LUSK, Wyo., May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wyoming
Virtual Academy (WYVA), an accredited, tuition-free, online
public school, honored the Class of 2016 at a graduation ceremony
on Saturday, May 21, at the Niobrara
County High School in Lusk. This
year, more than 31 students received their high school diplomas
from WYVA, which is a public school program of Niobrara County School District #1 and is
available to all Wyoming
students.
The online curriculum used at WYVA is rigorous and engaging,
including courses in language arts/English, math, science, history,
world languages, art and music, as well as over 100 elective and
Advanced Placement® courses for high school students. College- or
career-minded students can choose from a broad range of
profession-focused CTE courses in order to gain a competitive edge
for the future, discover their path after high school or explore a
possible college major.
"Our graduates are embarking on their next journey –higher
education, technical training, service experience or the first
steps in a career," said Nicole
Tiley, Head of School at Wyoming Virtual Academy. "We are so
proud to have been part of their preparation for that journey and
of the way these students have learned to thrive and take
initiative."
Tina Borcher delivered an address
to the graduates during the ceremony, which also included a formal
presentation of diplomas. Many WYVA teachers and staff were in
attendance to recognize the students' achievements. Graduates are
expected to pursue higher education at institutions including
University of Wyoming, Ohio State University, Colorado State University and Wyoming Community College
WYVA senior (Name) Thomas
Mitchell is this year's Valedictorian, and he addressed his
fellow graduates at the ceremony. He plans to attend the
University of Wyoming and study
computer science.
For more information about Wyoming Virtual Academy, visit
http://wyva.k12.com/
About Wyoming Virtual Academy
Wyoming Virtual Academy
(WYVA) is an accredited, full-time online public school that serves
Wyoming students in grades K
through 12. A school program of Niobrara
County School District #1, WYVA is tuition-free, giving
parents and families the choice to access the award-winning
curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN),
the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online
education programs. For more information about WYVA, visit
http://wyva.k12.com/.
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