This past year brought a lot of changes. Our most significant shift centered around our name—paired with a change in curriculum. When we launched our K-12 online school in 2008, we proudly named it Oregon Virtual Academy. Now, 14 years later, it was time to evolve our story.
When ORVA Became EVA
In Oregon, an evergreen tree keeps its beautiful green foliage year-round. This concept was especially symbolic for us as we contemplated the effects of education.
And according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word “evergreen” refers to something that retains freshness or interest. It also means something that is universally and continually relevant. What an impactful message for our students, parents, and staff.
Today, we are excited to start a new year with a fresh name and renewed love of online learning with Evergreen Virtual Academy.
Who We Serve
At EVA, we serve more than a thousand K-12 students across 35 districts and are authorized by the North Bend School District. Check out all the ways students learn at EVA:
- Full-time, tuition-free, fully-accredited online public school
- Instruction from Oregon-licensed teachers
- Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school
- Compelling, career readiness pathways
- Special programs and a focus on giving every student the support they need to succeed
- Credit recovery courses to get and keep students on track
- An active, supportive, inclusive school community
- A variety of clubs, events, and social opportunities for all grades
- An Advanced Learner Program
What We Believe About Learning
At Evergreen Virtual Academy, we’ve expanded beyond the traditional school structure of in-person learning. We believe that when a school has no walls, learning has no boundaries.
When students can explore their lessons from a safe and engaging environment, their love of learning blossoms. Our new curriculum focuses on flexible, individualized learning that involves each student, their family, and their teachers.
What we Believe About Teaching
The first step on the EVA journey to success begins with strengthening the partnership between home and school. We’ve learned that communication is key. That’s why we get to know our students and their families so we can supply just the right amount of support.
We also know that each student is perfectly unique. EVA is dedicated to meeting students where they are—and then helping guide them toward their full potential.
Our team of administrators and instructors pulls from a wide range of tools and approaches that are proven to help each student reach their academic goals. And we’re always looking for new and innovative technologies for our virtual classrooms.
We also know that each student is perfectly unique. EVA is dedicated to meeting students where they are—and then helping guide them toward their full potential.
What We Stand For
As an accredited online K-12 school, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment that values individual growth and achievement.
Our big-picture vision is for every EVA student to embrace opportunities and challenges that foster resilience, empowering them to meet or exceed their goals.
At the core of everything we do, we value these four principles:
- Outreach: We can engage and grow all learners
- Relationships: The foundation for learning and growth
- Validation: We acknowledge the unique reasons students choose EVA
- Achievement: All students can learn at high levels
What Parents Say About EVA
“Amazing staff that truly invests in each student! We have loved [E]VA; great teachers, wide option of clubs, excellent communication and admin that goes the extra mile to make sure your student is healthy-happy-successful.“
“After doing 2 years of online school, I don’t think we’ll ever go back to traditional brick and motor in-person schools. Our daughter is so much happier and has excelled in her academics as well as her overall mental/emotional health.”
— Facebook review from a EVA parent
We work hard to be one of the best online K-12 schools in Oregon. But none of that can happen without the amazing students that fill our virtual classrooms every day. As we look forward to our next chapter, we hope to be more than a school. We hope to be a community that impacts each member’s life for years to come—an evergreen influence for good.