GO VIKINGS GO!
New this week:
- Students Take Survey In Advisory On Monday (11/6/23)
- Project Exhibition Day Is Mon. Nov. 13, 2-3:45pm, And You’re Invited! Celebrate PBL With Us
- ROAD AHEAD BAND Receives a Standing Ovation
- Come By And Experience VAHS Student Artwork
- NC Governor's School Applications Due Nov. 6, 2023
- Real Talk Upcoming Events For Black Students And Families
- Spanish I Writes Books For Voyager Academy Elementary School Students
- Senior Sunrise
Recent news items:
- Yearbooks Are On Sale Now
News You Can Use
- Seniors: Here Is An Excellent Resource To Find Scholarships
- The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
- Student Clubs And Organizations - Get Involved!
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
- Important Dates
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Students Take Survey In Advisory On Monday (Nov. 6, 2023)
During Advisory this coming Monday (Nov. 6, 2023), students will take the Panorama survey. This is an opportunity for students to provide feedback to the school about their Voyager Academy experience. Each student will be emailed a link to the survey at 6:00am that morning, and students will complete the survey during Advisory. Let’s do our best to get 100% participation!!!
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Project Exhibition Day Is Mon. Nov. 13, 2-3:45pm, And You’re Invited! Celebrate PBL With Us
The Voyager Academy community is warmly invited to Fall 2023 Voyager Academy High School Project Exhibition Day. Come see student projects in action and on full display, as we celebrate Project Based Learning. Exhibition Day takes place at the high school on November 13th, Monday, 2-3:45pm.
For a more in-depth description of how Project Based Learning works click here.
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ROAD AHEAD BAND Receives a Standing Ovation
ROAD AHEAD band members from Voyager High School who performed at the community non-profit event of Bahama Day were given a standing ovation at the end of their one-hour performance. Their debut was delivered in downtown Bahama at this special event on October 28, 2023. Performing band members were Zach Hanspal, Carson Jewell, Bailey Clarke, E. J. Ignacio, and Peyton Farrish. Special visiting guest was Mr. Puhala- Voyager Music Director. Excellent performance from Voyager High school students. We look forward to your road ahead.
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Come By And Experience VAHS Student Artwork
VAHS art students have been hard at work, practicing and refining their skills, exceeding even their own expectations. They are learning to "trust the process,” which is the prerequisite for working through the Creative Process! We invite you to stop by VAHS and check our students' beautiful artwork on display!
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NC Governor's School Applications due Nov. 6, 2023
The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.
Check out the website for more information. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/north-carolina-governors-school
Voyager can nominate two Juniors for World Language, Two for Academics and four in the Arts Disciplines. Please see the VAHS Selection Process below if you wish to apply. See the VAHS Process below. Student applications are due for school selection by Nov 6, 2023. Contact VAHS School Counselor, Jill O'Kane (jokane@voyageracademy.net) for assistance or questions.
Click here of the 2024 Governor’s School Application Process For VAHS Students!
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Real Talk Upcoming Events for Black students and families
Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students
and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access
organizations across the country. They empower Black students to own their future their way. Real Talk is a safe space for students to learn and engage, while also getting answers to pressing questions about life after high school.
Click here for more details about Real Talk!
Family members are encouraged to participate! Check out upcoming events or rewatch past events on demand here:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/real-talk?SFMC_cid=EM1063634-&rid=29432433
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Spanish I Writes Books For Voyager Academy Elementary School Students
For their first project Spanish I high school students wrote children's books. This past week they read their books to Kindergarten and First grade students. They also taught them some Spanish vocabulary words form their books.
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Senior Sunrise
The student council hosted the first ever Senior Sunrise at Voyager on Monday, October 30th. Our students got up extra early to enjoy donuts, hot chocolate, and juice with their classmates as they watched the sunrise. Thank you to all those who helped make this a successful event. We hope this tradition will continue with the seniors to come!
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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: 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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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 - Get Involved!
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