GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Next Week Is SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS!
- Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
- North Carolina Governor’s School
- VAHS Fall Homecoming (Semi-Formal) Dance
Students Must Leave Campus By 4pm Tue-Fri (2pm on Mondays)
Recent news items:
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
- Seniors: Painted Parking Spots
News You Can Use
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, and More
- Important Dates
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Next Week Is SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS!
Next Week (9/25-9/30) is SPIRIT WEEK at VAHS! (click here for the Spirit Week flyer)
We have dress up days, an assembly, an end of week dance, and more.
(Please reference the athletic calendar in the event of athletics schedule change-click here)
Monday - Pajama Day and home soccer game
Tuesday - 70's Day, Assembly, and home tennis match
Wednesday - Anything But A Backpack Day
Thursday - Barbie Day, home tennis match and home volleyball game
Friday - Viking Pride Day and home soccer game
Saturday - Homecoming Dance at Umstead Pines
Show your spirit next week Vikings!
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Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
With scholarships for “Women in Stem,” for “Community Service,” for outstanding GPAs and more, the scholarship resource Goingmerry.com, is an excellent place to begin your search.
To find and apply for scholarships, students and parents can 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. Check out the current list in Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/blog/category/scholarship-lists/
Also check out this Scholarship Website handout for additional Scholarship Platforms (click here).
Questions, or need assistance? Please contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
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North Carolina Governors School
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is administered by the State Board of Education and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) through the Office of Advanced Learning & Gifted Education. Each summer, selected rising 12th grade students are invited to Governor’s School to help build a learning community during a four-week residential session. The Governor’s School emphasizes collaborative efforts in all disciplines.
For more information visit: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/north-carolina-governors-school and check out the Governor's School Family Overview below, or contact Jill O'Kane, VAHS School Counselor/Governor's School Local Coordinator (jokane@voyageracademy.net)
Also, please click here for a handout containing all details.
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VAHS Homecoming (Semi-formal) Dance
The Homecoming Dance is only a week away. Get your tickets now!
When: Saturday, September 30th 7-10pm
Where: Umstead Pines at Willowhaven
Tickets: 1 for $20 or 2 for $30 purchased through LINQ Connect (see Mrs. Higdon with questions)
*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 25th.
Parents: We can use your help!
We are in need of food donations and chaperones. Here is the sign-up genius link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8A823A5FD0-44401959-homecoming
Should you have any questions, you may contact Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net)
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Students Must Leave Campus By 4pm Tue-Fri (2pm on Mondays)
Students and Parents/Guardians: Please remember that all students must be picked up (or leave campus if driving) after dismissal by 4pm Tue-Fri and 2pm Mondays, unless attending an event or meeting supervised by a Voyager Academy staff member. Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Yearbooks are on sale now!
Order a yearbook today to get the lowest price of the year!
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SENIORS: PAINTED PARKING SPOTS
A senior tradition and privilege is to paint your parking spot. A $30 fee (in addition to the purchased parking pass) can be paid online through LINQ Connect. Painting dates are Sept 11th 2:30-5:30pm, Sept 22nd 10am-3am, or Oct 2nd 2:30-5:30pm. Payment, contract, and approved design must be completed before you can paint. Contact Mrs. Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net) for details, contract and questions.
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The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
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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Student Clubs And Organizations
Hey Vikings, Check Out All The VAHS Clubs!
Student life at VAHS isn’t all tests, quizzes and homework. We have Chess Club, Ice Skating Club, Gamers Club, Service Club, Computer Coding Club, American Sign Language Club, Business and Leadership Club and more. VAHS students are encouraged to join a club or other extra-curricular activity! Get involved.
Click here to see a list of VAHS Clubs.
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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 Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.
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Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates