Stories & Spotlights
Your Winter 2026 K12 Esports League Champions
Celebrating all our top players across Rocket League, Valorant, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and chess.
Is Online School Right for Your Child? 5 Signs It Might Be a...
Every child learns differently—and finding the right learning environment can make all the difference. If you’ve been wondering […]
VAVA Students Shine in the 2025 K12 Writing Competition
At Virginia Virtual Academy, creativity is part of everyday learning—and this year, our students took it […]
VAVA Students Shine in the 2026 K12 Talent Showdown
Big talent. Big stage. Big moment! We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible student finalists who are […]
Skating With Heart: How Sofia Finds Purpose and Balance on...
At just 15-years-old, Sofia, a junior at Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA), has already built an impressive […]
From FBI Cybercrime to Virtual Math: Meet Tom Bintz,...
When high school math teacher Tom Bintz joined Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) this year, he brought with him a life […]
Rediscovering Teaching – and Balance: Science Teacher...
After a decade of teaching in Spotsylvania County, Ms. Hornstein stepped away from the classroom to focus on raising her children. […]
Building STEM Excitement Online: Bringing Science to Life at...
When Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) invited teachers to sponsor student clubs this year, physics teacher Joy Belk jumped […]
Fall 2025 K12 Esports League Champions
Celebrating our Fall Season K12 Esports League 2025 champions across Rocket League, Valorant, Super Smash Bros. […]
Finding Her Rhythm in Virtual Music Education
For Mrs. Holley, music isn’t just a subject – it’s a lifelong language. Now in her fourth year as an elementary […]