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Ongoing School Threats

by Royal McHenry | October 31, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Gun violence has been on the rise affecting schools across the country. According to the American College of Surgeons and National Center for Education Statistics, there had been 328 shootings between 2020-2022; and a dramatic peak in the last 50 years, the number of...

Trump vs. Harris

by Patrick Jacobson | October 8, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Tuesday, September 10, the first presidential debate between Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump took place in Philadelphia. The debate was broadcasted on ABC Andy moderated by David Muir and Linsey...

Preparing for Hurricane Milton

by Royal McHenry, Kai Race | October 8, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Floridians are fleeing the state in search of safety as Hurricane Milton hits the coast late Wednesday night. The storm is projected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds up to 150 miles per hour and a storm surge up to 15 feet in the Tampa...

BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight

by Cali Ruiz, Mariangeliz Mercedes | September 25, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

With Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight, Floridians are being forced to board up homes once again. “We will not be directly impacted by the storm but school will remain closed Thursday,” Principal Dr. Hector Maestre said. As schools close on September 26,...

OPENGATE

by Royal McHenry | February 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4 | 75 Comments

OCPS implemented Opengate, the new metal detection security system, to bring a sense of safety and security onto school premises. Opengate was introduced to the campus on January 18. The system works to provide extra reassurance and protection within school grounds. ...

Justice for Alejandro Martinez

by Cali Ruiz | February 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4 | 66 Comments

Five years after the death of Boone student Alejandro “Alex” Vargas Martinez, Deandre Florence, 23, was arrested for the murder of the 15-year-old, who was shot on his way to school December 18, 2018. “Losing a loved one is very painful, extremely painful,”...

Cutting Class

by Emelia Martin | February 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4 | 2,202 Comments

Skipping class has almost formed its own culture in schools, negatively impacting students' school environment. Not only does skipping limit their education, but it also creates safety issues. Luckily, there are many opportunities to eliminate skipping and to do...

A Final Term of Endearment

by Ryder Branscum | February 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4 | 29 Comments

Buddy Dyer’s voice welcomes eager air travelers to Orlando, and has acted as a guide, leading the city since 2003. Dyer remains the longest-serving mayor in Orlando history, with his recent mayoral race resulting in his sixth and last term. Dyer served as a member of...

Walking Worries

by Jacob Zapata 9th, Kimberly Quarles | February 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4 | 65 Comments

Students who frequently walk to and from school get presented with issues that threaten their safety, such as cars speeding, drivers not paying attention, and untimely weather conditions for vehicles. Students who walk or ride their bicycles tend to underestimate the...

Opengate

by Valeria Oviedo, Royal McHenry | February 6, 2024 | Español, News, Newspaper 4 | 28 Comments

OCPS implementó Opengate, el nuevo sistema de seguridad con detección de metales, para brindar una sensación de seguridad en las instalaciones escolares. Opengate fue introducido en el campus el 18 de enero. El sistema trabaja para proporcionar seguridad adicional y...

Ongoing School Threats

by Royal McHenry | Oct 31, 2024 | News

Gun violence has been on the rise affecting schools across the country. According to the American College of Surgeons and National Center for Education Statistics, there had...

Trump vs. Harris

by Patrick Jacobson | Oct 8, 2024 | News

Tuesday, September 10, the first presidential debate between Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump took...

Preparing for Hurricane Milton

by Royal McHenry, Kai Race | Oct 8, 2024 | News

Floridians are fleeing the state in search of safety as Hurricane Milton hits the coast late Wednesday night. The storm is projected to make landfall as a Category 3...

BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight

by Cali Ruiz, Mariangeliz Mercedes | Sep 25, 2024 | News

With Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight, Floridians are being forced to board up homes once again. “We will not be directly impacted by the storm but school will remain...

OPENGATE

by Royal McHenry | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4

OCPS implemented Opengate, the new metal detection security system, to bring a sense of safety and security onto school premises. Opengate was introduced to the campus on...

Justice for Alejandro Martinez

by Cali Ruiz | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Newspaper 4

Five years after the death of Boone student Alejandro “Alex” Vargas Martinez, Deandre Florence, 23, was arrested for the murder of the 15-year-old, who was shot on his way...