From our administrators and teachers to our bus drivers and custodians, every one of these professionals goes to work each day not for the big paychecks…
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OP-ED: Community thrives when schools doThe Apopka Chief
OP-ED: Join the ‘Let’s Read OCPS’ challengeThe Apopka Chief
If you recall, Let’s Read OCPS is the reading challenge that started here in Apopka with Read Around the City. I began that program several years ago, in…
OP-ED: Legislators tackle school funding issuesThe Apopka Chief
One of the key parts of being a school board member is to help advocate in Tallahassee for legislation that improves the education we provide. That’s because so…
OP-ED: School board enjoys delicious visit to Wekiva High SchoolThe Apopka Chief
Anyone who knows me knows that I am extremely proud of the Wekiva High School Culinary Magnet program. I never miss an opportunity to brag about…
OP-ED: Apopka, Wekiva beat state graduation ratesThe Apopka Chief
Last week, the Florida Department of Education released the official graduation rates for the class of 2025. Once again, the strong effort of our public schools…
OP-ED: OCPS weighing school closuresThe Apopka Chief
We saw a drop of about 6,600 students this year alone. Looking at enrollment over the last three years, district enrollment declined by approximately 8,667 students, representing a…
OP-ED: Band performances illustrate life-shaping school experiencesThe Apopka Chief
Our Apopka Blue Darter and Wekiva Mustang marching bands certainly had a great break. Both of our local bands were honored to be invited to participate in very special…