FYI Newsletter & Carver Connection

The Flagler County Youth Center is open for 6th-12th grade students. The Youth Center is a fabulous facility for county youth to stop in and socialize for FREE. The only requirement for participation is that every student must scan their Flagler County School ID card to enter. The Youth Center is the result of a unique collaboration between Flagler County & the Flagler County School Board.

The Flagler County Youth Center is organized by youth for youth, and is a fun, safe and supervised location for participants to attend. The Youth Center also features numerous activities and programs throughout the year.

On December 17th, the Youth Center will once again host its Holiday Happening Giveaway. Every student that attends the Youth Center on that day will receive a ticket as they enter. After 3pm we will start calling numbers and the winners will be able to pick an item from our display case.

The Student Advisory Council spent some time on Friday, November 22, decorating the Youth Center. Thank you to our SAC members for showing up and taking the initiative to help decorate the center.

On November 20th, we hosted an exciting College Football Tournament on PlayStation 5, drawing a great group of students for some intense and fun competition. Congratulations to Shemar Childs for claiming first place and earning a $20 Wawa Gift Card, and a special shoutout to Da'Wayne Hall for finishing as the runner-up and receiving a $10 gift card. The event was a fantastic display of skill, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship!

During November, the Flagler County Youth Center continued its efforts to promote positive behavior both inside and outside the classroom. On Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, the Youth Center conducted its third-grade check for the year. Students who achieved all A's on their progress reports were rewarded with pizza, chips, and a drink. Those with A's and B's had the option to choose two of these rewards. We also rewarded students who had no unexcused absences. We encourage our students to continue working hard to improve their grades and personal growth.

Currently, the G.W. Carver Center is open daily, Monday through Friday, with special events on Saturday. School Year Open Gym hours are from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Senior Socials will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays in December, specifically on December 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th.

After-School Tutoring will be available Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Yolanda Williams Outreach, hosted by Flagler Cares, will continue in December on the 11th.

The Bulldog Block Party was a huge success at the G.W. Carver Center on November 21st. It was great to see our community coming together for a fun-filled night with our families! Thank you to FPC, Buddy Taylor Middle School, Bunnell Elementary School, and all other organizations that participated. We could not have done it without all of you!

This year marked our 3rd annual Carver Giving. On Thursday, the 21st, we had the pleasure of hosting our seniors, with special guests from PAL joining us to make the event even more memorable. The following day, Friday the 22nd, our students enjoyed a fun-filled bingo session paired with a delicious hot meal. We’re grateful for these moments of community. What are you thankful for?

The Flagler County Public Library visited the G.W. Carver Center on Nov. 26th with a Thanksgiving-themed storytime, face painting, a craft, and festive fun. It was such a great success that it brought out many children with their favorite adults.