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September 9, 2025
Lofty dreams and a PEP scholarship power 12-year-old pilot in training
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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September 2, 2025
Nicole Nair: Young Eventer, Wise Horsewoman
Eventer Nicole Nair's journey with horses began at 3 years old, and now, at 13, she switched from in-person school to Florida Virtual School to focus on riding more, training harder, and working on her business, Wrapped to Run.
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August 27, 2025
FLVS Student is Taking Pro Pickleball World by Storm
FLVS homeschool student, John Lucian Goins, recently won his first PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) Tour title. Next year, John will play Major League Pickleball, which features team-format events. The SoCal Hard8s team signed John in June.
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July 10, 2025
FLVS Teacher on Jeopardy!
Florida Virtual School world history teacher Jolynda Chenicek will be making her debut on “Jeopardy!” this week as a contestant. She said it’s a “bucket list experience” for her.
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June 3, 2025
New Florida Law Adds Requirement Before Drivers Can Get Behind the Wheel
Starting August 1 (previously July 1), Florida teens will need to complete driver's education before they can get their learner's permit. For students who can't take the course at their high school, Florida Virtual School offers it for free. The virtual program focuses on defensive driving, hazard prevention, and other key skills.
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May 9, 2025
FLVS Graduate Named Rollins College Valedictorian
FLVS Full Time graduate Maggie Kuffskie was recently named one of six Rollins College 2025 valedictorians. Kuffskie
majored in physics and computer science and plans to
attend graduate school at the University of Alabama this fall to obtain a PhD
in physics.
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April 24, 2025
Gov. DeSantis Appoints, Reappoints Members To FLVS Board Of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Erin Huntley and the reappointment of Edward Pozzuoli and Linda Reiter to the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Board of Trustees.
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March 7, 2025
Marion Virtual School named “Franchise of the Year” By FLVS
Marion Virtual School, the online education experience offered by Marion County Public Schools, was named a 2024 “Franchise of the Year” by FLVS. Marion Virtual started in 2011 and today enrolls more than 2,200 students in all grade levels.
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March 6, 2025
FLVS Flex Senior Signs With University of Missouri
Senior, Alex Ackman, has signed with the University of Missouri to play on their women's tennis team. She ranks 59th nationally and 11th in the State of Florida by Babolat Recruiting Lists.
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February 27, 2025
FLVS Freshman Performs in "Hansel and Gretel" Ballet
FVHS freshman Bethlen Strauch performs as the Raven in the Sun Country Dance Theatre’s original ballet, "Hansel and Gretel."
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February 21, 2025
FLVS Full Time Junior Taking Aim at 2028 Olympics
Cadance Oswald enrolled in FLVS Full Time to have the flexibility to practice and train for the Olympics. Her competitive focus is on the mixed dinghy event, a small boat sailing competition.
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January 23, 2025
Teen Racer Chooses FLVS to Balance Education and Pursue Dirt Late Model Racing Dreams
High school junior Trey Mills switched to online learning through Florida Virtual School to accommodate his busy Dirt Late Model career, where he plans to race in nearly double the 50 features he logged last year.
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