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38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program Hosts Two Nights of Drive By and Surprise for Scholarship Recipients
10
May
By Jeremy Jarvis
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38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program Hosts Two Nights of Drive By and Surprise for Scholarship Recipients

This week in Flagler County, educators and community members came together to celebrate the achievements of graduating seniors through the Senior Scholarship Program. The Flagler County Education Foundation’s 38th Annual Senior Scholarship Program was an event that included two nights of Drive-By & Surprise. The first Drive-By & Surprise night began at Flagler Palm Coast High School on May 7th, and it was a symphony of anticipation and joy. Caravans of cars adorned with balloons and pom poms wound their way through the streets. Educators and community members carefully placed yard signs at each stop and presented scholarship information to…
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Flagler Schools: 100 Years at Bunnell Bunnell Elementary Hosts “Centennial Celebration”
24
Apr
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Flagler Schools: 100 Years at Bunnell Bunnell Elementary Hosts “Centennial Celebration”

Bunnell Elementary School is hosting their “Centennial Celebration” this Friday in honor of 100 years of education in Bunnell. The public is invited to tour the campus, including the “Little Red Schoolhouse” and garden. A stroll down memory lane with BES memorabilia and guest speakers. Plenty of historic items to be on display, plus food and fun for everyone. Also, participants will have the opportunity to purchase commemorative bricks to be placed on the grounds of Bunnell Elementary. The event will be held at the Bunnell Elementary School, Friday April 26th, from 5pm to 7pm. Flagler Schools invites all of…
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Buddy Taylor Middle School Students Take Top Three in Seaperch Competition
19
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Buddy Taylor Middle School Students Take Top Three in Seaperch Competition

Buddy Taylor Middle School's SeaPerch program participants had their first win in Jacksonville, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. We were able to talk with Tracy Jones who told us about the program, and it's significance for students. What is underwater robotics, how many students participate and what are the goals of this program? Seaperch is an aquatic remote operated vehicle (ROV). It is similar to a remote controlled submarine. We had 9 students participate in the program at Buddy Taylor Middle School this year. The goal of this program is to help students learn engineering skills in a fun and creative environment. Students…
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Eagles Soar High, Earn Bid to International Underwater Robotics Competition Buddy Taylor Middle SeaPerch Teams Sweep Greater Jacksonville Competition
16
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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Eagles Soar High, Earn Bid to International Underwater Robotics Competition Buddy Taylor Middle SeaPerch Teams Sweep Greater Jacksonville Competition

Buddy Taylor Middle School Underwater Robotics Win, Press Release Below: Buddy Taylor Middle School (BTMS) students Nathan Cabrera and Sophia Costa have earned bids to compete at the International SeaPerch Competition at the University of Maryland at the end of May. Thanks to the performance of the Eagle SeaPerch teams at the Greater Jacksonville SeaPerch Competition this past weekend, BTMS swept the top three spots at the regional underwater robotics event. Cabrera and Costa took home top honors, while their classmates Bradley Roe, Luke Chrzanowski and Lucas Strunk took home runner-up honors. BTMS students Gabriella Burkhalter and Christopher Jones placed…
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AdventHealth to offer free physicals to Flagler County middle and high school students
15
Apr
By Krys DeWind
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AdventHealth to offer free physicals to Flagler County middle and high school students

AdventHealth physicians and care teams will again provide free physicals for Flagler County public school students.   The annual Flagler Schools Sports Physicals event will be on May 15 and 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 East Highway, Palm Coast.  The event is open to Flagler County public school student athletes as well as JROTC cadets, fire academy students and band members.   These physicals include free ECG heart screenings which are essential as sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death among high school athletes.  Pre-registration is available at www.FSSportsPhysicals.com.…
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Vincent Sullivan, Chiumento Law Partner, Talks About His Candidacy for Flagler School District
28
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Vincent Sullivan, Chiumento Law Partner, Talks About His Candidacy for Flagler School District

"As a graduate of Matanzas High School, part of the first graduating class; I graduated and we were in A-rated school district. Every school in our district had an A-rating at that time. Last time we were an a rated school district since 2019. Before that, you have to go back to 2011. So I feel like there has been a gap. And while I may not have all the answers I want to at least try to put forth those ideas. We've got a great district staff, and I'm really excited for a superintendent now, LaShakia Moore. I think…
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School Board Votes 3-2 to Close Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club Pool to Public on June 30th 2024, Gym to Close at the End of 2024
28
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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School Board Votes 3-2 to Close Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club Pool to Public on June 30th 2024, Gym to Close at the End of 2024

Flagler School Board held their afternoon informational workshop followed by their evening board meeting. Reports were presented on the district's strategic plan goals, including academics, student performance by subgroups, resilience and well-being initiatives, talent management, operational efficiency, and communications efforts. Key updates were provided by staff members responsible for each goal area. Public residents showed up to the workshop, as well as the meeting to evening meeting to speak out about their desire to see the Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club remain open. The workshop discussion covered a large debate about the pros and cons of keeping the pool…
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Flagler Palm Coast High School Parking Lot Construction Damages Water Pipe; No Drinkable On-site Water
27
Mar
By Jeremy Jarvis
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Flagler Palm Coast High School Parking Lot Construction Damages Water Pipe; No Drinkable On-site Water

As of now, the water line at FPC High School is currently damaged due to construction; it is anticipated that the damages will be repaired and water will be restored by March 29th. During the construction of the FPC parking lot, a water line was broken temporarily resulting in non-drinkable water on campus. We are prepared to have bottled water available for students and staff. If possible, please send your student with an extra bottle of water. We anticipate this will be in effect through Friday, March 29. Until then, water fountains on campus will be off limits.
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Flagler Schools Teachers of the Year Celebrated During Exceptional Night Out at Channel Side
26
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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Flagler Schools Teachers of the Year Celebrated During Exceptional Night Out at Channel Side

Flagler Schools - Monday March 25th, 2024, Flagler Schools, in partnership with local sponsors and the Flagler Education Foundation, held their annual teacher of the year celebration and dinner at Channel Side, Palm Coast. The event is possible year after year, thanks to local sponsors: Flagler Schools, Flagler Education Foundation, SouthState, Quantum Electrical, Pierson Fern and Greens LLC, 4C's Trucking and Excavation, Graduation Rhodes Services, The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center Dolphin Printing and Designs Inc, Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis and Cady Studios. Among those in attendance to support the honored staff was the board of the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis…
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I Am Me Gives Scholarship for Prom Makeover to Matanzas Student Sarah Wallace
26
Mar
By Krys DeWind
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I Am Me Gives Scholarship for Prom Makeover to Matanzas Student Sarah Wallace

  I Am Me awarded a Prom Makeover Scholarship to Sarah Wallace, a junior at Matanzas High School on Monday Morning, March 25th, 2024. Saran was surprised in the front office of the school with her large check, balloons, flowers and a tiara. Sarah Wallace has dreamed of attending prom since freshman year of high school. She is the daughter of a single father, and under normal circumstances wouldn't have the funds to afford prom. I Am Me took applications for the prom makeover scholarship, which Sarah Wallace applied for. I Am Me volunteers ultimately chose Sarah as the recipient…
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