Elementary school reopens as Volusia’s first STEM magnet school

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A new school has reopened in Volusia County, marking the district’s first magnet STEM school.

The new Edith L. Starke Elementary School, which accommodates 650 students, celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by several neighbors who had attended the original school built in the 1950s.

The construction of the new Starke Elementary is funded partly by a half-cent sales tax, providing the district with the necessary resources to enhance educational opportunities.

Teachers for the new school report on Monday, while students begin classes on Tuesday.

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