Wyoming Virtual Academy to Celebrate Class of 2020 with Online Commencement

LUSK, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wyoming Virtual Academy (WYVA) will honor the Class of 2020 at an online commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16.

In lieu of their traditional in-person celebration, WYVA is inviting families and friends worldwide to join the celebration online, with live and recorded speeches from school leadership, students and esteemed guests.

“The Class of 2020 is graduating at a challenging time, but we are thankful that we have been able to provide our students with educational continuity,” said WYVA Head of School Joseph Heywood. “These graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone, and we are proud to honor them and celebrate their academic and personal achievements.”

This year, WYVA will graduate 29 students, many of whom have been enrolled at WYVA their entire high school career. Graduating seniors will receive their high school diplomas, and are making plans to continue their education, join military service, or enter the workforce. Collectively, the class reports having been accepted to colleges and universities across Wyoming and beyond, including Casper College, Colorado Mesa University, Eastern Wyoming Community College, Laramie County Community College, Montana State University, and the University of Wyoming.

Entering its 11th year of operation, WYVA students access a robust online curriculum in the core subjects and a host of electives, and attend live virtual classes taught by state-licensed teachers. WYVA also offers student clubs, field trips and social outings to foster a sense of school community, such as this week’s graduation celebration.

Details of the graduation ceremony are as follows:

WHAT: Wyoming Virtual Academy 2020 Graduation Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2020, 2:00 PM MDT
WHERE: https://zoom.us/j/7723238564

About Wyoming Virtual Academy

Wyoming Virtual Academy (WYVA) is a full-time online public school that serves students statewide in kindergarten through 12th grade. A public school program of Niobrara County School District #1, WYVA is tuition-free to Wyoming students and gives 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. For more information about WYVA, visit wyva.k12.com.