Sweetwater Elementary School is an educational institution that is governed by Volusia County Schools, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools. Established in 1994, the school serves more than 970 students in kindergarten through grade five. It provides a variety of general academic programs and conducts special classes for students with emotional disabilities. Sweetwater Elementary School s range of extracurricular activities includes chorus, band, music, strings and art. The school organizes various academic events, such as spelling bees, math leagues, and science and social studies fairs. It operates a parent-teacher association that sponsors field days and fundraising activities. The school s facilities include a computer laboratory and library and media center. Sweetwater Elementary, located in Port Orange, Fla., has received several awards and recognitions.