MERIDIAN, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA), a statewide online public charter school, will celebrate the Class of 2017 with three in-person graduation ceremonies across the state.
Reese Beard and Elijah Newberry are co-valedictorians of the Class of 2017, and Gabriel Steward is the salutatorian. This is the ninth graduating class from Idaho Virtual Academy.
Collectively, IDVA’s 159 graduates have been offered more than $170,000 in college scholarships. Students have reported that they will attend colleges and universities across the country, including Boise State University, College of Western Idaho, University of Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College, Lewis-Clark State College, Brigham Young University-Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho, North Idaho College, Northwest Nazarene University, Washington State University, Baylor University, Seattle University, Howard College, WyoTech and University of Wyoming.
“Graduation is such a special day for our students,” said Kelly Edginton, head of school for Idaho Virtual Academy. “We are so proud of our graduates, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of them.”
IDVA provides students statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade with a learning environment that works for them. The range of classes, extracurricular activities and supportive community give students of all abilities and backgrounds the chance to thrive.
IDVA will hold three graduation ceremonies across the state. Media is welcome to attend. Details are as follows:
Northern Idaho Graduation Ceremony
Monday, May 22, 2017 – 6
p.m.
Schuler Performing Arts Center
1000 W. Garden Ave.
Coeur
d’Alene, ID 83814
Southern Idaho Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 –
6 p.m.
Brandt Center
707 Fern St.
Nampa, ID 83686
Southeastern Idaho Graduation Ceremony
Friday, June 2, 2017
– 6 p.m.
Hillcrest High School Auditorium
2800 Owen St.
Ammon,
ID 83406
About Idaho Virtual Academy
Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) is an online public charter school serving students statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade. As part of the Idaho public school system, IDVA is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online education programs. Learn more at http://idva.k12.com.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is driving innovation and advancing the quality of education by delivering state-of-the-art, digital learning platforms and technology to students and school districts across the globe. K12’s curriculum serves over 2,000 schools and school districts and has delivered more than four million courses over the past decade. K12 is a company consisting of thousands of online school educators providing instruction, academic services, and learning solutions to public schools and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to families. The K12 program is offered through K12 partner public schools in 33 states and the District of Columbia, and through private schools serving students in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. More information can be found at K12.com.
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