Flagler TRiO

10/03/2026

🎓 Have questions about paying for college? We’re here to help!

Join us for our FAFSA & Financial Aid Information Night! Learn about the FAFSA process, financial aid options, and resources available to help pay for college. Daytona State College financial aid representatives will answer questions and help you get started.

Open to TRiO seniors and interested juniors. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend!

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕕 6:00 to 7:30 PM
📍 Daytona State College, Palm Coast Campus
3000 Palm Coast Pkwy
Building 3, Room 105

🍽️ FREE food and drinks provided!

To request the registration link, email your TRiO Program Manager:

🟢 Flagler Palm Coast High School
➡️ Quentin Davis: [email protected]

🔵 Matanzas High School
➡️ Mike Desko: [email protected]

Bring your questions, and let’s take the next step toward college together! 🙂

09/30/2026

Exploring College Opportunities at Stetson University! 🎓💚

Our TRiO Educational Talent Search students from Flagler Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School recently had the opportunity to spend the day exploring Stetson University in DeLand!

Students toured the beautiful campus, visited academic and student spaces, learned more about the college experience, and got a firsthand look at what life can be like at a four-year university.

One of the highlights of the day was an unexpected visit from Stetson University President Dr. Christopher Roellke, who took time to stop, speak with our students, and offer words of encouragement about their futures. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Roellke for making our students feel welcomed and for taking the time to connect with them personally.

Experiences like this are about much more than simply touring a campus. They give students the opportunity to ask questions, explore new possibilities, build confidence, and begin picturing themselves taking that next step after high school.

A huge thank you to Stetson University, Dr. Roellke, and everyone who helped make this such a meaningful and memorable experience for our students! 💚🎓

We’re excited to continue providing opportunities that help our TRiO students explore their options, prepare for their futures, and see what is possible.

09/24/2026

🎓 FAFSA IS NOW OPEN! 💰

The 2027–28 FAFSA is officially available!

If you’re a high school senior planning to attend college, university, or an eligible career/technical program beginning in Fall 2027, now is the time to get started.

Completing the FAFSA can help you access:

💵 Federal grants
🎓 Scholarships and other financial aid
🏫 College and state financial aid
💼 Federal Work-Study
📚 Federal student loans

⏰ Don’t wait until the last minute! Some financial aid programs have priority deadlines or limited funding, so completing your FAFSA early is a good idea.

🔗 Get started at StudentAid.gov

📣 TRiO students: Have questions about FAFSA or the financial aid process? We’re here to help!

08/31/2026

📣 TRiO IS BACK! 🎓✨

We’re excited to officially kick off another school year! Beginning Tuesday, September 8, TRiO Talent Search will be back on campus and ready for another year of helping students explore college, careers, scholarships, field trips, and everything in between.

Whether you’re returning to TRiO or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to see you! 🙌

📅 TRiO returns to all campuses September 8, 2026

Stay tuned for school-specific meeting days, times, and updates!

08/05/2026

You’ve heard of Throwback Thursday, but how about Wayback Wednesday? ⏪🎓

We’re heading back to May 5, when we celebrated the TRiO Class of 2026 with a Cinco de Mayo-themed Senior Night filled with recognition, reflection, and plenty of great memories!

Our seniors received their TRiO graduation certificates, and several students were recognized with Standout Senior Awards for the effort, leadership, and determination they demonstrated throughout the year.

We also heard heartfelt speeches from students who shared what TRiO meant to them and reflected on the people and experiences that helped shape their journeys.

Our students and their families enjoyed an amazing dinner catered by Amigos, a local Hispanic market that brought the perfect flavor to our Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Followed by a presentation from TRiO Student Support Services, which introduced our graduates to the resources and guidance available as they transition into college.

This post may be arriving a little late, but celebrating these students is always worth it.

Congratulations again to the TRiO Class of 2026! ❤️💙

08/03/2026

🎨 That’s a wrap on Summer 2026!

Our Art Enrichment Camp marked the final camp of an incredibly full and exciting summer for Flagler TRiO students.
Over the past several weeks, our students explored new opportunities through:

🎓 College & Career Camp�
🎥 Digital Media Camp�
🧪 STEM Camp�
🎨 Art Enrichment Camp

Some people may assume TRiO takes a break during the summer, but that couldn’t be further from the truth 😀💙.

TRiO provides students with opportunities to learn, explore, create, and grow all year long.

From experiencing college life and discovering career pathways to building new skills and expressing their creativity, our students made the most of Summer 2026.

We are proud of their enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to try something new at every camp. What a way to close out an unforgettable summer! 💙

07/26/2026

🧪🚁🔬 2026 TRiO STEM Camp was a HUGE success!

Our students had an exciting week exploring how science, technology, and innovation shape the world around us. Throughout camp, students engaged in hands-on experiences connected to agricultural science, drone technology, forensic investigation, laboratory experiments, and the academic and career pathways tied to these growing STEM fields.

From asking thoughtful questions to applying real-world problem-solving skills, our students had the opportunity to see how STEM learning extends far beyond the classroom. They explored college majors, career possibilities, and the many ways curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking can lead to meaningful futures.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this camp such a valuable experience for our students. We are proud of their energy, engagement, and willingness to explore what’s possible! 🌎✨

07/21/2026

We had such a great time joining the Flagler in Focus podcast to talk about Daytona State College's TRiO Talent Search program and the incredible students and families we have the privilege of serving.

A heartfelt thank-you to Flagler County Government and the Public Affairs team, especially Lovie Haley and Sam Shakes, for inviting us to share our story and for helping bring greater awareness to the opportunities available through TRiO. We truly appreciate your partnership and the work you do to connect our community with valuable resources.

If you're not already following them, be sure to check out their Instagram, , for updates on what's happening throughout our community!

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Desko, Michelle Emden, and Quentin Davis from Daytona State College’s TRiO Talent Search program.

Learn how this free federally funded initiative helps middle and high school students (grades 6–12) in Flagler County prepare for college success.

Discover the academic advising, career exploration, college tours, financial aid guidance, and workshops that empower students to graduate high school and pursue higher education. Hear real insights, and success stories straight from the team making a difference. Perfect for students, parents, and educators!

Tune in to explore how TRiO Talent Search is opening doors to brighter futures.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TPYqNurtWmM
Listen wherever you listen to podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/flagler-in-focus/3006823

Apply or learn more at https://www.daytonastate.edu/student-resources/trio/trio-talent-search/index.html

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07/07/2026

🎥 Big moment for our TRiO students! Our 2026 Digital Media Camp crew was featured on Flagler in a Flash! ✨

During this year’s Digital Media Camp, our students had the opportunity to learn from the amazing team at Flagler County's Public Affairs Department, who shared how media, communication, video production, public information, and community outreach all come together in the real world.

Even better, our students were featured in a segment of Flagler in a Flash, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how local government uses media to inform, connect, and serve the community.

A huge thank you to Flagler County's Public Affairs Team for pouring into our students and helping make this camp such a meaningful experience! 🙌

Watch our TRiO students featured in Flagler in a Flash:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18YP2c9FXd/

07/06/2026

☀️ TRiO Students Giving Back This Summer! 💙💛

This summer, TRiO students and staff have been volunteering with the Palm Coast Community Center’s Youth Summer Camp every Friday, and we’re still going strong.

Our students have had the opportunity to lead and assist with a variety of hands-on activities for campers in grades K–5, including creative art projects, fun STEM-based experiments, and high-energy games that keep everyone engaged and smiling.

Along the way, they’re connecting with younger campers and showing what it looks like to lead with kindness, patience, and positive energy.

These moments are about more than earning volunteer hours. They give our students a chance to build confidence, practice leadership, and make a meaningful impact right here in our community.

We are so proud of our TRiO students for showing up each week, giving their time, and representing the program so well. Watching them encourage younger students and step into those mentor roles is exactly what makes opportunities like this so valuable.

A huge thank you to the Palm Coast Community Center and Palm Coast Parks & Rec for welcoming TRiO again this summer and giving our students the chance to serve, grow, and have some fun along the way.

This is community. This is leadership. This is TRiO. 💙


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