School News

LHP updates and accomplishments


Academics Upper School faculty members Ginger Bryant (’90) and Tara Bork and the student staff members of Lakhischan (LHP’s yearbook) and By Any Other Name have won first place in the Scholastic Yearbook and Magazine Awards for 2023 by the American Scholastic Press Association. Eight Highlanders made outstanding achievements at the Future Business Leaders of America district competition in December:  […]

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Sustainable Science Showcase accepting submissions

Orange County Public School high school students have the opportunity to make a difference in their community and win a scholarship by signing up for the Sustainable Science Showcase. The science showcase, which is focused on environmental sustainability, has the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Greener Tomorrow.” According to the press release, it is “a chance for students to unleash their […]

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Goal-den season for the Edgewater Eagles

Edgewater High School's girls soccer team finishes season with strength.

The Edgewater Eagles’ girls soccer team embarked on a season filled with twists, turns and triumphs that culminated in an unexpected and exhilarating journey to the regional playoffs. The Eagles encountered their fair share of setbacks in the early stages of the season, but the team remained a pillar of strength through perseverance and teamwork. As the season unfolded, individual […]

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Monarch’s Reflections on Freedom class goes to Alabama

Last month, Mrs. Hall’s middle school Reflections on Freedom class spent three days in Montgomery, Alabama, to see for themselves where so many key events of the Civil Rights Movement took place. They stood on hallowed ground — giving true context to our past, showing how it affects our present, and empowering students to change the future. Thanks very much […]

Save the date: LSE 70th anniversary open house


Celebrate 70 years with us Save the date! Lake Silver Elementary is celebrating a huge anniversary, our 70th year of educating elementary school students. We will host two free events on Thursday, April 4, and we welcome all members of the community to this reunion including current and former students, families, teachers, administrators, or anyone curious about what is going […]

Musical interlude at OJA


Collegedale Academy serenaded the students at Orlando Junior Academy. The college orchestra’s visit encouraged a taste for music in our young OJA students, who will participate in the Festival of the Arts at Forest Lake Academy this spring (April 28 – May 2).

Mardi Gras Gala raises transformative funds


Big band music. Purple-, gold-, and green-decorated spaces. Attendees in elaborate masks and beads. Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School’s dazzling evening tribute to Mardi Gras. On Saturday, Feb. 10, the church and school communities came together not just to revel in a festive atmosphere but also to support an important cause. Funds raised from this year’s annual gala […]

OGA celebrates 75 years of education on its campus


On Thursday, Jan. 18, Orlando Gifted Academy held a “75 and Beyond” event celebrating 75 years of learning on its campus. Students, parents, teachers, alumni and Orange County Public Schools district officials — including Superintendent Vazquez and Deputy Superintendent Armbruster — enjoyed an evening learning about the history of the campus and exploring its uniqueness through history posters, displays of […]

LHPS updates


Academics “By Any Other Name,” an LHPS student-led publication, has been recognized as a “superior” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. LHP’s speech and debate team winners at the Cavalier Invitational included Aayna Bhatheja (tournament champion in program oral interpretation and second place in dramatic interpretation), Ashlan Smith (tournament champion in original oratory), and Sarah Vankorlaar and Sophia Youngs (semifinalists in […]

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Lake Silver spelling bee winners


Congratulations to our 12 Lake Silver Spelling Bee finalists, including our first-, second- and third-place winners. Our first-place winner will represent Lake Silver at the OCPS Spelling Bee, which will be held Feb. 26. Go Tigers! 


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