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Plans for Pisgah Road Intersection

Straight From the Top — Dr. Brian Carpenter Two more car accidents have occurred where Pisgah Road intersects the foot of our driveway and the cross street, both this past Friday. Although no one was seriously…

Thomas Smith

Answering the Call for IT Support

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,…

Register Now for the FDTC Emergency Alert System

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…

Will Virtus close because of the approaching hurricane?

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…

Joshua McKinney

School of Rock… or Swing Jazz

Q&A with Joshua McKenny, Virtus Academy’s New Music Teacher Have you always been interested in music?Yes! I’ve always been a singer. I started playing the drums when I was three years old and performed with…

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Construction of New High School & Gymnasium Set to Begin

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…

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Afternoon Car Line Experiment to Decrease Wait Times

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…

Nisa House

Culture is Everything

Q&A with Nisa House, Virtus Academy’s Newest Dean of Culture What is a Dean of Culture?A professional skilled at making everyone in a school environment feel welcomed and valued. What are your responsibilities?This is the…

Clear Bags for Events

Virtus Academy Institutes Clear Bag Policy for Events

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…

Virtus Wolves Soccer Schedule 2023

Virtus Wolves Volleyball Schedule 2023

Our Growing Community Invigorates Our Spirited Pursuit of Excellence

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…

Campus Improvements Signal the Start of a Vibrant School Year

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…

Famon Whitfield

Famon Whitfield III Named Assistant Executive Director

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…

Staff Members Honored

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

Back to School Orientation & Teacher Meet-and-Greets

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.…

Beta Club

BETA Club Induction Ceremony

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

Virtus Academy recognized as a Shooting Star

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…

First Graders Took Part in the Future Scholar “Making Bank” Contest

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…

Students Reading in Class

National Reading Month Kicks Off

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…