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Message from Henry Fortier, Superintendent of Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools on School Closures, March 13, 2020:

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Late this afternoon, Richard Corcoran, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, extended the Public Schools’ Spring Break until March 29, 2020, reopening on March 30, 2020. Our Catholic schools will follow the same directives, so schools will close through March 29, 2020, reopening on Monday, March 30, 2020.  What does that mean for … [Read more...]

BREAKING: All Florida Schools Closed for School Year

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Courtesy of Florida Department of Education's Twitter (@EducationFL) UPDATE AS OF APRIL 18: The Florida Department of Education and Governor Ron DeSantis have recommended all Florida schools remain closed through the rest of the school year. Distance learning will continue. Orange Technical College campuses and off-site locations are also closed. "The last thing you want … [Read more...]

Valencia’s Lake Nona Campus Has a ‘50-50’ Shot of Funding New Building This Year

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The request from Valencia College’s Lake Nona Campus to the Florida legislature to receive an estimated $43 million in funding for a new building has a “50-50” shot of getting approved this year, according to Florida House Rep. Rene Plasencia. Photo Courtesy of Valencia College “There is obviously a need [for a new building] as we’re such a high-growth area,” said Rep. … [Read more...]

School Update: Laureate Park Elementary

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This past month was full of exciting academic events, such as the Spelling Bee, Literacy Week, the first-ever vocabulary parade, and the fifth grade oration contest. Our Longhorns have been busy! All of our Longhorns, from pre-K to fifth grade, participated in our first vocabulary parade to celebrate literacy week. Each of our students chose a vocabulary word and created … [Read more...]

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