Local 8th grader training as firefighter with the Beech Island Fire Department
May 11, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Good habits start early in life, and for one firefighter in Beech […]
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Moncks Corner senior finds success through virtual school, national leadership program
Mar 9, 2026
When health challenges made traditional school unsafe, Elizabeth Gilmore refused to let her education or ambitions […]
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Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina
Sep 18, 2024
A growing number of students feel left behind in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, and Heron Virtual Academy helps these students get back on track by identifying their challenges and building the skills needed for success beyond high school.
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How Virtual Learning Can Set Your High Schooler up for Success
Sep 12, 2024
Research reveals that students retain 25-60% more material when learning online compared to 8-10% in traditional classrooms.
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Setting South Carolina Students Up for Success: Virtual Schools Open for Enrollment
Feb 21, 2024
For families in search of a flexible, tailored learning environment for their students, enrollment is now open at Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC) and Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (Heron) for the 2024-2025 school year!
Read More Virtual Students Across the State Celebrate Achievements as First Graduating Class
Jan 17, 2024
The Class of 2024 – the first senior class ever at Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) – celebrated their academic achievements on Tuesday, January 16th, at the school’s inaugural mid-year graduation showcase.
Read More Heron Virtual Academy Students Chosen to Participate in Nationally Recognized Jobs Program
Oct 4, 2023
Sixty students at Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina (HVASC) will get special graduation support through the national Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program.
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Is Online School the Right Alternative for Your Struggling Student?
Jul 7, 2023
Thousands of students in South Carolina are struggling in school, have been expelled or have dropped out. For various reasons, the traditional school model has not worked for them.
Read More New Heron Virtual Academy of South Carolina Offers State’s First Virtual School to Offer students an Alternative Pathway to High School Graduation
Apr 6, 2023
(HVASC), South Carolina’s first and only state-approved virtual Alternative Education Campus will open for the 2023-2024 school year later this year.
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