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FLVS Corkboard: Summer Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on May 17th, 2021
Mayday, May day…summer is just around the corner! The month of May is alive with activity as the traditional school year nears an end. Thank you to our students and parents who shared heartfelt messages of appreciation for our teachers earlier this month. They are truly heroes in our book!
Continue readingFLVS Students Host Second Online Game Jam
By Florida Virtual School on February 22nd, 2021
This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.
On September 26, 2020, FLVS students gathered virtually for an all-day “Game Jam” session. This was the second Game Jam held by Florida Virtual School, with more than 100 students in attendance. The student-led teams who participated created more than 30 original video games!
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Spring Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on February 8th, 2021
Hey Florida Virtual School students and families! We hope the start of spring semester is being kind to you. At FLVS, there are all kinds of ways to get involved beyond our online courses. We’re happy to share a few highlights of upcoming events.
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Winter Newsletter
By Florida Virtual School on December 4th, 2020
It’s hard to believe it’s December already! The winter holidays always bring a bustle of fun and festivities and we are excited to share several activities happening soon. But first, from all of us at FLVS, we wish you and your family a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Continue readingFLVS Students Exceed Community Service Goal
By Guest Blogger on July 22nd, 2020
It’s no secret that our Florida Virtual School (FLVS) students are amazing and take their education seriously, but did you know many of our students also have a penchant for generously volunteering in their communities? This 2019-20 school year, Mae Martin, Student Activities Coordinator, reported that FLVS Student Club members completed 3,439 volunteer hours, surpassing last year’s total and goal. Additionally, FLVS Full Time High School students recorded nearly 31,000 cumulative community service hours that qualify for Bright Future Scholarships when they graduate.
Continue readingFinding Connection through Student Clubs
By Guest Blogger on April 17th, 2020
Many are surprised to learn that FLVS offers students the opportunity to join student clubs and activities. As an online school, we know how important it is for our Kindergarten-12th grade students to get involved outside of taking courses. Students need a safe space to explore interests, strengthen skills, build their resume, and most importantly, make connections and friends.
Continue readingFLVS Corkboard: Spring Edition
By Florida Virtual School on March 23rd, 2020
Hey Florida Virtual School students and families! We hope this message finds you healthy and well. As COVID-19 continues to evolve and create a new reality for everyone, we understand the unpredictability can be unsettling.
We hope that receiving the Spring Corkboard edition provides you with some sense of normalcy and brings a smile to your face as FLVS offers many ways to get involved.
Continue readingStudents Recognized at Club Awards Day
By Florida Virtual School on March 18th, 2020
If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work! We know our Florida Virtual School students work hard, not only in their courses, but also in activities extending beyond their studies.
FLVS offers more than 55 student clubs and activities where students participate in online and face-to-face activities. Our clubs are a great way for students to stay connected and involved!
Continue readingFLVS Hosts 3rd Annual Geography Bee
By Elise Harris on January 24th, 2020
This January, ten students from the FLVS Flex Geo Bee Club participated in the 3rd annual school competition of the National Geographic GeoBee. August Speisman won first place, Nathaniel Pierce placed second, and Danilo Randon finished in third place.
Led by club sponsors David Fellows and Elise Harris, the school competition is the first round in the annual National Geographic GeoBee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world. Questions cover not only geography, but also ancient and world civilizations, cultures, and physical features. Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: New Year Edition
By Florida Virtual School on January 16th, 2020
Hey Florida Virtual School students and families, we hope the new year is treating you right! Whether you are new to FLVS or getting back into a groove for spring semester, there are many ways to get involved and we’re happy to share a few upcoming events. Continue reading