Student Spotlight
Meet Nimue, Spreading Awareness Through Art
By Guest Blogger on July 30th, 2020
Every year, students explore their hobbies and interests through Florida Virtual School (FLVS) courses, clubs, and activities. This year, FLVS Flex student artist Nimue took 5th grade Art to develop her techniques and learn about various art forms and styles, but this was not the start of her journey. Nimue began painting when she was just 4 years old! In fact, many of her family members are artists as well.
When Nimue was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder, her family introduced her to painting to help improve her focus and mental health.
Continue readingMeet Emari, FLVS Alum & Dual Enrollment Grad
By Guest Blogger on July 16th, 2020
This post was written by Emari Craft, a Class of 2020 graduate who took online courses with FLVS Flex.
My name is Emari Craft. I was a Florida Virtual School (FLVS) student from 7th grade until 11th grade. Online school was the best option for me. I wanted flexibility without compromising my education. When I became a Florida Virtual School student, I was worried that I would not receive the same education as my peers. I did not receive the same education. I believe my education was even better than what I would have received in a traditional school. I was always prepared for End-of-Course exams. I did well on the ACT because of the rigorous courses I took when I was an FLVS student.
Continue readingFLVS Student Becomes a Marvel Hero on Disney+
By Guest Blogger on May 20th, 2020
Hailey Scheinman is dedicated to making a difference in her community and around the world because of her twin sister, Livy. Livy was born with epilepsy, causing seizures that required multiple brain surgeries, many medications, and physical therapy from a young age.
At just 6 years old, Hailey was inspired to help her family raise money for the cost of physical therapy by selling homemade paintings and bracelets. Her small project magnified when her family and friends started hosting yearly lemonade stands called “Lemonade for Livy.” Their lemonade stand became a huge success, expanding into a national event that has raised more than $700,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation!
Continue readingStudent Focus: Health & Homebound Edition
By Suzan Kurdak on February 21st, 2020
All of our Florida Virtual School students are each amazing and have unique stories to tell. We’ve showcased athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—but FLVS offers flexible schedules and personalization to others as well, including those who may not be able to attend a physical school due to health complications.
In our latest edition of our Student Focus blog series, we are honored to feature students who are enrolled with FLVS because they have special healthcare needs.
Continue readingStudent Focus: Artist Edition
By Suzan Kurdak on November 11th, 2019
They say a picture is worth a thousand words—if you go by the talent and artwork of FLVS students Jaydon and Justus, you’ll see they’ve already produced volumes! In this edition of our Student Focus blog series, we are pleased to showcase their incredible talent. Continue reading
Student Focus: Entrepreneur Edition
By Suzan Kurdak on October 22nd, 2019
Over the years at Florida Virtual School, we have had the honor and privilege to teach many incredible students. In our Student Focus blog series, we are pleased to showcase two amazing students this month who are blazing a trail with their unique gifts. Continue reading
Student Focus: Meet Peyton
By Guest Blogger on October 16th, 2019
This post was written by Meghan Leffew, one of our FLVS Full Time Elementary parents.
As a mother, I am incredibly thankful for FLVS Full Time. My son is five and this is his first year of school. He was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation that causes things like neutropenia and leukemia. I only had two choices for his education – to hold Peyton out of Kindergarten or take a chance.
We decided to enroll Peyton into FLVS Full Time three weeks before school started. Continue reading
FLVS Grad Plans to Pursue Biomedical Engineering
By The Virtual Voice on June 28th, 2019
Florida Virtual School is proud to recognize Palm Coast resident, Brianna Denson, for finishing in the top five of the FLVS Full Time Class of 2019! There were a projected 715 students in this year’s FLVS Full Time graduating class.
“Being a part of FLVS has permitted me to academically challenge myself in ways I never thought possible,” said Brianna. “It has provided me with the essential skills needed to trek into the future, and it has nourished my growth as a student by encouraging me to view life through a different lens.” Continue reading
FLVS Student Drafted by the Boston Red Sox
By Suzan Kurdak on June 17th, 2019
Jake Herbert is more than your average Spring 2019 graduate—this FLVS homeschool alum was drafted by the Boston Red Sox this month! The 18-year-old Polk county resident said, “To be drafted by the Boston Red Sox is a dream come true. It is the greatest achievement of my life so far.” Continue reading
FLVS Full Time Grad Makes Noise in Music Industry
By Guest Blogger on April 4th, 2019
This is an excerpt from an article published by the Windermere Observer featuring Noah Schnacky, a graduate of Florida Virtual School Full Time.
The moment he hit the stage at Country Thunder — to the tune of hundreds of cheers — Noah Schnacky’s signature smile lit up his face. It was the first time the Windermere-area native had been invited to play the main stage at the annual country-music festival in Kissimmee, and he was both thrilled and right at home on stage.