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Voyager Academy High School News, Jan. 16, 2026

 

GO VIKINGS GO!

New This Week

  • Thank You For Attending Open House
  • Help Us Stay Healthy at the High School
  • Volunteer with the Diaper Bank of NC!

Recent News Items

  • Voyager Academy Application Deadline For Siblings Of VAHS Students
  • The 2026-2027 Admissions Process
  • Attn. Juniors: CFNC Next Step Helps You Plan For College & Career
  • New Drivers Ed Information
  • Scholarship Opportunity: State Employee Credit Union’s “People Helping People” Scholarship
  • Seniors: Here Are Your FAFSA Instruction
  • Get Your Class Of 2026 Sweatshirt

Helpful Resources

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Thank You For Attending Open House

Thank to families who were able to attend our remote Open House on Monday evening (1/12/26).  We hope that you had the opportunity to learn about your student’s classes and got to know the teachers.  Wishing our Vikings a successful and happy Spring semester!



Help Us Stay Healthy at the High School

We are currently in urgent need of facial tissues, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes. It is the season for being sick and these items are being used faster than we can keep up!

If you’re able, we would be incredibly grateful for donations of:

* Facial tissues
* Paper towels
* Disinfecting wipes (Clorox or similar)

Donations can be dropped off at the High School front office with Ms Mangum.

Thank you so much for your support! We truly appreciate our Voyager families! 



Volunteer with the Diaper Bank of NC!

Volunteers will count and wrap diapers/pull-ups and prepare them for distribution to families in need.

Session is on Saturday April 18th 9:30am-11:30am
Registration link:  https://volunteer.nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/opportunities/q4G91c928K

(Required for all)

Volunteer waiver: bit.ly/wrappingwaiver (required for first time volunteers)
Address: 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NC 27278
How to prepare:
- Wear close toes shoes (required)
- Dress to the weather as our warehouse does not have A/C or heat.
- Bring water 


Voyager Academy Application Deadline For Siblings Of VAHS Students

This is an important reminder that the application deadline for those families who are applying for siblings of current Voyager Academy students is February 28, 2026.

 

Application Deadline For Siblings Of Voyager Academy Students:  February 28, 2026

Click here for the application and more information.



The 2026-2027 Admissions Process

It is time to begin to plan for the 26-27 year. Listed below is the timeline for admissions for NEW students:

  • Applications open: 1/1/26 - close 2/28/26

  • Info Tour Date: 1/21/26 (8:30 elementary, 9:45 middle school, 10:45 high school)

  • Info Session (virtual): 2/5/26 - 5:00

  • Lottery Held: - 3/6/26 - 9 am

  • Accepted Student Tour Date: 3/18/26



Attn. Juniors: CFNC Next Step Helps You Plan For College & Career

The College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Next Step is officially open for high school juniors and their families across North Carolina. 


Next Step supports students as they explore college, career, and military pathways, while encouraging meaningful conversations at home and school. The program also provides educators with actionable data to support advising, planning, and targeted support for juniors throughout the year. Juniors and families are encouraged to visit the site above to initiate this valuable career and college planning tool! 


Click here for details about North Carolina - Next Step



New Drivers Ed Information

The next online class sessions for Driver's Ed will be held on the following dates and times.


Class date

Time

Registration

Jan. 26-Feb 13

6:00-8:00am

Jan 10

(9:00am)

Jan. 26-Feb 13

5:00-7:00pm

Jan 10

(9:00am)


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



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 details.





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!




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!!




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.



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



How To Purchase Viking Gear

How to purchase Viking Gear!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WNh8rYGBbD



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.



Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook



Important Dates


Dates

Events

Jan 19

NO SCHOOL - MLK Holiday

Jan 21

Prospective families tour VAHS

March 5

Mid term exams pds. 1 & 3

March 6

Mid term exams pds. 2 & 4

March 10

ACT exam (all 11th graders)

March 13

Parent-teacher conferences

March 14 

Report cards go out

March 23

2-3:15pm Project Exhibition Day

March 30 - April 6

Spring Break

April 10

Teachers alert parents of students w/grade below 60

May 4 - 15

AP Exams

May 14 - 15

Teacher made exams

May 18 - 19

EOC exams

May 20

Last day of VAHS classes

May 21

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES (CAROLINA THEATER)




VOYAGER VIKING VALUES

CONFIDENCE   -   CURIOSITY   -   EMPATHY

REFLECTION   -   INTEGRITY