Second grader Aurora Shirey (pictured left) and her mother, Becky Shirey, enjoy gardening together. Aurora recently earned first place in the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy elementary school science fair. Photo provided.

Durant second-grader grows plants with music

DURANT — Durant resident Aurora Shirey, a second grader at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA), recently won […]

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OVCA names Tracie Grunewald District Teacher of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) has named high school math teacher Tracie Grunewald as its 2025 District Teacher of […]

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After epilepsy diagnosis, Valedictorian graduates with 33 college credits

Posted 6:20 PM, May 22, 2025 and last updated 7:50 PM, May 22, 2025 on kjrh.com TULSA, Okla. […]

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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy gains NCAA accreditation

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy recently gained accreditation from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. “We […]

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‘Equal Opportunities’: Bill Seeks To Open School Activities to Charter Students

During School Choice Week, advocates are pushing for expanded extracurricular opportunities for charter and virtual charter school students in Oklahoma. State Sen. Ally Seifried has introduced Senate Bill 388, which would allow these students to participate in interscholastic activities in their resident districts.

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‘That Was Crushing.’ Oklahoma Teacher With Rare Medical Condition Thrives in Virtual Classroom

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy teacher Cammie Jeffries, diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, transitioned to virtual teaching to manage her condition. The move not only improved her health but also strengthened her connections with students, allowing her to continue her passion for education safely and effectively.

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Oklahoma Teen Finds Passion in Storm Chasing After Tornado Hit Grandparents’ Home

Max, a student at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy, discovered his passion for storm chasing after a 2017 tornado affected his family. Now, he chases storms in and out of state, streaming them with his dad using a fully equipped truck.

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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy Now Enrolling for 2024-25 School Year

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is now open for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. OVCA offers tuition-free online learning for kindergarten through 12th grade students across Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy celebrates Oklahoma School Choice Week

Gov. Kevin Stitt officially declared Jan. 21-27 as Oklahoma School Choice Week – a weeklong event that state, city and county leaders also celebrated nationwide. More than 275 events and activities across Oklahoma, including school fairs in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, were held, and more than 26,000 events were independently planned nationwide to raise awareness about K-12 school choices of every type.

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