- January 30, 2026
Tomasz Kicinski of Flagler Palm Coast High School's Culinary Arts program flips a pancake. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Tomasz Kicinski of Flagler Palm Coast High School's Culinary Arts program. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Ana Morales, the director of culture for the Flagler County Chick-fil-A restaurants, talks to a Buddy Taylor Middle School student. "The kids ask if we offer scholarships, which we do, and if they can grow with us. They can learn culinary, hospitality and management," Morales said. The local Chick-fil-A restaurants also sponsor Matanzas' tourism and hospitality class, she said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Natalie Beaulieu and Madelyn May represented the Matanzas Allied Health program. This is the first year the medical diploma-plus program is being offered at MHS. "It's really fun and interactive," Beaulieu said. Photo by Brent Woronoff
Buddy Taylor Middle School eighth graders learned about high school diploma-plus offerings and a variety of career paths at the Flagler County Education Foundation Career Expo on Friday, Jan. 30.
BTMS eighth-grade groups rotated through the gym to learn about classroom-to-career programs at Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas high schools from high school students who are currently in the programs. Local businesses, governments, law enforcement and nonprofits also participated, showcasing a variety of career opportunities.
Parents also had a chance to learn about the programs that will be be available to their soon-to-be high school freshmen. Imagine School at Town Center eighth-graders also attended the Expo.
Indian Trails Middle School had its Career Expo on Jan. 20.
