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Voyager Academy High School News, Feb. 20, 2026

 

GO VIKINGS GO!

New This Week

  • Voyager Academy Movie Night (2/27): Join Us!
  • Vikings Lead The Way: Join The PTSO Board
  • Black SEL Summer Institute 2026
  • Another Awesome Spirit Week

Recent News Items

  • Hey Seniors: 2026 Graduation Products Delivery
  • NCSECU People Helping People Scholarship 2026
  • Class of 2026 Cap and Gown Orders
  • Volunteer with the Diaper Bank of NC!
  • Voyager Academy Application Deadline For Siblings Of VAHS Students Is 2/28/26
  • The 2026-2027 Voyager Academy Admissions Process
  • Attn. Juniors: CFNC Next Step Helps You Plan For College & Career
  • Seniors: Here Are Your FAFSA Instructions

Helpful Resources

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Voyager Academy Movie Night (2/27): Join Us!

Please join us for Voyager Academy Movie Night at the Voyager Academy Performing Arts Center.

Date: Friday, February 27 

Time: 6:00pm

Movie: “Hidden Figures”


Tickets: PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS


CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS




Vikings Lead The Way: Join The PTSO Board

Join the PTSO Board


CLICK HERE TO GET INVOLVED!




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



Another Awesome Spirit Week

Last week the VAHS Student Council, led by Ms. Higdon (THANK YOU MS. HIGDON) produced another great Winter Spirit Week!  As always, we had enthusiastic participation among students. It was great fun!


Favorite sports team day


Represent a flag day



Adam Sandler day


Dress as a Minion day


Spirit week concluded with an all school assembly.



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



Hey Seniors: 2026 Graduation Products Delivery

2026 Graduates, Mark your calendars for Monday March 16, 2026


HerffJones reps will be on campus during Advisory and Lunch to deliver graduation products. All balances need to be paid in advance. 


Contact: www.highschool.herffjones.com or call  (336)228-7770 with any questions or to confirm your order. 


 


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) 



Class of 2026 Cap and Gown Orders

Any senior who has not ordered their 2026 cap and gown needs to do so through the following HerffJones online portal:  https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home

Feel free to contact Jill O'Kane with any questions or concerns.


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 Is 2/28/26

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 Voyager Academy 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



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!




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://www.voyagervikings.com/



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

Feb 27

Voyager Academy Movie Night 6:00pm (click here for details)

March 5

Mid term exams pds. 1 & 3

March 6

Mid term exams pds. 2 & 4

March 10

ACT exam (all 11th graders)

March 12

No School - Teacher workday

March 13

No School - Parent-teacher conferences

March 18

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