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#FVHSClassof2023: From Barrel Racing to Pre-Law with Lacie Brownlee

By Katie Hodgins on May 23rd, 2023

Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) Senior Lacie Brownlee’s love for animals started early in life because she grew up on a farm in the rural community of Indian River County. Feeding and taking care of her horses and cows took up a lot of time after school, so when Lacie’s mom took a remote job working from home before her freshman year of high school, she decided to research schools that would give the flexibility to learn at home on her own time and pace. As soon as Lacie saw the diverse list of courses and the diploma awarded upon completion of high school requirements, she jumped at the opportunity and never looked back.

#FVHSClassof2023 Grad Brady Kondek Finds His Calling Through Florida Virtual School Clubs

By Hailey Fitch on May 16th, 2023

In just a little over a week, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) graduate Brady Kondek will turn the tassel at the Florida Virtual High School in-person graduation. But, if you would’ve told him two years ago that he would be graduating from an online school, he may not have believed you! Read on to learn more about his goals after graduation and how FLVS gave him a new outlook on his future.

Florida Virtual School Student & Tennis Star Heads to UCLA

By Katie Hodgins on April 11th, 2023

Picking up a tennis racket at six years old to follow in her father’s footsteps, Ahmani Guichard has played for more than 12 years to become one of the best Junior tennis players in the world. She recently announced she’ll continue her tennis career at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) after she graduates from Florida Virtual School (FLVS) this spring.

#FVHSClassof2023: 7 Steps to Help Seniors Prepare for Graduation Day!

By Katie Hodgins on April 6th, 2023

Can you believe it? It’s almost time for graduation! While you may already be singing “Pomp and Circumstance” in your head, there’s still a lot to do before you walk across that stage. But don’t fear. We’re here to help! Here are seven steps to help Florida Virtual High School students prepare for graduation day.

Quiz: We’ll Tell You Which Courses Best Match Your Interests!

By Florida Virtual School on May 23rd, 2022

Pop quiz! But there’s no need to study. Just answer a few questions about how you like to spend your time and we’ll share what Florida Virtual School courses we think you should check out. Let’s get started.

#Classof2022: We’re Just Getting Started

By Florida Virtual School on May 18th, 2022

This post was written by 2021-22 FLVS Full Time Senior Class President, Gianna Suarez.

Hello, class of 2022! I would first like to congratulate every one of you for the perseverance and dedication that has led you to today. You all pushed through the hardships the world has thrown at us the past few years and made it to this monumental event. You should be unquestionably proud of your accomplishments.  

#Classof2022 Grad, Zachary D., Looks Back on 5 Years with FLVS

By Elizabeth Jones on May 6th, 2022

Cue the Graduation song, we’re about to celebrate #Classof2022 graduate, Zachary Donaldson!

Looking back on the past 5 years, Zachary couldn’t have known how much Florida Virtual School (FLVS) would impact his academic years. He simply wanted to transition out of homeschool to an accredited program. Now, Zachary says, “FLVS has helped me reach my fullest potential.”

Introducing the New Florida Virtual School Mascots!

By Florida Virtual School on March 30th, 2022

Last fall, we announced that Megabyte was graduating after 10 “fin”tastic years at Florida Virtual School and asked for your help in writing a new story for our mascots. After thousands of submissions in the Mascot Design Contest, you voted for your favorites and our creative team went to work to create the final mascots you’ll see today.

FLVS Graduate Pursues Her Dreams Amid Adversity

By Florida Virtual School on June 4th, 2021

Caps and tassels fly through the air, loved ones excitedly cheer from the audience, students instantly bond over the once-in-a-lifetime moment where they get to celebrate a decade of growing and learning and turn the page on their future.

Behind them are years of notes and assignments, memories from student clubs and activities, and plenty of Zoom calls. Ahead of them is the opportunity to shape their future. And for FLVS Class of 2021 graduate Madeleine (Maddy) Phinney, it’s an opportunity to build a life for herself and her one-year-old daughter.

FLVS Class of 2021: Opening New Doors

By Florida Virtual School on May 28th, 2021

This post was written by 2020-21 FLVS Full Time National Honor Society President, Ariana Silva.

Our lives are made up of classrooms, mathematical equations, and history lessons, with memories, hardships, and friendships woven in between until we turn 18. It’s a predetermined notion that the minute the clock strikes twelve on graduation day, you’re forced to push open two dense, heavyset doors into what we call “the real world.”