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Welcome

What is BVA?

Bethel Virtual Academy is a highly independent K-12 online program, taught by Bethel School District’s certificated teachers. BVA is tuition-free and is part of the Bethel School District. School schedules are flexible and ideal for demanding sports, health, discipline, job, and travel needs.

Our 25-26 school year application for elementary and secondary is now open.

Application information

If you have questions, please contact the BVA office below: 

Please email bva_office@bethelsd.org or call 253-800-3100.

Administration 

Principal: Sara Shobe 

253-800-3189

Counselors

Joanna Sappenfield (K-8) 

253-800-3170
 

Megan Wardle (9-12)

253-800-3179

Office Staff

Secretary: Carmen Trummert 

253-800-3191

Registrar: Tiffany Black 

253-800-3184
 

Graduation Success Coordinator: Tina Lee

253-800-3177
 

Office / Attendance Clerk: Julie Anaya

253-800-3192
 

Health Clerk: Nakia Goldsberry

253-800-2334

 

Learn More

Elementary k-5 Faq's

Secondary 6-12 faq's

First page of the PDF file: BVAFlyerforsocialmedia

Our Mission

Ensure ALL students learn at grade level or higher.

Our Vision

The staff at BVA commit to building relationships with our students and their families, working together to help students advocate for themselves and to appropriately support students when they need help.  BVA staff work with students and families to foster self-directed learning and create individualized learning plans to assist students in achieving their academic and career goals.