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Florida Scholars Academy Names Cody Tempest 2026 Teacher of the Year

Cody Tempest has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) for his dedication and passion for helping at-risk youth. The FSA, which is operated by Florida Virtual School, serves students in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) residential commitment program.

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November 15, 2024

Florida Virtual School Names Karla Cheas 2026 Teacher of the Year

FLVS names the 2026 Teacher of the Year and 2025 Principal, Assistant Principal, and School-Related Employee of the Year.

November 4, 2024

Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools now open for second semester

Updated Nov. 12, 2024: As families continue to evaluate their education options for second semester, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has extended the application deadline for the full time option for students in grades K-8 to Nov. 22. The deadline is Nov. 15 for students in ninth through 12th grades.

Florida Virtual School Chief Operating Officer Sam Verghese named the 2024 Florida Chamber Chair's Recipient Award

October 24, 2024

Chief Operating Officer Sam Verghese honored for his commitment to career and technical education

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Chief Operating Officer Sam Verghese has been recognized by the Florida Chamber Foundation for his work advocating for and bringing more Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings to Florida’s K-12 students.

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Florida Virtual School teacher Sarah Kendrick took third place World-Wide in the Adaptive Division of the CrossFit Games

November 4, 2024

FLVS Teacher Takes Third Place At World Wide Adaptive CrossFit Championships

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FLVS Language Arts 2 instructor, Sarah Kendrick, recently finished in third place World-Wide in the Adaptive Division of the CrossFit Games. Kendrick, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her early 20s and also lives with epilepsy, competed in the Neuro and Muscular Adaptive Division, a category designed for athletes facing neurological and muscular challenges, including conditions like stroke, brain tumors, and Parkinson’s disease.


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October 21, 2024

FLVS Alumna Will Make Her Collegiate Debut at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup

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Florida State University women's golf freshman Alexandra Gazzoli will make her collegiate debut at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club as a member of the lineup for the No. 14 Seminoles. She graduated from FLVS in 2024 and won the individual 2A state championship as a junior in 2022.  

Florida Virtual School student Aubrey Tuthill heading to University of Kansas for swimming.

October 17, 2024

FLVS Student Heading to the University of Kansas for Swimming

Swim Swam

Distance specialist Aubrey Tuthill is headed to Kansas next fall to continue her studies and swim for the Jayhawks. Originally from Florida, Tuthill currently attends Florida Virtual School and trains with the Tampa Bay Aquatic Club.

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Disability Awareness and History Weeks: How Online Learning Empowers Every Student, Florida Virtual School, Exceptional Student Education

October 2, 2024

Disability Awareness and History Weeks: How Online Learning Empowers Every Student

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FLVS is proud to recognize Disability History and Awareness Weeks throughout October. As an online public school district, FLVS has dedicated Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teams to serve all of its students, which includes those enrolled in FLVS Full Time Public Schools and individual courses (FLVS Flex).

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Child engaging in an online learning session with Florida Virtual School on a laptop, with a bowl of cheese puffs and a soda can nearby.

October 2, 2024

6 Ways Online Learning Helps Students With Disabilities

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Explore the six ways Florida Virtual School provides flexible, accessible online learning for students with disabilities through personalized instruction and support.

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October 2, 2024

8 Tips for Online Students with Individualized Education Plans

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Discover eight essential tips to help students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) thrive in online learning at Florida Virtual School.

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