Innovative Instruction + Flexibility + Personalization
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At Bridges Virtual Academy, we work to provide innovative academic instruction, to ensure access to technological tools, to support individualized academic enrichment, and to create relationships. We are committed to a culture of continuous improvement.
The mission of Bridges Virtual Academy is to provide a PERSONALIZED, virtual education program that develops students into skilled, independent learners. Our teachers, families, and students work in partnership to create a truly personalized experience.
"Everlasting" by Natalie, BVA Student
"Thunderstorm Over Lake Michigan" by Jaida, BVA Student
SUCCESSFULLY EDUCATING STUDENTS VIRTUALLY SINCE 2012!
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING ABOUT BVA
School News & Updates
Open Enrollment CLOSED for 2021-2022
The open enrollment window, for those living OUTSIDE the Merrill district, is closed as of 4PM on April 30th, Alternative open enrollment opens up via the DPI website on July 1. You can find...
Enrollment for 2021-22 Open NOW!
The open-enrollment window for Wisconsin is now open! Students who live OUTSIDE the Merrill school district can apply...
Parent Newsletters Available
Parent newsletters are now available on the BVA website! Newsletters will still be sent out via email by our Regional Coordinators. However, parents and guardians can also...
New Domain
Bridges Virtual Academy has a new domain name: bvaedu.org. All teacher and student emails have been updated to this new ending. Please send all future emails using the @bvaedu.org. Thank you!
Technology Support
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OUR VALUES
A CULTURE OF PARTNERSHIP
Creating connections for students with teachers, parents and the community to engage a foundation of support in the educational process. We value and support students in the building of relationships that expand individuals. The commitment of the community in the educational process directly increases the success of the student.
PERSONALIZATION
By providing multiple learning pathways for students and a structure that allows for differentiation and increased depth of knowledge in all curricular areas, students are able to explore and participate in unique learning opportunities.
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Personalization of learning allows students to achieve and demonstrate deeper learning, increased academic achievement and continued development as independent learners.