GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New this week:
- Kicking Cancer 5K
- Console Cleanout for Hurricane Victims
- Voyager Alumnus Pens an Op-Ed for Washington Post
- Attn. Seniors: Going Merry Scholarship Search Platform
- Subscribe to the 2022-23 Voyager Academy Parent Calendar
Recent news items and resources for students and families:
- 10th -12th Grade students: What's your Dream Job?
- Voyager Academy Hosts a Blood Drive on Nov. 10
- High School Make up and Retake Yearbook Pictures
- Yearbooks On Sale. NOW!
- NC Countdown to College 2022–College App Assistance
- Take Community College Classes for FREE: CCP Information Session Registration
- Scholarship Newsletter
- Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF)'s Weekly Meeting
- Stay Up To The Minute On How Your VAHS Student Is Doing In Each Class
- Join the Voyager Academy PTSO (Parent/Teacher/Student/Organization)
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Parents and Students: Sign up to receive "Remind" text messages from VAHS
- Subscribe to the 2022-23 Voyager Academy Parent Calendar
- Important Dates
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Kicking Cancer 5K
Voyager Academy High School is excited to announce that the Second Annual Kicking Cancer 5K will be held on October 22nd, in Hardscrabble, at 9am. The kicking cancer 5k started from a desire to raise awareness for cancer in the Voyager Academy community as well as to support those who have battled or are still battling Cancer at the school. Last year we raised more than $7,700. We had 115 racers and many amazing volunteers. This year's 5K will be in memory of Ms. Laura McGhinnis (2022) and Coach Pete Shankle (2019) who lost their battles with cancer. Both were amazing teachers who had a strong impact on the Voyager community. We are keeping their legacy at Voyager alive through this donation in honor of all their contributions to the school. We will be making a donation to the American Cancer Society in honor of both Ms. McGhinnis and Coach Shankle. The rest of the money will be going to Ms. McGhinnis's children to help them through this time of transition.
Directions and Parking
Address: Hardscrabble Dr, Hardscrabble, NC 27278
Parking: When you arrive we will have volunteers showing you where to park.
Price
$25 for 12 and up
$20 for under 12
Bathrooms
We will have bathrooms available in the clubhouse.
Agenda
7:30- registration/check-in
9:00- Race begins
10-10:30- awards and announcements of silent auction winners.
Course
The course starts and ends at the clubhouse. You can run, jog, or walk. At the two-mile mark, we will have a water station. The course is partially in the woods and the rest is on the pavement. We will have volunteers throughout the course to guide you.
(Click here for printable version of the course)
Awards
- Announced at 10-10:30
- Prizes for the top three men and women
- 1st: T-shirt and a CFA tray gift card
- 2nd: T-shirt and CFA sandwich gift card
- 3rd: T-shirt
Booths
- We will have several different booths at the race. All money will go to the McGhinnis family as well as the American Cancer Society. Cashapp, PayPal, Venmo, and cash are accepted. We will also have music from 8:30-10:30.
- Bake sale
- Donation table
- T-shirt ordering- T-shirts orders will be placed the day of. We have t-shirts available at the race and you can also place an order at the table. T-shirts can be delivered or picked up at a later date.
- Silent Auction- We will have a silent auction and the winners will be announced after awards.
- Games- we will have games for kids
- Water/Gatorade/bananas- water and bananas will be free while the Gatorade will be $1.
Sponsorships
- If you know of any business that would like to sponsor Kicking Cancer 5K is a base of $200 and counts as a tax deduction. We will post the business's logo, banner, or sign on the course or at a booth. Contact me if you have any questions or if you would like the sponsorship form at reecefernandez10@gmail.com
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/zybz6sxqfW4UP4DX8
Sponsorship Form
https://forms.gle/wtc8xMLX6Q1mgaxn7
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Console Cleanout for Hurricane Victims
The VAHS chapter of National Honor Society is hosting a carline console clean-out in support of recent Hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. We will be at the elementary and middle school morning carline next week, October 24-28. High school families, if you would like to donate, please bring your money to Ms. Huntington. Bring your change to help aid the recovery in Puerto Rico!
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Voyager Alumnus Pens an Op-Ed for Washington Post
Stephen Eisenson, Voyager Academy class of ‘18, wrote an opinion piece for the Oct. 14th Washington Post: ”The FAA should get the lead out of aviation fuel now”. Stephen is a graduate of Virginia Tech. and is currently an American University master's degree candidate. Three cheers for Stephen!!
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Attn. Seniors: Going Merry Scholarship Search Platform
Students are encouraged to sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
Or download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
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10th -12th Grade students: What's your Dream Job?
The ASVAB CEP is offered to all students in 10th grade and above, regardless of their future career plans. The program helps students learn about their skills and interests, identify potential occupations, and discover all the pathways to career-field entry. The ASVAB CEP is being administered on Monday, May 26 at 2:00. Don't miss out! Contact Ms. O'Kane to participate. Please see more information here: https://www.asvabprogram.com/
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Voyager Academy Hosts a Blood Drive on Nov. 10
Would you like to donate blood? If so, come to Voyager Academy High School on Nov. 10th, between 9am and 2pm. Hope to see you there! (Details below)
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High School Make up and Retake Yearbook Pictures
Strawbridge will be at the high school on the morning of Thursday, October 27th for make up/retake yearbook pictures. This will include pictures for seniors as well as grades 9-11. If a senior needs a make up picture, but has a DTCC class that morning, please email Mrs. Hendriks to figure out a solution.
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Yearbooks On Sale. NOW!
Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Order your yearbook now and receive FREE icons with the purchase of a personalization.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks
Hurry, the price goes up as the year goes on…
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Take Community College Classes for FREE: CCP Information Session Registration
Career and College Promise (CCP) provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills. Juniors and Seniors with a g.p.a. of 2.8 and above can register to attend an Information Session if they would like to take CCP classes at Durham Tech. next semester. Dates and times are listed below. Please note that there is a Spanish session being offered in October. Check the Durham Tech. CCP website or use the link below to register.
CCP Dual Enrollment Information Session Sign-Up Form
for the Spring 2023 Term (office.com)
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NC Countdown to College 2022–College App Assistance
Countdown to College (C2C) supports college access every October. C2C activities help high school seniors complete three important college enrollment steps: residency, FAFSA, and applications. Many NC colleges and universities will support C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 17-21, 2022. Students and parents can participate in a month of live virtual events and How-To videos to support high school seniors in completing three important college enrollment steps: Residency, FAFSA, and applications.
Please click here for more details
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Scholarship Newsletter
The September 2022 Scholarship Newsletter from studentscholarships.org features 18 Scholarship Programs that will be accepting applications over the next 4 months.
Click here for the most current Scholarship Newsletter. The deadlines range from October 31st - December 31st.
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Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF)'s Weekly Meeting
Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF) meets on Friday mornings, from 7:30-8:30am in room D124 (Mrs. Paradis's room). Join us as we seek to grow together in friendship and in faith. All are welcome!
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Stay Up To The Minute On How Your VAHS Student Is Doing In Each Class
As you know, VAHS uses the learning management system called, Canvas. Learning management systems are used widely in high schools and colleges/universities around the world. Students use Canvas to access course materials, manage an assignment calendar, submit assignments including homework, quizzes, tests, and projects, communicate with teachers, and collaborate with their peers. Canvas is also a multimedia platform, allowing for many different methods of instruction. All grades are posted on Canvas.
One of the great features of Canvas is one that enables a parent/guardian to stay up to the minute with a student’s progress and participation in a class, as a “Parent Observer.” As a Parent Observer, you can also receive email notifications about grades and assignments.
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Join the Voyager Academy PTSO
Have you joined the PTSO? We are hoping to have 100 families per grade join PTSO. We are a non-profit and all membership goes to providing support for our staff and students. Please click on the link below to join Voyager’s PTSO.
Please click here if you would like to join!
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OTHER GREAT SOURCES OF INFORMATION AT VAHS
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 is 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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PARENTS and STUDENTS: Sign up to receive "Remind" text messages from VAHS
Even though you may have been subscribed from last year, all must re-subscribe. This is because some cell phone numbers may no longer belong to last year’s subscribers (as people may change numbers or mobile providers). See below for subscription instructions, sorted by student’s graduation year.
PARENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For parents of class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp23
For parents of class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @df2ah6
For parents of class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp25
For parents of class of 2026:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp26
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STUDENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For the class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss23
For the class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss24
For the class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss25
For the class of 2026:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss26
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Important Dates