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EDUCATION
Wildwood Elementary Principal Brittany Brown Leads School from ‘C’ to ‘A’ in First Year
Principal Brittany Brown along with her incredible group of faculty have made significant strides at Wildwood Elementary School. Principal Brown went from the classroom to assistant principal to principal at Wildwood Elementary. In doing so she elevated the program to new heights. Principal Brown is a proud graduate of the...
‘Amazing’ Ocala math teacher finishes in top 5 for Florida Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Brown, a math teacher at Forest High School who coworkers described as “amazing,” was awarded $20,000 for being one of five finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year, coming up just shy of the title. On Thursday, the Florida Department of Education named Jaime Suarez as the...
The country’s largest retirement community has new, world-class schools
Known as the world’s largest retirement community, The Villages in Central Florida continues to expand and add to its residential offerings—even for those who aren’t of retirement age or anywhere close to it. The latest project for the children of residents who work for qualified businesses within The Villages is adding additional campuses to The Villages Charter School (TVCS) to include new world-class high school academic and athletic facilities as well as a new K-8 school and a new Early Learning Center.
Former Pro Baseball Player Devin Anderson Named Head Coach at Villages High School
The Villages High School has announced the appointment of Devin Michael Anderson as the new head coach of its high school baseball team. Anderson, a former professional baseball player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game to his new role. Anderson had been an assistant coach for the Montverde Academy baseball team.
Lee School’s Final Chapter: Historic Building Demolished For New Development
As the dust settles and the last bricks are cleared, the landscape of Leesburg, Florida, will forever be altered. The historic Lee School building, which once stood as a pillar of education and community service, has been demolished. Within a few weeks all that will remain are the memories of the school that served so many in our community.
Prepare Your Kids for a Happy, Healthy School Year
Soon, kids across Central Florida will be going back to school, and that means it’s time to start preparing. In addition to loading up on school supplies, it’s also important to make sure kids are prepared to stay healthy so they can get the most out of their school year.
Tavares Middle School Student Greenlea Salazar Qualifies for USA Junior Olympics
Greenlea Salazar, a talented thrower from Tavares Middle School, has qualified for the Junior Olympics. She excels in discus, shot put, and javelin, and holds her school’s record for the 600g javelin. Last month, Greenlea showcased her skills at the FLYRA Middle School Track & Field State Championship in...
Leesburg Commission Approves Speed Cameras in School Zones, Going Live in August
On Monday, July 22, the Leesburg City Commission unanimously approved the implementation of speed cameras in school zones, a measure aimed at enhancing safety for students and pedestrians. This decision is part of a newly enacted ordinance towards improving traffic safety around schools in the city. They are the second in the county to add this feature.
School zone cams ordinance passes and other tech talk at Leesburg commission meeting
Discussions related to technology bookended the Leesburg City Commission meeting on Monday, July 22. The commissioners and mayor voted unanimously to install cameras at Leesburg elementary school zones. The school...
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