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Daytona Beach, FL - The beginning of the new Beachside Elementary School, a consolidation of Ortona and Osceola elementary schools, got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony this morning (August …
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Diane Coston
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8/2/21
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DeLand, FL - The Volusia County School Board (VCSB) heard from many parents on both sides of the mask issue before yesterday's meeting. Superintendent Dr. Fritz brought in Patricia Boswell from the …
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Diane Coston
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7/28/21
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Palm Coast, FL - A partnership between AdventHealth and Flagler Schools will benefit high school students in Flagler County. The five-year partnership between the two represents a $750,000 commitment …
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Diane Coston
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7/21/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Recent high school graduates (2020 & 2021) in both Volusia and Flagler counties are eligible for Daytona State College's new "Falcon Fast Track" Scholarship. Eligible students …
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Diane Coston
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7/13/21
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Daytona Beach, FL - Bethune-Cookman University is adding some star power, former NBA All-Star power, to their roster. Former NBA All-Star turned coach Reggie Theus has been named to the dual role of …
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Diane Coston
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7/7/21
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DeLand, FL - During a special session today, Volusia County School Board members voted unanimously to amend Policy 503, which required mandatory face coverings. The amendment makes them optional. It …
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Diane Coston
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6/14/21
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DeLand, FL - New and returning Stetson Univesity students are being offered several incentives to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before the fall semester. One key incentive being offered is the chance …
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Diane Coston
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6/8/21
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DeLand, FL - Volusia County teens are looking for jobs and local employers are looking for workers. To accomodate that need, Volusia County Schools (VCS) will hold two Pop-Up Job Fairs for Teens …
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Diane Coston
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6/5/21
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DeLand, FL - Registration is now open and required in order to be part of the Volusia County Schools (VCS) Summer Food Service Program. The program provides meals to children during the summer at no …
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Diane Coston
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6/2/21
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DeLand, FL - Volusia County Schools (VCS) graduations and rehearsals at the Ocean Center next week will be face-covering optional. According to VCS, "The decision to make masks optional and …
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Diane Coston
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5/27/21
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Deltona, FL - A Deltona High School digital media teacher received a cautionary letter after he was recorded expressing his "personal political views" to his journalist students. John Scott, who's …
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Diane Coston
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5/25/21
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DeLand, FL - Summer camp scholarships are still available for income-eligible children through Volusia County's Community Assistance Division. You can find the link to the application at …
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Diane Coston
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5/24/21
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DeLand, FL - During a workshop tomorrow, (May 11) Volusia County School Board (VCSB) members will talk about Employment Benefit Contract for the coming school year. Also on the agenda are proposed …
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Diane Coston
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5/10/21
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DeLand, FL - AdventHealth, through a partnership with Volusia County Schools (VCS), is, for the first time, offering free electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings in addition to the annual …
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Diane Coston
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4/28/21
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DeLand, FL - The Volusia Live Option will not be available for the 2021-2022 school year. Volusia County Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Fritz said in a press released that parents will have …
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Diane Coston
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4/17/21
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DeLand, FL - Florida Department of Education (FDE) Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued a memorandum yesterday (April 14) asking that districts who are currently mandating face-covering policies, …
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Diane Coston
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4/15/21
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DeLand, FL - After beginning with a two-ticket limit, then increased to four in March, Volusia County Schools (VCS) has increased the number to six for graduates this year. The increase to four came …
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Diane Coston
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4/13/21
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DeLand, FL - Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division is opening registration for summer camp scholarships at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 14. They are available to income-eligible children …
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Diane Coston
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4/12/21
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DeLand, FL - Volusia County Schools (VCS) is opening a limited number of volunteer opportunities beginning Monday, April 12. The relaxation of the CDC guidelines from six feet to three feet has made …
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Diane Coston
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4/7/21
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DeLand, FL - Despite the media fuss about the Volusia County School Board's discussion on mask policy during a scheduled workshop yesterday (March 30), no action was taken.
Florida Department of …
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Diane Coston
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3/31/21
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