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New This Week
- Wishing All A Happy And Healthy Holiday
- First Day Of School In 2026
- New Drivers Ed Information
Recent News Items
- Deadline for Direct College Admission is Jan. 2
- Scholarship Opportunity: State Employee Credit Union’s “People Helping People” Scholarship
- Seniors: Here Are Your FAFSA Instruction
- 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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Wishing All A Happy And Healthy Holiday
The VAHS faculty and staff wish the VAHS community a happy and healthy holiday and prosperous new year! We are so grateful for your support. See you next year!
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First Day Of School In 2026
We will see you all on January 5, 2026. We will be on a regular schedule. However, ALL STUDENTS WILL REPORT TO ADVISORY AT 8:45AM. We will have a brief 10-minute Advisory period for students (who don’t have them) to pick up their schedules.
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New Drivers Ed Information
The next online class sessions for Driver's Ed will be held on the following dates and times.
- The evening class will have capacity for 2 classes.
- Students must be present for all class sessions (no exceptions) because NC State Law requires 30 hours of face-to-face instruction to receive credit for the course in addition to 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction to receive the certificate.
- $45 fee is due at registration. You must pay to complete registration with a debit or credit card.
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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Deadline for Direct College Admission is Jan. 2
January 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for students to claim their spot through NC College Connect. The NC College Connect (https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect) is a program that provides a simpler and faster way to get admitted to college in North Carolina.
Seniors in North Carolina public high schools with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above, have been notified of their admittance to select North Carolina colleges and universities. Students still have time to see the tailored list of colleges and universities in their NC Connect portals and accept any non-binding offers for admission by the deadline.
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Scholarship Opportunity: State Employee Credit Union’s “People Helping People” Scholarship
The SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship Application is open and available to one VAHS senior who is either a current member of State Employees’ Credit Union (“SECU”) or the child of a parent/guardian who is a member of SECU. This $10k scholarship is all about community service and helping others. Please see the attached flyer and contact Jill O'Kane for more information and the steps required to apply.
Click here for a flyer with details.
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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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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