FLAGLER COUNTY SCHOOLS Back to School guide adjusted to reflect community changes
Jason Wheeler, Community Information Specialist, Flagler County Schools
The 2021 school year is well underway on our Flagler Schools campuses. We have taken notice of what is happening in our community and have adjusted a few sections of our "Back to School" guide, which was issued before the start of the school year. Those changes are: Indoor extracurricular activities on our campuses will be limited to 50% capacity. This does not change our outdoor activities. We are limiting non-essential visitation until further notice, and on-campus events such as open house and curriculum nights may be held virtual-only, part-virtual, or in person, when appropriate.
We are also moving forward with our rezoning plan. The school board was updated on Aug. 17 and a pair of community listening sessions were set for this week. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the same presentation was scheduled to be given at Buddy Taylor Middle School. It will also be given at Indian Trails Middle School on Thursday, Aug. 26, beginning at 6:30 pm. For those unable to attend, there is a comprehensive rezoning section on the district website. That's at flaglerschools.com/rezoning.
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
An FPC student-athlete has a little extra "bling" to wear around campus. But it didn't come easy! Annie Buchanan won the State Girls Weightlifting Championship in the 199-pound weight division in February. She finished on top with a lift total of 450 pounds. Annie's older sister, Lexi, previously won a state championship for Girls Weightlifting in 2018. Annie's quest for another state championship has already begun with summer workouts and preseason conditioning.
Also on the FPC campus, Environmental Science teacher Suzanne Bott has created an on-campus food pantry with the help of donations from local businesses and individuals. Students who are in need are encouraged to stop by Mrs. Bott's room, and teachers on campus can refer them to her room as well. The food pantry has everything from boxed goods and canned goods, to personal hygiene products for males and females. If you would like to make a donation to the FPC Food Pantry, contact botts@flaglerschools.com or drop it by the front office.
Matanzas High School
The MHS Leo Club brings you the second annual Pet Parade! Show off your pet's talent and style in categories including cutest, best dressed and most talented! Enjoy huge prizes, music and a special appearance by the Palm Coast Fire Department's Dalmatian!
Also, the Flagler Humane Society, which will receive a portion of all proceeds, will have adoption-ready pets on hand.
Tickets cost $10 per pet and $5 per person.
You can still register, but it closes after 200 people sign up. The Pet Parade will be Sunday, Sept. 5, from 1-4 p.m. at the Florida Agricultural Museum's Dairy Barn.