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Candyland room remix: 4th graders came in to class Friday to find a candy-filled class with life-sized lollipops and sweet decorations. They spent the day at various candy themed learning stations as they explored in true Candyland style.
Happening Around Campus
Week of 11/16/25 News
Scholar petting goat
Wonder Academy Farm Day
Created by Blake Vasek
News Broadcast Week of 11/10/24
Jeremiah Wheaton, 11th, donates blood during the One School Blood Drive. With a relaxed attitude, Wheaton demonstrates courage while giving back to the community. Reflecting on the experience, Mrs. Downer shared how meaningful the program can be. “I think One Blood affected me,” she said. “When I actually received a text message stating that the blood I had donated had just saved a life, it hit home. It made me realize that we are making a difference, because one blood donation can save up to three people.”
5th Annual NHS Blood Drive: Donating to Save Lives
Merle d'Aubigné, Jean Henri. (from Wikimedia Commons)
Beyond the Candy: What is Reformation Day?
Candyland room remix: 4th graders came in to class Friday to find a candy-filled class with life-sized lollipops and sweet decorations. They spent the day at various candy themed learning stations as they explored in true Candyland style.
Happening Around Campus
Scholar petting goat
Wonder Academy Farm Day
Jeremiah Wheaton, 11th, donates blood during the One School Blood Drive. With a relaxed attitude, Wheaton demonstrates courage while giving back to the community. Reflecting on the experience, Mrs. Downer shared how meaningful the program can be. “I think One Blood affected me,” she said. “When I actually received a text message stating that the blood I had donated had just saved a life, it hit home. It made me realize that we are making a difference, because one blood donation can save up to three people.”
5th Annual NHS Blood Drive: Donating to Save Lives
Merle d'Aubigné, Jean Henri. (from Wikimedia Commons)
Beyond the Candy: What is Reformation Day?
Kathryn Del Rio and Ava Wilson set the snake free.
Surprise Visitor in Band Class
Avery Stepan (11th grade) remindes Sadie Marquette (12th grade) not to shop on Febuary 28th.
Economic Blackout
Created by Blake Vasek
What was your favorite meal?
Flag football practice, Dominic Ardolina running
The Road to States
Billie Eilish performs her hit song “Wildflower” in front of a sold-out crowd of over 20,000 fans.
Billie Eilish Hits Orlando Hard and Soft
Jeremiah Schilling, Ethan Predergast, and Brandon Greaver, jogging on the Field
More Than Football Training
A Night of Seasons
A Night of Seasons
A Next Level Preformance
A Next Level Preformance
Billie Eilish performs her hit song “Wildflower” in front of a sold-out crowd of over 20,000 fans.
Billie Eilish Hits Orlando Hard and Soft
A Night of Seasons
A Night of Seasons
A Next Level Preformance
A Next Level Preformance
The Buena Vista Social Orchestra
The Buena Vista Social Orchestra
Come support the theater department and watch the first musical of the 2023-24 school year!
“There are Many Different Kinds of Bravery”-Michael Darling, Peter Pan
OSOTA seniors visited the beautiful downtown Park City, Utah on their senior trip.
Vacation Spot: Park City, UT
Created by Blake Vasek
What was your favorite meal?
Support your Journalism Team: Eat Ice Cream!
Support your Journalism Team: Eat Ice Cream!
Poll: Do You Prefer Coffee or Refreshers?
Graphics by Blake Vasek
Homecoming Court Voting
National Dance Day
National Dance Day
National Day of Encouragement
National Day of Encouragement
States Flag Football
States Flag Football
Flag football practice, Dominic Ardolina running
The Road to States
Jeremiah Schilling, Ethan Predergast, and Brandon Greaver, jogging on the Field
More Than Football Training
Lions Sweep Final Home Game in Memorable Three-Set Win
Lions Sweep Final Home Game in Memorable Three-Set Win
Fins Up
Fins Up
Photo by Matthew Serrano, 11th grade
Talent on Display at Flag Football Tryouts
Aspen Worthington and Tristan Speciale set up the camera and teleprompter to start the broadcast. Ma'Kayla Christian tries to read the teleprompter to ensure it is in the proper spot.
Behind the Scenes: The Heart of the School’s Weekly Broadcast
Paintings from scholars painting with their toes vs their hands
Painting with Toes
Right Before Your Eyes: The Double Casting of James Trotter
Right Before Your Eyes: The Double Casting of James Trotter
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Connie Delaney holding her plaque after being the 2025 inductee into the Florida Press Association Hall of Fame over the summer.
Headlines and Heartstrings: The Journal That Built a Family
Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024
Candyland room remix: 4th graders came in to class Friday to find a candy-filled class with life-sized lollipops and sweet decorations. They spent the day at various candy themed learning stations as they explored in true Candyland style.
Happening Around Campus
Week of 11/16/25 News
Created by Blake Vasek
News week of 11/3/25
A Day in the Life of a One School 9th Grader
Ethan prendergast and Elisha Waisanen, 10th grade, celebrate the first day of school.
Day in the life of a scholars
Every summer the senior class goes to El Salvador on a mission trip before launching into their senior year.
Sea You Later
Every summer the senior class goes to El Salvador on a mission trip before launching into their senior year.
Sea You Later
The scholars pose after their win.
The Lion’s Roar: Sports Edition: Scholars vs. Staff Basketball Game
The truth behind Nyquill Chicken
The truth behind Nyquill Chicken
Who Wore it Best: Homecoming King and Queen Edition
Who Wore it Best: Homecoming King and Queen Edition
The Lion's Roar Podcast: Episode Three
The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Episode Three
Lions Roar Podcast: Episode Two
Lions Roar Podcast: Episode Two

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Jeremiah Wheaton, 11th, donates blood during the One School Blood Drive. With a relaxed attitude, Wheaton demonstrates courage while giving back to the community. Reflecting on the experience, Mrs. Downer shared how meaningful the program can be. “I think One Blood affected me,” she said. “When I actually received a text message stating that the blood I had donated had just saved a life, it hit home. It made me realize that we are making a difference, because one blood donation can save up to three people.”

5th Annual NHS Blood Drive: Donating to Save Lives

Avery Stephan, Staff
October 31, 2025

Earlier today, October 31, 2025, our school was hosting a blood drive, held by our own National Honors Society. This was the 5th Annual blood drive, and scholars 16 and up were welcome to donate.   Donating...

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