News - West Virginia Virtual Academy

WV Virtual Academy Outlines Its Success and Importance of School Choice at State Capitol

Feb 10, 2025

West Virginia Virtual Academy kicked off National School Choice Week with a celebration at the state capitol, bringing together over 50 families to meet with lawmakers.

Artcart Helps Schools Ditch Coloring Sheets and Crafts To Fill Gaps in Art Education

Dec 18, 2024

Kate Hushion, a Columbia Teachers College graduate, founded ArtCart nine years ago to address the lack of elementary art education in her community. Through this mobile program, she brings creative opportunities to children across West Virginia, including students from West Virginia Virtual Academy, who can now access hands-on art experiences.

West Virginia Virtual Academy Student Receives Invite to Governor’s School for Tourism

Nov 21, 2024

Dean, a 10th grader who attended West Virginia Virtual Academy and Mercer County Technical Education Center earned an invitation to the Governor’s School for Tourism.

Cheryl Stahle becomes first West Virginian to win Changemaker award

Jul 23, 2024

Cheryl Stahle is the Academic Administrator for the West Virginia Virtual Academy and the first West Virginia recipient of the Changemaker Award.

West Virginia Virtual Academy Honored As Purple Star School By West Virginia Department Of Education

Jul 1, 2024

The West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) proudly announces its designation as a Purple Star School by the West Virginia Department of Education. This prestigious recognition highlights WVVA's unwavering commitment to supporting military students and families connected to the nation's military, positioning it among an elite group of schools in the state.

West Virginia Virtual Academy Student to Receive Prestigious Golden Horseshoe Award

Jun 4, 2024

Originially published on 50 States Today – June 4th, 2024 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, USA/EINPresswire.com/ — West Virginia Virtual […]

WVVA administrator recieves national award, advocates for virtual charter schools

May 18, 2024

One of seven winners from across the country, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) academic administrator Cheryl Stahle received the 2024 Charter School Changemaker Award from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

History made as First West Virginian to Win National Changemaker Award

May 16, 2024

West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) proudly announces Cheryl Stahle, MEd, as a 2024 Changemaker Award honoree by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Stahle is the first West Virginian to receive this esteemed accolade.

Meet 7 Changemakers Who Are Raising Their Voices for Public Education

May 14, 2024

During National Charter Schools Week 2024, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools celebrated the impact of charter schools and honored seven Charter School Changemakers, including parents, educators, and a student. Cheryl Stahle, academic administrator at West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA), was recognized for her dedication to empowering students and advocating for their success. Cheryl emphasized her commitment to showing children the unlimited possibilities that come from embracing the unknown and shaping their own destinies.