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West Volusia NAACP awards Staples scholarship to T. De Witt Taylor graduate
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (141+ words) The West Volusia Branch of the NAACP has selected Teriauna Carruthers, a graduate of T. De Witt Taylor High School in Pierson, as the recipient of its 2026 David H. Staples Scholarship. According to a press release from the NAACP West Volusia Branch,…...
Kids Tag Art program raised $22, 200 for Volusia elementary schools
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (232+ words) By chaille | on June 08, 2026 The Kids Tag Art program raised $22, 000 for local schools, the Volusia County Tax Collector's office said. Originating in Polk County, the program serves to provide any extra needed funding for elementary school art programs so students…...
Goodwill's Youth Opportunities initiative helps local students build confidence
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (140+ words) For students in the transition program at Deltona High School, the lessons happening inside the Goodwill Industries store go far beyond folding clothes and organizing shelves. They are learning how to ask for help. How to interact with coworkers. How…...
Grant expands student support services at Daytona Beach middle school
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) A $42, 000 grant will expand on-campus health, academic and family support services at a Daytona Beach middle school, part of a broader effort to address barriers to student success in high-need communities, according to a press release from the Community Foundation…...
De Land recognizes George Marks Elementary student artists
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (55+ words) The West Volusia Beacon De Land recognizes George Marks Elementary student artists By chaille | on April 24, 2026 De Land city commissioners thanked and congratulated students from George Marks Elementary School during the April 20 City Commission meeting for their participation in the…...
Stetson's game design program earns national recognition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (141+ words) In a classroom at Stetson University, students arenu2019t just playing video games. They are building them from the ground up, blending code, art and storytelling into fully realized digital worlds. That hands-on approach is earning national attention. Stetson has been named…...
Volusia County opens registration for summer day camps
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (110+ words) By chaille | on April 09, 2026 Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division has opened registration for its summer day camp program for children ages 5 to 12, offering a supervised, activity-filled option for families during the summer months. The camps will run June…...
De Land High students join nationwide walkout over ICE
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (183+ words) Chanting and carrying signs, De Land High School students walked out of class Friday and marched through Downtown, joining a nationwide protest opposing immigration enforcement policies. The student-led demonstration took place during the school day and ended with a gathering…...