Virginia Academy Annual Report 2022-2023

On behalf of the Virginia Academy leadership team, we are pleased to present our 2022-23 Annual Report.  This year’s report celebrates the remarkable generosity that you, our family and friends, have provided to the school and highlights our student bodies numerous successes in faith, scholarship and purpose.  

Virginia Academy Honors 5 Student Athletes in Spring Signing Day

Virginia Academy Patriots to continue their sports career at a collegiate level. ASHBURN, Va – Virginia Academy celebrated five seniors who are continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. During the Virginia Academy weekly chapel, Tristan Alvarez, Elizabeth Crespo, Robert Glynn, Caiyiah Smith, and Joimarie Williams signed to play in college. Tristan Alvarez will be playing basketball at Susquehanna …

Virginia Academy, a Ministry of Community Church, Breaks New Ground with Engagement and Expansion: Invites Loudoun County to Gather September 18th 

September 12, 2022 At a time when education has become a battleground for politicians and divisive issues, one school in Loudoun County is doubling down on its investment in the next generation to bring the community together.  On their 25th birthday, Virginia Academy is inviting the community to come together for their Ground Breaking service on a $24 million expansion …

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Living in a Digital World: Top 10 Educational Apps for Preschoolers

Digital media has become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. Avoiding it completely is impossible, but you can make sure that your child only has access to the best, most enriching programming options available. Here are our top 10 picks for great educational apps for preschoolers: 1. PBS Kids Games As a parent, the carefully curated, educational content from …

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What’s Happening with Your First Grader—What Parents Need to Know

First grade is an exciting time for your child! For a child that’s 6-8 years old, words and reading comprehension take center stage in the classroom. A life-long love affair with books can really start to take root in first grade. Here’s a quick guide to where your child is at developmentally in first grade, as well as what they’ll …

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Your Child Is Not Just a Number—Personalized Attention Pays Off

Small class sizes have become a key selling point in private education, and with good reason. “Small classes” aren’t trendy—they are effective at fostering student success. In a private school setting such as Virginia Academy, you and your student become cherished members of the academic family. Your child is not just a number. Each student matters profoundly to the academic …

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Parents: Pay Attention to School Settings, the School Environment Impacts Learning

Does your child’s physical classroom setting matter? Isn’t learning learning, no matter where it takes place? Not necessarily. In fact, the classroom setting can influence more than you might imagine.  Researcher Annie Murphy Paul has uncovered that “the physical environment can have such an impact on students that it could affect a student’s academic progress by as much as 25%.”  …

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How Important Is the Right Kindergarten Through Third Grade Foundation?

Early elementary school isn’t just for dramatic play and recess anymore. The foundation your child sets in kindergarten through third grade can set the stage for the rest of their academic career. But don’t panic! There’s no need to feel heavy pressure. Early childhood education is an incredibly rich time for your child’s rapidly developing mind; their brains cannot wait …