GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- How To Obtain Report Cards (They Go Out Today)
- Spirit Week Will Soon Be Here!! (10/27-11/1)
- From The PTSO: Parent Help Needed For Faculty Luncheon On 10/20
- Treat Yourself To Chipotle And Help The School (10/25)
- Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt
- CFNC Free Application Week is Coming! (10/20-10/26)
- NDC College and Career Fair
- CFNC Countdown To College Kicks off Next Week
- Sponsorship 2025-26
Recent News Items
- Calling All Proud Parents
- Arabian Nights: The VAHS Semi-Formal Dance
- Durham Tech. Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night (6pm Oct. 29)
- 3rd Annual Performing Arts Mattress Sale Fundraiser Oct. 18
Helpful Resources
- NC College Connect
- Seniors: Be Considered For Early Admission With “National College Match”
- Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- College App. Assistance: College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Webinars
- How To Purchase Viking Gear
- Add The Voyager Academy Parent Calendar To Your Calendar
- Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
- Important dates
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How To Obtain Report Cards (They Go Out Today)
Please follow the steps below in order to access your child's report card:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Click the “Hamburger Button” (three stacked lines) in the upper left-hand side
Click Documents
Make sure the school year selected is 25–26
Click on Voyager Academy Q1 Report Card to open the document
If you have more than one student at Voyager, use the student drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner to switch between students and view their report cards
*Please note the steps above only apply to Middle School and High School. Elementary School report cards will be sent home in backpacks.*
Should you experience any issues accessing Infinite Campus or your child's report card, please feel free to reach out to Zach Perry with our SIS team at zacharyp@chartersuccesspartners.com.
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Spirit Week Will Soon Be Here!! (10/27-11/1)
SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS is the week of October 27th - November 1st!
We have dress up days, an assembly on October 31st, an end of week dance, and more.
- Monday Oct 27th - Anything but a Backpack
- Tuesday Oct 28th - Summer vs. Winter
- Wednesday Oct 29th - Twin Day
- Thursday Oct 30th - Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
- Friday Oct 31st - Costume Day and Assembly at the end of the day
Saturday Nov 1st - Homecoming Dance For grades 9-12 from 7pm-10pm
Umstead Pines at Willowhaven
253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets are $20 per ticket and may be purchased through GoFan (https://gofan.co/event/4837260?schoolId=NC12485)
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket sales end Wed, Oct 29th.
Parents: We can use your help!
We are in need of food donations and chaperones. Here is the sign-up genius link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8A823A5FD0-52934858-homecoming
Should you have any questions, you may contact Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net)
We look forward to seeing your school spirit! GO! VIKINGS! GO!
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From The PTSO: Parent Help Needed For Faculty Luncheon On 10/20
Treat Yourself To Chipotle And Help The School (10/25)
25% of all sales at Chipotle between 4-8pm on October 25 will get donated to the Voyager PTSO! Thank you for your support!
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Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt
Senior families,
The PTSO is thrilled to add “Class of 2026” hoodies to our merchandise lineup! These sweatshirts are $35 and available by pre-order only through our virtual storefront:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJVP04K8A9XW/checkout/67D6UTVYF4622SKSVNLC3D52 (go here for our full storefront inventory: https://voyagerptsostore.square.site )
The storefront image only shows the backside of the hoodie, so here is a look at front and back. Get yours today!!
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CFNC Free Application Week is Coming! (10/20-10/26)
Many North Carolina colleges and universities will waive their application fees during College Application Week, October 20 (7:30 a.m. ET) – 26 (5:00 p.m.), 2025.
*All NC Community Colleges application fees are also being waived during this time.
Students please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Create or update your CFNC account.
Step 2: Use the CFNC college search function to learn more about these colleges and universities, and save your top choices to My Dashboard .
Step 3: When College Application Week opens on Oct. 20 at 7:30 a.m. ET, log into your CFNC.org account to apply. REMEMBER, to take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, you must apply through CFNC.
Check the CFNC website for more information and to see the list of participating colleges.
https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/colleges-participating-in-caw/#bottom
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NDC College and Career Fair
Durham Technical Community College is hosting a Human Services and Public Safety College & Career Fair on October 21, 2025, from 9:00AM – 1:00 PM at 2401 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712. Students and parents are invited to attend. See the attached flyer for additional information. There is an option to register via the QR code registration, it is not mandatory.
Click here for details about this college and career fair.
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CFNC Countdown To College Kicks off Next Week
NC Countdown to College is a year-long initiative led by the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) that helps North Carolina students and families with the college enrollment process, focusing on three key steps: residency determination (RDS), financial aid (FAFSA), and college applications. A major component is College Application Week, which begins next week October 20-26. Many North Carolina colleges waive their application fees for students who apply through the CFNC Application Hub.
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Dear Viking Families,
Voyager Athletics is thrilled to introduce our sponsorship program for the 2025-2026 school year. We are offering three packages appealing to Viking families and businesses alike. We take the commitment of fostering our students’ athletic journeys seriously and wouldn’t be able to fulfill that promise without the support of our amazing sponsors. This campaign will run until October 31, 2025.
Our athletic programs are valuable to our students, school, and community. Your contribution is greatly appreciated as it will help provide the best possible experience for our students. Funds raised will assist with the cost of facilities rentals, uniforms, coaching stipends, game day officials, and other athletic department expenses.
We would be honored and delighted if you would consider joining our endeavor by becoming a Voyager Academy Athletics Sponsor. Our sponsorship guide is attached for your review. You may also visit our online Sponsorship Form to fill out an application and learn more about how and where to make your contribution. If you are ready to move forward with a contribution, please Register Here
Voyager Academy is incredibly grateful for your continued support of our Viking athletes, coaches, and teams. If you have any questions about this program - please feel free to contact Richie Mitchell at rmitchell@voyageracademy.net or 919-433-3301 Ext. 229.
Warm regards,
Richie MItchell
Athletic Director
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Calling All Proud Parents
Recognize your student's milestones and successes with a yearbook ad.
Go to http://jostensadservice.com/student to view size and layout options and place your order. Create and purchase online by 12/31/2025
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Arabian Nights: The VAHS Semi-Formal Dance
What: VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance for grades 9-12
When: Saturday, November 1st, 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets: $20 per ticket and may be purchased through Oct 29th https://gofan.co/event/4837260?schoolId=NC12485
*Non-Voyager students can attend with a Voyager student upon approval. Guest ticket applications can be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Higdon B133 and returned no later than October 24th. If bringing a non-Voyager guest, don't purchase 2 tickets until the guest is approved.
Please contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) with any questions
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Durham Tech. Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night (6pm Oct. 29)
October 29, 6:00 PM is Guaranteed Admissions Pathway Night at Durham Tech. This is an opportunity to learn about the programs admit students who are in their first year or first 30 hours of an associate’s degree. All programs provide additional academic
and financial aid advising, opportunities to participate in campus events, and waived application fees.
Click here for details on guaranteed admissions pathways to NC colleges and universities.
Email transfercenter@durhamtech.edu right away to get the link to join.
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SCHOOL PICTURE DELIVERY & CODE LOOK UP TOOL!
Your pictures have shipped! You should be receiving them in the next few days.
Parents still need to order pictures? Strawbridge's NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. Go to www.strawbridge.net/code-lookup/ and follow the directions to access your child's picture ordering gallery. *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Click here for the code look up (search “Voyager High School”).
Click here for instructions.
Thank you!
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3rd Annual Performing Arts Mattress Sale Fundraiser Oct. 18
Click here for a flyer with all details
Click here for our Facebook page
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NC College Connect
Congratulations to the VAHS seniors who have earned eligibility for the NC College Connect program. https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/. NC College Connect is a program that provides a simpler and faster way for students with a weighted 2.8 or higher to get admitted to college in North Carolina. Eligible seniors should have received a letter from the College Foundation of NC (CFNC) with a list of colleges and universities that they have been offered admission through the program. Information about next steps is included in the letter and at the website listed above. The Attached PowerPoint is also a great resource.
Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane if there are additional questions.
Click here for a slideshow with highlights and details!
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Seniors: Be Considered For Early Admission With “National College Match”
The National College Match gives seniors the opportunity to be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.
QuestBridge programs are for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Most of the students who are selected as Finalists come from households earning less than $65,000 per year for a household of four with minimal assets (assets include savings, investments, and homes, properties, or businesses owned). However, there are no absolute cut-offs.
The deadline for seniors to apply is Tuesday, September 30. Please check out https://www.questbridge.org/ for more information.
Interested/Eligible students are encouraged to reach out to Jill O'Kane, VAHS School Counselor for assistance (jokane@voyageracademy.net).
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Purchase You Parking Pass Now
Find the Student Parking Agreement link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFPIqglzQ8JEuSa8xiTWnEYGyrFLggjfyhYrpPO-tTOQc2Jw/viewform
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HELPFUL SITES AND RESOURCES
Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
Click here to become an “Observer” in your child’s Canvas account. Once there, you can set it up to receive notifications about upcoming assignments, and grades just entered, keeping you updated on progress, daily.
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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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College App. Assistance: College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Webinars
The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free online resource provided by the state of North Carolina to help students plan, apply, and pay for college. It's a collaboration between several organizations, including the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority and the UNC System. CFNC.org is the official website for this service. They are hosting a handful of student and parent webinars in the Fall. Below are just two of the upcoming opportunities.
1) Finding and Applying for the Right Scholarships. The best scholarships are local ones. CFNC experts will share where to look for scholarships students might qualify for and how they can put their best foot forward in their application process.
Date: September 9
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9017513947455/WN_BZvtMdm3Tb-wD4SKj6l8zw#/registration
2) NC College Connect is a program that provides a simpler and faster way to get admitted to college in North Carolina. Students from a North Carolina public high school with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above who meet the NC College Connect requirements are automatically admitted to select North Carolina colleges and universities. All they need to do is submit a form to accept their admission—it’s easy!
Date: September 16th at 6:00 pm. No need to register; just click the link on the cfnc webpage when the session is ready to begin.
https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/
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How To Purchase Viking Gear
How to purchase Viking Gear!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WNh8rYGBbD
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Add The Voyager Academy Parent Calendar To Your Calendar
You can add the Voyager Academy Parent Calendar to your calendar. Go to the bottom of the page linked below for instructions:
VAHS Calendars and Schedules – Voyager Academy.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates