- May 14, 2026
In light of the closure of the Pace Center for Girls Volusia-Flagler, Volusia County Schools has begun coordinating individual transition plans for students, the district announced on Wednesday, May 13.
In partnership with Pace Executive Director Sheila Jordan and her staff, the district is making plans for students to meet with school principals throughout the summer, tour their new campuses and participate in one-on-one meetings with school counselors.
“No student will walk through the door on day one without a team already in their corner,” Superintendent Dr. Carmen Balgobin said in a press release.
Pace, located at 208 Central Ave. in Ormond Beach, will close on June 26, a decision announced in late April. The interim CEO of the nonprofit cited the closure came after "a thoughtful review of the program’s long-term sustainability, including enrollment trends, staffing, academic outcomes, and financial viability."
Pace has served girls in Volusia and Flagler counties for 30 years by providing counseling, training and advocacy services alongside education to lead girls on a path to obtaining their high school diplomas.
VCS stated it is "committed to carrying that mission forward and ensuring these students continue to feel seen, supported, and empowered."
“Every student who walked through the doors of Pace did so because she had the courage to ask for something different,” Balgobin said. “Volusia County Schools will make sure that courage is met with the right support, structure, and people to help her thrive. We are not waiting for these young women to come to us; we are going to them. That is what it means to be a public school district that believes in every single child.”
Though the center is closing, Pace will launched the Pace Reach Program in the fall. The program is a therapeutic model that will provide accessible mental health services, early intervention and individualized support for girls.
