DeLand, FL - During yesterday's (August 10) meeting, Volusia County School Board members stayed with the decision made at the July 27 to keep masks optional for students. District 4 member Carl …
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Diane Coston
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8/11/21
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DeLand, FL - Tomorrow's (August 10) Volusia County School Board agenda does not list any items specifically mentioning the current coronavirus surge but District 4 Representative Carl Persis said …
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Diane Coston
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8/9/21
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DeLand, FL - The Volusia County School Board meets tomorrow and with the first day of school a week from today, COVID-19 is not on the agenda but it will likely come up during public …
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Diane Coston
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8/8/21
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DeLand, FL - Two Stetson University students will attend school tuition-free this year. New and returning Stetson students had an opportunity to participate in the weekly Safer Stetson Award drawings …
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Diane Coston
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8/4/21
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DeLand, FL - The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement today with Florida’s Volusia County School District (VCS) to address the district’s systemic and …
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8/3/21
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DeLand, FL - It will be first-come first-served on Saturday, August 7, at DeLand's 11th Annual Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway. The event takes place at the amphitheater in Earl Brown Park, 815 South …
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Diane Coston
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8/3/21
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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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