FYI Newsletter & Carver Connection

The Flagler County Youth Center is open for 6th-12th grade students. Operational hours are 2pm-6pm. 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 Tuesday, October 29th, the Youth Center celebrated students who achieved outstanding academic performance by treating them to a delightful selection of pizza, chips, and beverages. We are excited to announce that the Youth Center will continue to conduct grade checks throughout the year, offering rewards for academic excellence. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and opportunities!

On October 31st, the Youth Center had the pleasure of distributing festive candy bags to all participants as they departed for the evening. We sincerely hope that everyone enjoyed a delightful and memorable Halloween celebration!

The Student Advisory Council is still seeking new members to join for the 2024-2025 school year. The SAC is the organizing body of the Flagler County Youth Center. This group is responsible for setting and enforcing facility rules and regulations, as well as creating and participating in a number of community service events and projects. Students who participate qualify for community service hours, and seniors are eligible to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the Youth Center. If you are interested in joining, please email locastrom@flaglerschools.com.

We were pleased to host the pre-game safety meeting for the Potato Bowl. This meeting was a collaborative effort between the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and the school administration, aimed at ensuring a fun and safe experience for all attendees. Congrats to FPC for winning the 2024 Potato Bowl.

Currently the G.W. Carver Center is open daily Monday - Friday with special events on Saturday. School Year Open Gym Hours are 2:00pm-6:00pm. Our Senior Socials will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, specifically on the 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st

On Wednesdays, the G.W. Carver Center provides a community assistant program. Every other Wednesday, Flagler Cares offers services including Screening & Referral, Care Coordination, Benefit Assistance & Navigation, SOAR, Housing Assistance, ID Assist, Behavioral Health Programs, and Health Marketplace Navigation. Through our Community Assistant Program, we strive to be a valuable resource for the community. Community Assistance will be available every Wednesday, with Flagler Cares visiting every other Wednesday.

Flagler Cares November Dates: 13th & 27th

The program commenced on September 16, 2024, and ran through October 30, 2024, at the G.W. Carver Center. This initiative was designed to equip students with essential life skills that prepared them for future success. For additional information and to obtain an application, please contacted Inspiration of Hope Community Resources, Inc. at the following address: P.O. Box 35135, Palm Coast, FL 32135. Email: iohcr125@gmail.com. Phone: (386) 585-3450.

Every year, we host an event for children and parents to attend our Halloween party and haunted house. Our party featured a variety of food that our friends at PAL grilled and provided, along with plenty of candy and goodies for the children to take home and enjoy, supplied by Cricket and ourselves. We immersed our guests in a haunted hospital experience filled with jump scares and other frights. Our older students even participated in the haunted house, taking on the role of scarers.