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About the Virtual Academy
Welcome to the Virtual Academy! Our elementary academy offers personalized learning experiences, including tailored instruction based on student needs, access to district resources, and opportunities for one-on-one instruction. Our secondary academy uses the online learning platform Edgenuity, delivering instruction through direct instruction videos with checks for understanding; performance tasks such as projects, essays, online content and journal activities; and frequent assessment. Each class has a SCASD teacher for feedback, help with concepts, and regular class meetings.
Fast Facts
District News
![PFMS TSA National Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752064717/scasdorg/q4irydaxrfmryauqlg6z/PMStsa.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752064717/scasdorg/q4irydaxrfmryauqlg6z/PMStsa.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752064717/scasdorg/q4irydaxrfmryauqlg6z/PMStsa.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752064717/scasdorg/q4irydaxrfmryauqlg6z/PMStsa.jpg","width":1200}])
A team of Park Forest Middle School students captured three national championships and finished as runners-up in three other events at the 47th National Technology Student Association Conference.
![Jesse Barlow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751481397/scasdorg/vei376heocqpk9dupome/JesseBarlowEE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751481397/scasdorg/vei376heocqpk9dupome/JesseBarlowEE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751481397/scasdorg/vei376heocqpk9dupome/JesseBarlowEE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751481397/scasdorg/vei376heocqpk9dupome/JesseBarlowEE.jpg","width":925}])
Following the resignation of Board of Directors member Dan Kolbe, which was effective June 18, 2025, the SCASD Board of Directors held a special meeting on July 1. At the meeting, the board selected Jesse Barlow as the new member with a 7-1 vote.
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State College Area High School held its inaugural State College OSCARs (SCOSCARs), recognizing student filmmakers across six categories. Eleventh-grader Nate Tranell won Best Picture for "The Sleepless Watch," a 19-minute psychological drama.
![Tristan Rogers and chef Zach Lorber in the kitchen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749056186/scasdorg/sgicmbfiye68emua52fi/CulinarCakes1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749056186/scasdorg/sgicmbfiye68emua52fi/CulinarCakes1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749056186/scasdorg/sgicmbfiye68emua52fi/CulinarCakes1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749056186/scasdorg/sgicmbfiye68emua52fi/CulinarCakes1.jpg","width":1200}])
Tristan Rogers, a senior, won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA state culinary competition, qualifying him for the SkillsUSA Nationals Skills and Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Ga.
![Collage photo of National Merit students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748873700/scasdorg/ls9myi5qtvrs166lursc/NationalMerit2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748873700/scasdorg/ls9myi5qtvrs166lursc/NationalMerit2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748873700/scasdorg/ls9myi5qtvrs166lursc/NationalMerit2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748873700/scasdorg/ls9myi5qtvrs166lursc/NationalMerit2025.jpg","width":1200}])
Emma Brown, Anna Coupland, Maya Dombroskie, Claire Fox, Yulian Itskov-Curto, Hannah Kifer, Joshua Lin, Ayla Marvasti, Thea Miller-Priddy, and Constantine Pan were among the approximately 15,000 students nationwide who reached the finalist stage for a National Merit Scholarship.
![A music teacher works with three students in the classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748871070/scasdorg/annal94p5ilr97lidmz5/PassionPals8_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748871070/scasdorg/annal94p5ilr97lidmz5/PassionPals8_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748871070/scasdorg/annal94p5ilr97lidmz5/PassionPals8_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748871070/scasdorg/annal94p5ilr97lidmz5/PassionPals8_1.jpg","width":1200}])
For the 12th consecutive year, and the 21th time since 2000, the State College Area School District has received one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America designation from the National Association of Music Merchants.