Voyager Academy High School News, April 26, 2024

GO VIKINGS GO!


New this week:

  • Final Exam Schedule
  • BIG Conference Game For Baseball–TODAY!
  • Viking Runners Excel At The Penn Relays
  • Senior Breakfast Donation Request
  • You’re Invited To “Encore 2024,” The Voyager Academy Spring Concert
  • Join The Art Club, Let's Get Creative!

Recent news items:

  • AP Exam Schedule (Begin On May 6) 
  • Juniors: Start working on the Common (College) Application now!
  • Bull City Lights Auditions are Happening NOW
  • 2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Is May 1, 2024
  • Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!
  • The “Next Step”: A Career Exploration Program for Juniors
  • A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities
  • Yearbooks Are On Sale Now

News You Can Use

  • Class of 2024 Cap and Gown Orders
  • 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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Final Exam Schedule

It’s hard to believe, but final exams are just around the corner.


Please click here for the Spring 2024 Final Exam Schedule.



BIG Conference Game For Baseball–TODAY!

Come out on TODAY Friday, April 26 to Durham Athletic Park to support Vikings baseball as we take on conference rival Roxboro Community at 6pm. This game will be vital in determining our standings for playoffs so we need to be loud Viking fans!


Viking Runners Excel At The Penn Relays

Voyager Academy High School was represented at the 2024 Penn Relays. Our Viking runners set a school record in the 4x400 with 4:22!  They also had a chance to experience the University of Pennsylvania campus and Philadelphia.







(Left to right) Liz Lalor, Coach Dan Middleman, Eloise Leonard, Chuck Nolan

(left to right) Amaris Iwara, Eloise Leonard, Liz Lalor, Sybil Bean, Paxton Cousino


Way to go Vikings ! !




Senior Breakfast Donation Request

The families of Voyager are continuing the tradition of providing the food and beverages for the Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. This event is a tribute to our seniors, and will take place in the VAHS gym for seniors and their parents on Weds, May 1, 2024 from 8:45-10:30. We are asking for donations from our families. Please use the Sign Up Genius below to help us make this be a special event for the VAHS Class of 2024 and their families. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/48195215/share/



You’re Invited To “Encore 2024” The Voyager Academy Spring Concert

Come experience “Encore 2024”!  It is Voyager Academy’s Spring concert featuring joint performances by students from grades 2 to 12. 


Click here to purchase tickets.

Hope to see you there!



Join The Art Club, Let’s Get Creative!

Art Club Meets Every Tuesday Morning From 8am-8:30am! Everyone is Welcome to Join!

Click here or see below for More Details!


AP Exam Schedule (Begin On May 6) 

Advanced Placement (AP) exams are scheduled at VAHS during the first two weeks of May, beginning on May 6. All students taking AP classes will take the associated AP exams. Please see the AP Exam Schedule and AP Information documents below for detailed information about AP exams and AP courses.   
Click here for the AP Exam  schedule


Click here for some more important info. about Advanced Placement courses at VAHS (including exams) 



Bull City Lights Auditions are Happening NOW!

Auditions for the 24-25 Bull City Lights Show Choir will be completed via recordings this year! Look over the information and scan the QR codes for everything you need to know! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Gates.(cgates@voyageracademy.net)




Links:

Movement instructions

Audition form and submissions

Information and fact sheet



2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Is May 1, 2024

Save the date! The VAHS Class of 2024 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday May 1, 2024 from 8:45-10:30 in the VAHS Gym. All Seniors and parents/guardians are invited to attend. 

(Click here for flyer)



Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!

Share the Love by donating to the Voyager Academy Performing Arts Center! Voyager will be paying for the entire construction of the building with reserves saved over the years. However, we need your help to furnish the interior of the auditorium and with the purchase of instruments.

Your donation will go directly towards:

  • Sound Equipment
  • Stage Lights
  • Stage Curtain
  • Audiovisual system
  • 400+ Theatre Seats
  • Instruments for students

Every dollar counts - so donate what you can. In fact, during this campaign The Wilkinson Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Clean Green Environmental, will match all contributions up to $50,000!

So, Share the Love and double your contribution by donating today and help us reach our $50,000 match so we can raise $100,000 by the end of February!

Share the Love Donation Link



The “Next Step”: A Career Exploration Program for Juniors

The College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Next Step 2024 program is available February 19th through May 31st for all  NC high school juniors and parents! The program is designed for Juniors to: share their plans and needs, Connect with NC colleges, and join the online program to take steps toward achieving their college or workforce/career goals. 


Please use this link (click here) to take the next steps to enroll in this career exploration program




A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors: As you look for ways to pay for college, don't forget those scholarship opportunities!


Please click here for our master list of scholarships for the class of 2024,
from the VAHS Counseling Department.



Yearbooks are on sale now!

Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!

Click here to order.



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



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).



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.



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



Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.



Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook


Important Dates


Dates

Events

May 1

Senior Breakfast And Awards Ceremony (8:45-10:30)

May 3

“Encore 2024”, The Voyager Academy Spring Concert
(click here to purchase tickets)

May 6 - 16

AP Exams

May 15 - 22

Final Exams

May 23

Graduation (5:00-6:00pm, Carolina Theatre)



VOYAGER VIKING VALUES

CONFIDENCE   -   CURIOSITY   -   EMPATHY

REFLECTION   -   INTEGRITY