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Florida Virtual School Launches New School Year With New Courses, Expanded Student Opportunities

August 12, 2026

Florida Virtual School Launches New School Year With New Courses, Expanded Student Opportunities

Florida Virtual School is expanding its course catalog, student clubs, and learning experiences for the 2026-27 school year, offering new opportunities for students in both FLVS Full Time Public Schools as well as students taking individual courses through FLVS Flex, which offers year-round enrollment.

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Michael Pociask Named Superintendent of Florida Scholars Academy

August 11, 2026

Michael Pociask Named Superintendent of Florida Scholars Academy

Michael Pociask has been named Superintendent of Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the statewide school district serving students in Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) residential programs.

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Citrus eSchool and Volusia Online Learning Named Florida Virtual School 2026 Franchise of the Year Winners

August 3, 2026

Citrus eSchool and Volusia Online Learning Named Florida Virtual School 2026 Franchise of the Year Winners

Florida Virtual School, named Citrus eSchool and Volusia Online Learning, its 2026 Franchise of the Year winners, recognizing the schools for excellence in online education and service to students and families across Florida.

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Students in DJJ Residential Programs Achieve Major Academic Gains in Florida Scholars Academy’s Second Year

July 29, 2026

Students in DJJ Residential Programs Achieve Major Academic Gains in Florida Scholars Academy’s Second Year

Florida Scholars Academy marks its second year with exceptional student achievements, doubling the number of students earning high school diplomas year over year.

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Military Student Completes Florida Driver Education Course from South Korea

July 15, 2026

Military Family Student Completes Florida Driver Education Course from South Korea

Florida Virtual School Flex (individual courses) student Emily Charpentier, who currently lives in South Korea, recently completed the FLVS driver education course from abroad, preparing her to apply for a learner’s permit when she returns to the state this summer.

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June 26, 2026

Florida Scholars Academy wins People’s Choice Award in Statewide Welding Challenge

Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) won the People’s Choice Award in a statewide welding and fabrication competition marking America’s 250th Anniversary Statewide Welding and Fabrication Challenge, hosted by the Florida Department of Education.

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FLVS Flex student, Reid Monge, stands with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, while holding his award for winning the America250FL essay contest.

June 25, 2026

Florida Virtual School Student Wins Statewide America250FL Essay Contest

Reid Monge, a homeschooled student who takes classes through Florida Virtual School (FLVS), earned first place in the America250FL middle school essay contest. The recognition comes as the United States prepares to mark its 250th

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Florida Virtual School’s Sam Verghese discusses the role of education in a changing workforce during a statewide summit June 23 in Tampa.

June 24, 2026

FLVS Leader Highlights Impact of AI on Future of Workforce at Statewide Summit

FLVS Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer Sam Verghese joined state education and business leaders June 23 at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Learners to Earners Workforce Solution Summit at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.

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An adult and a child look at a laptop computer together at a table

June 22, 2026

FLVS Enhances Family Engagement, Earns Recognition for Communications Excellence

The District Insider, a quarterly district-level newsletter for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time), earned a Gold Award in the Special Purpose Publication category at the 2026 Sunshine Medallion Awards of Excellence, hosted by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

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A girl sits in front of a laptop smiling while conversing with someone on the computer for her Florida Virtual School class.

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Now Open for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools Ahead of 2026–27 Academic Year

Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time) for the 2026-27 school year has been extended until July 24. Early submission is encouraged due to the limited window. Classes begin August 19.

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Students and Families from Across Florida Come Together for Florida Virtual High School Graduation

May 29, 2026

Students and Families from Across Florida Come Together for Florida Virtual High School Graduation

Nearly 1,500 students graduated from Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) on May 29, forming the largest graduating class in the school's history. More than half, 56%, earned academic distinction, achieving grade point averages above 3.5.

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Left to right: Lillian White, Suhayb Samara, Luca Voros, and D’Liyah Lubin.

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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