PVHS Academy of Information Technology
The students of the Academy of Information Technology sponsored by Citi participate in a coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards. The students are provided with relevant technical knowledge and skills. This prepares students for further education and careers in all aspects of the Information Technology careers. The content includes, but is not limited to, computer application skills, computer hardware, database management, software applications, web applications, systems support programming, analytics and network concepts.
Mission
The mission of the Academy of Information Technology is to engage students in a rigorous project-based curriculum in the expanding field of Information Technology, that integrates hands-on learning experiences with business and higher education partners, resulting in students being ready to enter the workforce and/or pursue further training in the Information Technology field upon high school graduation.
Program of Study
Academy News
The Ponte Vedra High School Academy Ambassadors visited Landrum Middle School in early December to speak with the eighth-grade students about the benefits of joining a High School Academy. They detailed their classroom learning, internship and certification opportunities as well as the field study experiences. Many of the students spoke about their favorite memories and
The Ponte Vedra High School Academy of International Business provides students with the tools they need to start achieving their business career dreams. PVHS senior Emmett Hoffmann took full advantage of these resources to kickstart his future in finance. Emmett’s path included an intensive summer internship, competition at a state and national level for Future
On Monday, 12/8/25, Congressman John H. Rutherford, presented an award to PVHS Student, Nicolas Vazquez, for winning the Florida District 5 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The Congressional App Challenge invites middle and high school students to create and submit apps, with specific rules regarding eligibility, submission, and judging criteria. The first year of the challenge was 2016. Every year since, Congress has challenged students in their districts to create and submit an original app for a chance to win
At Ponte Vedra High School, the Biotechnology and Medical Research Academy has a reputation for preparing students to be future leaders in science, healthcare, and technology. Among its standout students, Patrick Neal has built an extraordinary record of achievement—balancing academic excellence, career-focused skills, and leadership across multiple Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). Patrick is
The PVHS Academy team is excited to welcome students on the first day of school. Michael Costello, IT Academy; Shannon Pickard, Future Educators Academy; Lisa Lankford, International Marketing; Marisa Leonard, Career Academy Program Specialist; Elizabeth Owen, International Business and Marketing; Joshua Krehbiel, International Business.
Contact
- Marisa Leonard, Career Specialist
(904) 547-7350
Location
460 Davis Park Road
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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