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Flagler County Education Foundation distributes $75,000 in Hunter Grants to district educators
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (261+ words) The Flagler County Education Foundation surprised educators across the district on Sept. 4 by delivering $75,000 in Hunter Grants to support Flagler Schools' Classroom to Careers programs. The grants are made possible by the Paul B Hunter and Constance D Hunter Charitable…...
Volusia County Council of PTAs hosts Back-to-School breakfast
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (221+ words) The Volusia County Council of PTAs hosted its Back-to-School Breakfast of Champions and first general meeting of year on Sept. 2, at The Center at Deltona. The sports themed breakfast, served by the Pine Ridge High School culinary students, featured several…...
What to do with Flagler Schools properties?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (574+ words) Is it best for the Flagler County School Board to sell or lease some of the district’s property that has been determined to be unsuitable for educational purposes? Should the board consider cell tower rentals or solar advertising benches at…...
Volusia County Schools, VUE agree on veteran teacher salary increases
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (248+ words) Though bargaining between Volusia County Schools and the Volusia United Educators union is ongoing, one understanding has been reached: salary increases for veteran teachers. Why has the board entered into an MOU before bargaining is complete? Andrew Langenbach, the district's…...
Flagler School Board adopts budget of $3.5 million
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (330+ words) The Flagler County School Board approved the final millage rate and a budget of $353,097,566 for the 2026-27 fiscal year. With only three board members present, Christy Chong, Janie Ruddy and Lauren Ramirez voted unanimously to adopt the budget and total millage…...
Support staff to Flagler Schools: We need a raise | Observer Local News | Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (676+ words) Jean Claude Carvin moved a year ago with his wife to Palm Coast from Rochester, New York, to get away from the snow. Carvin, who worked as a pastry chef for 44 years, took a retirement job with Flagler Schools. Last…...
Belle Terre Elementary fifth graders lead Pledge of Allegiance at Daytona NASCAR race
1+ week, 5+ day ago (109+ words) Observer Local News Belle Terre Elementary fifth graders lead Pledge of Allegiance at Daytona NASCAR race Also: Bunnell Elementary third graders share their appreciation after visiting Flagler County Emergency Operations Center It was an incredible night for 26 Belle Terre Elementary…...
Ormond Beach replaces playground at Fire Station 91
2+ week, 5+ day ago (116+ words) Observer Local News Ormond Beach replaces playground at Fire Station 91 The project had been in the works since July 2025, when the commission awarded an $183,000 bid. A new playground is now in place at Ormond Beach Fire Station 91. The city announced…...
Volusia County Schools: $1.095 billion budget is not just for daily operations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (587+ words) Volusia County Schools laid out budget misconceptions, questions about the ongoing state audit and how funding for school districts operates during a special workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 25, ahead of the budget's first public hearing next month. In July, the School…...
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2+ week, 5+ day ago (75+ words) Observer Local News Observer Local News 14-year-old student launches Flagler Schools pilot program to introduce younger students to computer-aided design and 3D printing Xander Dattolico designed and led the program, 3D Model Makers, to six rising sixth graders at a week-long camp…...