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CAVA Students Shine in First-Ever K12 Talent Showdown!

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The results are in, and we’re thrilled to celebrate two talented students from California Virtual Academies who earned top honors in the first-ever K12 Talent Showdown!!!

K12-powered students from across the country stepped into the spotlight to showcase their creativity, confidence, and unique talents in this exciting national competition. From musical performances to creative showcases and variety acts, students wowed judges and audiences alike with their impressive performances.

We’re proud to announce that two CAVA students rose to the top and represented our school on the national stage with outstanding performances.

Meet Our Winners

3–5 Musical Performance Winner
Josiah, 3rd Grade
Talent: Drums

Grades 6–8 Variety Acts and People’s Choice Winner
Francesco, 7th Grade
Talent: Juggling

As category winners in the first-ever K12 Talent Showdown, both students received $500 in prize money for their exceptional performances, and Francesco received an additional $250 prize for winning the People’s Choice Award.

About the Competition

The K12 Talent Showdown invited K12-powered students in grades K–12 from across the nation to share their talents in one of three categories:

  • Musical Performances 
  • Creative Performances 
  • Variety Acts 

Students first submitted video auditions before advancing through multiple rounds of competition. Finalists then performed live in a virtual finale before a panel of judges, who evaluated each performance based on creativity, skill, stage presence, and overall entertainment value.

Watch the Performances

Missed the live performances? You can watch the incredible talent on display here: Watch the K12 Talent Showdown performances

💙 Congratulations, Josiah and Francesco!

We are incredibly proud of Josiah and Francesco for representing CAVA with such talent, creativity, and confidence. Competing on a national stage takes dedication and courage, and they showcased the very best of the CAVA community.

Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments! Your CAVA family can’t wait to see where your talents take you next. Keep reaching for your dreams and sharing your unique gifts with the world!

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