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Jodi Rosen pushes educational boundaries in virtual special education academy

May 1, 2025

Jodi Rosen, a sixth-grade special education teacher at Texas Virtual Academy Hallsville (TVAH), puts a unique […]

‘Fun and a Lot of Work’: East Texas Students Show Animals at Harvest Festival in Longview

Oct 24, 2024

Elias Sanchez, a 14-year-old student at Texas Virtual Academy of Hallsville, is a seasoned competitor at the Harvest Festival rabbit show, where he’s earned the grand champion title four years in a row.

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Brazos County Teen’s Art Being Displayed at U.S. Capitol

Jul 30, 2024

A young artist from Bryan-College Station has been awarded a rare opportunity. One of Christian Araiza’s paintings will be on display in Washington, D.C. – inside the U.S. Capitol.

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Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville Teacher Shai Shaefer Discusses Innovations in Virtual Education on “In the Loop” Podcast

Jul 10, 2024

In this insightful interview on the “In the Loop” podcast, Shai Shaefer discusses the unique educational opportunities and challenges at Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville.

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Meet Shai Schaefer: Professional Breakaway Roper, Virtual School Teacher, Volleyball Coach and Rancher

Apr 9, 2024

Rodeo athlete, North Texas rancher, wife, volleyball coach and full-time teacher at Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (TVAH), Shai Schaefer could teach a master course on multi-tasking.

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Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville Now Enrolling for 2024-25 School Year

Feb 23, 2024

Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (TVAH), which offers tuition-free online education for students in grades 3-12, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Hallsville ISD receives $5,000 donation for dual credit programs

Nov 24, 2023

The Hallsville ISD Board of Trustees recently accepted a total donation of $5,000 from the Kilgore College Foundation to be used for the 2023-24 academic year dual credit programs.

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Hallsville ISD celebrates record bilingual program exits at board meeting

Nov 6, 2023

The Hallsville ISD school board celebrated the record number of students who were bilingual program exits across each campus at a school board meeting on Monday.

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Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville: Online School Eases Mental Health Concerns

Oct 20, 2023

Let’s face it—it’s tough being a kid. And these days, children are faced with pressures from social media platforms, virtual communities, and an “always online” reality their parents never faced. It’s no wonder an emphasis on mental health is becoming more prevalent in children’s lives.