FLVS Foundation

10/13/2026

Student creativity took center stage in Washington, D.C.

Artwork created by FLVS and Florida Scholars Academy students was selected for display at the Florida House on Capitol Hill, showcasing the talent and unique perspectives of young artists from across Florida.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jjPTpa

10/05/2026

🎨🚀 Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities Comes to Washington, D.C.! 🇺🇸✨

The FLVS Foundation was honored to bring Artful Expressions: A Universe of Possibilities to the Florida House in Washington, D.C., on September 29!

Featuring incredible space-themed artwork created by Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) students, the event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity, imagination, and talent of our students on a national stage. 🌎🎨🚀

We were especially honored to have student artists Aurora Turner, Aiden Cardoza, and Sylar Borden join us, along with FLVS Foundation Board members Mike Miller, Sofia Borden, and Monica Gardoni. Having our students and Foundation leaders there made the evening truly special!

A very special thank you to Florida House Representative Niki Ward-Suydam for helping coordinate and facilitate this memorable event and for supporting our students and their incredible work. We are so grateful for the opportunity to showcase the talent and creativity of Florida students in our nation’s capital. 🇺🇸✨

The FLVS Foundation is proud to create opportunities that celebrate student creativity, inspire curiosity, and bring the arts and STEM together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special evening possible! ❤️

09/28/2026

🎉 What a Successful APLC! 🎉

The FLVS Foundation extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year’s Basket Fundraiser and Advanced Degree Expo at the Annual Professional Learning Conference (APLC) such a success! 💙

From the teams and schoolhouses who generously donated incredible baskets, to everyone who purchased tickets, bid on vacation packages, contributed items, volunteered their time, or simply stopped by to show their support — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌

A special thank-you to everyone who supported our exciting vacation package offerings, including:
🌴 The Verandah Antigua
🌴 St. James’s Club & Villas
🌴 Hammock Cove Antigua
🌴 Galley Bay Resort & Spa
🌴 Los Establos Boutique Resort
🌴 Pineapple Beach Club Antigua

Every contribution helps the FLVS Foundation continue expanding educational opportunities and enriching experiences for FLVS students and educators. 📚✨

🎓 We also want to recognize and thank the seven institutions that participated in our Advanced Degree Expo:
• Nova Southeastern University
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• American College of Education
• Stetson University
• University of West Florida
• Broward College
• St. Thomas University

Their participation gave FLVS educators valuable opportunities to explore advanced degrees, professional development, and continued education.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, participated, donated, volunteered, and supported the FLVS Foundation throughout APLC! Your generosity makes a difference. 💙

09/03/2026

🌟 Florida Students. Extraordinary Perspectives. 🌟

Join Florida Virtual School and the FLVS Foundation for a special evening celebrating the creativity, talent, and accomplishments of Florida students! 🎨✨

Twenty works of art created by Florida Virtual School and Florida Scholars Academy students from across the state have been selected for a special exhibition at Florida House on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Come enjoy this inspiring showcase, connect with fellow guests, and learn more about the opportunities helping Florida students explore their potential and shape their futures.

📅 Tuesday, September 29, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Florida House on Capitol Hill
12nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

🎟️ Register today:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/florida-students-extraordinary-perspectives

We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of student creativity and achievement! 💙💛

09/01/2026

🎟️🧺 Don’t Miss Out on the APLC Basket Fundraiser! 🧺🎟️

FLVS teachers, schoolhouses, teams, and team members — today is the last day to sign up to participate in this year’s APLC Basket Fundraiser!

Every year, the FLVS Foundation looks forward to bringing this fun tradition back to APLC! 🎉 Get ready for an amazing collection of themed baskets put together by our FLVS community. During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets and enter for a chance to win some fantastic baskets — all while supporting the FLVS Foundation and the programs that benefit our students and teachers. 💙

Want your team, schoolhouse, or group to participate? Make sure you sign up by TODAY!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8aJEkG9ilFLJL1-_yQFoGuxINQwy1eUFc9sNiJO3ga8twA/viewform

Let’s make this year’s basket fundraiser our best one yet! 🧺✨

09/01/2026

The National Center for Simulation proudly celebrates Lindsey Spalding, Director of Workforce Development at NCS and Director of DoD STARBASE Central Florida, for receiving the 2026 Debbie L. Berry Legacy Award from the Central Florida Chapter of Women in Defense.

This well-deserved recognition honors Lindsey's outstanding leadership, dedication to STEM education, and commitment to inspiring and developing the next generation of defense professionals. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 👏

Read more: https://teamorlando.org/ncs-director-lindsey-spalding-honored-with-debbie-l-berry-legacy-award/

08/06/2026

Recently, the FLVS Foundation received this heartfelt note from the family of a Laptop for Learners recipient:

"Endless thank you's Ms. Brunner for your understanding and compassion toward our cause of trying to keep our son's education in reach by providing another laptop from your Foundation. As mentioned earlier, he has mental and behavioral challenges that keep him out of traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Homeschool is now his only option remaining... Every bit of help fills a big gap. Thank you."
— FLVS Parent

For many families, a laptop is more than just a device—it's access to education, stability, opportunity, and hope. Through the Laptop for Learners program, the FLVS Foundation helps remove technology barriers so students can continue learning in an environment that meets their unique needs.

Stories like this remind us that your generosity has a real and lasting impact on students and families across Florida.

If you would like to support the Laptop for Learners program or other initiatives that help FLVS students thrive, please consider making a gift today:
https://www.flvsfoundation.org/donate

07/31/2026

There's nothing more inspiring than hearing directly from the students whose lives are impacted by your support. 💙

Meet Zoey Carrie Bradshaw, a 5th grade FLVS student, as she shares her firsthand experience attending the STARBASE STEM Camp at Patrick Space Force Base, made possible through the support of the FLVS Foundation. From exploring STEM through hands-on activities to discovering exciting career possibilities, Zoey's story is a wonderful reminder of the lasting impact these experiences can have.

A special thank you to our generous donors and partners—including the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations through its Matching Grant Program—for helping make opportunities like this possible. Your support is inspiring the next generation of innovators, explorers, and leaders.
🎥 Watch Zoey's story and see the impact of your generosity in action!

07/22/2026

07/17/2026

🚀 Building Future Innovators, One STEM Experience at a Time!

This summer, 22 FLVS students immersed themselves in a week of hands-on STEM learning at DoD STARBASE Orlando, exploring drones, CAD design, cybersecurity, Arduino programming, and space technology.

The results speak for themselves!

📈 Students increased their average assessment score from 6.27 to 8.50 out of 10, with remarkable gains in key concepts like CAD (+91 percentage points), Arduino hardware (+68), and cyber threats (+45).

Students also reported increased confidence in science, mathematics, and technology while gaining a deeper understanding of STEM careers.

These experiences are made possible through the support of our generous donors and partners, and the Consortium of a Florida Education Foundation Matching Grant program, who help remove barriers and inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

Thank you for investing in Florida's future! 💙