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Florida Virtual School 2027 Teacher of the Year and 2026 Principal, Assistant Principal, and School-Related Employee of the Year

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FLVS Names Outstanding Team Members of the Year

In its annual recognition of outstanding staff, Florida Virtual School has named its 2027 Teacher of the Year and 2026 Principal, Assistant Principal, and School‑Related Employee of the Year. This year’s honorees are: Teacher of the Year: Michaele Ann Elliott Principal of the Year: Suzanna Pacheco Assistant Principal of the Year: Kaleigh McCoy School-Related Employee of the Year: Michael Jata

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Florida Scholars Academy Team Members of the Year

September 29, 2025

Florida Scholars Academy Names Outstanding Teacher, Principal, and Staff Member

Florida Scholars Academy, the unified school district serving students in Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential programs and operated by Florida Virtual School, has named its 2027 Teacher, Principal, and School‑Related Employee of the Year.

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September 3, 2025

FLVS Students Excel in ‘AI in Math’ Enrichment Program

More than 80 Algebra 1 FLVS students in sixth-11th-grade completed the first-ever “AI in Math” enrichment program, developed in partnership with the University of Florida and the Concord Consortium in June 2025. The pilot cohort showed measurable gains in AI literacy, math motivation, and confidence.

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Florida Virtual School Wins Top Workplace Honor for a Second Year

August 22, 2025

FLVS Wins Top Workplace Honor for Second Year

Florida Virtual School has been awarded first place in the Orlando Business Journal 2025 Best Places to Work in Central Florida, in the giant category, for organizations with over 500 employees, for the second year in a row, recognizing its exceptional commitment to fostering a positive, innovative, and high-performing workplace culture.

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Florida Virtual School Full Time student Isabelle Muir competes in dog handling

September 17, 2025

FLVS Cambridge AICE Student Balances School and Dog Handling

Fox 35 Orlando

An 11th-grade Florida Virtual School student is balancing both school and her passion for competitive dog handling. Isabelle Muir and her pup join Good Day Orlando to share their unique story.

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FLVS student wins Teen Miss Leesburg

September 16, 2025

FLVS Student Wins Teen Miss Leesburg

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Ryleigh Mallory was recently crowned Teen Miss Leesburg. Ryleigh’s hobbies include volleyball, horseback riding, and volunteering.

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Florida Virtual School (FLVS) student takes flying lessons

September 9, 2025

Lofty Dreams and a PEP Scholarship Power 12-Year-Old Pilot in Training

Next Steps Blog

FLVS Flex and straight-A student, William Santos, uses the Personalized Education Program (PEP) scholarship for monthly flight lessons to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. 

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Full Time Student Showcases Dog Handling Expertise on Fox 35

September 18, 2025

FLVS Junior Recognized for Dog Handling Expertise

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Junior and Cambridge AICE student Isabelle Muir, from Lakeland, was recently featured in an interview with Fox 35 News, where she shared her passion and expertise in competitive dog handling alongside her Doberman Pinscher, Bisou.

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FLVS Student Achievements: 2025–26 Spotlights

September 18, 2025

FLVS Student Achievements: 2025–26 Spotlights

Celebrating student achievement at FLVS—from academics to esports, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

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Your Guide to Socialization Opportunities with FLVS

August 20, 2025

Guide to Socialization Opportunities with FLVS

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Discover how FLVS makes socialization easy and fun with virtual clubs, field trips, meetups, and more, building student connections beyond the screen.

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