Joining Señora Garay’s class at Seabreeze High for Hispanic Heritage Month was a delightful experience. The students’ engagement and the variety of food showcased the rich cultural heritage beautifully. ¡Mil gracias, Señora Garay!”

Volusia County Schools is continuing to closely monitor Hurricane Milton in collaboration with Volusia County Emergency Management. The storm is expected to bring winds, heavy rain and potential flooding to our area starting on Wednesday. To allow staff and families additional

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, I had the opportunity to speak with WFTV Channel 9 about how our dual language programs empower students to succeed in English and Spanish. As someone who experienced the challenges of learning a new language, I know firsthand the impact this has!

There’s nothing better than seeing students enjoying their meals during National School Lunch Week! Thank you to everyone at Volusia Pines and School Way Café for making today special.

I’m excited to share the October edition of our News Bites Newsletter, packed with updates on the CTE Bus Tour, safety messages, important dates, and more—stay informed and engaged with our community!

What a great day at New Smyrna Beach High School! Visiting Ms. Erica Negedly, their Teacher of the Year, was a highlight. It was wonderful to see her passion in action and witness the positive energy among the students. New Smyrna Beach HS

It was a joy to stop by Campbell Middle and take part in Mr. Jackson’s 6th-grade math small group session alongside Principal Owens. Watching these students dive into their work shows the power of focused learning and collaboration. Keep up the great work, Spartans! Campbell Middle

It was a pleasure meeting with our new teachers today! Hearing about their experiences so far and learning how school and district support are helping them succeed was a highlight. We shared ideas for making things even better, thank you to everyone who attended and contributed.

This week, I joined Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher, Fire Chief Dru Driscoll, and Daytona Beach NAACP President Cynthia Slater for a collaborative meeting. What began as one topic grew into a discussion on hurricane relief & how we can continue supporting the community.

Excited about the progress at the Lemerand Center of Excellence! This partnership between VCS, Food Brings Hope , and Daytona State supports students from Palm Terrace Elementary & Turie T. Small Elementary with free tutoring and services. Looking forward to another year of success!

AICE Science teachers from across the district gathered at New Smyrna Beach High today to plan for the year ahead. Their collaboration ensures engaging lessons and meaningful learning opportunities for students. Thank you for your hard work! Dr. Julio Nazario-Valle New Smyrna Beach HS VCS Science Office

Today’s classroom grant surprises are just one of the many ways we continue to support innovation in Volusia County classrooms. It’s exciting to celebrate our teachers' hard work as we deliver over $97,000 in grants alongside the FUTURES Foundation.

During my visit to Deltona High, I popped into Mr. Michael Daly’s classroom. His students had just taken a test and felt confident about how they did. Mr. Daly, named their Teacher of the Year, is making a positive impact in his fifth year. Deltona High School Happenings

I had the pleasure of joining students from Atlantic High School’s Marine Science Academy and DeLand High Bulldogs’s AP Environmental classes as they experienced a 'Day in the Life of the Estuary.' Together, we learned about the plants, birds, and plankton that make up Rose Bay. VCS CTE

Shoutout to Patricia Hughes, a dedicated math teacher at Spruce Creek High for 39 years! Thanks for the warm classroom visit and all you do for our students. Spruce Creek High

Proud to kick off the first SALT meeting of the school year with our amazing student leaders! Their voices and ideas are what drive us forward—thank you for sharing your insights on what matters most.

🎙️ I recently joined Crest of the Wave, a podcast hosted by the DaytonaChamber with Ken Phelps, to share some of the incredible initiatives happening here in Volusia County Schools. To listen, visit: bit.ly/4exWBS9

It was great to connect with our local chambers of commerce today and share how Volusia County Schools is preparing students for success. Huge thanks to School Way Café for the delicious meal and to everyone supporting our students! VCS CTE VCS Partners in Education

Superintendent Balgobin was honored to spend time this evening with faculty and staff from across the west side of the District. We love to hear the thoughts and ideas our teachers bring to these meetings! Together, we’ll continue to create a love of learning for all ages in our

Our elementary and secondary principals brought great energy and ideas to yesterday’s meeting as we worked together to plan for student success. Thank you to Parva for hosting us with a great location and excellent refreshments to support our discussions.