GO VIKINGS GO!
New This Week
- Spring Break Next Week - Woohoo!
- Monday April 13 And April 20 Are Full Days
- Spring Fling, April 25, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Graduation Box Seat Raffle
- Audition NOW for Bull City Lights
- High School Choir and Band Tours North Carolina
Recent News Items
- The NROTC Scholarship Program
- Help Us celebrate The Class Of 2026! Donations Requested For Senior Breakfast
- Student Tour to Costa Rica – You’re Invited
- Emily K Center Opportunity Fair 4/10/26
- Vikings Lead The Way: Join The PTSO Board
- Black SEL Summer Institute 2026
- NCSECU People Helping People Scholarship 2026
- Volunteer with the Diaper Bank of NC!
- Attn. Juniors: CFNC Next Step Helps You Plan For College & Career
Helpful Resources
- 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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Spring Break Next Week - Woohoo!
Just a reminder that Voyager Academy will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 30, to Tuesday, April 6th. Class begins on April 7th. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy break!
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Monday April 13 And April 20 Are Full Days
The time that we missed recently due to inclement weather will be made up on the following Mondays, which will be changed to full days:
Monday April 13 (this is now a full day)
Monday April 20 (this is now a full day)
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Spring Fling, April 25, 10:30am-1:30pm
Come join us at Voyager Academy Spring Fling!
April 25, 2026, Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm
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Graduation Box Seat Raffle
Voyager Academy High School will be holding a Graduation Box Seat Raffle, featuring 6 pairs of box seats for the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at the Carolina Theatre.
Anyone is welcome to purchase - you do not need to be a senior family to participate.
Raffle tickets are $5 each. Winners will be notified on April 27th.
All funds raised will go toward providing a special Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2026.
To purchase tickets or learn more, please see Ms. Mangum at the front desk.
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Audition NOW for Bull City Lights
2026-2027 Bull City Lights auditions are now underway! Check out all the information in the flyer for details and deadlines. You can always email Mr. Gates with any questions you have!
cgates@voyageracademy.net.
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER WITH ALL DETAILS
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High School Choir and Band Tours North Carolina
On Friday, 3/20 and Saturday, 3/21, the High School Chorus and Band went on a tour of North Carolina! Voyager students traveled to South Iredell High School to perform their show and to watch the South Iredell theater students perform. In addition to performing at South Iredell, Voyager students performed again at Carowinds on Saturday as part of the "Performance in the Park" program. Other fun activities from the tour included a walkthrough of the music facilities at UNC Charlotte, riding roller coasters, and more!
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The NROTC Scholarship Program
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) offers valuable opportunities and scholarships for students who are interested in leadership, higher education, and serving their country.
This prestigious scholarship offers students the chance to earn a degree from a leading college or university while training to become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. The scholarship provides significant financial benefits.
The application process is completed online.
For more detailed information and to begin an application, please direct see the official NROTC website at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/
More details here:
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Help Us celebrate The Class Of 2026! Donations Requested For Senior Breakfast
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, April 29, 2026 from 8:45-10:30. We are asking for donations from our families. Please see the suggested food items below and sign up to provide an item if you can.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ABA723A2FECE9-62921592-2026
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Student Tour to Costa Rica – You’re Invited
Dear Families,
I’m thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our Voyager HS students - we’re planning
a trip to Costa Rica in Summer 2027!
This tour gives students the chance to explore rainforests, encounter amazing wildlife,
and experience Costa Rica’s culture firsthand. It’s a powerful way to connect classroom
learning with the world around us.
Please join me for an information meeting at Voyager Academy on Tuesday, March
24 at 6 PM.
At the meeting, you’ll learn about:
The full itinerary and unforgettable experiences included
Our trusted educational partner, EF Tours
How to enroll and secure the lowest price — plus a $200 enrollment discount for
a limited time
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3NecMws
I can’t wait to share this adventure with you and your student!
This is a non-school sponsored trip.
Click here for a flyer with details.
Deja Price, VAHS Spanish Teacher
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Emily K Center Opportunity Fair 4/10/26
The Emily K Center Opportunity Fair is a free college and career fair, highlighting pathways through community college, trade school, military, and employment. This event will feature short-term certificate and credential programs that students can earn after high school, as well as entry-level opportunities with local employers. Voyager 9th-11th grade students are invited from 1 to 2 p.m. Additional information can be found on the following link: https://www.emilyk.org/opportunity-fair. Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane for more information.
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Vikings Lead The Way: Join The PTSO Board
Join the PTSO Board
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Black SEL Summer Institute 2026
The Black SEL Summer Institute is a five-day immersive experience grounded in the Black SEL Framework. Students explore identity, leadership, history, and community through learning modalities that center Black joy, healing, and connection. In 2025, students demonstrated statistically significant growth in:
Confidence and self-esteem
Sense of belonging
Leadership
Civic awareness and responsibility.
When: June 15-19, 2026
Where: Durham, NC
Learn more and apply for your student below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3PJhZ6qbAa7YgYLWasmFP4FUFX0C4buOmgvKVYt9VSE7GFw/viewform
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Spring CCP Intertest Meeting Sessions AvailablE (Free Community College Courses)
Career and College Promise (CCP) allows eligible 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses tuition-free, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously. At the college level, these credits can be applied to college certificates and degrees or provide relevant entry-level job skills and preparation. Classes are taught on the college
campus and offered online.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A SESSION
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NCSECU People Helping People Scholarship 2026
The State Employee Credit Union (SECU) People Helping People Scholarship process is open. This is a $10,000.00 scholarship for a high school senior at a North Carolina public high school who has been accepted into one of the 16 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina.
Eligibility Criteria includes:
1)Scholastic achievement with a 2.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and be deserving of financial aid.
2)Must either be a SECU member or eligible for membership through a parent/guardian who is an SECU member.
3)Exhibited leadership, excellence of character, integrity, and community involvement.
See the information below. Applications must be submitted to VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane by March 6, 2026 for a VAHS Scholarship Committee Review.
Eligibility Criteria (click here)
Application Process (click here)
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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
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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
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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://www.voyagervikings.com/
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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