‘It’s a great victory:’ Orange County School Board Chair, teacher’s union praises ruling on masks
Orange County Schools was the only school district in Central Florida to join 9 others, in enacting mask mandates despite the Governor's executive order banning school districts from doing so. However, after a Leon County judge ruled districts actually can enact masks mandates, Orange County School Board Chairwoman Teresa Jacobs felt relief.
Orange County School District releases plan for fall sports
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Orange County Schools has released a plan for fall sports. Fall sports begin on Aug. 31, according to school officials. School officials said parents of students must sign the annual sports activity participation packet. The packet includes an assumption of the risk and liability relating to coronavirus.Bowling:Tryouts and practice starts on Aug. 31Matches will start on the week of Sept. 14Regular season will be six weeksSeason ends on Oct. 24Cross CountryTryouts and practice starts on Aug. 31Meets will start on the week of Sept. 14Regular season will be six weeksSeason ends on Oct. 24FootballTryouts and practice start on Aug. 31The first game will be the week of Sept. 17Eight regular season games will be playedIf a school elects to take part in the FHSAA State Series all teams qualify for the playoff on Nov. 13GolfTryouts and practice start on Aug. 31Matches begin the week of Sept. 14The regular season will be four weeksSwimming and DivingTryouts and practice start on Aug. 31Meets will begin the week of Sept. 14The regular season will be five weeksVolleyball
Today's the day: Parents of students in Seminole, Orange counties must choose fall learning option
Today's the day: Parents of students in Seminole, Orange counties must choose fall learning optionPublished: July 24, 2020, 7:15 amParents of students in Seminole and Orange counties must choose their preferred fall learning option on Friday.