News - Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy

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

Jan 31, 2025

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.

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

Dec 4, 2024

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.

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

Nov 24, 2024

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.

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

Feb 23, 2024

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.

Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy celebrates Oklahoma School Choice Week

Jan 27, 2024

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.

Lawton Student Receives National Award

Nov 8, 2023

Lawton student Zachary Porter was honored with the prestigious National Indigenous Award through the College Board National Recognition Programs for his academic work.

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Guest: Look for the best learning opportunities for your special education student

Nov 7, 2023

Parents, grandparents, caretakers and guardians — look for the best learning opportunities for your special ed student, whether that’s online school or another option. Helping our special ed students become their best selves is transformative for them, their families and society as a whole.

Opinion: Reasons full-time, virtual learning is the right choice for my son

Oct 20, 2023

Mom, Marci Watts shares why Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) was the right choice for her son.

Guest: Let’s send a powerful message that cyberbullying will not be tolerated

Oct 18, 2023

Bullying isn’t just harmless online fun. It puts adolescents’ emotional and psychological well-being at risk and stifles their ability to learn in school.