More than 500 Stellar honorees gathered for the year's most anticipated award show – The Stellar Awards presented by Orlando Health. During the event, finalists were recognized and the winners were announced for Teacher of the Year, Support Person of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year and District Administrator of the Year. They celebrated with more than 2,000 of their closest friends!

The OCPS All County Music Series showcases outstanding student musicianship in guitar, band, orchestra and chorus, plus a separate elementary series. During All County Chorus, students lifted their voices and sang beautiful notes in a celebration that struck a chord with all of us!

At the annual OCPS Culinary Competition at the Orange County Convention Center, students competed in categories such as best knife skills, gourmet dessert, gourmet meal and waiter races. Professional chefs and industry experts judged the competition, offered advice and awarded the best in class. Hint...Your friendly OCPS photographer Frank Weber is available to help judge next year!

Orange County Fire Rescue teamed up with students at Evans High for a training on hands-only CPR. What better way to celebrate World Heart Day than with hands-on training instruction, videos and a question and answer session with fire officials? If you are not trained in hands-only CPR, ask at your work location.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

Students, families and community members held a ribbon-cutting for the grand reopening of their newly renovated library on Jan. 29. The event focused on literacy, community partnership and student achievement, and included a visit, talk and book signing by award-winning local children’s author Amar Shah.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

From January 7–9, our students shined at the 2025–2026 Junior State BETA Convention at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. Competing in everything from academics to talent and team events, they walked away with an incredible 26 awards — including 17 first?place championships, 5 second?place, 4 third?place, and even a Golden Ticket to perform with top finalists at Nationals in Tennessee. Under the sponsorship of Carme Destin and alongside Florida State Sponsor?Elect Shalanda Cooper, our students represented with pride — and out of 58 schools, Mollie Ray Elementary was the only STO represented! We could not be prouder of their hard work, heart, and excellence.

OESPA bargaining team after reaching agreement on salaries.

OESPA President Ron Pollard signing the MOU on salaries and benefits.

Three OCPS district police sergeants were promoted to lieutenant Rob Bobay, Francina Ogburn, and Brian Howarth, K-9 Coco’s “dad.”

Three OCPS district police sergeants were promoted to lieutenant Rob Bobay, Francina Ogburn, and Brian Howarth, K-9 Coco’s “dad.”

Three OCPS district police sergeants were promoted to lieutenant Rob Bobay, Francina Ogburn, and Brian Howarth, K-9 Coco’s “dad.”

Edgewater High students and staff had the opportunity to receive their Madden rating from EA Sports and meet sports legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver. And don’t believe everything you see on social media - he is not coming to work for OCPS.

Edgewater High students and staff had the opportunity to receive their Madden rating from EA Sports and meet sports legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver. And don’t believe everything you see on social media - he is not coming to work for OCPS

Edgewater High students and staff had the opportunity to receive their Madden rating from EA Sports and meet sports legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver. And don’t believe everything you see on social media - he is not coming to work for OCPS

The cadets from the Dr. Phillips High Air Force Junior ROTC held their 11th Annual Memorial Tribute to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Lt. Col. Matthew Tipton, the national Director of Air Force JROTC. Local police, sheriff’s deputies and fire officials also took part.

The cadets from the Dr. Phillips High Air Force Junior ROTC held their 11th Annual Memorial Tribute to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Lt. Col. Matthew Tipton, the national Director of Air Force JROTC. Local police, sheriff’s deputies and fire officials also took part.

The cadets from the Dr. Phillips High Air Force Junior ROTC held their 11th Annual Memorial Tribute to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Lt. Col. Matthew Tipton, the national Director of Air Force JROTC. Local police, sheriff’s deputies and fire officials also took part.

For more than 30 years, Coach Julius “JB” Jordan influenced generations of students at Evans HS as an educator, coach and athletics administrator. His wife, Sandra Gordon, at right and below former student-athletes and friends celebrated the naming of the football field after this Pine Hills hero in September. His legacy will live on! Thanks, Coach.

For more than 30 years, Coach Julius “JB” Jordan influenced generations of students at Evans HS as an educator, coach and athletics administrator. His wife, Sandra Gordon, at right and below former student-athletes and friends celebrated the naming of the football field after this Pine Hills hero in September. His legacy will live on! Thanks, Coach.

For more than 30 years, Coach Julius “JB” Jordan influenced generations of students at Evans HS as an educator, coach and athletics administrator. His wife, Sandra Gordon, at right and below former student-athletes and friends celebrated the naming of the football field after this Pine Hills hero in September. His legacy will live on! Thanks, Coach.

The OCPS alternative high school program, Project Compass, has been found back in its newly renovated location at Goodwill. Based inside the Goodwill Industries location on Orange Blossom Trail, the school is structured so students can earn high school credits, earn money working at Goodwill, and maybe even hang out with GWilly, the official mascot.

The OCPS alternative high school program, Project Compass, has been found back in its newly renovated location at Goodwill. Based inside the Goodwill Industries location on Orange Blossom Trail, the school is structured so students can earn high school credits, earn money working at Goodwill, and maybe even hang out with GWilly, the official mascot.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.

Students are partnering with Fleet Farming and the Florida Wildflower Foundation to promote Florida wildflowers and sustainability throughout the Audubon Park Garden District. This year-long initiative included an extensive campus beautification and a new landscape plan including native plants for the front of the school. Students helped create the plan and are installing QR codes so visitors can learn about the plants. This project also includes the Audubon Park Community Garden, a shared space on campus managed by Fleet Farming. Originally funded through a $25,000 grant from Sprouts, this space houses garden plots that community members and school families rent. Students will grow wildflowers in the community garden, then take them home and transplant them into the community.