Rural Virtual Academy

10/08/2026

Check out the awesome RVA Group Events happening later this month around the State:

📆 October 22 📆

◀️ White Pine Berry Farm - River Falls
⏰ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join the RVA for a fun afternoon at White Pine Berry Farm! Take a guided wagon ride with stops at berries, bees, and a corn maze! Enjoy the never ending fun with the animals and games throughout the property. Each admission will have the option for pumpkin launching or picking a small pumpkin to bring home. The gift shop and other pumpkins are available at your own expense.

◀️ Science Trailblazing at Treehaven - Tomahawk
⏰ 9:15 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for an exciting day of hands-on science exploration at Treehaven in Tomahawk, Wisconsin! Science Trailblazing at Treehaven is geared toward students in grades 3–8, but ALL RVA students and family members are welcome to join us, regardless of age! Participate in this educational outdoor adventure, whether you are a Live Class student or you use Individualized Curriculum.

📆 October 23 📆

◀️ Camp Whitcomb/Mason - Hartland
⏰ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us at Friendship Lodge as we enjoy a full day of activities led by Camp Whitcomb/Mason staff, including:

Team Building Challenges
Fire Building...to make s'mores!
Orienteering
Archery
Canoeing
And so much more!

◀️ Schairer's Autumn Acres - Birnamwood
⏰ 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
🌽Calling all RVA families! Pack up the kids and get ready for an unforgettable autumn adventure filled with farm-fresh fun and fall festivities. It's time to make memories that will last all season long!

RVA families, be sure to keep an eye on our Group Events calendar for upcoming events here: https://www.ruralvirtual.org/group-events

We hope to see you at the next RVA Event!

10/02/2026

Check out the awesome group events happening later this month at our Learning Center in Rothschild, WI.

📆 October 12 📆

◀️ Sublimation Event (Grades 5-12)
⏰ 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come make your own flapjacks. Experiment with toppings and different styles of pancake. (This event is full. A waitlist is available when you RSVP).

📆 October 19 📆

◀️ Harvest Fest STEAM Event (Grades K4-5)
⏰ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
You're invited to a special, fall STEAM Event: Harvest Fest 2026! Pumpkin catapults, apple architecture, and oozy leaf slime - oh my! Join us for a day of high-energy science, engineering, and art. Our Harvest *STEAM Festival gives students the chance to step into the role of real scientists and engineers as they launch, build, and experiment with fall favorites.

📆 October 20 📆

◀️ DnD Learn to Play
⏰ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
If you have never played and really want to, this event is for you! Open to all ages as it will teach you how to play as we go through a small adventure. There will be time to go over character sheets and how to use dndbeyond.com.

◀️ Board Games & Snacks
⏰ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What is better than board games? Answer: Board games WITH snacks! Come play board games with other students and families. There will also be new board games to learn. Mr. Wellman will have times and games when you arrive.

📆 October 22 📆

◀️ Golf @ 4 Seasons Golf (Grades 9-12)
⏰ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
High schoolers: Step up to the tee box and test your skills at RVA’s 4 Season Golf event! Whether you are a seasoned golfer or its the first time picking up a club, this event is for you. Come socialize with other high school students and play some of the preloaded games on the driving range.

📆 October 23 📆

◀️ The Spanish Fair 2026! (Grades K-12)
⏰ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
¡Ven a Perú! Discover the Magic of Peru! Join our Peru Spanish Fair 2026.

We will offer a variety of fun and engaging activities that will immerse you in the vibrant culture of Peru and bring it to life! This year, Family and Consumer Science will join the fair, featuring traditional Peruvian dishes—you won’t want to miss this opportunity!

You’re welcome to wear red or white like the Peruvian flag—participants will be entered into a prize raffle! Event Hosts: The RVA Spanish Department. RSVP by Wednesday, October 15.

Be sure to keep an eye on our Group Events calendar for upcoming events here: https://www.ruralvirtual.org/event-calendar

We hope to see you at the next RVA Event!

10/01/2026

Check out the awesome RVA Group Events happening later this month around the State:

📆 October 12 📆

◀️ Cranberry Bog Harvest Tour - Babcock
⏰ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come join the RVA for a behind the scenes look at cranberry harvesting with our very own cranberry farming RVA family! The Brockman family have invited us to experience this magnificent process first hand. You will also have a chance to taste some delicious Ocean Spray craisins and juice! Please keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!

📆 October 15 📆

◀️ Porter's Pumpkin Palooza - Bonduel
⏰ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come join the RVA for an unforgettable day of fall fun at Porter’s Patch! There will be something for everyone to enjoy, from exploring the Corn Maze and visiting the adorable Barn Yard Buddies Petting Zoo with goats, piggies, and chickens, to racing down the Barn Hill Slide and trying your luck at the Rat Racers! Bring your family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a day packed with pumpkins, games, animals, laughter, and all things fall! We can’t wait to see everyone!

📆 October 16 📆

◀️ Forest Springs - Westboro
⏰ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Choose one class to attend in the morning:
🐸 Bog Ecology
🛶 Wild Waters
🏹 Canoeing & Archery
🧭 Geocaching

Enjoy plenty of free time with activities including:
⛳ Mini Golf
🧗 Climbing Tower
🏹 Archery
🔫 Air Ri**es
🛝 Playground
🏐 9-Square in the Air
🎾 Tennis Courts
🥎 Gaga Ball
🏚️ Rec Barn

RVA families, be sure to keep an eye on our Group Events calendar for upcoming events here: https://www.ruralvirtual.org/group-events

We hope to see you at the next RVA Event!

09/29/2026

We had so much fun at all of the meet and greets and start of the school year events across the state. Check out these awesome pics from some of the events 💞 A big THANK YOU to all the students, families and staff who attended these events!

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Hey everyone mark your calendars for RVA Elementary Fall Fest Week! We can’t wait to celebrate with our elementary students and enjoy a fun-filled week together!

09/21/2026

Just a reminder that our first Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting of the 2026-2027 school year is coming up this week! We'd love for you to join us! PAC meetings are a great opportunity to connect with other RVA families, learn what's happening at RVA, and share your ideas and perspectives.

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: Zoom - The Zoom link and all of the meeting details can be found on our Group Events Calendar under the Parent Info tab and on the school calendars.

Our September meeting will include:
• Welcome & Updates
• Administrative Corner - Teaching & Learning
• Administrative Corner - Policy & Finance
• Parent Voices
• Meeting Wrap-Up

09/21/2026

🎃 What a day at Waldvogel's Farm! 🍂

On Wednesday, September 16th, more than 160 RVA family members headed to Waldvogel's Farm outside Juneau, home to the largest pumpkin patch in Wisconsin, for a day of fall fun!

The weather was absolutely incredible. We started with a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch, then took a train ride through the corn fields. The big slides were the favorite of the day, and there were smiles and happy faces everywhere we looked. 😄

Thank you to all the families who joined us. Swipe through the photos to see the fun! We can't wait to go back next fall. 🧡

09/16/2026

Our end-of-summer ice cream social on August 31st at the RVA Learning Center in Rothschild was a huge success! The room was filled with lots of laughs and smiles as we spent the afternoon playing games, socializing, and eating yummy ice cream creations.

Our next big event is the LC Kick Off 2026 entitled "Orbiting Greatness!" on Tuesday, September 22nd. We hope to see you then!

09/11/2026

One of our favorite videos to share each and every year is the slide show of your first day of school pictures! Who can keep from smiling while watching over 8 minutes of beaming student faces embarking on a new adventure? The answer is, nobody, that's who! ❤️

Thank you parents for sharing all these photos! You put the "pride" in the RVA PRIDE!