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FUTURES Awards 4 James T. “Tom” Russell Memorial Scholarships FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools awarded four $1,000 scholarships through its James T. “Tom” Russell Memorial Scholarship Fund to high school seniors seeking to become educators. Russell, a former Superintendent, was a passio... Read More

FUTURES Awards scholarships to Tomorrow’s Leaders
FUTURES Awards scholarships to Tomorrow’s Leaders FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools awarded fourteen scholarships totaling $6,000 to high school seniors from its 2024-25 Tomorrow’s Leaders Program.  This is the 38th year for this program which develops young leaders for our co... Read More

FUTURES Graduates 40 from Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
FUTURES Graduates 40 from Tomorrow’s Leaders Program FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools graduated 40 high school juniors on Monday, April 13th, from its 38th annual Tomorrow’s Leaders Program which develops young leaders for our community. The graduation celebration was presented by La... Read More

2026 FUTURES Foundation Caribbean Party
2026 FUTURES Foundation Caribbean Party The 2026 FUTURES Foundation Caribbean Party Fundraiser was a vibrant and memorable event! Held at the Jim W. Henderson Welcome Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the celebration honored Dr. Roosevelt D. Harris of Daytona Heart Group for ... Read More

Volusia County Schools names Erika Kazma Teacher of the Year
Volusia County Schools names Erika Kazma Teacher of the Year DELAND—Erika Kazma, a physical education teacher from R.J. Longstreet Elementary School in Daytona Beach, has been named Volusia County Schools' 2027 Teacher of the Year. She was selected from 70 nominees representing schools countywide and was... Read More

Addition Financial Credit Union Named First Legacy Club Member by FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools
Addition Financial Credit Union Named First Legacy Club Member by FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools announced today the organization installed Addition Financial Credit Union as its first-ever Legacy Club Member, signifying a deepened partnership and ongoing commitment to advancing educational excellenc... Read More

The Able Trust Partners with FUTURES Foundation to Expand Program for Students with Disabilities
The Able Trust Partners with FUTURES Foundation to Expand Program for Students with Disabilities Students in Volusia County will benefit from a statewide investment by The Able Trust through Futures in Focus, a career and postsecondary education exploration program for students with disabilities in grades 8 to 12. With support facilitated by the... Read More

2025 FUTURES Principal for a Day Recap
2025 FUTURES Principal for a Day Recap Thank you to those who participated in the 2025 FUTURES Principal for a Day program, presented by Florida Health Care Plans! There were a total of 54 businesses represented and 63 business partners shadowing principals at our VCS public schools. FUTU... Read More

FUTURES Foundation Receives Grant to support Access, Achievement, and Instructional Excellence
FUTURES Foundation Receives Grant to support Access, Achievement, and Instructional Excellence The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) recently awarded FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools $139,704 in matching funds through the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program. FUTURES’ grant proj... Read More

2027 Teacher of the Year Nominees!
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominees! For a complete list of nominees click here.    Read More

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