GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
New This Week
- Viking Vanguard (Voyager Alumni Hall of Fame) Inducts First Member
- Join Us For Fine Dining At November Spirit Night (By The Voyager Academy PTSO)
- Order Your Fall Pictures From Strawbridge Here (Due By 11/11/24)
- Don't Miss Oklahoma! This Year’s VAHS Musical
Recent News Items
- Hit The Ground Running When The FAFSA® Opens On December 1st
- Order Your Fall School Pictures
- Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
Helpful Sites And Resources
- Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
- The VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
- VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- Voyager Academy Athletics Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- The Voyager Academy Parent/Student Handbook
- Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
- Important Dates
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Viking Vanguard (Voyager Alumni Hall of Fame) Inducts First Member
Welcome, Caitlin Leggett!
We're thrilled to announce Caitlin Leggett as the inaugural member of the Viking Vanguard. A true leader amongst her peers, Caitlin currently works as a television journalist for NBC Washington Channel 4. The Voyager Academy Alumni Committee had the pleasure of honoring her at last Friday's pep rally.
Click below to see a highlight video featuring Caitlin...
The Voyager Academy Alumni Committee accepts nominations for the Viking Vanguard throughout the year. Inductees are selected during the Spring semester.
Questions?
Please reach out to Steven Gatlin at sgatlin@voyageracademy.net if you have any questions.
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Join Us For Fine Dining At November Spirit Night (By The Voyager Academy PTSO)
The next PTSO night out is Wednesday, November 13th at the Bleu Olive. Dine-in or Take-out between 5-8pm and be sure to mention that you are supporting Voyager!
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Order Your Fall Pictures From Strawbridge Here (Due By 11/11/24)
Sign up using the link below to receive email updates about when images will be ready for viewing online, when novelty items are available for purchase and when new deals and promotions are being offered:
You will need this code to place your order: FM463179
Orders are due by Monday 11/11/24
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Don't Miss Oklahoma! This Year’s VAHS Musical
The show will run November 14th - 15th at the Homestead Festival Steakhouse in Timberlake.
You can also enjoy dinner at the Steakhouse before the show. Reservations can be made for parties of 10 or more.
Here are the details:
Dates: Nov. 14 and Nov. 15
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Homestead Steakhouse (205 Frank Timberlake Rd, Timberlake, NC)
Tickets: $10 Click here for tickets.
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Hit The Ground Running When The FAFSA® Opens On December 1st
Filing the FAFSA (free Application for Student Aid) is key for college bound seniors. It is the key to getting all kinds of financial aid for college. Nearly everyone who files the FAFSA qualifies for some financial aid. Please see the FAFSA document for: A timeline of when to file the FAFSA, Guidance on getting the needed FSA ID before filing the FAFSA, and the documents needed.
Click here for a flyer with all details.
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Order Your Fall School Pictures
Individual and Senior Class pictures can now be ordered!
Click here for the order form.
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Here Is A Common (College) Application Resource
Congratulations to the 43 seniors who are working on college applications using the Common Application! https://www.commonapp.org/. A total of 36 applications have already been submitted! The Common Application is user friendly, and convenient. Check out this video resource for more information: https://youtu.be/Zv9Vr8eswTU?si=d35eic0gqh1oLEun
Contact Ms. O'Kane if you have any questions or to schedule a Senior Meeting.
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HELPFUL SITES AND RESOURCES
Stay Up-to-the-Minute on Your Child’s Academic Progress: Become a “Parent Observer” on His/Her Canvas Account
Click here to become an “Observer” in your child’s Canvas account. Once there, you can set it up to receive notifications about upcoming assignments, and grades just entered, keeping you updated on progress, daily.
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The VAHS Master List Of Scholarships
For a master list of scholarship opportunities for Seniors, as well as scholarship search engines an platforms, please click here. Seniors may want to bookmark this and check it from time to time as it is often updated. Good luck!!
The VAHS Master Scholarship List
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VA Student Support Services Offers Book Club for Parents and Caregivers
Student Support Services is hosting a book club for Voyager parents and caregivers. Families across campus are welcome to join for discussion and community. Fill out the interest form below and select from three book options, or offer a suggestion of your own!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMx9KSQNl9VHkKRsTw5vGYLy_SKJRa7N6MnbMJH-E7h75uNA/viewform
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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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Voyager Academy Athletics Website
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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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Voyager Academy Academic Calendar
Important Dates