GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- Final Exam Schedule
- Applications for 2026 DUNE (Duke Univ. Neuroscience Experience) Program open on Monday 12/15
- Tis' the Season to Give. Vikings Holiday Gift Program Reminder
- Our New OCS Website Is Here!
- Honors Mock Trial Dress Rehearsal
- Toys and Books for Rides
- Seniors: Here Are Your FAFSA Instructions
Recent News Items
- Seniors: Submit your Senior Quote For The Year Book
- A Little Parent Help Needed By The PTSO
- DRIVERS ED: Non-DPS Student Registration & Class Information
- A Call For Donations
- Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt
- Calling All Proud Parents
Helpful Resources
- NC College Connect
- 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
- 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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VAHS Final Exam Schedule
Below is the Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule
(click here for a printable version)
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Applications for 2026 DUNE (Duke Univ. Neuroscience Experience) Program open on Monday 12/15
Applications for the 2026 Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE) will open on Monday, December 15th! DUNE is a full-time, 8-week, paid summer research internship program (June 15 – August 7) for Durham high school students. DUNE’s mission is to provide students with scientific skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to position them for success in STEM fields. Summer 2026 will be the sixth year of DUNE! High school students can apply online from December 15, 2025 – February 8, 2026.
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Tis' the Season to Give. Vikings Holiday Gift Program Reminder
Friendly Reminder: Student Support Services is coordinating anonymous gifts for our families in need this holiday season. If you are able and would like to contribute in the form of a $25 gift card(s), please use the link below to sign up. We are hoping to have all gifts to school counselors by Wednesday, December 10th, so that we can get them to families before Winter Break. Let Ms. O'Kane or Ms. Purdy know if you have any questions. We appreciate your generosity during this time of year!
Voyager Academy: VA Middle and High School Holiday Giving 2025
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Our New OCS Website Is Here!
Dear Voyager Academy K–12 Community,
Do you need assistance with volunteer work, school events, classroom support, organizing materials, or help in the media center or library? Look no further—our OCS students are ready to support you.
As part of the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) curriculum, students are required to complete both work hours and service hours to build real-world skills and experience. To help streamline communication and ensure projects are matched with available students, we are excited to introduce our new OCS website and request form.
Please use the link below to submit your request for volunteer work or service through the Voyager Academy High School OCS Program.
Website:
Voyager Academy H.S. OCS website
Volunteer request form:
Request For Volunteer Service From VAHS Occupational Course Of Study Students
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Honors Mock Trial Dress Rehearsal
VAHS was excited to debut the first ever Mock Trial Teams from Voyager as they performed in the PAC this past week in their dress rehearsal for competition. The Regionals will be in early February 2026.
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Toys and Books for Rides
Saturday, December 7 from 12:00-4:00pm at Durham Central Park. Click on the link below for details.
Toys and Books for Rides hosted by the Durham Fire Department - Durham Central Park
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Seniors: Here Are Your FAFSA Instructions
College bound seniors and parents/guardians should fill out the FAFSA to access federal student aid like grants, work-study, and loans, as well as state and school-based aid and private scholarships. Completing the form is free and can help pay for college. The Professional Access and Equity (PAE) Committee has developed simplified FAFSA instructions. This resource was developed to assist students and parents/guardians with navigating the new FAFSA process more easily.
Click here for instructions on completing the FAFSA!
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Seniors: Submit your Senior Quote For The Year Book
Congratulations Seniors! You are well on your way to graduation. As part of celebrating your accomplishments, you have the opportunity to provide a senior quote to accompany your formal senior portrait in the 2026 VAHS Expedition yearbook.
Please understand that senior quotes are a privilege, not a right. Your quote must be approved by the yearbook staff, adviser, and VAHS administration.
Senior quote guidelines:
Maximum of 140 characters
Must be school appropriate (no slang, no foul language, no innuendos or double meanings)
If you use a quote from someone else, you MUST give credit to the creator.
Must be in English.
No offensive statements towards race, religion, sexuality, etc.
Here is the link:
Senior Quotes 2026- Deadline December 12th
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A Little Parent Help Needed By The PTSO
Hi VAHS Families-
We are getting ready for our last hospitality meal for 2025! On Mon. 12/8, we are doing a breakfast for December! Please take a look at the following link and sign up if you can!
Thank you and hope you are your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
-Laura Garrett, Voyager Academy PTSO
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DRIVERS ED: Non-DPS Student Registration & Class Information
To enroll in the Drivers Education class, a student will need to have a personal gmail email account (not a school account). If the student does not already have one, it is very advantageous to set this up a personal gmail account prior to registration.
More information can be found at: https://www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/non-dps-student-registration
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A Call For Donations
Cold & Flu season is here and we have gone through all of our supplies! We would be greatly appreciative of any donations.
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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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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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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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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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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