Philadelphia Virtual Academy
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Current Student
Graduation
PVA’s Graduation Ceremony was held on June 12th at the Temple Performing Arts Center where we were honored to have Dr. Bill Cosby delivery the commencement speech. He spoke to the students about his own trials as a youth growing up in Germantown and stressed the need to always have goals and to be continually…
The Story of Our Mascot – PVA Pythons
Like many aspects of PVA, our mascot was created and chosen by PVA students. Our new school needed a mascot to unite our students and give them something to hang on their walls. A mascot was a clear choice to build school pride, and because we value our students’ opinions we worked together to brainstorm…
8th Grade Move-Up Day
On June 2nd we honored our incoming freshman class at the 8th grade moving up ceremony. Here are some pictures from the day! We wish you all a fantastic freshman year!!
Student Achievers Reception
Last Thursday, June 5, some of us at PVA attended the Student Achievers Reception at the Philadelphia Union League. It was sponsored by the Philadelphia Tribune and Wells Fargo and honored students who had to overcome hardships but still graduated. PVA’s Charles Warren was one of fifty seniors to be recognized! The ceremony featured remarks…
Student of the Month — Samantha Sacavage
Congratulations to June’s Student of the Month, Samantha Sacavage! Sam is 15 years old and is headed into her sophomore year here at PVA. She chose to come to PVA over a traditional school to stay away from drugs and get a proper education and she loves every minute of it. She is especially a…
Untitled by Brandon Edwards
The embodiment of beauty, and the definition of perfect. My first thought in the morning and my last thought at night. You are everything I want, and everything I need. So let my kiss be the seed that blossoms into our eternal love. From this point let you be mine and only mine, Let me…
MASCOT FACEDOWN
We’ve tallied for weeks and we’ve received more than 80 votes, and comes down to two. We’ve taken the two running favorites from our last poll and unmasked their faces! We now present to you our Mascot Facedown. vs. [polldaddy poll=”8088917″] The winner will be revealed on Friday, June 6, exactly one week from today!
“What I Love About You” by Tamia Blash
I love the way you look at me, Your eyes so bright and blue. I love the way you kiss me, Your lips so soft and smooth. I love the way you make me so happy, And the ways you show you care. I love the way you say, “I Love You,” And the…
Student of the Month — Nicole Ferrante
Congratulations to Nicole Ferrante for being named PVA’s Student of the Month for May! Nicole is just finishing up the 7th grade here at PVA. She is 13 years old and her birthday is coming up– July 5th! Her favorite subject in school is Language Arts, and outside of school really enjoys playing soccer with…
“Music” by Giovanna Baccini
Surrounds my very being with warmth Sweet nothings roll in and out of my ears It wraps me in its euphoric sounds Gently floating through the atmosphere Its beauty unlike anything else Its gentle hymn gripping my soul I close my eyes and listen For your alluring tune lifts my spirits I dare to hum…