Schools

By Observer Staff
February 19, 2023

Astronaut speaks to middle schoolers

Don Thomas, a four-time shuttle astronaut, has spent 47 days in space.

Palm Coast Observer
Neighbors

By Brent Woronoff
February 11, 2023

Mitchell Spencer Edelstein wins Flagler Schools Spelling Bee for second consecutive year

"Stamina" was Edelstein's winning word, and after 16 rounds and 105 words, it felt appropriate.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
February 7, 2023

Survey reveals 112 district employees interested in being school guardians

Board member Will Furry was encouraged by the number of employees who said they would be willing to join the guardian program.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Brent Woronoff
January 29, 2023

Mentor appreciation: Volunteers are the heart of Take Stock in Children program

The program provides low income students with mentors, college coaching and — upon graduation — full college tuition.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 26, 2023

School district presents book choice policy to House Subcommittee

Over 300 families have engaged in the parental choice process, Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt said.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 24, 2023

Q+A with Student School Board members Roymara Louissaint and Bella Tietje

The vaping epidemic is a major issue and so are school vaping policies, the school reps say.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 24, 2023

School Board approves its legislative priorities

List includes workforce funding, mental health and safety and support for Flagler programs.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 20, 2023

Best in class: Winfree, Berry named Flagler Schools' Teacher, Employee of the Year.

Matanzas math teacher Lee Winfree was named Teacher of the Year, and custodial secretary Renee Berry was named Employee of the Year.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 18, 2023

School Board agrees to hand out guardian program interest forms

The form gauges the interest of school employees in carrying a concealed weapon as a plain-clothes guardian.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 13, 2023

Flagler, Volusia 2022 graduation rates exceed statewide average

Flagler's graduation rate was 90.5%, while Volusia's rate was 88.9%; the statewide rate was 87.3%.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Brent Woronoff
January 8, 2023

School district eyes cultural exchange to help solve teacher shortages

The teachers would be certified in areas of critical need and would stay for up to five years.

Palm Coast Observer
Schools

By Observer Staff
January 4, 2023

iFlagler Teacher of the Year: Dana Lique

Science teacher Dana Lique shares his love of science and the outdoors with his students.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Observer Staff
January 4, 2023

Imagine School at Town Center Teacher of the Year: Joan Soldano

Soldano shares her love of science with students.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Observer Staff
January 3, 2023

Flagler Technical College Teacher of the Year: Ken Rucker

Rucker takes pride in seeing students enter the workplace using skills he taught them.

Palm Coast Observer
News

By Sierra Williams
January 3, 2023

Wadsworth Elementary Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Halsey

Jennifer Halsey has high expectations for her students, and her passion and compassion inspire.

Palm Coast Observer
News

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