OVS Lottery Information
2023-2024 Onslow Virtual School Lottery Information
What is OVS?
Onslow Virtual School is a full-time online Onslow County public school that partners with parents to provide students with an engaging, high-quality education in a remote learning environment.

This link will take you to the 'Magnet School' tab on the OCS website. Here you will be able to access the 2023-2024 Lottery Application.
Informational Sessions
- Clyde Erwin Elementary School: Monday, February 27, 2023: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Northwoods Elementary School: Monday, February 27, 2023: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Onslow Virtual School (6-12): Monday, February 27, 2023: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- New Bridge Middle School: Tuesday, February 28, 2023: 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Onslow Virtual School (K-5): Tuesday, February 28, 2023: 5:00pm-7:00pm
OVS Virtual Information Sessions
The Onslow Virtual School staff will be holding two virtual sessions (One K-5 & One 6-12) explaining the ins and outs of OVS to prospective students and their families.
Grades 6-12: Monday 02/27/2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm:
Grades K-5: Tuesday 02/28/2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm:
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So what does OVS offer?
- Live online class sessions every day
- Classes taught by experienced, certified Onslow County Schools teachers
- Extracurricular clubs and activities
- In person school dances (including Prom), events, ceremonies, and graduation!
National Beta State Convention OVS Beta Club representing at the 2023 Beta Convention! | Junior Class Ring Ceremony Our OVS Juniors being celebrated at the 2023 Ring Ceremony! | Prom Our 2023 Prom King and Queen! |
Field Trips Our OVS Kindergartners took a field trip to Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville! | Winter Fest Some of our OVS Ospreys being celebrated at our yearly Winter Fest event! | 100th Day of School Ospreys celebrating the 100th day of school! |
Characteristics of a Successful Virtual Learner
- Independent
- Active
- Prepared
- Organized
- Disciplined
- Adaptive
- Committed
But do I have to be Tech Savvy to be successful at OVS?
As a virtual school, it is very helpful for students to have talents and skills in the area of technology. But if you have the 7 characteristics above, our teachers and technology facilitators can help you build your tech skills!
What is an OVS Designated Learning Coach?
- The Learning Coach is the parent/guardian or their designee who assists their child in navigating and completing work in the Virtual setting.
- Learning Coaches are not expected to teach the material.
- The learning coach’s role includes supporting their child and assisting them in communicating with their teacher, maintaining pace, providing encouragement, and notifying their child’s teacher if an issue arises.
- The responsibilities of a Learning Coach will vary depending on the age and ability level of their child.