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Florida Virtual School and Florida Scholars Academy Student Artwork Displayed in Washington, D.C.

October 13, 2026

Florida Scholars Academy and Florida Virtual School Student Artwork Displayed in Washington, D.C.

Student artists from Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) had their work displayed at the Florida House on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as part of a special exhibition presented Sept. 29 through Oct. 4.

Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) graduate Kahliayah Robinson, center left, is pictured with educators and school leaders after sharing how perseverance and education helped him achieve career success.

September 29, 2026

Florida Scholars Academy Graduate Turns Perseverance Into Workforce Success

Florida Scholars Academy graduate Kahliayah Robinson returned to share his story with educators and staff, discussing how earning his diploma helped him transition from a DJJ residential program to a career with Walmart.

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.

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.

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.

January 8, 2026

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Celebrates Major Accomplishments in 2025

Just a year after opening the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the state’s first unified education system for students in DJJ residential facilities, 226 students earned their high school diplomas.

Florida Scholars Academy Team Members of the Year

September 29, 2025

Florida Scholars Academy Names Outstanding Teacher, Principal, and Staff Member

Florida Scholars Academy, the unified school district serving students in Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential programs and operated by Florida Virtual School, has named its 2027 Teacher, Principal, and School‑Related Employee of the Year.

225 Students Graduate from The Florida Scholars Academy in its First Year

July 14, 2025

226 Students Graduate from Florida Scholars Academy During Inaugural Year

Just one year after opening Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), which is operated by FLVS, 226 teens have earned their high school diplomas.

November 19, 2024

Florida Scholars Academy Names Cody Tempest 2026 Teacher of the Year

Cody Tempest has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year for Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) for his dedication and passion for helping at-risk youth. The FSA, which is operated by Florida Virtual School, serves students in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) residential commitment program.