We loved welcoming our board members to campus this week as they got a glimpse of how HVS students learn on the cloud! ☁️💻
Our students greeted them and shared why they chose virtual school and how it supports their success.
Thank you to our board members for visiting and to our amazing students for being such great ambassadors for HVS! 🎉👏
Our students greeted them and shared why they chose virtual school and how it supports their success.
Thank you to our board members for visiting and to our amazing students for being such great ambassadors for HVS! 🎉👏
🌟 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Abell 🌟
We are excited to spotlight Mrs. Abell, a valued member of our school community who wears many important hats each day! Mrs. Abell serves as our MTSS-B (Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Behavior) lead, where she helps identify student needs, supports positive behavior, and works proactively with staff and students to create a safe, supportive learning environment. She also provides Math and History support and plays a key role in facilitating Threat Assessments, ensuring student well-being remains a top priority.
Mrs. Abell has worked extensively with our elementary students, math, and history classes, building strong relationships and helping students grow both academically and behaviorally. Her work is rooted in data-driven decision making, collaboration, and a deep commitment to student success.
Along with being an Avon Park graduate, Mrs. Abell comes from a large family and brings that same sense of care, connection, and community into our school. She is known for being compassionate, dedicated, student-centered, dependable, and collaborative - a true team player who always puts kids first.
When she’s not supporting students and staff, Mrs. Abell enjoys baking, and we are lucky enough to occasionally enjoy her delicious treats! 🍪🧁
We are so grateful for everything Mrs. Abell does for our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for all you do! 💙
We are excited to spotlight Mrs. Abell, a valued member of our school community who wears many important hats each day! Mrs. Abell serves as our MTSS-B (Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Behavior) lead, where she helps identify student needs, supports positive behavior, and works proactively with staff and students to create a safe, supportive learning environment. She also provides Math and History support and plays a key role in facilitating Threat Assessments, ensuring student well-being remains a top priority.
Mrs. Abell has worked extensively with our elementary students, math, and history classes, building strong relationships and helping students grow both academically and behaviorally. Her work is rooted in data-driven decision making, collaboration, and a deep commitment to student success.
Along with being an Avon Park graduate, Mrs. Abell comes from a large family and brings that same sense of care, connection, and community into our school. She is known for being compassionate, dedicated, student-centered, dependable, and collaborative - a true team player who always puts kids first.
When she’s not supporting students and staff, Mrs. Abell enjoys baking, and we are lucky enough to occasionally enjoy her delicious treats! 🍪🧁
We are so grateful for everything Mrs. Abell does for our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for all you do! 💙
Sunday was such a special day for our FBLA students! 💙💛
A HUGE thank you to Publix for allowing us to set up a table and collect donations. We also appreciate every shopper who stopped to talk with us, asked about FBLA, and supported our students. They had an amazing time interacting with the public and sharing what they’ve been working toward.
And we have to say - Publix having BOGO popcorn chicken was the real MVP snack of the day 😄🍗
A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Alexis Conner, who donated $500 in her father’s name. Her generosity brought so many tears and thank-yous. Her father, Harold Conner, was a longtime supporter of schools and fundraising and truly enjoyed helping students. We are incredibly honored by this donation and the legacy behind it ❤️
Because of this amazing community, we raised $1,047 🎉 This money will go directly toward helping our students attend the FBLA State Conference in Orlando, FL.
We are beyond thankful, so proud of these students, and so grateful for everyone who made today possible 💙
A HUGE thank you to Publix for allowing us to set up a table and collect donations. We also appreciate every shopper who stopped to talk with us, asked about FBLA, and supported our students. They had an amazing time interacting with the public and sharing what they’ve been working toward.
And we have to say - Publix having BOGO popcorn chicken was the real MVP snack of the day 😄🍗
A very special and heartfelt thank you goes to Alexis Conner, who donated $500 in her father’s name. Her generosity brought so many tears and thank-yous. Her father, Harold Conner, was a longtime supporter of schools and fundraising and truly enjoyed helping students. We are incredibly honored by this donation and the legacy behind it ❤️
Because of this amazing community, we raised $1,047 🎉 This money will go directly toward helping our students attend the FBLA State Conference in Orlando, FL.
We are beyond thankful, so proud of these students, and so grateful for everyone who made today possible 💙
Good Morning HVS Students & Parents! Welcome to week 4! We are looking forward to seeing all our students in their live lessons this week. As discussed in Freestyle Friday we are seeing some great growth in student learning on our FAST and Maps Assessments. We are so excited to be moving towards our school goals for this year and seeing each student reach their goals as well. The students we are seeing the most improvement from are the ones that are in class and actively participating. Please be sure that you have set up a school space at home for your student and that they are in that space and attending each of their lessons each week. Together we can achieve great success at HVS!!!
Freestyle Friday today at 10:30!!! We are looking forward to seeing our students and giving updates on all the happenings at HVS!! See you soon!
CLICK HERE: meet.google.com/qnt-phom-tgg
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Good Morning!!! We are looking forward to another great week at HVS!!! Please be sure to be in all lessons this week and completing week 3 work by Friday. We will see everyone at Freestyle Friday at 10:30 on Friday followed by homeroom. meet.google.com/qnt-phom-tgg
HVS FBLA came to Districts and absolutely ate. 🔥🏆
Left no crumbs. Swept the stage. Understood the assignment. 6/7 is cool… but 8 awards? That’s a full course meal. 🍽️🔥
These students showed up locked in, put in the work, and it paid off in a BIG way. We are so proud of how they represented our school at the district awards ceremony.
🏆 District Award Winners
🥇 1st Place
• Joseph Stafford – Introduction to FBLA (not pictured)
🥈 2nd Place
• Aaron Leiva – Computer Problem Solving
• John Stafford – Introduction to FBLA (not pictured)
• Franko Ramos Molina – Digital Citizenship
🥉 3rd Place
• Stella Givens – Exploring Marketing Concepts
• Lena Folkner – Exploring Business Communication
• LS – Business Communication (not pictured)
🏅 4th Place
• Beckett Thayer – Computer Problem Solving (not pictured)
From preparation to execution, this group delivered. This is what happens when hard work meets opportunity. 💙
On to the next level 👀🔥
#HVSFBLA #FBLA #TheyAte #LeftNoCrumbs #StageSwept #DistrictWinners
Left no crumbs. Swept the stage. Understood the assignment. 6/7 is cool… but 8 awards? That’s a full course meal. 🍽️🔥
These students showed up locked in, put in the work, and it paid off in a BIG way. We are so proud of how they represented our school at the district awards ceremony.
🏆 District Award Winners
🥇 1st Place
• Joseph Stafford – Introduction to FBLA (not pictured)
🥈 2nd Place
• Aaron Leiva – Computer Problem Solving
• John Stafford – Introduction to FBLA (not pictured)
• Franko Ramos Molina – Digital Citizenship
🥉 3rd Place
• Stella Givens – Exploring Marketing Concepts
• Lena Folkner – Exploring Business Communication
• LS – Business Communication (not pictured)
🏅 4th Place
• Beckett Thayer – Computer Problem Solving (not pictured)
From preparation to execution, this group delivered. This is what happens when hard work meets opportunity. 💙
On to the next level 👀🔥
#HVSFBLA #FBLA #TheyAte #LeftNoCrumbs #StageSwept #DistrictWinners
HVS FBLA students have been working hard in preparation for the FBLA District Awards Ceremony.
Their preparation has included creating a banner in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Foundation, as well as developing a one-minute speech to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on individuals and families. Students have also been reaching out to community members to seek donations for our upcoming Fun Run- more details coming soon!
Today, students will present their banner and speech, then anxiously (and excitedly!) find out how they placed in their individual competitive events.
No matter the results, we are incredibly proud of the commitment, professionalism, and dedication they have demonstrated throughout this entire process.
🧠 About the Alzheimer’s Foundation:
The Alzheimer’s Foundation supports individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease through education, advocacy, research, and care resources. Their mission is to improve the quality of life while working toward a future without Alzheimer’s.
Most importantly, our students have already succeeded by stepping into leadership roles, advocating for an important cause, and representing HVS with pride, regardless of final placements. Please help us cheer them on and remind them that they are #1 in our books, always! 👏⭐💙
Their preparation has included creating a banner in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Foundation, as well as developing a one-minute speech to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on individuals and families. Students have also been reaching out to community members to seek donations for our upcoming Fun Run- more details coming soon!
Today, students will present their banner and speech, then anxiously (and excitedly!) find out how they placed in their individual competitive events.
No matter the results, we are incredibly proud of the commitment, professionalism, and dedication they have demonstrated throughout this entire process.
🧠 About the Alzheimer’s Foundation:
The Alzheimer’s Foundation supports individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease through education, advocacy, research, and care resources. Their mission is to improve the quality of life while working toward a future without Alzheimer’s.
Most importantly, our students have already succeeded by stepping into leadership roles, advocating for an important cause, and representing HVS with pride, regardless of final placements. Please help us cheer them on and remind them that they are #1 in our books, always! 👏⭐💙
New year, new teacher! 🎉
We are excited to welcome one of our newest educators to the Highlands Virtual School family, Mrs. Cramatte!
An Air Force brat at heart, she was born in Alabama but raised all over the world, including attending kindergarten in Heraklion, Crete, an island off the coast of Greece.
She is a proud graduate of St. Leo University and brings 19 years of experience in education, most of them in Polk County. Her background includes teaching 8th Grade ELA at Polk Virtual School for three years and an impressive 17 years as a Teacher of the Gifted. A self-described lifelong learner, she loves to research, research, and research—and that passion shines through in her teaching.
She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 36 years! Their story began at Circus World (now Posner Park), and they were married at Cypress Gardens (now LEGOLAND). Together, they have four children—Michaela, Kaitlynn, Bradley, and Joshua- and are joyfully preparing to welcome their first grandchild this year.
Outside of the classroom, creativity is her happy place. From journaling and drawing to crafting and exploring new technology, her craft room is full of projects and possibilities. Nothing is off limits when inspiration strikes! She also has a spoiled kitty named Phoenix who keeps her company.
She is thrilled to be here, and we look forward to her being an active part of the Highlands Virtual School family. Our elementary students are so lucky to have you! Welcome aboard! 💙
We are excited to welcome one of our newest educators to the Highlands Virtual School family, Mrs. Cramatte!
An Air Force brat at heart, she was born in Alabama but raised all over the world, including attending kindergarten in Heraklion, Crete, an island off the coast of Greece.
She is a proud graduate of St. Leo University and brings 19 years of experience in education, most of them in Polk County. Her background includes teaching 8th Grade ELA at Polk Virtual School for three years and an impressive 17 years as a Teacher of the Gifted. A self-described lifelong learner, she loves to research, research, and research—and that passion shines through in her teaching.
She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 36 years! Their story began at Circus World (now Posner Park), and they were married at Cypress Gardens (now LEGOLAND). Together, they have four children—Michaela, Kaitlynn, Bradley, and Joshua- and are joyfully preparing to welcome their first grandchild this year.
Outside of the classroom, creativity is her happy place. From journaling and drawing to crafting and exploring new technology, her craft room is full of projects and possibilities. Nothing is off limits when inspiration strikes! She also has a spoiled kitty named Phoenix who keeps her company.
She is thrilled to be here, and we look forward to her being an active part of the Highlands Virtual School family. Our elementary students are so lucky to have you! Welcome aboard! 💙
✨Today is Make Your Dreams Come True Day!✨
Big dreams start with small steps-
show up, try hard, and believe in yourself.
What's one goal you're working on today?
Happy New Year and Welcome to Second Semester!!! We are excited to have you back and starting up second semester tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th! This week we will have new student orientation for all new students to HVS on Tuesday from 1:00 - 4:00. Students that were with us during the fall semester will not need to attend orientation. All 6th - 10th graders will need to schedule a time to meet with their teachers for a data chat. Teachers will be reviewing FAST data, latest baseline data and helping students make goals to finish this year strong. Parents are welcome to attend these Google Meet Meetings.
Please schedule your time here: https://forms.gle/NT6A8TDi3PbADUkT9
Attend the meeting at this link at your scheduled time: meet.google.com/qnt-phom-tgg
Please schedule your time here: https://forms.gle/NT6A8TDi3PbADUkT9
Attend the meeting at this link at your scheduled time: meet.google.com/qnt-phom-tgg
Happy New Year!! We are looking forward to getting our next semester started off soon.
If you are a NEW student at HVS please plan to attend our orientation on Tuesday January 6th starting at 1:00!!
See you there!
If you are a NEW student at HVS please plan to attend our orientation on Tuesday January 6th starting at 1:00!!
See you there!
New semester loading! 💻 Calling all new HVS students!! Join us on campus for orientation and meet your teachers! We hope to see you all on January 6th at 9:00 am.
🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❄️
From our school family to yours ❤️
From our school family to yours ❤️
🎄❄️ School is out for Winter Break!
Enjoy your holiday season and time with loved ones.
We’ll see everyone back on January 6th!✨
Enjoy your holiday season and time with loved ones.
We’ll see everyone back on January 6th!✨
🎉 Thank You for Supporting Our Student Pop-Up Shop! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Student Pop-Up Shop - it was a huge success! Our students gained valuable, real-world experience running a business, from creating products and engaging with customers to counting change and earning profits.
Because of this amazing support, FBLA was able to raise over $200 toward our state competition — we are officially halfway to our goal!
A special thank you to our generous community partners who donated raffle prizes and helped make this event even more exciting:
☕ Dunkin’ Donuts Sebring North
🚜 Tractor Supply
🎮 Flash Games
⚖️ Stone Law Group
👕 Shirt Shack
🎈 Inflatables-R-Us
Thanks to you, we were able to give away some incredible prizes and create an unforgettable experience for our students.
Also, thank you to Papa John's Sebring and Winn-Dixie Sebring North for supplying our vendors with pizza and water to keep our students full and hydrated!
This event was a true team effort, made possible by our HVS students, families, and community partners. Together, we are helping students learn, grow, and succeed!
If you would still like to support FBLA but couldn’t make it to the shop, please visit our school page. There you’ll find the “Pay HVS” button with an option to donate directly to FBLA. Anything helps! 💙
🌟 Administrator Spotlight: Mrs. Goudge 🌟
If there is one person who truly keeps everything at HVS and the Academy running smoothly, it’s our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Goudge. She works tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to make sure our staff, students, and families are supported every single day.
Mrs. Goudge leads with transparency, integrity, and heart. She deeply cares about her staff and school and shows this by always being honest and open. She is a strong, family-first leader, and every decision she makes is grounded in her faith and values.
She knows our students and families personally, works to create individual plans for success, and partners with families and the community to ensure our students have the best possible environment and resources. Her impact reaches far beyond the school walls.
She comes in early, stays late, works after-hours from home, and truly never stops working. And somehow, in the little spare time she has, she trains for and competes in marathons, all while running her own marathon as a mom, chasing her 3 kids from field to field as they, too, follow their passions.
It’s inspiring to witness her strength, dedication, and selflessness in action. We are beyond blessed to be led by someone with her heart, character, and work ethic.
💙 Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Goudge! We are so thankful for you! 💙
If there is one person who truly keeps everything at HVS and the Academy running smoothly, it’s our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Goudge. She works tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to make sure our staff, students, and families are supported every single day.
Mrs. Goudge leads with transparency, integrity, and heart. She deeply cares about her staff and school and shows this by always being honest and open. She is a strong, family-first leader, and every decision she makes is grounded in her faith and values.
She knows our students and families personally, works to create individual plans for success, and partners with families and the community to ensure our students have the best possible environment and resources. Her impact reaches far beyond the school walls.
She comes in early, stays late, works after-hours from home, and truly never stops working. And somehow, in the little spare time she has, she trains for and competes in marathons, all while running her own marathon as a mom, chasing her 3 kids from field to field as they, too, follow their passions.
It’s inspiring to witness her strength, dedication, and selflessness in action. We are beyond blessed to be led by someone with her heart, character, and work ethic.
💙 Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Goudge! We are so thankful for you! 💙
✨ Highlands Virtual School's Student Pop-Up Shop — December 18th! ✨
Hosted by HVS FBLA, this event highlights the incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students!
HVS students have been hard at work designing, crafting, and baking their very own products - and now it’s time to showcase them!
Join us December 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as our students set up their Student Pop-Up Shop on the HVS campus:
📍 3560 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL
🛍️ Shop unique, student-made crafts, treats, and gifts
🎁 Get a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses
(No purchase necessary — every guest receives one ticket!)
Come support our young entrepreneurs, celebrate their creativity, and maybe even take home something special.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚✨
Hosted by HVS FBLA, this event highlights the incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students!
HVS students have been hard at work designing, crafting, and baking their very own products - and now it’s time to showcase them!
Join us December 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as our students set up their Student Pop-Up Shop on the HVS campus:
📍 3560 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL
🛍️ Shop unique, student-made crafts, treats, and gifts
🎁 Get a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses
(No purchase necessary — every guest receives one ticket!)
Come support our young entrepreneurs, celebrate their creativity, and maybe even take home something special.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚✨
HVS Semester Exam Schedule:
Monday, December 15:
Electives 9 - 12
Electives 1 - 4
Tuesday, December 16:
Math 9 - 12
Science 1 - 4
Wednesday, December 17:
Social Studies 9 - 12
English 1 - 4
Join the teacher in Google Meet Classroom. Cameras must be on to complete the exam.
Monday, December 15:
Electives 9 - 12
Electives 1 - 4
Tuesday, December 16:
Math 9 - 12
Science 1 - 4
Wednesday, December 17:
Social Studies 9 - 12
English 1 - 4
Join the teacher in Google Meet Classroom. Cameras must be on to complete the exam.
✨ Highlands Virtual School's Student Pop-Up Shop — December 18th! ✨
Hosted by HVS FBLA, this event highlights the incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students!
HVS students have been hard at work designing, crafting, and baking their very own products - and now it’s time to showcase them!
Join us December 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as our students set up their Student Pop-Up Shop on the HVS campus:
📍 3560 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL
🛍️ Shop unique, student-made crafts, treats, and gifts
🎁 Get a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses
(No purchase necessary — every guest receives one ticket!)
Come support our young entrepreneurs, celebrate their creativity, and maybe even take home something special.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚✨
Hosted by HVS FBLA, this event highlights the incredible creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students!
HVS students have been hard at work designing, crafting, and baking their very own products - and now it’s time to showcase them!
Join us December 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM as our students set up their Student Pop-Up Shop on the HVS campus:
📍 3560 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL
🛍️ Shop unique, student-made crafts, treats, and gifts
🎁 Get a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses
(No purchase necessary — every guest receives one ticket!)
Come support our young entrepreneurs, celebrate their creativity, and maybe even take home something special.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚✨
