GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
- Welcome Back
- Calendars And Schedules
- 9th Grader/New Student Orientation a Success
- Bring Your Laptops!
- The Senior Sunrise
- Come To Europe With Us This Summer
- VAHS Club Fair Monday August 26, 2024
- New VAHS Students Are Invited To Lunch (on 8/19)
- Fall pictures for grades 9-11 are on Friday, August 23rd
- Fall pictures for grades 9th-11th are on Friday, August 23rd
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- The Voyager Academy Parent/Student Handbook
- Important Dates
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Welcome Back
Welcome back Vikings! Even in light of our “false start,” it has been a very successful school opening. Schedules are settled and students and teachers quickly got into the groove, in class. We also encourage students to get involved outside the classroom with a sport or a club. Click here to see all of the great clubs and organizations available to students. We are looking forward to an exciting year.
As a source of general information, please use the Voyager Academy High School website (http://voyageracademy.net/vahs). Here you will find the daily bell schedule.
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Calendars and Schedules
Please click here for the Voyager Academy Academic Calendar.
Below is the daily bell schedule at Voyager Academy High School.
(click here for printable copy)
Car line reminders
High school students may not be picked up at the elementary school or middle school.
Thank you so much for your patience with carline. As happens every year, it settles into a good routine after a week and a half or so.
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9th Grader/New Student Orientation
On Wednesday Aug. 7th, VAHS hosted an all day 9th grader/new student orientation, as we welcome all new students to VAHS. Among the goals of the orientation were to ensure a smooth transition, provide valuable information, and to put freshmen and new students on a pathway to a successful and exciting high school experience.
Orientation consists of activities, games, discussion, and general exploration, led primarily by upper-class student volunteers. 9th graders and new students experienced sessions on the following: Canvas; Academic Rigor & Integrity; Sports, Clubs and Activities; Social-emotional Learning; A Campus Tour.
Welcome again to 9th graders and new Voyager Academy students!!
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The Senior Sunrise
The Senior Sunrise tradition continued this year as seniors gathered to watch the sun come up last week before the first day of school. This fun event helps build relationships and school spirit. As you can see…
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Bring Your Laptop!
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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Come with us to Europe this Summer!
The trip is entitled the "European Quartet" as we will visit 4 cities in 4 different countries: Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, & London! Click on the Above link to RSVP your spot for our Interest Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 21st at 6:00pm in the Chorus Room in the High School. We will provide Pizza for all attendees who have RSVP'd :) Come and hear about our trip coming up this Summer 2025: our travel dates, where we'll go, costs, and other details. Interest Meeting attendees will automatically be entered into a scholarship opportunity towards to total cost of the trip. See you there!
Click here! https://bit.ly/3WQejd9
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VAHS Club Fair Monday August 26, 2024
All VAHS students will be attending the VAHS Club Fair on Monday August 26 during Advisory. This is a time for students to learn about the exciting existing clubs that are available at VAHS! Tables will be set up so club members can show off their events, talents, and activities. All Vikings are encouraged to sign up to join a club. This is also an opportunity for students to learn how to establish any new clubs that they are interested in.
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New VAHS Students Are Invited To Lunch (on 8/19)
Students of all grades who are new to Voyager are invited to lunch in Mr. Patterson's room (E140) on Monday, 8/19. Pizza will be provided! This is an opportunity for new students to get to know one another and talk about their transition to Voyager. Counselors will also be able to help with any questions, emails, canvas, schedules, etc.
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Fall pictures for grades 9-11 are on Friday, August 23rd
Save the date - Strawbridge Studios will be at Voyager on August 23, 2024 for Fall picture day.
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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 Academy Student/Parent Handbook
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Important Dates