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Orange County Public Schools receives $3,500 grant from beverage industry to improve recycling in high schools
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.
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From the Florida Beverage Association
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5/18/25
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.
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From Staff Reports
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5/5/25
Wekiva High wins Banana Split Showdown
The Geode Sundae: Bruleed bananas with scoops of black sesame, ube, and coffee chocolate ice cream, with bada bing cherry coulis and red miso caramel. Finished with almond white chocolate drizzle, candied coconut, and a cloud of spiced cream was a winner for the Wekiva High Culinary Team.
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From Staff Reports
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4/27/25
Wekiva High wins three awards at Annual Hospitality Competition
The events, sponsored by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Educational Foundation, brought together 400 students from over 40 Florida high schools competing in Culinary, Management, Edible Centerpiece, and Waiter’s Relay events.
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By Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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3/13/25
Wekiva Marching Band going to the Sugar Bowl Parade
In 2026, the Wekiva High School Marching Band will participate in the Allstate Sugar Bowl festivities, including a Mardi Gras-style parade with floats, bands, and a football game.
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By Keily Alfonzo, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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11/28/24
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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From Orange County Public Schools
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10/7/24
Orange County Public Schools earns an “A”
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".
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From Orange County Public Schools and Staff Reports
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7/24/24
Developing story: FHSAA votes to allow high school athletes to cash in on names, images and likenesses
The FHSAA board, the executive authority of the association governing high school athletics in Florida, passed the rule unanimously, although some members expressed concern.
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By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix
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6/4/24
OCPS Board Member Melissa Byrd sponsoring a CommUnity Celebration at Wekiva High School
The event promises to be an engaging experience and will be packed with school and community resources, continuing education information, and extracurricular opportunities. Apr. 10, 2024 WHAT: CommUNITY Celebration at Wekiva High School This exciting family friendly event serves as a platform to …
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From Orange County Public Schools Public Information Office
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4/11/24
Former Blue Darter and Mustang standout Jarvis Ware leaving UCF
Jarvis Ware, a standout on the Apopka and Wekiva High School football teams, is leaving the University of Central Florida's program.
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From Staff Reports
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4/8/24
Wekiva High wins multiple awards in hospitality competition
The event was held from February 28 – March 2 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. 400 Florida high school students from more than 50 schools competed.
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From the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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3/5/24
Urgent appeal for Wekiva Coach Williams: Community uniting to fund medical care
Markeith Williams, a coach at Wekiva High School and father of two, suffered a stroke on December 29th while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
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From Staff Reports
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1/3/24
Blue Darters, Mustangs get new districts for 2024 football season
Last week, the Florida High School Athletic Association voted to shake up districts and regions, changing the schedules for the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
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From Staff Reports
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12/26/23
How did Apopka schools perform in 2023?
The Orange County School District received a ‘B’ grade from the State for 2023 under the new ‘Informational Baseline’ system. The 2022 grade was also a B.
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By Dr. Phyllis M. Olmstead
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12/13/23
Blue Darters surge past Evans 33-13
After losing three of their last five games, Apopka found its rhythm Thursday night, defeating the Evans Trojans 33-13.
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From Staff Reports
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10/29/23
Black Friday: Blue Darters and Mustangs suffer defeats
Friday Night Lights became very dark for both area football teams, with the Apopka Blue Darters losing 49-21 and the Wekiva Mustangs falling 68-41.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/23
Updating: OCPS disputes Wekiva coach's claim he was "forced out"
The Wekiva Mustangs played their first game without their head coach, Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz, Friday night... but the reason he was not on the sidelines is still in dispute.
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From Staff Reports
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10/22/23
Developing Story: Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz will not finish the season as Wekiva's football coach
Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz has been reassigned to teach at a middle school in the district and will not finish out the remainder of the 2023 season for Wekiva.
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From Staff Reports
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10/19/23
In honor of JP: Blue Darters and Mustangs honor John Peery at Friday football games
High School football in Apopka was all about one man and his legacy on Friday night. John Peery, the longtime editor of The Apopka Chief, died in his sleep on Thursday. He was 67.
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From Staff Reports
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10/15/23
Breaking News: OCPS cancels school for Wednesday
Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, August 30th.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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8/29/23
Who is the top returning quarterback in Orange County?
Who is the best returning quarterback in Orange County high school football? Certainly, Apopka's Tyson Davison and Wekiva's Tyray Davis should be in the conversation. And if you think Davison or …
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By Jeff Gardener, ScorebookLive.com and Staff Reports
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5/8/23
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.
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From Staff Reports
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11/13/22
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.
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From Staff Reports
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11/9/22
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.
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From Orange County Public Schools
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11/8/22
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.
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From Staff Reports
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11/7/22
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