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Former Volusia teacher accused of sex contact with students arrested again, faces more charges
Read full article: Former Volusia teacher accused of sex contact with students arrested again, faces more chargesA former gym teacher at Atlantic High School in Port Orange accused of having sexual contact with multiple students was arrested again and is facing more charges.
Fentanyl found outside restroom at Atlantic High School in Port Orange
Read full article: Fentanyl found outside restroom at Atlantic High School in Port OrangeThe Volusia County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning to parents after fentanyl and a BB gun were found in separate incidents at two county high schools.
Volusia Sheriff’s Office releases video showing Atlantic High School student arrested with gun
Read full article: Volusia Sheriff’s Office releases video showing Atlantic High School student arrested with gunThe Volusia County Sheriff's Office released video showing the arrest of a 16-year-old student who was found with a gun on campus Tuesday.
16-year-old found with loaded gun at Atlantic High School, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: 16-year-old found with loaded gun at Atlantic High School, Volusia deputies sayA social media post tipped off a school resource deputy to a student with a gun on the campus of Atlantic High School, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Atlantic High in Port Orange lifts lockdown, no weapon found
Read full article: UPDATE: Atlantic High in Port Orange lifts lockdown, no weapon foundVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One Port Orange high school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after Volusia County School officials say there were rumors of a weapon on campus. As of noon Wednesday, the school district said the lockdown had been lifted and no weapon was found. The lockdown at @SharksAHS has been lifted. — Volusia County Schools (@volusiaschools) December 16, 2020Law enforcement was on the scene around 10 a.m. Officials said it did not appear to be a valid threat. There will be additional law enforcement presence on campus as a precaution.
Volusia County School Board explores ways to improve graduation plans at Ocean Center
Read full article: Volusia County School Board explores ways to improve graduation plans at Ocean CenterVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. The Volusia County School Board discussed on Tuesday how to accommodate more families who want to attend next months high school graduation at the Ocean Center. Three people per student were going to be allowed to go to graduation, and that was upsetting enough because some of us have larger families, Bjorge said. "We're hoping that Volusia County as a whole comes together and makes the right decision here," she said. Volusia County School Board Member Ruben Colon said he sympathizes with all the families and is part of Tuesday's discussion. I wish parents would know that we truly, truly want them to be there to celebrate with their students, Colon said.
12 arrested after series of fights at Volusia high school
Read full article: 12 arrested after series of fights at Volusia high school12 arrested after series of fights at Volusia high schoolPublished: December 6, 2019, 1:42 pmAuthorities from three law enforcement agencies responded to Atlantic High School Thursday for a lunchtime fight that resulted in the arrest of 11 teens and one adult, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.