for Apopka and Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in December. more
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Blue Darters advance in playoffs, Mustangs fall
After a brief one-day delay due to Hurricane Nicole, the High School Football playoffs got underway Saturday for both Apopka schools. more
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A child’s family background has a lot to do with how advanced their math knowledge is in kindergarten.
Disparities in advanced math and science skills begin by kindergarten
A new study finds that 13% of white students and 16% of Asian students display advanced math skills by kindergarten. more
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Cancellation Alert: Blue Darter and Mustang playoff games moved to Saturday
Apopka and Wekiva were scheduled to begin their playoff seasons on Friday, but they will both have to wait an extra day because of Nicole's approach. more
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Apopka High School will be closed Thursday and Friday, along with all Orange County public schools.
Cancellation Alert: OCPS closes schools Thursday and Friday
Based on the storm's forecast and potential impacts on Orange County, all schools will be closed on Thursday, November 10, and Friday, November 11. more
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Blue Darters and Mustangs heading to the postseason
The Mustangs finished the season at 5-5, while the Blue Darters fell to 7-3. But now, Apopka and Wekiva begin their playoff seasons... which makes both teams 0-0. more
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Comeback Kids: Apopka rallies past Seminole 24-23 to claim district title
Junior placekicker Hayden Kosicki drilled a 34-yard field goal on the last play of the game to propel the Apopka Blue Darters to a 24-23 win over Seminole High to win the Class 4M District 2 title. more
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Four festive fall activities for kids to learn hands-on
From corn mazes to jack-o-lanterns, fall is a great time to get kids offline, unplugged, and back into the natural world. more
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Blue Darters beat Evans 23-12; play for district title Tuesday night
For the fifth time this season, the Apopka Blue Darters spotted its opponent a lead and then rallied to win - this time against the Evans Trojans 23-12.  more
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New schools can spur neighborhood growth.
Schools are the ‘hubs and hearts’ of neighborhoods – here’s how they can strengthen the communities around them
Schools are the ‘hubs and hearts’ of neighborhoods – here’s how they can strengthen the communities around them. more
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Blue Darters rally; Wekiva stalled
The Apopka Blue Darters continued their winning ways last Friday with a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over Lake Mary. The Wekiva Mustangs, however, could not rally. more
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UF/IFAS announces its November schedule of classes for Apopka and Orange County
The UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in November. more
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Applications open for National Honor Society scholarships
The scholarships recognize students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS membership: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. more
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Apopka High School
Breaking News: Orange County Public Schools reopening on Tuesday
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday. more
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Apopka High School
Updating Hurricane Ian News: Orange County Public schools remaining closed on Monday; trash collection resumes
The Orange County Public School District announced that all its schools would be closed on Monday, while the Orange County Government announced it would resume trash collection on Monday. more
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Weather Alert: OCPS closing schools Wednesday and Thursday
Beginning on Wednesday, September 28th, all schools and facilities will be closed, and extracurricular activities will be canceled through Thursday, September 29th.  more
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Blue Darters, Mustangs fall in week five
Week five in high school football proved to be a struggle for both the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs. more
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High teacher turnover hurts students and negatively affects learning.
Stressed out, burned out and dropping out: Why teachers are leaving the classroom
Many school districts across the United States are in the midst of a crisis: a teacher shortage. Part of the problem is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are other reasons. more
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Peanut Butter, Poinsettias, and Trees: UF/IFAS announces its October schedule of classes for Apopka and Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in October. more
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Week Three: Blue Darters bounce back; Wekiva's rally falls short
The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs took to the field Friday night in week three of the high school football season. Both teams were coming off losses in week two. more
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3rd grader reading.
Nationwide reading score trends among 9-year-olds were set back decades amid COVID pandemic
A nationwide assessment of elementary school kids indicates that 9-year-olds have been having a harder time reading since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. more
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Tough night for Apopka football teams
It was a tough night for the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Both teams fell to 1-1 on the season in heartbreaking losses. more
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A nationwide assessment for 9-year-olds in math for the first time showed a significant drop in scores compared to the progress from the late 1970s to 2020.
Nationwide exam for 9-year-olds in math shows hefty drop in scores amid COVID pandemic
The average scale score in 2020 for 9-year-olds in a sampling of schools across the country was 241. But in 2022, it dropped to 234, the largest drop in decades. more
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Electric buses sit in a parking lot.
Orange County getting electric buses
Florida is expanding its purchase of electric transit and school buses statewide through funding from a national 2016-era EPA Volkswagen settlement. more
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