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107 Apopka/Wekiva Seniors named OCPS “Super Scholars” in Class of 2026
A total of 107 seniors from Wekiva High School and Apopka High School have been named “Super Scholars” by Orange County Public Schools. The recognition places them among more than 1,200 top-performing students across the district, earning admission to the nation’s most selective colleges and service academies. more
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Wekiva High culinary students team up with Central Florida chefs for one-night dining experience
The next generation of culinary talent will take center stage on March 3 as Wekiva High School’s Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts hosts a one-night-only dining showcase. Proceeds from the immersive tasting experience will directly support student programming and future opportunities. more
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Wekiva High School students shine at statewide ProStart competition, part of $2.1 million scholarship celebration
Students from Wekiva High School earned 4th Place Overall and 2nd Place in the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management division at the 25th Annual Florida ProStart Competition in Orlando. The event awarded more than $2.1 million in scholarships and showcased the next generation of Florida’s hospitality leaders.   ORLANDO – The Florida … more
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The Apopka High School Marching Band prepares to perform in London's New Year's Day Parade.
Apopka and Wekiva High bands represent the city on world stages in London and New Orleans
The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band and the Wekiva High School Marching Mustangs spent the holidays representing Apopka on two of the world’s most prestigious parade stages. From London’s New Year’s Day Parade to the Sugar Bowl Parade in New Orleans, Apopka students showcased their talent, discipline, and hometown pride. more
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Wekiva High Culinary wins Rachael Ray Foundation grant to launch student-run mobile ice cream business
Wekiva High School’s Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts has been awarded a $5,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to expand its culinary and restaurant management program. The funding will be used to launch a student-run mobile ice cream business, giving students real-world experience in entrepreneurship and food service. more
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Wekiva High sizzles as host of Sonny’s Jr. Pitmaster BBQ showdown
Wekiva High School turned into barbecue central on November 8 as it hosted Sonny’s BBQ’s 2nd Annual Jr. Pitmaster Class and Competition, bringing together five high school culinary teams for hands-on training with professional pitmasters. more
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OCPS celebrates AP achievement record-breaking year
Orange County Public Schools marked a historic milestone in 2025, with 5,640 students earning AP Scholar Awards—799 more than last year, the largest annual increase on record. The district also saw dramatic gains in AP Capstone honors, with 352 students earning diplomas or certificates, underscoring OCPS’ commitment to academic excellence and college readiness. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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The Kelly Park School and three others in the Apopka area received "A" grades from the Florida Department of Education.
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". more
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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.  more
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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 … more
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Apopka's Jordan Ware is leaving UCF.
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. more
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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. more
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Markeith Williams, the swimming and water polo coach for Wekiva High School, suffered a stroke on December 29th while on vacation in the Dominican Republic.
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. more
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The Blue Darters won't face rival Seminole High in district play in 2024.
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. more
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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. more
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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. more
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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.  more
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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. more
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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. more
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