Volusia County Schools to host School Choice Fairs discussing K-8 public school options

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News 

Volusia County Schools has announced plans for hosting two School Choice Fairs meant to inform parents of their school choice options and various quality programs offered at district elementary and middle schools, including the district's online program.

According to a release, the first event is scheduled for Thursday, November 4th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for families on the county's eastside at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach. For families on the county's westside, the second School Choice Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sanborn Activity Center in DeLand. Principals, assistant principals, and staff from participating schools, along with program specialists, will be at the School Choice Fairs to answer any questions about school options for the upcoming school year.

Free entertainment, an art exhibit, door prizes, giveaways will take place during the event. Admission and parking for both events are free. Below is a list of the elementary and middle schools participating in the School Choice Fair, including the school district’s virtual option, Volusia Online Learning:

EASTSIDE 

Elementary Schools

• Beachside Elementary
• Champion Elementary
• Chisholm Elementary
• Coronado Beach Elementary
• Cypress Creek Elementary
• Edgewater Elementary
• Holly Hill School (K-8)
• Horizon Elementary
• Indian River Elementary
• Palm Terrace Elementary
• Pathways Elementary
• Pine Trail Elementary
• Port Orange Elementary
• R.J. Longstreet Elementary
• Read-Pattillo Elementary
• South Daytona Elementary
• Spruce Creek Elementary
• Sugar Mill Elementary
• Sweetwater Elementary
• Tomoka Elementary
• Turie T. Small Elementary
• Westside Elementary

Middle Schools

• Campbell Middle
• Creekside Middle
• David C. Hinson Middle
• New Smyrna Beach Middle
• Ormond Beach Middle
• Silver Sands Middle
• Holly Hill School (K-8)
• Volusia Online Learning

 WESTSIDE 

Elementary Schools

• Blue Lake Elementary
• Citrus Grove Elementary
• Debary Elementary
• Deltona Lakes Elementary
• Discovery Elementary
• Edith I. Starke Elementary
• Enterprise Elementary
• Forest Lake Elementary
• Freedom Elementary
• Friendship Elementary
• George W. Marks Elementary
• Louise C. Mcinnis Elementary
• Manatee Cove Elementary
• Orange City Elementary
• Osteen Elementary
• Pierson Elementary
• Pride Elementary
• Spirit Elementary
• Sunrise Elementary
• Timbercrest Elementary
• Volusia Pines Elementary
• Woodward Elementary

Middle Schools

• Deland Middle
• Deltona Middle
• Galaxy Middle
• Heritage Middle
• River Springs Middle
• Southwestern Middle
• Taylor Middle
• Volusia Online Learning

Families attending a School Choice Fair will receive priority placement in their school of choice for the 2022 – 2023 school year. 

For more information, contact Sandra Tweedy, Choice & Charter Specialist, at 386-734-7190, ext. 20667.