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Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools Named Purple Star School of Distinction for Outstanding Support of Military Families

Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) has been named a Purple Star School of Distinction in recognition of its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families.

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November 4, 2025

Enrollment Now Open for Second Semester

Enrollment is now open for the second semester at Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time). Florida families with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 can apply between Nov. 3-19. Due to the limited enrollment window, early applications are strongly encouraged.

FLVS President and CEO Dr. Louis Algaze Named to Florida Trend 500 List of Influential Business Leaders

October 22, 2025

President and CEO Named Top Leader in State

FLVS and FlexPoint CEO Dr. Louis Algaze named to Florida Trend 500, honoring Florida’s top leaders driving innovation, impact, and business growth.

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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November 13, 2025

UCF Alum Robin Winder ’92 has been a Driving Force Behind FLVS

UCF Today

University of Central Florida social science education alum Robin Winder ’92 serves as chief academic officer for Florida Virtual School, leading the evolution of online education statewide.

FLVS teacher, yacht chef Abby Cheshire, writes her debut cookbook

November 5, 2025

FLVS Teacher, Yacht Chef Writes Her Debut Cookbook

Viera Today

FLVS Full Time culinary arts instructor and private chef, Abby Cheshire’s new cookbook, “Passport to Flavor: 100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere,” will be released by major publisher HarperCollins on Jan. 20.

Lenox Lockhart go kart racer Florida Virtual School

October 13, 2025

Flex Student and Go-Kart Racer Places Second at IAME USA Grand National Championship

The Nassau Guardian

FLVS Flex student and go-kart racer, Lenox Lockhart, recently placed second at the IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering) USA Grand National Championship, in Mooresville, North Carolina. He has 19 wins, 38 podium finishes, and 40 top-five results over a four-year career.

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