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A young girl sits at a laptop doing individual coursework through FLVS Flex.

September 10, 2026

Florida Students Complete More Than 706,000 FLVS Semester Courses in 2025-26 School Year

More than 242,000 Florida students enrolled in Florida Virtual School's individual online courses, known as FLVS Flex, during the 2025-26 school year. Students completed more than 706,000 semester courses, a 10 percent increase from the previous year.

August 27, 2026

Florida Virtual School Graduates Selected For National Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C.

Two recent FLVS graduates were selected to join nearly 400 first-time voters from across the United States and U.S. territories this summer for a national civic engagement program focused on civil discourse, public policy, and democratic participation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.