Voyager Academy High School News, May 17, 2024

GO VIKINGS GO!


New this week:

  • Final Exam Schedule
  • Seniors: Make Your Mark on the Class of 2024 Rock!
  • Commencement Ceremonies Are Thurs. 5/23: Congratulations Class of ‘24!

Recent news items:

  • Summer Driver's Ed Information
  • Juniors: Start working on the Common (College) Application now!
  • Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!
  • The “Next Step”: A Career Exploration Program for Juniors
  • A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities

News You Can Use

  • The Voyager Academy "Bring Your Own Device" Policy
  • Student Clubs And Organizations
  • The Voyager Academy High School Website
  • VAHS Counseling Department Blog
  • Athletics: Calendars, Schedules, And More
  • Important Dates

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Final Exam Schedule

We are in the homestretch of final exams! EOCs begin Monday 5/20. Best of luck to all!! 


Please click here for the Spring 2024 Final Exam Schedule.



Seniors: Make Your Mark on the Class of 2024 Rock!

Seniors! Make your mark on the class rock by adding your thumbprint as a leaf on the tree. There's paint behind Ms. Hendriks' desk. (Beautiful design by Senior, Carter Mills)





Commencement Ceremonies Are Thurs. 5/23: Congratulations Class of ‘24!

Graduation for the Voyager Academy High School class of 2024 takes place on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5pm at the historic Carolina Theater in Durham.


CONGRATULATIONS

VOYAGER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 

CLASS OF ‘24



Summer Driver's Ed Information

Drivers’ Education Information
Durham Public Schools is offering Driver's Education classes this summer for non DPS students.

Dates

Times

Info

June 17-28 

8:00am - 11am    

Registration for this class will be June 1st at 9am.

July 8-19

8:00am - 11am

Registration for this class will be June 22 at 9am.

July 29-Aug 7

8:00am till 12:00

Registration for this class will be July 13 at 9am.

       
Please click here https://www.dpsnc.net/Page/6987 to register



Share The Love: Support The VA Arts Building!

Share the Love by donating to the Voyager Academy Performing Arts Center! Voyager will be paying for the entire construction of the building with reserves saved over the years. However, we need your help to furnish the interior of the auditorium and with the purchase of instruments.

Your donation will go directly towards:

  • Sound Equipment

  • Stage Lights

  • Stage Curtain

  • Audiovisual system

  • 400+ Theatre Seats

  • Instruments for students


Every dollar counts - so donate what you can. In fact, during this campaign The Wilkinson Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Clean Green Environmental, will match all contributions up to $50,000!

So, Share the Love and double your contribution by donating today and help us reach our $50,000 match so we can raise $100,000 by the end of February!

Share the Love Donation Link



The “Next Step”: A Career Exploration Program for Juniors

The College Foundation of NC (CFNC) Next Step 2024 program is available February 19th through May 31st for all  NC high school juniors and parents! The program is designed for Juniors to: share their plans and needs, Connect with NC colleges, and join the online program to take steps toward achieving their college or workforce/career goals. 


Please use this link (click here) to take the next steps to enroll in this career exploration program




A Master List Of Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors: As you look for ways to pay for college, don't forget those scholarship opportunities!


Please click here for our master list of scholarships for the class of 2024,
from the VAHS Counseling Department.



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).



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.



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



Voyager Athletics: Click here for the sporting events calendar, and more.



Voyager Academy Student/Parent Handbook



Important Dates


Dates

Events

May 16 - 22

Final Exams

May 23

Graduation (5:00-6:00pm, Carolina Theatre)



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