Events

Events Calendar

West Virginia Virtual Academy

Beckley Coal Mine Field Trip

April 29, 2024 8 AM (ET)

Enrolled Families, Enrolled Students

Explore the coal mine which was a key setting in Glass Castle as you ride through the tunnels and learn about mine history and life from actual coal miners. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about mining history and explore a coal camp. For a permission slip, contact Ms. Hicks at shicks@westvaacademy.org

In PersonAll Grades
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Career Exploration Fair

May 9, 2024

Enrolled Families, Enrolled Students

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled journey on May 9 as we dive headfirst into the world of careers and landing that epic first job! Brace yourself for insights from e-sports maestros, medical marvels, computer geniuses, and more, all geared up to guide you through the thrilling maze of career success.  

FairsGrades 6-12
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West Virginia Virtual Academy

CTE Day at the Capitol

March 1, 2024 10 AM (ET)

Enrolled Families, Enrolled Students

Celebrate CTE Day at the state legislature. WVVA students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers as they explore opportunities at the WV state capitol in Charleston. Meet in the rotunda at 10:00. For a permission slip, contact Ms. Rudd at hrudd@westvaacademy.org

In PersonGrades 6-12
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West Virginia Virtual Academy

Job Search Boot Camp

April 9, 2024 - May 14, 2024

Enrolled Students

Join Laura Massey, WVVA’s dedicated career coach, and Ms. Stahle for a boot camp on how to find that first job. Students will learn how to identify job opportunities, create a resume, and prepare for an interview. 4 sessions, the first 50 to register can attend.

Registration closes April 5. 

Career PrepGrades 9-12
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West Virginia Virtual Academy

Science on a Sphere

May 8, 2024 8 AM (ET)

Enrolled Families, Enrolled Students

Learn about extreme weather and careers in meteorology as we study a room-sized globe and tour the National Weather Service operations in South Charleston. For a permission slip, contact Ms. Stahle at cstahle@westvaacademy.org

In PersonAll Grades
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Seneca Caverns Field Trip

April 4, 2024 8 AM (ET)

Enrolled Families, Enrolled Students

Explore the underground caverns and learn the local legends of this 460 million year old site. Appropriate footwear is required. For a permission slip, contact Ms. Burkett at sburkett@westvaacademy.org

In PersonAll Grades
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