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How Cardy’s Closet Meets Students’ Needs Beyond the Classroom

The Maumee office of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) doesn’t look like a warehouse. Yet tucked into […]

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Making History Come Alive: How Stephen Hodges Inspires OHVA...

For most students, history class means memorizing names, dates, and events; however, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) eighth grade history teacher […]

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From OHVA Student to OHVA Teacher: Brittany Melden’s...

Every morning, Brittany Melden watches her kindergarteners light up as they master something new—logging in on […]

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Amanda Oberhouse Receives the Sara Bailey Award

At Ohio Virtual Academy’s (OHVA) annual beginning-of-the-year conference, middle school counselor Amanda Oberhouse was recognized with […]

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A group of smiling people wearing Santa hats stand in a brightly lit room holding a sign reading "2023 OHVA Toy Drive 9,091 TOYS" beside a festive Christmas tree adorned with pink and blue decorations.

Alumni Spotlight: Flexibility, Farming, and Forever Friends

Meet Tyler Slaven, a 2019 Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) Graduate Tyler Slaven credits the flexibility of […]

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How OH ASPIRE Program Impacts Students: Leadership in Action...

At its heart, the OH ASPIRE Leadership Program isn’t just about developing future leaders. It’s about […]

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A large group of travelers posing together outdoors in front of a hillside town with stone buildings, green lawns, and tall cypress trees under a clear blue sky. The group stands closely together, smiling, with some people wearing hats, sunglasses, or backpacks.

Exploring Italy: Ohio Virtual Academy’s Travelers Club...

For most students, history class happens in front of a textbook or computer screen. For members […]

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OHVA Graduation 2025

Celebrating the Class of 2025: OHVA Graduation Shines On Stage!

The tassels have officially turned, and the Ohio Virtual Academy Class of 2025 is ready for […]

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Student finalists compete at the K12 Robotics Competition / National Championship on Tuesday, June 3, 2026 in Reston, Virginia.

Meet OHVA’s Robotics Rockstars

The MechTech Mechanics took 2nd Place in the 4–6th grade division. (L to R: Benjamin, Carter) […]

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What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life...

By: Maxwell Z., 10th grade student and SAC intern  K12 asked this year’s Student Advisory Council […]

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