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May 20, 2026
Top Scholars Recognized in Florida Virtual High School Class of 2026
Meet the four seniors from Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) who earned the highest academic rankings in their graduating class, representing diverse academic pathways and extracurricular involvement.
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May 15, 2026
Virtual Students Gather in Orlando for Statewide Club Awards Event
Students from across Florida gathered in Orlando this week to share performances, creativity, and interest-based extracurricular club work during Florida Virtual School’s (FLVS) annual Club Awards event, bringing together online learners for an in-person celebration of student achievement and connection.
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May 12, 2026
Florida Virtual School Names Sam Verghese Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent
Sam Verghese has been named the new chief executive officer and superintendent of Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint, effective July 1.
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May 7, 2026
Florida Virtual School to Host Kindergarten Round Up for 2026-27 Full Time Enrollment
Florida parents of rising kindergartners are invited to attend one of two upcoming virtual information sessions to learn about full time kindergarten at Florida Virtual School (FLVS).
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April 30, 2026
Florida Virtual School Recognizes Largest Graduating Class in School History on Senior Decision Day
Florida Virtual School is recognizing its largest graduating class in school history this week as part of Senior Decision Day, a nationwide observance highlighting students’ postsecondary plans as they complete more than a decade of schooling and prepare for life after high school.
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April 29, 2026
Florida Students Can Access Tuition‑Free Online Courses for Career and Life Skills This Summer
Florida Virtual School offers tuition-free FLVS Flex courses that students can take over the summer to build life skills such as leadership, fitness, career readiness, and driver education through flexible, online learning.
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April 21, 2026
Chief Operating Officer Sam Verghese Named 2025 ‘Best Leader of a K-12 School/District’
Sam Verghese, Chief Operating Officer and acting Deputy Superintendent of Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint, has been named a 2025 EdTech Chronicle Best in Education Award winner for Best Leader of a K-12 School/District, recognizing his people-focused leadership, innovation, and impact on student success.
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April 15, 2026
From Paper Route to Statewide Impact: FLVS President and CEO Dr. Louis Algaze Retiring After 38 Years in Education
Dr. Louis Algaze, retiring president and CEO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), reflects on nearly 40 years of expanding educational opportunity across Florida, from Cuban immigrant roots and Miami‑Dade public schools to leading one of the nation’s largest virtual school systems.
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February 26, 2026
Students Named 2026 Sunshine State Scholars for Excellence in STEM
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) students Julia Rossini and Cade Respess have been named among Florida’s top science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholars for 2026. Connal Queen was selected as the alternate for the prestigious Sunshine State Scholars program.
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February 25, 2026
Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities Showcases Student Creativity at Orlando Science Center
Presented by the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Foundation, the 4th annual Artful Expressions student exhibition features original artwork by FLVS and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) students.
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January 23, 2026
Florida Virtual School Graduation Rate Climbs to All‑Time High of 97%
Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) achieved a 97% graduation rate for the 2024–25 academic year, the highest in the school’s history, according to a report from the Florida Department of Education. The rate increased by 0.4 percentage points from the previous year and by seven percentage points since 2021-22.
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January 8, 2026
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Celebrates Major Accomplishments in 2025
Just a year after opening the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the state’s first unified education system for students in DJJ residential facilities, 226 students earned their high school diplomas.
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