Lighthouse Virtual Academy - LVA

Virtual School Program


Official status notice

Every status issued through this application (accepted, waitlisted, or denied) is official when it is released on March 22 at 8:00 a.m. To be considered for a magnet seat, you must (1) submit this application and (2) complete the Muscogee County School District Online Registration (OLR) for the 2027–2028 school year, with all required documents uploaded, by February 5 at 11:59 p.m. Your Magnet Application Number will be used to match this application with your student's MCSD Online Registration. You will be required to enter it in your OLR. Do not apply with multiple email addresses for a single student. Use one, commonly checked parent/guardian email address. All communication regarding your application will be sent automatically by email via this Online Application Portal. By completing this process including Online Registration, you grant permission for schools to send a Records Request to your previous academic institution(s) if you are not currently enrolled in the Muscogee County School District.

Your 72-hour decision window

You have 72 hours (3 consecutive days) from the time your acceptance posts to accept or decline an offered seat (acceptance) in this portal. Your 72 hours start when your offer posts, which may be March 22 at 8:00 a.m. or any later day while the offer season is open. The time runs continuously for each calendar day, including weekends and holidays. If you do not respond within 72 hours (3 days), or if you decline, your student will move to the bottom of that school's waitlist and the seat will be offered to the next student. Your student may receive another offer while the offer season is open (through March 31). You may hold only one accepted seat at a time.

This magnet program does not provide transportation!

Magnet Application

Lighthouse Virtual Academy

Muscogee County School District

Lighthouse Virtual Academy is Muscogee County School District’s innovative and fully virtual learning option, designed for students who thrive in a flexible, technology-rich environment. While all instruction takes place online, students will occasionally come together in person for engaging learning experiences and special events.

At Lighthouse, students build real-world skills that lead to lifelong success: communication, problem-solving, time management, and self-motivation. Our supportive teachers and staff are committed to helping every student shine both academically and personally.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Lighthouse Virtual Academy will serve students in grades 6–12. Students and parents make a yearlong commitment to virtual learning and become part of a connected, caring community. Space is limited — apply today and let your learning journey begin at Lighthouse Virtual Academy!


Choose an Open House Date

Nov 18 2025

Virtual Open House

Tuesday · 6:00 p.m.

Learn about our fully virtual model, expectations, and how to thrive at LVA.

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Dec 02 2025

In-Person Open House

Tuesday · 6:00 p.m.

Location: Columbus Public Library Auditorium on Macon Road.

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Start Academy Application

Have questions? Check out our website.

Questions?
Program Contact Form

Ask A Coordinator
Stacy Weed Martin, DIRECTOR OF VIRTUAL LEARNING - 706-748-5453
Dana M Card, ADMIN ASST TO DIRECTOR - 706-748-5453
William K Phillips, VIRTUAL INSTR CORD (VIC) - 706-748-5453

Links


Lighthouse Virtual Academy Contact Form