OCPS holds special recognition ceremony honoring schools, staff and community partners

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) held a special recognition ceremony to honor schools, staff, volunteers and community partners for achievements in sustainability, library services, custodial training, student leadership and community partnership. The event focused on awards and long‑service recognitions; no board votes or policy actions are recorded in the meeting transcript.

The district’s Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Office recognized three schools for outstanding sustainability work after noting that more than 47 schools participated in the program last year. Edgewater High, led by Principal Alex Jackson, received third place for its outdoor agriculture program and student‑led recycling and compost efforts. Orlando Gifted Academy, led by Principal Sean Maguire, was named second for student programs on sustainable living and habitat restoration. First place went to Horizon West Middle School, led by Principal Andrew Aguto, for a range of hands‑on programs including energy audits and student stewardship initiatives.

OCPS also recognized media specialists who earned the Florida Power Library School Award for 2025, a statewide honor administered by the Florida Association of Supervisors…