Two Volusia County students were arrested today for making threats to their schools. Xavier Pineda, 15, wrote a threat on his school laptop to bring a gun to Deltona High School and shoot another student. The threat triggered a Gaggle alert, which notified the school resource deputy, who responded and detained Xavier before he got on the bus to go home. Xavier admitted he typed the threat, didn’t mean it, and was just angry about being picked on. Jasper Kessell, 13, drew an AR-15 style rifle on

We're still buzzing from last week's meeting, where our principals gathered together to workshop and brainstorm ideas on communication strategies, school culture, innovative safety technologies, and more. 🌟 Every day, our principals are shaping lives, creating opportunities, and making their schools the best they can be. 💙 A special thanks again to State Attorney, Florida's 7th Circuit, RJ Larizza for visiting and sharing the Safety First, Success Always initiative with our principals. 🎉Big s

✨ Spotlight on Success: Maya Heard ✨ From the classroom to the competition stage, University High School Titans graduate Maya Heard is unstoppable! 👑 After earning the title of National American Miss Florida Teen, she’s now preparing to take on the nation—where queens from across the country will compete for the crown. Maya credits her years in Volusia County Schools for helping her grow, giving her the skills and confidence to shine on and off the stage. She’s proud to represent her community—