GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New This Week
- Annual Fall Festival Oct. 31
- Last Call for Senior Shirts and Hoodies! Let’s do this Class of 2027!
- Stay Up to Date with the Voyager Community Calendar
- School Picture Make-Up Day - October 22
- Upcoming Event: Mi Éxito, Mi Camino at The Emily K Center
Recent News Items
- Save the Date: Grease Is The Word!
- Financial Aid Awareness Night: Get Ready for FAFSA Season
- Free Community College Courses While In HS: Durham Tech CCP Information Sessions
- Show Your Viking Spirit This Fall, Get Some Viking Gear
- Simplifying Your Senior's Path to College with NC College Connect
- Build Essential Life Skills: Register for LIFE Skills’ Free Fall Program
- Free Parent Workshops: Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
- Helpful Resources
- How To Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- Stay Connected with Our Voyager Community Calendar
- Bring Your Laptop!
- How To Purchase Viking Gear
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
- Important dates
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Annual Fall Festival Oct. 31
Annual Fall Festival is on Oct. 31!
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Last Call for Senior Shirts and Hoodies! Let’s do this Class of 2027!
Attention Seniors! Check out the school PTSO website to pre-order your Class of 2027 Senior shirt and hoodie!
Https://voyagerptsostore.site
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Stay Up to Date with the Voyager Community Calendar
Looking for upcoming school events, important dates, or activities? The Community Calendar is your go-to place for school-related events across Voyager Academy.
Bookmark the calendar and check back regularly so you don’t miss what’s coming up!
View the Community Calendar:
https://www.voyageracademy.net/calendar/
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📸 School Picture Make-Up Day - October 22
Picture Make-Up Day for 9th-11th grade students is Thursday, October 22. High School students who missed the original picture day or would like a retake will meet at the HS Front Office at 9:00 AM and go over to the Elementary School together for pictures. Students will return to the High School when finished.
No appointment is necessary.
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Upcoming Event: Mi Éxito, Mi Camino at The Emily K Center
Combining the traditions of Mi Éxito, La Universidad and Continuando Mi Camino, this bilingual (English/Spanish) postsecondary exploration event is open to all middle and high school students and their families.
What to Expect: Representatives from colleges/universities, community organizations, employment opportunities, and guest speakers.
Special Support: On-site college application assistance will be provided!
Hosts: Hosted by Game Plan: Future in collaboration with the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals, LatinxEd, and UNC Greensboro.
👉 Learn more and register for Mi Éxito, Mi Camino: https://www.emilyk.org/camino
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Save the Date: Grease Is The Word!
The high school production of Grease is coming to the Performing Arts Center November 12-14. Be on the lookout for ticket information coming soon.
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Financial Aid Awareness Night: Get Ready for FAFSA Season
FAFSA season is right around the corner, and we want to ensure high school seniors and their families are fully prepared to navigate the financial aid process for the 2027–2028 academic year.
To help families get a head start, the Game Plan: Future program at the Emily K Center is hosting a Financial Aid Awareness Workshop tailored specifically for local high school seniors and their parents/guardians.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Location: Emily K Center (In-Person) & Zoom
Schedule
5:30 PM – Financial Aid Overview: Learn the fundamentals of college financial aid. Offered both in-person at the Emily K Center and online via Zoom.
6:15 PM – FSA ID Creation Assistance: Receive hands-on assistance setting up your Federal Student Aid ID in-person at the Emily K Center.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend alongside their students. Students can register via this link to reserve a spot.
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Free Community College Courses While In HS: Durham Tech CCP Information Sessions
Are you or your student interested in earning college credit while still in high school? 🎓
If you are interested in the Durham Tech Career and College Promise (CCP) program, all students are required to attend a mandatory Information Session. During the session, you will learn about program requirements, eligibility, how to apply, important deadlines, and the next steps for getting started.
Contact: Arielle Beamon
Email: beamona@durhamtech.edu
Please sign up for an upcoming Information Session using the link below:
https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/477420
Click here for a flyer with more details.
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Show Your Viking Spirit This Fall, Get Some Viking Gear
It’s time to gear up for fall and show your Viking spirit! The PTSO Fall Apparel Pre-Order Sale runs now through Thursday, September 24th. Visit the PTSO website for full details and to place your order: sites.google.com/view/voyagerptso
Pre-order and new-inventory apparel will be available for pickup at the *Fall Festival* on October 31st.
Thank you for supporting our school and PTSO! We can’t wait to see our Vikings showing their spirit this fall!
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Simplifying Your Senior's Path to College with NC College Connect
We are excited to share a new state initiative that simplifies the college application process for our high school seniors: NC College Connect. On Monday, September 14, students will view an informational presentation during Advisory class detailing how this program works.
What is NC College Connect?
https://www.cfnc.org/education-professionals/nc-college-connect-ed/
NC College Connect offers direct admission to participating North Carolina colleges and universities without required essays, recommendation letters, or standard application fees.
NC Community Colleges: Every graduating senior on track to earn a diploma receives direct admission to their local NC community college.
4-Year Universities: Students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher, who completed a fourth-level math, automatically qualify for direct admission to a customized list of 4-year public and independent universities.
Next Steps for Families
Verify CFNC Credentials: Ensure your student logs into CFNC.org to check that their name, birthdate, and student ID match their official school record (Infinite Campus) before eligibility data is pulled on September 9.
Review Offers Starting Sept. 15: Direct admission offers will be visible in students' CFNC accounts beginning September 15. Official offer letters will also be mailed home.
Claim Your Spot: Students can log into NCCollegeConnect.org to explore their matched schools and submit a short interest form. Direct admission offers are non-binding.
Click here for a flyer with all details.
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Build Essential Life Skills: Register for LIFE Skills’ Free Fall Program
Registration is now open for LIFE Skills Foundation’s Fall 2026 Independent Living Skills Program! Designed for youth ages 15–21, this free 10-week course provides practical tools to help young adults navigate adulthood with confidence.
Dates: Thursdays, Sept 17 – Nov 19, 2026 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Location: Echo NC, 404 Hunt St., Suite 500, Durham, NC
Topics: Financial capability, job readiness, health, nutrition, and communication skills.
Perk: Attendees who complete at least 8 sessions receive a $50 Visa Gift Card and a Certificate of Completion!
To sign up, complete the online registration form. For questions, contact Chyna Davis at chyna@lifeskillsfound.org or (919) 907-8418, or visit www.lifeskillsfound.org
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Free Parent Workshops: Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
As we settle into the new school year, we want to share some upcoming opportunities to help your family navigate the college funding process with clarity and confidence.
The College Funding Coach (click here) offers valuable workshops and webinars designed to guide families through financial aid rules, smart funding strategies, and long-term planning. Whether your student is just starting high school or getting ready to apply, these sessions offer practical, actionable insights.
2026 Tuition Cents Series:
September 17: FAFSA 2026: What You Need to Know Before Filing
October 15: Demystifying the CSS Profile: What High-Cost Schools Really Ask
November 19: How to Find Scholarships That Your Child Can Actually Win!
December 17: How High-Income Families Can Pay for College and Retire Comfortably
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How To 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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Stay Connected with Our Voyager Community Calendar
Stay in the loop with our Community Calendar (https://www.voyageracademy.net/calendar/).your go-to spot for upcoming events, activities, important dates, and more. Bookmark it and check back often so you don’t miss what’s happening across our Voyager community!
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Bring Your Laptop!
Hey Voyager Vikings, remember that Voyager Academy is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. All students are required to bring their own device to school each day. Please click here for the Voyager Academy BYOD policy. (Also found in the Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook).
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How To Purchase Viking Gear
How to purchase Viking Gear!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WNh8rYGBbD
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Other Useful Sources of Information
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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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates