Principal Of The Year Award

Melissa Marple, principal of Chisholm Elementary School, is the 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year, and Dr. Eidie Velez, principal of Galaxy Middle School, is the 2026 Secondary Principal of the Year.

The announcement was made during the annual Bus Brigade where a small group of VCS leaders and FUTURES Foundation representatives surprised the winners.

The Principal of the Year award is co-sponsored by Volusia County Schools and FUTURES Foundation.  The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding leadership and service by school-level administrators.