Virtus Academy is pleased to announce the promotion of Toni Brandt from Chief Academic Officer to Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. Brandt will succeed Dr. Brian Carpenter, who agreed to provide interim leadership to the school two years ago in order to get the new upper campus facilities completed. Brandt has been an … Read more
The Virtus Academy Wolfpack is celebrating its first-ever Volleyball Tournament Victory in the Lower Division Silver Bracket of the Next Level Athletics Tournament held at Wilson Hall in Sumter on Wednesday, October 9. The school’s 4th-6th grade team defeated Heathwood Hall, Wilson Hall, and Cathedral Academy to win the prize. “This is a monumental victory … Read more
For almost a decade, Chris Lewis has closely monitored Virtus Academy’s evolution, intrigued by the school’s unwavering optimism and growth and the effectiveness of its Project-Based Learning curriculum and charter school structure. “I’ve long admired Virtus Academy from an outside perspective, and now I am thrilled to be joining its stellar team of administrators and … Read more
Abigail Rogers, a rising Virtus Academy fifth grader, experienced pure joy and surprise at the Sixth Annual Charter Institute at Erskine (CIE) Awards Banquet on May 16 in Columbia. She had no idea she would be named the 2024 Elementary School Student of the Year, a moment that left her – and her friends and … Read more
While the finishing touches to our new upper school building and gym are still underway, we have created two intermediate solutions for instruction during the first few weeks of school. Beginning August 5: When we receive a Certificate of Occupancy, 9–11th Graders will attend classes in our new building. Until then, we will remain in constant … Read more
It’s not enough that a Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum is one of Virtus Academy’s primary teaching methods. We like to reinforce PBL’s out-of-the-box effectiveness for intellectual and social-emotional growth by celebrating how it teaches students to use higher-order thinking skills to develop solutions to real-world scenarios like transportation, careers, plant life, and community service. Every … Read more
Virtus Academy scholar Arie Brown is one of eight Pee Dee students to secure a unique summer internship opportunity at McLeod Regional Medical Center, made possible through a new talent development initiative by the S.C. Technical College System Youth Apprenticeship Carolina program. This small cadre of students will serve as medical surgical technicians supporting nursing … Read more
I am honored to present the election results for the recently concluded Board of Directors election conducted by the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. I have attached the certificate of Election by the PCSASC. Results show that Lindsay Privette, Michael Cook, and Ron Roberts were all elected to serve two-year terms on the … Read more
When Virtus Academy 5th Grade ELA teacher John Huggins was selected by his peers to represent the school as the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, he couldn’t imagine a better feeling. That is until the Charter Institute at Erskine (CIE) notified him that he was one of five finalists for one of the Institute’s highest … Read more
Wolf Pack students are always up for a challenge, especially when prizes are involved. In March and April, we hosted two Ready, Set, Read contests for students in grades 4–10 using our Achieve3000 Literacy curriculum. Achieve3000 provides differentiated instruction to accelerate reading performance, motivate students to set personal reading goals, and track their progress through … Read more
In Alivia Stewart’s 4th-grade science class, learning about topographic and relief maps involves more than discussing contour lines and landforms you can read about in a textbook. It consists of using your newfound knowledge to create your own maps and 3D models. “Topography is the study of elevation on land, and my students were learning … Read more
Leadership, helpfulness, commitment, inspiration, and impact are just a few words to describe the five individuals recently honored by the Virtus Academy Board of Directors. On March 26th, the board presented recognition plaques to students Abigail Rogers, Lucy Long, Jayden Bostick, and our teacher of the year, Mr. John Huggins. Huggins also received a monetary … Read more
More than an administrator, teacher, and reading coach, Kaymeo Davis is a loyal champion for our school, teachers, and students. She’s also our new K-4 assistant principal. After four years on Team Virtus, Davis stepped up last November to serve as the school’s interim K-4 program director, solidifying her commitment to helping Virtus become one … Read more
High school ELA teacher Amy Bradberry is setting a precedent of high achievement for Virtus Academy English 2 students. Her classes have passed their End-of-Course (EOC) exams with a 100% pass rate for the past two years. “Teachers of EOC classes spend all summer developing curriculum and all semester stressing about the exams,” Bradberry said. … Read more
Because leadership development is a core focus of our school’s curriculum and culture and one of our Education Power Pillars, we have implementing a Wolf Pack Leaders recognition program that celebrates students demonstrating exemplary character, conduct, and leadership skills. Every month, lead teachers will select one male and one female Wolf Pack Leader from each … Read more
As Virtus Academy prepares to reach its K–12 capacity in the 2024–25 academic year, new opportunities to enhance student learning continue to surface, like the addition of a National English Honor Society chapter, which will officially kick off this fall. By chartering a National English Honor Society chapter, Virtus will be connected to an international … Read more
Eight Virtus Academy students in grades 1-8 will take center stage at the National Beta Convention in Savannah in June to showcase their visual and performing arts talents. A Virtus Academy 10th grader will flex his academic muscles in Biomedical Health Sciences. “The National Convention is a culminating event for students who qualified at their respective … Read more
Because leadership development is a core focus of our school’s curriculum and culture and one of our Education Power Pillars, we have implementing a Wolf Pack Leaders recognition program that celebrates students demonstrating exemplary character, conduct, and leadership skills. Every month, lead teachers will select one male and one female Wolf Pack Leader from each … Read more
Thirty-two Virtus Academy Elementary and Junior Beta Club students attended the state’s annual Beta Club Convention in Myrtle Beach on January 17–19, making their mark in seven competitions and qualifying for the national event this summer in Savannah. Elementary Division Winners include: Visual Arts Performing Arts Performing Arts “It was an outstanding convention and learning … Read more
Because leadership development is a core focus of our school’s curriculum and culture and one of our Education Power Pillars, we’re implementing a Wolf Pack Leaders recognition program that celebrates students demonstrating exemplary character, conduct, and leadership skills. Every month, lead teachers will select one male and one female Wolf Pack Leader from each grade … Read more
You can now order your yearbook online, with a special price for early buyers. $35.00 until 1/11/2024$40.00 until 3/15/2024 Visit Strawbridge to order All yearbook orders are shipped in bulk and will be distributed by Virtus Academy. Order Now!
The day is here! You can now register for our Virtus Academy Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $12,000 for student supplies and activities. Registering is easy and free! All students will participate in our fun run on January 24. Register Now on MYBOOSTER.COM Any student who registers before 1/16 can wear a hat … Read more
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are informing you about an upcoming event our school is organizing in collaboration with The CARE House of the Pee Dee. We are thrilled to announce a school outreach event aimed at promoting child safety and awareness. Tuesday, January 16th6:30 – 7:30 pmVirtus Academy Cafeteria During the event, The CARE … Read more
Virtus Academy student Krislyn Tomlinson has received a Certificate of Excellence for earning a perfect score on the 4th Grade English Language Arts SCReady Assessment. Way to go, Krislyn! We are proud of your accomplishment!
Virtus Academy’s Co-Coordinator for Special Education & Student Services + 2023-24 Teacher of the Year How long have you been a teacher?This is my 21st year teaching, and my career has been a mix of public, private, charter, home-school, and tutoring experiences. I’m a board-certified social studies educator with a master’s degree in special education. I … Read more
Following COVID-19, Virtus Academy Digital Literacy and Computer Science Teacher Bertha Fladger made what she calls a “second chance” decision. Following a 17-year career as a diversity and inclusion professional, she finally pursued her dream of becoming a teacher. “My daughter is a teacher, and I love telling everyone I followed in her footsteps,” she … Read more
Participating in World Kindness is a simple yet impactful way to make a positive difference in the world. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way. You should never pass up an opportunity to help someone in need. Here are some ways you can participate in World Kindness this week and throughout … Read more
November 1–10 We’re partnering with the VA Clinic of Florence to honor local veterans by providing personal care packages with essential everyday items. Please bring your donation to school November 1–10. We’re collecting: Let’s show our veterans how much the Virtus Academy Power Pack appreciates them!
Though Spanish is his third language, Virtus Academy Spanish Teacher Cesar Castro loves exposing students to a language that can open doors to a variety of job and career opportunities. A native of Colombia, Castro has been teaching Spanish for 16 years. He’s also a soccer coach at Virtus. “One of the first things I … Read more
Let’s talk some more about keeping all of our students safe. Although we’ve been hyper-focused on the need for traffic safety as of late, all public schools have a duty (i.e., a legally enforceable obligation) to do many things to protect students from other aspects of harm, as well. Two such things are matters no … Read more
Our dedicated custodians are the unsung heroes of our school, tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure a clean and safe learning environment for our students, teachers, and staff. Mr. O Ms. Mary Mr. Brown Mr. Davis These “Wolves of Cleanliness” have a knack for making our school sparkle and shine. From sweeping away the … Read more
Thomas Smith is the first person teachers and administrators contact when they have a problem with acomputer, printer, smart board, or Chromebook. As the school’s new IT Coordinator, he operates the front lines of technology, although his work often occursbehind the scenes. “When a teacher can’t access the internet, or an administrator needs to send … Read more
All Virtus Academy high school parents and guardians must register for Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Emergency Alert System. FDTC Alerts is an EAS system the college has adopted to communicate vital information to students, faculty/staff, and the public as efficiently as possible about potential events on campus. FDTC Alerts include the following notification methods: https://www.fdtc.edu/about/safety/alertsnotifications For more detailed … Read more
Virtus Academy is tracking the movement of the storm on the National Hurricane Center’s website (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/). We are also attuned to the decisions that will be made by other agencies and schools. We will let everyone know just as soon as we know, via ParentSquare, here on our website home page, and our Facebook account. … Read more
The Virtus Academy Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the sale of $13,890,000 million in bonds for the purchase of additional land and construction of a new high school and gymnasium closed on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. As a result, construction will begin in a matter of weeks. Board Vice President Carlos Washington, … Read more
Tired of waiting in long car lines when picking up your children in the afternoon? We understand, especially when the temperatures outside are blazingly hot. The good news is that we might have a solution to save you time and keep our team members safe from heat exhaustion. Beginning Monday, August 21, during dismissal only (drop-off … Read more
What is the Clear Bag Policy? The clear bag policy was implemented as a way of keeping fans and attendees safer, while also expediting entry into events. This policy limits the size and type of bags allowed into venues, with some exceptions for medical or childcare needs. Not all venues have the same policies, so … Read more
As we welcome 70+ teachers, coaches, and more than 700 students to campus, the start of a new academic year is a great time to revisit our school’s mission and core values. Mission To power student potential through project-based learning, leadership development, community service, and the spirited pursuit of Excellence. Power Pack Core Values P: … Read more
Our commitment to powering the future through excellence in education includes continually improving our campus and surroundings. Thanks to the hard work of our maintenance team during the summer, we have many campus upgrades to celebrate. Here are our top five. Every improvement, big or small, helps us create a welcoming Power Pack environment.
As Virtus Academy prepares to re-open its doors to 700+ students on August 14, Famon Whitfield III has been named assistant executive director, the first in school history. Whitfield’s promotion from assistant principal to chief instructional leader comes at a critical period of growth and opportunity for our charter school. “The future is brighter than … Read more
Congratulations go out to the following staff members for their honors: Kate Lawhon 2022–2023 Testing Coordinator of the Year Toni Brandt 2022–2023 Teacher of the Year Shonte Grady 2022–23 Staff Member of the Year
August 8, 5-6 p.m. – Virtual Orientation for High SchoolZoom August 9, 5-6:30 p.m. – K-3rd GradesVirtus Campus August 10, 5-6:30 p.m. 4-8th GradesVirtus Campus August 10, 5-6:30 p.m. 9-10th GradesSIMT Campus We are Virtus. We are the Power Pack.
Virtus Academy High School Students inducted into National BETA Club, including: Ethan Shaeffer, Ameer Presbery, Dallin Mason, Kendall Jones, Caydence Hampton, Damien Buie, Arie Brown, Haleigh Alexander
The academic accomplishments of Virtus Academy of South Carolina (VASC) were celebrated at a ceremony hosted at the school on Thursday, March 31. Virtus Academy of South Carolina showed an increase in the projections of the percentage of elementary and middle students scoring Meets or Exceeds in MAP ELA and Math from Fall to Winter. … Read more
It’s never too early to learn about the importance of saving and making smart money choices, which is why our first graders participated in the Future Scholar “Making Bank” contest. Using their creativity, they designed piggy banks illustrating things for which they would like to save money. At the same time, they explored the difference … Read more
Virtus Academy is participating in our nation’s largest celebration of reading during the month of March and all year long. In addition to reading books students can see themselves reflected in and books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different from them, we incorporated some fun activities in … Read more
The Charter School at Erskine named Virtus Academy a Shooting Star school based on our fall to winter formative assessment results indicating significant gains by our students. Virtus is one of 26 schools across South Carolina authorized by Erskine and one of four Project-Based Learning Schools.
Students in our gifted and talented program recently held a Hot Chocolate Fundraiser to support three school clubs: band, basketball, and cheerleading. They raised $337.62 by hosting two Hot Chocolate Days and had a ton of fun in the process. Our clubs have an extra boost of funding, and our GT students learned the value … Read more
Virtus Academy is powering the future through excellence in project-based learning, leadership development, and community service.
Virtus Academy of South Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, immigration status, national origin, disability, or handicap in its educational programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Virtus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Virtus Academy is a SC Public Charter School authorized by The Charter Institute at Erskine
