GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New This Week
- Get Your Viking Gear At The Viking Store
- Reminder: Carline Drop Off Procedure
- Stay Connected with Our Voyager Community Calendar
- Build Essential Life Skills: Register for LIFE Skills’ Free Fall Program
- Attention Juniors & Seniors: Tuition-Free College Classes Through Durham Tech CCP
- Purchase You Parking Pass Now
- Free Parent Workshops: Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College
- Save The Date: The Senior Year Essentials Workshop 9/22/26
- Under The Northern Lights: The VAHS Semiformal 9/26/26
Come To Voyager Academy PTSO Spirit Night
Recent News Items
- Attendance Reminders
Helpful Resources
- How To Stay Up-To-The-Minute With Your Student’s Grades: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- 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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Get Your Viking Gear At The Viking Store
Ready to represent Voyager Academy Vikings? Get your Viking gear at the Viking store.
Here is the link to the store:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VAATHLETIC
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Reminder: Carline Drop Off Procedure
Just a reminder that there is only one location where high school students are dropped off before school. It is the student parking lot entrance nearest the gym. Students are not to be dropped off at the Performing Arts Center.
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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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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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Attention Juniors & Seniors: Tuition-Free College Classes Through Durham Tech CCP
Voyager Academy is excited to partner with Durham Tech to offer eligible high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits through the College & Career Promise (CCP) program. https://ccp.e451.durhamtech.edu/
If your student is interested in participating for the upcoming term, attending a mandatory information session is required before applying. Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend as well.
What You'll Learn:
Program Overview: How to earn tuition-free college credits while fulfilling high school requirements.
Application Process: Step-by-step guidance on completing your application and submitting required forms.
Enrollment Requirements: Eligibility criteria, key deadlines, and available academic pathways.
How to Get Started:
Attendance at an info session hosted by Durham Tech College Liaison Arielle Beamon is the mandatory first step. Please review available dates and register using the link below:
Sign Up for a CCP Information Session https://visit.durhamtech.edu/event/477420
If you have any questions prior to registering, please feel free to reach out directly to Arielle Beamon at beamona@durhamtech.edu. We look forward to supporting our students as they take this exciting next step!
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Purchase You Parking Pass Now
Find the Student Parking Application link here:
Click here for the Voyager Academy H.S Student Parking Permit Application (required)
$80 per year, and $40 per semester.
For instructions on how to pay, click here.
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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® 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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Save The Date: The Senior Year Essentials Workshop 9/22/26
As graduation approaches, Senior families often have just as many questions about the future as their students. Join us for the Senior Year Essentials Workshop! This event features tailored breakout sessions based directly on topic requests from senior families.
Senior families, keep an eye out for our upcoming survey to let us know what time you prefer and what topics matter most to you!
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Under The Northern Lights: The VAHS Semiformal 9/26/26
What: VAHS Fall Semi-Formal Dance for grades 9-12
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr., Durham, NC 27712
Tickets: $20 per ticket (purchasing details to come; Tickets will be on sale next week and sold through Wednesday, September 23rd; No ticket sales at the door!)
*Non-Voyager students can attend with a Voyager student upon approval. Guest ticket applications can be picked up from the front office or Mrs. Higdon B133 and returned no later than September 18th. If bringing a non-Voyager guest, don't purchase 2 tickets until the guest is approved.
Please contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) with any questions.
– Come To Voyager Academy PTSO Spirit Night
What: Voyager Academy PTSO Spirit Night
When: Sept. 10, Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, 3710 Shannon Rd. Durham.
20% of sales go to Voyager Academy PTSO ! !
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Attendance Reminders
- Use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app to update your student's attendance by 11:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. For changes later in the day, please notify the front office by emailing cmangum@voyageracademy.net.
- High School students who drive themselves to school must provide written notice(email) from parent/guardian, including a contact number for the parent/guardian, to the office prior to dismissal time in order to be released during the school day.
- Avoid scheduling dismissals during the last hour of the school day. The latest time a child may be picked up for early dismissal is 30 minutes prior to release. Please schedule appointments accordingly and be mindful that students will not be dismissed after these times.
- Students arriving late or leaving early must sign in or out at the front desk.
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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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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