VCS Elementary C&I

✨ “Public education is a pillar of our democracy. It is sustained by hope, hard work, and a whole lot of heart.” – Dr. Carmen Balgobin In her remarks accepting the National School Superintendent of the Year Award, Dr. Balgobin reminded us that this recognition is not just about one person, but about the shared leadership and partnerships that make Volusia County Schools strong. 💙 She dedicated the honor to our students, families, staff, and community members who inspire and support education every day. 💬 “Let’s continue to inspire, let’s continue to educate, and let’s continue to innovate.” – Dr. Carmen Balgobin @SuptBalgobinVCS @NASStoday @EducationFL @SchoolLeadersFL @PublicSchoolSup

🚨🎉 HISTORY MADE in Volusia County Schools! 🎉🚨 @SuptBalgobinVCS has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the National Association of School Superintendents (NASS)! 🏆✨ @NASStoday, a nonprofit organization that supports superintendents nationwide, presented this prestigious award after a rigorous review of nominees from across the country. 🌎 This recognition highlights the transformational leadership and incredible progress happening across VCS: ✅ First “A” district rating in 16 YEARS 🏅 ✅ 93.7% graduation rate 🎓 ✅ ZERO “D” or “F” schools 🚫 ✅ Innovation in safety, technology, and teaching 💡 This award is a reflection of the strength of our entire VCS family—educators, staff, students, families, School Board members, and community partners. 💙 Dr. Balgobin also received honors in the categories of Safety and Security, Technology and AI, and Power Leadership. 👏 Join us in celebrating this national spotlight on Volusia County Schools! 🌟 @EducationFL @SchoolLeadersFL @PublicSchoolSup

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Chief Academic Officer @DrValleJ for being recognized as an Aspiring Superintendent by the @NASStoday! 🌟 This national recognition highlights his dedication to student success, commitment to excellence, and passion for leading Volusia County Schools into a bright future. We are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor! 👏🍎 @EducationFL @SchoolLeadersFL @PublicSchoolSup

Participating in our initial data meetings has shown me the exceptional work our principals and district teams are doing. Their commitment to helping ALL students succeed is truly inspiring. @volusiaschools

Celebrating two outstanding leaders for being recognized by @NASStoday for the Leadership Excellence Recognition Program! @SuptBalgobinVCS: Nominated in Safety, Tech & AI, and Power Leadership @DrValleJ: Nominated as Aspiring Superintendent! Thank you for leading with service!

Honored to join Leadership Florida’s Education Class 10! Thanks @VolusiaSchools for the recognition & @LeadershipFL for this incredible opportunity. Excited to collaborate with fellow ed leaders & bring new perspectives to our work at TLL advancing K-12 excellence across FL!

Nothing more powerful than hearing from leaders who make the difference every day. Our Admin Institute testimonials show what I witnessed: administrators who don't just manage schools—they lead w/ purpose & create conditions where ALL students thrive. 2025-26 will be our best yet

NTA Group shots! We are having a blast! @VolusiaLEADS @VCSNTA @Hyacinth_TEACH

Oooh prize table full of teacher goodies! #PlanPrioritizePractice #engagement @VolusiaLEADS @VCSNTA @Hyacinth_TEACH @ThirdgradeVibes

Congratulations to Dr. Julio Nazario-Valle, Chief Academic Officer, on becoming a Leadership Florida’s Education Class 10 Member! This group brings together passionate leaders from across the state who are working to make a difference in education. @DrValleJ

As we end an amazing 24-25 school year, we finished celebrating graduations last week & today launched this week's 2025 Summer Admin Institute. The ability for leaders throughout the district to get together, align our vision for next year allows collaboration for a common goal.

🌟 Day 1 of our 2025 Admin Institute was INCREDIBLE! 200+ @volusiaschools leaders explored “Leading with a Purpose” ✨ From leadership identity to coaching to PLCs - ready to transform outcomes! Day2: Science of Reading + breakouts #VCSLeadership #AdminInstitute2025

Day 2 of our Admin Institute: Leaders dove deep into Science of Reading with Dr. Kennedy from @UCF! Literacy is the gateway to ALL learning. From coaching excellence to research-based practices, our admini are becoming Opportunity Makers for 63K students @volusiaschools

Day 1 of Admin Institute with the SUPERPOD team. 🌊🐬🙌🏼@PalmTerrace_VCS

Thank you to our AMAZING Timbercrest PTA for our Nacho/Taco bar with ALL of the goodies. 🌶️🧅🌮🌯

District teams visiting all @volusiaschools this week to celebrate our amazing teachers! The smiles on Ss’ faces say it all - teachers change lives every day, not just during #TeacherAppreciationWeek. TY to our @FUTURES_Inc & partners for the gifts! youtu.be/TROwHwozJaI?si…

📣 Looking for the best of both worlds? Introducing VFlex+, VCS's new flexible learning option, which offers home education students a part-time program with full-time experience—without the full-time commitment! 🏫✨ 📚 Take up to six courses 🎓 Get academic counseling & support 📖 Stay on track for a high school diploma 🔗 Learn about all of our online learning opportunities for the 2025-26 school year today: vcsedu.org/academics/onli…

VCS was honored to have Chief Academic Officer @DrValleJ represent the district at the 13th Annual Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (@Florida_ALAS) Conference at @FIU this weekend. Dr. Nazario-Valle had an incredible day presenting, learning, and exchanging best practices to help all students succeed. Joining a panel of distinguished district leaders, he shared his expertise and vision for the future of education for our multilingual learners, including strategies for supporting students and educators across Florida!

A group of Volusia County Schools principals and leaders had the incredible opportunity to attend a professional learning conference at @Harvard University last summer. This week, they shared their key takeaways with the @FUTURES_Inc Foundation for Volusia County Schools and the Volusia County School Board—showcasing how they’re applying their learning to support our students through teacher growth, student and family engagement, school culture, increased leadership capacity, and much more! We're thrilled to announce that another group of district and school leaders will be attending Harvard this summer for a session on "Leading Culture Change: Strategies for School Improvement." A huge thank you to FUTURES for making this opportunity possible!

I had the privilege of speaking with candidates in the Preparing New Principal Program about the vital roles of principalship and instructional leadership. These future leaders are poised to make a meaningful impact in their schools and communities. Thank you to all the candidates for your dedication to education and for stepping up to lead the way for our students and educators. Together, we’re shaping the future of @volusiaschools!