220+ Digital Learners to Graduate with In-Person Ceremony on June 8 at Washington State Fair & Events Center – The Suburban Times

Submitted by Susan Boyer, Head of School.

Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA), a K12-powered, accredited, tuition-free online public school serving students statewide, is holding its 2025 graduation ceremony honoring more than 220 Washington State virtual learners with an in-person ceremony. The ceremony will take place on June 8 (2 pm) at the Washington State Fair & Events Center, Agriplex Building, 5th St SW Puyallup, WA 98371

Graduates

440 total graduates will be honored, including:

• 225 in-person graduates
• 215 will accept their certificates virtually

Speaker Details:

• Omak School District Superintendent: Michael Porter
• WAVA Administration: Executive Director, Susan Boyer and Middle School & High School Principal, Terry Ackerman
• Valedictorian Students (this year we have 8 Valedictorians that will be recognized)
• WAVA Grad Caroline C. – singing/performing with band
• WAVA Grad Victoria R. – singing/performing National Anthem

Student Spotlights:

• Esports Varsity Graduates (that have participated for over 4 years)
• Foster P., Haarun A., Jasper C., Ileye M., Isaac S.
• Esports Students possibly returning next year as college interns: Josiah L. and Foster P.
• Impressive student stories with graduation photos, plans and messages students want to share here

Unique stories:

• Emma C. – Zoology
• Mark R. – 20-year-old graduate pursuing degree in pediatric infectious diseases, medical school
• Jessica Ruby O. – wants to pursue a degree in education and become a WAVA English Teacher
• Grace H.-H. – Direct Admission into Seattle University School of Engineering
• Chance B. – Rodeo Student
• Alanna S. – Nursing Student going to BYU
• Josheph L. – student with autism and Aspergers graduating from WAVA
• Rianna M. – going to culinary school
• Megan S. – WAVA Graduate and student since Kindergarten

About Washington Virtual Academies

Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) offers a full-time, tuition-free online education for K-12th grade students statewide. Combining an engaging curriculum with the flexibility of online learning, WAVA helps students thrive in a supportive and interactive environment. As a K12-powered school, WAVA is backed by 25 years of experience in online education. Learn more at wava.k12.com.