NEWS

Ongoing School Threats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Grades for Games

The sound of a keyboard or toggles hitting a controller are not normally athletic sounds, but as we near the end of 2023, those sounds reflect a quickly rising sport. In a seemingly unchanging culture it’s always news when a change is made, let alone a new sport is...
Ongoing School Threats

Ongoing School Threats

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

Trump vs. Harris

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

OPENGATE

OPENGATE

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...

Ongoing School Threats

Gun violence has been on the rise affecting schools across the country. According to the American...

Trump vs. Harris

Tuesday, September 10, the first presidential debate between Democratic nominee, Vice President...

Preparing for Hurricane Milton

Floridians are fleeing the state in search of safety as Hurricane Milton hits the coast late...

BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight

With Hurricane Helene hitting shore tonight, Floridians are being forced to board up homes once...

OPENGATE

OCPS implemented Opengate, the new metal detection security system, to bring a sense of safety and...

Justice for Alejandro Martinez

Five years after the death of Boone student Alejandro “Alex” Vargas Martinez, Deandre Florence,...

Cutting Class

Skipping class has almost formed its own culture in schools, negatively impacting students' school...

A Final Term of Endearment

Buddy Dyer’s voice welcomes eager air travelers to Orlando, and has acted as a guide, leading the...

Walking Worries

Students who frequently walk to and from school get presented with issues that threaten their...

Opengate

OCPS implementó Opengate, el nuevo sistema de seguridad con detección de metales, para brindar una...

Grades for Games

The sound of a keyboard or toggles hitting a controller are not normally athletic sounds, but as...