GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Project Exhibition Day Highlights
- NHS Fall 2023 Induction
- "And Then There Was One"
- Voyager Grad Leads Durham Tech to Math Title
- UN Security Special Forces Member Guest Speaks
Recent news items:
- Practice ACT for Juniors 1/13/24
- Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
- Drivers’ Education InformationDon't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- Student Clubs And Organizations
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
- Important Dates
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Project Exhibition Day Highlights: Thank You To All Those Who Attended And Supported
VAHS had its Fall 2023 Project Exhibition Day on Monday, Nov. 13. Students were given the opportunity to present their works to the community, who in turn were able to see PBL in action.
Thank you to all who support our students in the project based learning adventures!
Ms. Harris’s ECS Class
Ms. Punt’s Biology class
Ms. Patterson’s Career Mgmt. Class
Ms. Fortkort’s Chemistry Class
Click here to see the program and list of projects.
For a more in-depth description of how Project Based Learning works click here.
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NHS Fall 2023 Induction
The Voyager Academy National Honor Society proudly welcomes our Fall 2023 Inductees.
Members are chosen for their academic excellence as well as their embodiment of the NHS values of scholarship, character, service, and leadership.
The following students were welcomed into the National Honor Society at the Fall 2023 Induction Ceremony this week:
(new VAHS NHS members)
(All VAHS NHS Members)
Please join us in celebrating these scholars.
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"And Then There Was One"
The high school Theatre 2/3 students had two wonderful nights of performing their class play "And Then There Was One" A Spoof!
Thanks to all who were able to come out and support!
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Voyager Grad Leads Durham Tech to Math Title
Zayden Parks, a Voyager graduate and Dragonslayer, participated in a math competition sponsored by the NCMATYC (North Carolina Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges). Durham Tech teams won First Place in the Team Competition and First Place in the Overall Competition. Zayden wore Voyager swag for the awards ceremony.
http://ncmatyc.matyc.org
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UN Security Special Forces Member Guest Speaks
Mrs. Hambrick's US History classes got a visit from Chris Young who served in Kosovo as part of a UN Security detail who trained local police on the ground during the Kosovo War. He also worked as a DOD contractor in Afghanistan. He provided great perspective to students on what police work can involve, both domestically and internationally.
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Practice ACT for Juniors 1/13/24
The staff at VAHS is offering an optional ACT Practice Test Administration for current Juniors on Saturday January 13, 2024. This practice session will mimic the actual ACT State Testing being held at VAHS on February 27, 2024.The practice session is a great opportunity for students to experience the timing and testing conditions of a full length ACT. Please complete the form below to register and attend. Registration must be submitted by Friday, January 12, 2024. Contact Jill O'Kane or any 11th grade Advisor if you have questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1reiC0EJSeG1A27en5EuBcm70QQj-aag48_E0tG7PYdQ/edit
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Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
Hey Senior Families,
Please use the link below to order your VAHS 2024 Cap and Gown packages.
https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home
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Drivers’ Education Information
Durham Public Schools is offering 4 Driver's Education classes (via Zoom) during the 2024 spring semester.
Class dates:
Jan. 4th - Jan. 25th Registration for this class will be Dec. 9th at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Class dates:
April 15th - May 3rd Registration for this class will be March 30 at 9am
Before school class 6:30 - 8:30am
After school class 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please click here https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/6987 to register
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Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Students in Honors Chemistry are incubating eggs while they study ionic compounds like calcium carbonate, the main component of eggshells. We had some fun creating some fun names for our eggs like Cluck Nolan, Pumpkin Spice, and Sesame. Stop by to visit our "babies" anytime. Hatching day is expected to be around November 28th.
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
With scholarships for “Women in Stem,” for “Community Service,” for outstanding GPAs and more, the scholarship resource Goingmerry.com, is an excellent place to begin your search.
To find and apply for scholarships, students and parents can sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. Check out the current list in Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/category/scholarship-lists/
Also check out this Scholarship Website handout for additional Scholarship Platforms (click here).
Questions, or need assistance? Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
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The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy. (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).
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Student Clubs And Organizations- Get Involved!
Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs!
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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Other Useful Sources of Information
The Voyager Academy High School Website
One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website. Among the information you can find there are calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:
http://voyageracademy.net/vahs
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates