Press Releases

Virtual High School Competes For The First Time In State Competition

By: Alex H. Bonnar

Virtual High School was represented for the first time in the 13-Years-Plus Age Category in the 2013 Ralph Salvucci Online Bridge Competition. 

Educators in 18 U.S. States & Two Countries Join The VHS Collaborative

The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit pioneer of K-12 online learning, today announced that 64 additional educators representing 18 U.S. states and two countries, have started teaching or supporting VHS (http://www.TheVHSCollaborative.org) courses at their school. Having completed VHS’s graduate level NetCourse Instructional Methodologies (NIM) or Site Coordinator Orientation (SCO) course, these individuals have begun participating in the Spring semester, which is presently in progress.

The VHS Collaborative Receives Second Major Gift from The Manton Foundation

The Foundation has made their second donation to the Collaborative, this time to help fund outreach and awareness efforts and infrastructure improvements.

Schools in Six States Partner with The VHS Collaborative to Help Prepare Students for College

Thirteen middle schools, high schools and elementary schools in six U.S. states have implemented VHS’ online learning program to prepare students for education and work in the 21st century.

The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit pioneer of K-12 online learning, today announced the addition of 13 new member schools in six U.S. states.  Eugene School District 4J in Eugene, Oregon is the first school district in the State of Oregon to join the collaborative of nearly 700 schools in 34 states and 34 countries.

The VHS Collaborative Outpaces National 2012 AP Exam Scores by Over 10 Percent

For Seventh Straight Year VHS Student Performances Exceeds National Average.

The VHS Collaborative Rounds Out Leadership Team with Two Key Hires

The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit pioneer of K-12 online learning, today announced they have expanded their sales/marketing and operations staff with the addition of two Directors. Jim Dachos brings nearly 20 years of experience in the education industry to his role as Director of Educational Partnerships while Daniel Barstow, a nationally regarded science and energy education expert, joins The VHS Collaborative (www.TheVHSCollaborative.org) as Development Director.

The VHS Collaborative Appoints Jeffrey A. Elliott as New Chief Executive Officer

Sixteen year education veteran and former Advanced Academics CEO, Jeffrey A. Elliott, has been appointed CEO of The VHS Collaborative.

The VHS Collaborative Adds More Members as Middle & High Schools Embrace the Importance of 21st Century Learning

Twenty-nine middle and high schools in 12 U.S. states and in India have implemented VHS’ online learning program to prepare students for education and work in the 21st century.

The VHS Collaborative’s Debbie Kenny Promoted to VP of Sales & Marketing

The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit pioneer of K-12 online learning, today announced that Debbie Kenny has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Kenny joined VHS in February 2011 as the department’s Director and will now take an expanded role in leading VHS’s growth initiatives.

National Education Technology Leader Joins Board of Directors for The VHS Collaborative

Former Director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, Linda Roberts, is now lending her expertise to the VHS Board of Directors.

The VHS Collaborative (VHS), the nonprofit pioneer of K-12 online learning, today announced the appointment of national education technology consultant, Linda Roberts, to their board of directors. Roberts is best known as the former Director of the U.S. Department of Educational Technology and for her role as the Secretary of Education’s Special Adviser on Technology, both under the Clinton Administration.

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