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‘One really big family:’ University High students say band is more than just a class
Read full article: ‘One really big family:’ University High students say band is more than just a classTheir accolades are a mile long, but the University High School band will tell you it's not the trophees that set them apart, it's the acceptance and friendships they have formed that make playing together so special.
15-year-old faces charges after slashing student’s face during fight at Volusia high school, deputies say
Read full article: 15-year-old faces charges after slashing student’s face during fight at Volusia high school, deputies sayA high school student in Volusia County faces charges after deputies said he cut another student’s face with a knife during a fight on Monday.
New Orange County Public Schools deputy superintendent announced
Read full article: New Orange County Public Schools deputy superintendent announcedFollowing the approval of Orange County Superintendent Designate Dr. Maria Vazquez earlier this summer, the next deputy superintendent was announced Friday evening.
Orange County schools offer vaccines to students 5 and older. Here’s when, where they’re available
Read full article: Orange County schools offer vaccines to students 5 and older. Here’s when, where they’re availableOrange County Public Schools will begin offering the coronavirus vaccine to students 5 years old and older.
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Volusia County parent starts petition for outdoor graduation ceremony
Read full article: Volusia County parent starts petition for outdoor graduation ceremonyVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Many seniors in Volusia County celebrated their graduation from high school by having car parades while they wait for the day to formally walk across a stage. Thats what Michael Walters daughter did who was a senior at University High School. Walters said he was against having this year's graduation ceremony at the Ocean Center and created a petition to change the venue. He needs 1,000 before it reaches the Volusia County School Board. Walters' daughter Nancy said she also wants her graduation ceremony to be moved and is happy that her parents are taking action.
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Orlando-area students participate in walkouts in wake of school shooting
Read full article: Orlando-area students participate in walkouts in wake of school shootingWalkouts were reported Wednesday at Hagerty High School, Lake Mary High School, Oviedo High School, University High School in Orange City and Lyman High School, among other schools across the state. Video showed students sitting on the ground outside of University High School in Orlando chanting "What do we want? Officials from Volusia County Schools said more than 2,000 students participated in a walk out at University High School in Orange City. Seminole County School DistrictWhile the district isn't organizing the event, officials have been made aware and school administrators have been notified. The principal at University High School in Orange City estimates more than 2,000 students participate.